Not a huge bar fly, but this place is cool when there's a DJ. Â It's also nice for a quick drink, even though the bartenders are not consistent. Â One pours weak drinks and another will pour just right. Â The drinks are a bit pricey too, especially considering that they're stingy with the alkie-hall. Â If my pool playing skills were up to par I'd probably visit more often, as it is close to home.
Review Source:This place is typical dive bar. Â I don't notice anything particularly Irish about it. Â So if you're looking for an Irish pub, its better to look elsewhere. Â That being said its the cheapest drinks I've come across on Alameda ($8 PBR pitchers) and has pool tables, a jukebox and a pretty normal crowd. Â One complaint is there seems to be a lot of turn over with the bartenders and some don't really seem experienced and/or friendly.
Review Source:I have pretty much had it with the Shamrock.
Just as a bar: it's grimey, the jukebox is dangerously and obnoxiously too loud, the fluorescent lighting is unpleasant, and the linoleum makes it unpleasant to hear any music there (jukebox or live).
The bartenders used to be pretty cool, but recently they just seem like they don't know what they are doing. I went there on St. Patrick's Day, and the drink specials listed on the fliers were not sold at the bar -- the Guinness was $1 more than advertised. Later in the night, the bartenders got into a fight with each other and some of the customers got into a fight too. By the end of the night, the bathroom had absolutely nothing in there, except for the dirty toilet and an overflowing trash can.
I have witnessed fights and seen cop cars in front more times than I care to remember. The drinks are cheap, but it's not worth it.
Some nice bartenders. Â Interesting people. Â Always something going on.
The Shamrock is a straight up dive bar. Â There are always different characters comin in, from Don the Meat Man selling high quality discount meats, to coked out bouncers and "models" for night time special events. Â One of the regulars once hooked us up with a pretty long crank call to a coworker that was one of the most entertaining crank calls I've ever heard. Â It's gone thru periods of smelling horribly, having broken windows, and horrible bar upgrades gone wrong. Â I've also had a lot of interesting drinks at good prices. Â On St. Paddy's day, they've got some pretty decent corned beef.
Most of the bartenders that have worked there have been cool, but unfortunately theres a pretty bad turnover rate there. Part of that turnover has very recently included new management and new bartenders. Â Because of that, I have had to lower my rating to only 3 stars, despite the many good times I've had there. Â The last time I went, I was charged 7 bucks for a SHOT of crown, during the day. Â A shot of crown!! Â A whole bottle can go for $15, and bars get it even cheaper than that! Â This place is/was the quintessential dive bar, you've gotta do quite a bit more classying up of the place before justifying a $7 shot of crown. Â I hope this gets remedied soon.
I will be back for the Shamrock's unique "ambiance," but probably less often now.
I go there usually when my friend's band is playing, but have sometimes gone there at other times- my favorite was when taking a break from work and having a beer, a guy walks in and orders a double Wild Turkey- at 2pm.
The bartenders there are great, the drink selection is pretty good, and the crowd is always interesting.
Ohhhh, the Shamrock. Â I've gotten way too drunk here multiple times, because that's what playing flip cup with your fellow kickball teammates will do to you. Â Good times, but not necessarily because of the bar. Â It's just fine, but is really a dive bar without the usual charm of a dive bar. Â But it is in close proximity to a few pizza places which leads to some delicious drunk food, that's a plus. Â Overall, don't think I would come here if it wasn't the kickball bar, and probably won't now that the league has changed locations, but it was fun while it lasted.
Review Source:5 stars for cool, friendly bartenders.
1 star for everything else.
I'm not a fan of most of the patrons or their music choices. Â Based on the environment, it looks like it might be a cool dive bar, but there's too much drama and the drinks are about $1 more then I'd expect from a place like this.
I'd still be going here if it wasn't for The Fireside up the street.
Three years ago I wrote:
A patron of Shamrock Irish Pub literally lured me inside last Wednesday night. One drink turned into three extra strong cocktails. I can't comment on the atmosphere. I perched myself atop a bar stool and never came down. I never even looked around. It was happy hour, and so was I! Drinks always taste better when someone else buys.
Three years and four lost stars later:
Oh, the comedy theatre that is Shamrock Irish Pub! My girlfriends and I visit this place on those nights that The Fireside doesn't open or closes before we're ready for Nations (See what we've resulted to, Patrick?). We've seen everything from The Coast Guard to homeless drunks to that guy who usually wanders around without shoes. One time we even watched as a chunky butt woman knocked a neon sign off the wall as she danced on top of a table. The beauty part is someone almost always buys us a round of drinks. Â The ugly part is this place wouldn't change even if the walls were painted and the floors refurbished. Â The same odd mix of folks would still group together and start a fight.
