The Starry Plough Pub
| Address: | 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA |
| Phone: | +1 510-841-0188 |
| Site: | starryploughpub.com |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
| Working: | 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 2PM–2AM 2PM–2AM |
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Sigurd Frey
Bad service, bad attitude, liars and thieves! Stay away from this place, they will rip you off. Took $ from the ATM (which only gives 20s) to pay for my friend to get in, the door person insisted it was a 10 even after I pointed out that I just took the $ from the ATM which only gives 20s and so I spoke with the manger who told me they only check the cameras if I file a police report. After contacting Berkeley PD, called them to try and work it out without wasting public $ and time and the person who answered the phone mocked me and dared me to bring the police . Police report filed, never going back here again, avoid them like the plague!
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Charlie Stewart
Five star pub for sure, amazing friendly staff who have always been enjoyable to be with. Furthermore you have to love the sweet selections of themed nights that are much more engaging than the typical BS. But wait, theres more: lets talk about the glorious bar grub, it drips in deliciousness--need I say more? Then there is the classic darts and bar games if you get bored. Definitely a cool authentic crowd with exciting diversity. Only suggestion is that they smuggle Jameson & Baileys in on St. Patricks Day, and build a roof deck (although an elaborate cavern might be more fitting)... Cheers!
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Mandy Irvine
Came here to see my coworkers country band and was really impressed with everything. Has a really local mcdocal feel to it and everyone there seems to know each other. The bands that played were really good and some people even got up to dance. They also served food and I wished I had come earlier because by the time I got there the kitchen was closed. My friend had fries with pulled pork and they looked amazing. Would def come back to see more live music but will make sure I leave enough time to order some food.
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Graydon Cox
Rock, funk, folk and traditional Irish music is what you will find at "The Plough". Poetry slam night is hugely popular. Irish dancing lessons on Mondays. Honest and reasonably priced pub grub with a few twists to fill your belly. Beer mix has a pint for all pallets with a curated selection of local craft breweries and of course Guinness.
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Steve Morgan Haskell
Went there for my birthday and got a Snakebite, yum. It was open mike night, Tuesday, so people were up on stage pouring their hearts out. Eclectic crowd and very supportive of the myriad acts. The food looked and smelled great. A very cool scene. I will go back, and try the food, as soon as I recover from the Snakebite, yum.
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Lashel Sophia
A Berkeley institution: almost anachronistic in its welcome and regulars, Irish dancing, THE TASTIEST CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE, a fantasy of what a pub (as in public gathering place) can and should be. Yaaaaaaaaaay!
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Zac Soares
I really dig this place. The live music on the day I was there, was great authentic irish music. The bar tenders are great. I watched one of them take the time to really help and serve a disabled man. good people
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Kelly Colwell
They have an amazing session on Sunday nights at 8 with at least an dozen musicians playing up a storm! Also great drinks, lovely and decent priced kitchen menu, fabulous atmosphere... What more could you want?
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Charles Kevin Sedgwick
Every band Ive ever been in has graced the stage!! The Starry Plough is home, no matter how many years pass, theres Rose, Steve, Merdad, & the family, a Berkeley institution
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A Private User
The worst sound in the bay area. As a musician Ive played this club many times over the years and it never fails to completely frustrate the audience and performer alike.
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Ionas Porges-Kiriakou
The programming is excellent: weekly Irish Ceili Dancing, Slam Poetry, Open Mikes, and performances. Check out their annual Saint Patricks Day celebration.
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Laurie Ochsner
Friendly atmosphere, good variety on tap, great live music, and Irish dancing on Mondays - an institution in my family for decades.
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Kevin Azeltine
Live music was on point. I liked the flute warm up before they really got going real laid back and atmospheric as people talked.
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Fabien Curto Millet
Fun and friendly pub - its main attraction is the frequent presence of live music (open mic evening, frequent live shows etc).
