The House Of Shields

Name: The House Of Shields
Address: 39 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Financial District · Cocktail Bar

39 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105Directions

4.5541 reviews

People say this bar offers interesting drinks, including classic remakes and unique cocktails like the "Chandelier," and also serves sandos. They also highlight the historic, Art Deco interiors and the relaxed, speakeasy vibe. Guests mention the professional and knowledgeable staff provide excellent service, and the prices are reasonable.

Old-school cocktail bar with 2,408 Blackbird check-ins.

The House Of Shields is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in Financial District, San Francisco. It has logged 3,360 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday evenings. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Restored old-school bar that's an after-work standard for high-end, handcrafted cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Why go

The House Of Shields reads as a classic cocktail bar with an old-school feel, backed by a 4.5 Google rating across 551 reviews. Reviewers call out professional barmen, balanced cocktails, and modern twists on classics.

Blackbird data shows 3,360 all-time on-chain check-ins recorded from May 22, 2025 through Aug. 5, 2026. The busiest days are Thursday and Wednesday, pointing to midweek Blackbird activity.

The appeal is precise: a neighborhood bar mood, craft-focused drinks, and a highlighted reviewer found it “not very crowded even during events.” Add the noted Allagash beer availability, and it is a dependable SF cocktail stop.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Fast facts

The House Of Shields has 3,360 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
Thursday and Wednesday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google reviewers rate it 4.5 from 551 reviews.
Highlighted reviews point to balanced cocktails and classic remakes.
One highlighted review specifically praised the availability of Allagash beer.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Did you know

Its Blackbird activity peaks on Thursday and Wednesday.

editorial/ updated 29d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

RestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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The room in motion

Activity209

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Flynet check ins

3,360

Neighborhood

Financial District

Last 30 days

209 check ins

−52% vs prior month

Sep 16Oct 15

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside The House Of Shields

The experience

Restored old-school bar that's an after-work standard for high-end, handcrafted cocktails.

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

Review signal

4.5

541 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 29d ago

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FAQ

How popular is The House Of Shields?

The House Of Shields has logged 3,360 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The House Of Shields busiest?

The House Of Shields is busiest on Tuesday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The House Of Shields serve?

The House Of Shields serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The House Of Shields?

The House Of Shields is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The House Of Shields?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The House Of Shields in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.