Game Day in San Francisco: Best Bars for Pittsburgh Steelers Fans

San Francisco

Game Day in San Francisco: Best Bars for Pittsburgh Steelers Fans

Best Pittsburgh Steelers Bars in San Francisco

1. Shanghai Kelly's

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  San Francisco, California

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  415-771-3300

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  https://shanghai-kellys.edan.io/

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Notable Features:

• What Makes It Special: Shanghai Kelly's serves as the Bay Area's Steelers hub with morning game openings and local Steelers club activities that create community among Pittsburgh fans. The San Francisco neighborhood bar atmosphere provides authentic local character.
• Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the venue with early game openings accommodate West Coast time differences for Steelers games. The neighborhood bar setup creates intimate viewing experiences where fans build relationships over shared team loyalty.
• Food & Drink: Early morning games mean breakfast options and coffee service that most sports bars don't provide.
• Atmosphere: Bay Area Steelers community where local club activities create family-like atmosphere among transplant or converted fans in Niners territory.
• Special Features: Shanghai Kelly's provides early morning game openings that accommodate West Coast time differences for Steelers games starting at 10 AM local time. Local Steelers club activities create community experiences beyond just game viewing with organized events and fan gatherings. Neighborhood bar atmosphere offers authentic San Francisco character while maintaining focus on Pittsburgh sports culture.

Other Great Pittsburgh Steelers Bars (Across the U.S.)

Mid-Atlantic

• O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, Arlington, VA — http://www.osullivansirishpub.com/
• Johnny Pistolas, Washington, DC — https://johnnypistolas.com/

Southeast

• Smith’s Olde Bar, Atlanta, GA — https://smithsoldebar.com/
• O’Brien’s Irish Pub, Tampa, FL — https://www.facebook.com/tampaobriens/
• Savannah Taphouse, Savannah, GA — https://thesavtap.house/

Texas

• The Bon Aire, Austin, TX — http://www.bonaireatx.com/
• Woody’s Tavern, Fort Worth, TX — http://www.woodystaverntexas.com/
• Bombshells, Arlington, TX — https://4bombshells.com/39001/locations.aspx

West Coast

• Iron City Tavern, San Pedro, CA — http://ironcitytavern.net/

Mountain West

• Bender’s Bar & Grill, Westminster, CO — https://bendersbarandgrill.com/
• Jackson’s LODO, Denver, CO — https://jacksonslodo.com/

Conclusion

Steelers Nation thrives far beyond Pittsburgh, and San Francisco is no exception. Whether you’re a lifelong fan who relocated to the Bay Area or someone who simply loves the grit, history, and heart of Black & Gold football, Shanghai Kelly’s gives you a true Steelers-home-away-from-home.

With early game openings, committed local fans, and a neighborhood vibe that brings people together, it’s the place to be every Steelers Sunday in San Francisco.

And if you’re traveling this season, the list above offers plenty of other spots across the country where Steelers fans gather to celebrate every touchdown, every chant, and every Terrible Towel wave.

Bibliography 

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