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Kimberly Kuo
Took 1 hour to be served a pizza. Multiple parties ordered and were served before us. Staff was not apologetic due to wait.
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A Private User
Bad bands, marginal food, and expensive beers. Alright if you dont want to hear anything for the rest of the night.
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A Private User
I havent eaten at the Starry Plough, but Ive seen a number of great music shows there. Its a nice, intimate venue.
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Anoney Mousey
Great selection of beer, wonderful menu with solid cooks, and live music and dancing. What more can you ask for?
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Camden Tayler
Simple pub. Decent beer on tap. Serviceable food. Think they do live music and events, but I havent been to one.
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Kit Rairigh
Low key Irish pub with a good variety of beers on tap and really good food. Lots of events and live music.
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John Comly
Came early Saturday PM and heard a great political discussion put on by Peace and Freedom Party.
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J C
Perhaps the best hamburger Ive ever eaten. Great music and beer. Everyone is friendly.
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Stevie G
Fun bar with a cool crowd and decent food. Not to trendy or loud and not run down
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Andre Vicari
One of the best bars in the bay area! Amazing food, great beer, great employees!
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Richard Elemen
Good tasty food. Wide variety. 2nd Saturday Comedy Night!!! Check it out!!!
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Joshua Walters
Where I cut my teeth as performer (2004-2009) - the food has greatly improved.
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Justin Bishop
Food is spot on. Live music all the time. Only thing missing is whiskey.
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Khrene Cleaver
The Poutine fries are on point! And the donate the weekly poetry slams!
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Dell Parker
Great place to play live music and see it. Good food and great staff!
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Connor Bennette
SO good. Great burgers, all the food actually. Good beer selection.
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Jake Pullman
Nice place, often crowded and noisy but I get good service anyhow.
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pooyan Haghighi
The best Burger and beers. cool and laid back people. I love here.
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Jonathan Frantz
Great music, great beer selection, friendly staff, old school vibe
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Kit Anderson
A great pub, and a welcoming atmosphere. The food is good too!
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Chris Woo
Great place to hang out and to get some musical entertainment
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Eris Tyler
Ale on tap and live music almost every night since forever.
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Jason Raybin
Great Beer selection and the food has always been great.
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Stephanie Cencibaugh
Love the people, beer, and atmosphere. A happy place.
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Ian Emslie
Best people I know. Great food. Always entertaining.
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A Private User
The open mic here on Tuesday nights is really good.
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Shane Tzen
Live music and great beers on tap. Decent bar food.
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Timothy Pickett
love Mondy night Ceili dancing, very friendly staff
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A Private User
Excellent fish n chips, great Irish pub atmosphere
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Darren Ronan
Great vibe and the friendliest service anywhere!
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Corey Bengisu
Celtic music jams Sunday nights are the best!
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Sahar Fn
Great place, awesome food and drinks. Love it
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michael barnes
The music & food!!!It"s Irish dancing tonight
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Don Lukas
Had such a great time I forgot to close out.
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Diego Peña Rojas
One of my favorite bars, I love funky nights
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Kerry Howe
Cozy cute spot with locals and good pints
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Zachary Alexander
Great music and fun spot to spend the eve
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Juanita Carroll Young
Awesome music and revolutionary posters.
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Jordan Johnson
Monday night ceilidh dancing is great!
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Joan Falleiro
The festival atmosphere is wonderful
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Quentin Pierce
A good time with food and music .
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Barry Lefsky
Friendly, live music, comfortable
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A Private User
Great place for seeing a show!
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Travis Jones
Awesome live music on Sunday
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jenny rivera
Great bar and entertainment
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Cristina Valente
Great bar with great music
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Niklas Lollo
Poetry slam is quite good
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Colm Horgan
Very funky with pitchers
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Katie S
Great food, great music
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A Private User
The food here is sad
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John Paul Olsen
Always a Good time!
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Mark Cunningham
Nice dart boards
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Ali Jabini
super grimy.
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David Sandler
Good beer.
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