McNally’s irish pub

est. 1933

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McNally’s Irish Pub.
Home to generations of Oaklanders since 1933.

With a great beers on tap, classic cocktails and a fantastic selection of Irish Whiskeys. McNally's is a perfect place to wet your whistle.
sit by the fire to warm your toes, play some bumper pool or darts, catch the game or join a great CONVERSATION at the bar.
We will be glad to have you.

Featured in first place in Thrillist's unofficial Oakland Drinking Guide
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-francisco/oakland/the-oakland-drinking-guide-thrillist-san-francisco

About McNally's…

McNally's Irish Pub was founded by Bill McNally the day Prohibition ended. Legend has it that If Bill liked you, you received the best service in town, if not, you might die of thirst before he made his way over. Fortunately for Oakland, and for his business, Bill liked most people.

Since Bill passed away in 1973, the business has gone through a few owners. After Bill, Pat Birmingham took over McNally's as it became a hangout for Cal sports teams and boosters. Pat solidified McNally's as THE neighborhood local. Pat retired in the 90's, handing off ownership to longtime bartender Sean Cahill, who ran McNally's until the current team of Tobias Hampton and Max Young purchased the bar in 2007. Longtime barmen in San Francisco, they jumped over the bay to take McNally's on. They added some new TVs, an updated tap system, and freshened up the barstools, and soon, McNally's was back on track.

They kept the friendly atmosphere that McNally's became known for over the years, and re-established it as a great neighborhood Pub. Almost all of the decor and facilities have remained the same: no food, small bathrooms, and walls adorned with memorabilia from Ireland, an old 8x10 of JFK (who snuck in for a drink during his presidential campaign), among many other historical items.

Max has stepped into the background, leaving the daily operations to Tobias and their loyal staff of Tony (bartending at McNally's since 1983)*, Brendan (bartending since 2003), our new lead bartender Alfred, and a few more soon to be local legend bartenders who are always happy to serve up a fresh pint, a classic cocktail or a sarcastic aside.

This is one of the last true "Locals" left in Oakland. Stop in for a pint, warm yourself by the fire, catch the game, share a story, and if you play your cards right, you might just become part of the McNally's family.

* Long Beloved McNally’s Barman Tony retired after bartending at McNally’s for 37 years. He passed away about a year ago, leaving behind memories of a great wit, easy smile, and a legacy of always bartending the right way.
Slainte Tony!

Phone

(510) 655-3929

Location

Standing on College Avenue at the bottom of the hill in the lovely Rockridge District of Oakland, McNally's Irish Pub is easily accessible by bus, BART, car, or cab.
Parking is easy - although we always recommend using public or private transportation.

5352 College Avenue
Rockridge
Oakland, Ca