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Lefty O'Doul's

333 Geary Blvd. at Powell St., Union Square, San Francisco, CA
415-982-8900
Ranked #15 of 152 nightlife in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Description: Pub famous for its large sandwiches and sports memorabilia.
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Dunedin, Florida
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

My husband was in town planning for a large event and visited Lefty O'Doul's. One of the bartenders ridiculed him to the point of yelling at him while he was leaving - bidding him a "farewell". He was humiliated. He talked to management after the incident and they simply told him that they have had other complaints over the last... More

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Pittsboro, NC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Great place for reasonably priced drinks and fun times singing along with the "Piano Man"

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cheshire
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

this is a bar and restaurant.the bar area is great stools at the bar, piano with chairs around.music played most nights no cover charge.the restaurant is a help your self style restaurant.they serve great giant sandwiches and a roast with choice of veg or salad.great atmosphere.

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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Although we did not eat at Lefty O'Doul's, we made it for happy hour! A nice group of bar patrons and an extremely good bloody mary.

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Napa, California
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Stopped in on a hot day. got them to change the TV to the Nascar race Had a delectable Guinness Service was quick and the atmosphere was great!.

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Hongseong-gun, South Korea
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Watched the San Francisco 49ers take on the Giants before the Superbowl game!! Man what a packed place... GREAT food and and they make some mean sandwiches...

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Colorado
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Somehow this restaurant has acquired the patina of a San Francisco institution, but I've had the turkey dinner here on three separate occasions when accompanying friends. Each time I've hoped the last time (or two times) were a fluke, and each time I've been amazed at how bland and tasteless they somehow manage to make their turkey. Each time I've... More

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Wigan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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great atmosphere in the evenings with the piano player and singer but the food was more like school dinners. people queueing with trays & cuttlery waiting to get served... not the best food ive ever tasted.

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Toronto, Canada
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

We popped in for a drink and the doorman was friendly enough. Inside staff was great and we sat at the bar and ordered drinks. Place was buzzing with people who looked like they had started after work - and it had that feeling. But the drinks were a pod pour, the bartender totally friendly and the other patrons nice.... More

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See 3 more reviews by geeman1017 for San Francisco
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011 via mobile

L.O'D is a very popular place among locals. This is were you watch your favorite team in action while grabbing a bite at the same time. You walk in grab a tray and silverwares get in line and you better be ready to order here they give you the eye. So be courteous to other patrons step aside if you're... More

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