This is the "official" hangout of the Alameda kickball league. Otherwise I don't think I would have come here on my own.
If you're into dive bars, this place is for you. The drinks are cheap and the place is a dive. But that can be good or bad depending on what you want.
The place was fun but I think it depends on who you come with. There's a Foosball table and a couple of pool tables to pass your drunken time. And there was live dj when I was there so that was cool.
To the Patrons of SIP:
Is it really necessary to stand outside & try to look threatening to every single passerbyer???
It's really, really, REALLY annoying.
* Passing this place nightly & observing the above, I am one who can say that this is true (though I wish it weren't).
No, I don't wanna fight. I don't even know you.
You don't know me, either. Yes, you drink way too much. Clearly.
:sigh:
Webster St. is, for the most part, quite attractive looking..... Until you add in this joint & a couple others down the street.
It's an:
- Average bar (aiming for the Southern/Texas trashy Irish pub feel), has a kinda dirty feeling interior, pool table, average service, sleazy overall feel.
I guess I wouldn't have so much of a problem with them if it wasn't all over the outside of this place!
Eek! I'd never hang out here.
It's like all of the rejects from the methadone clinic decided to converge upon the neighborhood cesspool bar.
I had drinks spilled on me by ridiculously drunk people, one crackhead who thought I looked at her man (though, everyone kept telling her she didn't have one), and a lady with a parrot... Yes, a parrot.
The bathroom has one stall and a large sink, which a very large woman was relieving herself in when I walked in. I was really impressed by her sense of balance in her drunken state! She then asked me for toilet paper but I couldn't find any... so, I decided to wait and use the bathroom elsewhere.
Upon exiting the facilities, I was greeted by a glass flying past me into the wall. "Oh, the people are real friendly around here." The ensuing fight between Idiot #1 and Idiot #2 ended quickly enough. Apparently, the regulars get a little rowdy from time to time and enjoy knocking a few teeth in now and then.
Having my fill of... whatever I had just experienced... I quickly left. Not my kinda place. I am sure that there are many who do enjoy it though... someone has to, right?
I once had a long, spirited conversation with a deaf and seriously drunk fellow here. Â Or rather I should say that he had one with me, as I don't speak American Sign. Â I just kept saying, "Right on, dude," (in regular old Audible "If a Tree Falls in the Forest" English), giving him high fives and buying him more drinks.
I'm dating myself a bit here, but another time I nearly got my ass beat by a group of drunken lesbian sailors when I asked them why the US Navy would name the ship to which they were assigned, the USS Samuel Gompers, after a communist. Â They had no idea whatsoever who Samuel Gompers (or what communism) was, but wanted to kick my ass nonetheless.
Every time I've been here I've been strongly tempted to order a drink with a bindle of crank on the side. Â I've always had the sneaking suspicion that the order would be filled without the batting of an eye.
Shit, maybe I should give the Shamrock four stars.
Ouch 1 star is really pushing it here, I have been dragged to this bar at least twice in the past year, why anyone would want to come here is beyond me.
The only nice thing I can think to say is the bartender was nice even after I mentioned to her that my PBR smelled and tasted like vomit (my girlfriend has been back since on a separate occasion and had the same experience)
HAHA someone said METHROCK, really though you do get that impression there.... Good place to party with Coasties and wannabe pimps. I much prefer a place where I'm not worried about contracting Hepatitis C like the Trappist in Oakland or at least the Hob Nob on Park St. When all is said and done though I prefer not to drink at bars anyway.
Not good even for a dive bar. Â The pros are that drinks are cheap and there are pool tables that are in okay shape. Â However, it's definitely not a great environment or crowd. Â I find it similar to a small-minded ignorant northern Idaho dive bar scene. Â Webster nightlife sucks, if you're set on staying in Alameda then head to Park St.
Review Source:Like meth addicts? Crazy people? How about nonstop, repeated Sublime songs from the Jukebox? If you're into not being able to play a game of pool without being drooled on, or any of the aforementioned "perks" of the bar, then look no further. The Shamrock is for you. There's also a surprising amount of ex high school jocks here who never made it to college. It's sad.
I have been dragged here a few times and hate to admit that my boyfriend likes this place.
The drinks are average price. The only bartender that I have encountered that DIDN'T have her tits hagging out (or wasn't dressed like a $2 hooker) is Nicolette. She's actually the only thing good about the place. She helps distract you when the drunk old man sitting next to you starts talking to himself.
Yuck yuck yuck! Shamrock's is one of the most filthy bars I have ever been in-- and I grew up in Hickville in the valley! There are a lot of Alameda standards in this bar: the smell of vomit, at least one drunk coastie, and an old druggie running around trying to chat people up. I would never feel safe going to this bar alone, I don't know how the pretty much all-female staff does it (they must have weapons)! I don't care how cheap the drinks are, it cannot make up for the atmosphere.
