As a business originally started in 1973 to raise money for the Irish Republican Army, the Starry Plough Pub now relies on donations from the Berkeley community to stay afloat. United by their love of ...

The Starry Plough is rich in talented musicians who come regularly, and rich in Irish music and dance, 12 events per month! On first Sundays, guest session leaders are invited; wonderful players from ...

CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device. The Starry Plough Pub has been an important part of the East Bay bar, nightlife and live music scene for decades. But the ...

Born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1939, Hughes emigrated to the United States when she was 19 years old. After a stop in Boston, Hughes moved to the Bay Area and helped found the Starry Plough in 1973 ...

BERKELEY, Calif. - Irish eyes were smiling at The Starry Plough on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. The longtime family-run pub hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day event – a tradition that has been on ...

Traditional Irish music and festive gusto filled the Starry Plough Monday night as lamps bathed the dance floor with a warm yellow light. Amid it all, first-time attendee Julio Martinez tapped his ...

Sometimes it’s quantity, not quality, that matters. South Berkeley’s venerable Irish-cum-Persian pub, the Starry Plough, has redefined the happy hour eightfold. Starting as early as an hour before ...

The Tuesday open mic night at the Starry Plough invites acts that defy description: Audience-participation magic with a talking parrot. A contortionist and her trained dog doing card tricks. Belly ...

The Starry Plough's Song Writer's Showcase will feature artists from near and far. Hosting the evening we have Johhny Mitro from The Starry Plough's very own Open Mic Night! Join us for a magical ...