Top 5 Places Serving Up Shepherd's Pie In San Francisco

Located at Geary and Wood, the Pig and Whistle is a English-style pub. Customers will run across everything from a regular clientele passionate about cricket and soccer to English ales and classic pub grub like bangers and mash and curry fries. The pub's shepherd's pie is not to be missed and comes piping hot with a savory mix of vegetables and beef topped by a generous layer of whipped potatoes. Round out the meal with a pint of Boddingtons.

Another busy pub, the Phoenix is a boisterous Irish pub and sports bar. Popular with locals for drinks and game watching, the Phoenix also serves up traditional pub standards such as fish and chips and hot wings. Diners who select the shepherd's pie will delight in a house specialty full of braised beef bathed in Guinness gravy. Try it with a side of Irish soda bread or a green salad to lighten things up.

Open five days a week, Lovejoy's is an English tea room with a quirky, family-friendly atmosphere. Customers may partake of anything from a light pot of tea with scones to high tea with all the trimmings. While typically known for dainty sandwiches and bottomless pots of hot tea, tea rooms might seem an unlikely spot to find heartier fare like shepherd's pie. Lovejoy's, however, in addition to a menu full of traditional teas and treats, also includes a selection of pub style foods like a ploughman's lunch and shepherd's pie. The shepherd's pie is served in individual crocks, is topped with whipped potatoes and is paired with a side of crisp spring greens.

Situated in the Outer Sunset, Durty Nelly's is another hopping Irish pub with a community feel friendly to both regulars and newcomers. On the smaller side, the pub has a cozy atmosphere enhanced by lighting, a fireplace and plenty of booth seating. Hungry pub-goers can indulge in the typical fare like fish and chips or perfectly crisp curry fries. Always a hit, the shepherd's pie is a savory delight and served with side of mushrooms.

The Chieftain is SoMa's spot for those looking for an Irish pub and sports bar. Unlike some smaller similar style pubs, the Chieftain offers a full menu of brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as plenty of international rugby, soccer and football and even live music. In addition to the usual pub fare, diners will find hearty lamb chili, steak and even corned beef and cabbage. Those looking for shepherd's pie can indulge in the Chieftain's version, which is loaded with peas, carrots and ground lamb. The dish is served with house made Irish soda bread and brown gravy.