Don't go there. If you are reading this, you have access to bigger and better things!
I ve been to this bar few times but there isn't anything fancy about it. Its almost empty most of the times including Saturday nights!! (unless its St. Patrick's Day) I stop by sometimes during my evening walk for couple of beers and most of the times there are some old men sitting there. I ve even seen  few crazy drunk people shouting and acting weird inside the bar  Its been a while since I ve seen any band playing there..maybe they are not making much business these days!! The bartenders are semi hot but fairly friendly!! They need to dress up sexy so that I can bring my friends and spend more time there especially on the weekends!!
Review Source:This is your typical old school dive bar. No frills. Lights are dim with an appropriately green glow throughout.
A "friend" dragged me here after multiple drinks (highlighted by absinthe shots) at The Fireside down the street. I was already 3 sheets and ready to hit Nation's and call it a night. No such luck. He wanted me to have a Redbull & Jager shot but Jeff, the Fireside bartender, said he was fresh out. (In hindsight, I think Jeff was trying to look out for me. God bless!).
I guess it wasn't my night cuz Nicolette, the Shamrock bartender, greeted us wearing... wait for it... a Jagermeister tank top. Special thanks to Nicolette, who bought me a birthday shot (called "The Four Horsemen"; umm, that's gonna leave a mark) and slapped me across the face in exchange for me drinking it. (Yes, sounds strange, but you had to be there.)
I like to say I "dropped off" (read: puked up) The Horsemen near the corner of High and Santa Clara Sts., next to the bike shop. It was a night to remember--at least the parts I can remember.
This would be a 2-star review but kudos and an extra star for the hospitable bartender. Won't be going back if I'm anywhere near close to sober.
This is your typical generic bar. Â There's absolutely nothing special about it, but nothing horrible either. Â The only reason I ever come here is because it's very close to my house, so I can stumble in for a late-night beer and stumble home safely. Â The bartender is usually some variety of young, semi-hot female and the patrons are generally comprised of a mixed variety of male alcoholics (some the young, aggressive types, some macho-wannabe Coasties, and some older seasoned bar vets). Â There are three pool tables, a decent juke box, and reasonable prices, but if you're looking for a fun night out, this is not the place to be. Â Try The Lost Weekend or The Hobnob on the other side of town.
Review Source:Recently came back and I must say what a difference! Â Clean, great service, wonderful selection, and a noticeable improvement in clientele.
Everyone was friendly and there was plenty of fun distractions, hot girls playing pool, T.V.'s showing the game, juke box with good tunes, and animated discussions about nonsensical but entertaining things!
Come by, have a drink, and some great times with your friends.
Shamrock is where it's at!
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Hmmm..... So I wander in here, thinking...hmmm,, I should visit and have a beer? Why not!
Thursday night, I ride my motorbike there and  walk in, and.. Whoa. Dude?!? Does my Dad drink here. Truck drivers and fat delivery guys populate the bar stools. I look around and realize I'm the youngest person in the joint, including the chick behind the bar, I beat a hasty retreat because ...well... I don't deliver shit for a living.....nor do I use
"Umm Hmm, I reckon tis' so", Â in my conversations.
Might have been a bad night. So I'll visit on a FRI or SAT just to make  sure. I'll update my review then.
See ya.
Samantha J. and I had a very nice welcoming our first time at the Shamrock last night. Â We shared a pitcher of IPA after work here before hitting Lucky Ju Ju. Â After finishing our pitcher we were offered a beer by a regular at the bar, Les. Â We of course accepted and moved over to the bar for an additional pint. Â A wonderful conversation ensued and we left with a fuzzy feeling about the Shamrock and it wasn't just the beer talking.
Only one unpleasant occurrence happened while we were here. Â A very drunk man, Craig I think his name was, came over and asked if he could drink the rest of our pitcher. Â We repeatedly said no but he wasn't getting the drift. Â Samantha J, then directly asked him to leave us alone, which he did. Â Thank you to the other regular patrons who repeatedly tried to lour him away from us by telling him his cab was in front waiting for him to no avail. Â I recognized Craig from my days at the Port Lite. Â I was asked to drive him home once and I swore never again. Â Avoid Craig if you go to the Shamrock.
We then consumed a burger at Nations across the street and headed to Ju Ju only to return to the Shamrock with a larger crew a little later to imbibe once again. Â It got a little loud when the band began to play but we were only there for one pint between pinball games anyway.
I will for sure be back tot he Shamrock the next time we are taking in a bit of the Ju Ju.
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