Bar & Nightlife

Craic Irish Pub

San José, Central Valley · $$

Verified against live sources on August 13, 2026

Irish-run pub in Barrio California, near Barrio Escalante, serving a full bar and pub food with a regular schedule of live music and sports on the screens. It is one of the few verified Irish-owned pubs operating in San José.

Contact and links

  • Location: Calle 25, 83 metros al este de Intaco, 100 metros al sur de la Embajada de Nicaragua, Barrio California, San José 10104, Costa Rica
  • Directions: Google Maps · Waze
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 16:30-00:00 · Fri-Sat 16:30-02:00 · Sun 13:00-21:00
  • Phone: +506 2221 9320
  • Instagram: @craic_irish_pub

Where to find it

Approximate location. Craic Irish Pub serves the San José area; contact them for the exact spot.

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