Elixir

Elixir is a cocktail bar Mission Dolores San Francisco located in United States.

8 / 10
432
ratings
  • Phone

    (415) 552-1633

  • Website

    elixirsf.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

3200 16th St (at Guerrero St) San Francisco , CA 94103 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 94


Keywords:

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Eater

Start with a solid foundation of either tomato juice , V8, or Clamato (mixed with vodka of course), Old Bay seasoning on the rim, a dill pickle and a piece of bacon . Read more

Rally by Eventbrite

Settle in and booze up on Tuesdays at 9pm for pub trivia night , which is 6 rounds of 10 questions. Late night happy hour kicks off at 11pm, and chances are you’ll still be around to take advantage. Read more

H. Joseph Ehrmann

If you've got a complaint or an issue, I'm the guy to tell! I'll do my best to resolve the issue and answer your questions. Thanks for checking into my bar !

Drunken History

A must see if you are in San Fran, their Bloody Elixir is #4 on GQ's top 20 cocktails list . Stop by on Sunday for the make your own Bloody Mary , a perfect end to a long weekend.

SFist

It's a make-your-own Bloody Mary situation at Elixir, with a selection of hot sauces , pickled garnishes , dry seasonings (Old Bay and celery salt , anyone?), and house-made mix. Read more

SFist

The Black Lavender has subtle sweetness, and fruit combined with just a hint of lavender and vanilla , to add to the rum base. Read more

Chris Messina

Elixir proprietor H. Joseph Ehrmann added the Old Fashioned Pilgrim to
 the menu this week to create buzz for November's Give Back the Bird 
charity program.

Dania El

Try a perfect Manhattan . Its less sweet than the regular manhattan and Bill will make it while singing 90's music and dancin' just a little bit.

Jessica Rae

cocktails well crafted & affordable @ second-oldest saloon. Sunday's do-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar . Boasting an impressive whiskey collection. favorites like H.'s Celery Cup No. 1,

7x7 Magazine

Order the Kentucky Pilgrim: Wild Turkey infused with cardamom , cranberries , and cinnamon combined with lemon juice , maraschino , and demerara syrup . It'll leave you feeling warm all day. Read more

Will Bertelsen

This bar is hard to pin down. The drinks can be good but the quality and care varies by night and by bartender . This is what life looks like without hard standards.

Paul Sanwald

Fantastic bar : great music , great atmosphere, not too crowded early. They make a solid Manhattan .

Carina Wetzlhütter

whisky is always the best choice. awesome bar , awesome selection.

TV Food Maps

Check out Elixir as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Cocktail and Whiskey Bar that also plays live Bingo on Mondays Read more

Grace S.

Zapotec sour - one of my fave mezcal cocktails in the city . mezcal , earl grey tea syrup , lime juice , blackberries, egg whites .

Gaven Oakley

All alcohol is great here! I suggest a shot of Wild Turkey 101 and a cold Anchor Steam ... ????????

Bommy

Try the aviation cocktail - gin , maraschino liqueur , creme de violette, and lemon juice .

Eater

Elixir looks like your average, unassuming "saloon," but just take a look at the cocktail list and you'll understand the wizardry that goes on behind the stick.

The Tastes that Make the City

The bloody elixir is the best bloody mary in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City : SF Edition." Read more

Fernando Irías Escher

$10 cocktails . Huge whiskey selection .

Leah Yamshon

This bar quickly became one of my faves. Craft cocktails in a dive bar setting? Yes, please!

Chris H.

Some of the best whiskey sours in town

Ernie Granillo

Do yourself a favor and get your self a great whisky drink. One of my favorite places to get a sazerac in SF.

Alex Silarajs

Even when it's crowded , you can still get a mixed drink without hassle. Great bartenders .

Kyle Macey

Amazing cocktails and great service!

Greg Taylor

Elixir is a great place to hang out and grabs drink with friends while in The Mission.

Owen Williams

Cozy , inviting and unpretentious. Perhaps one of the few places uninvaded by bros.

Dania El

I dont know why this spot isn't more packed... its a great locals bar . Try the hot toddy in winter.

Max K

Great whiskey sours ! Be sure to get yours with egg white ????

Food & Wine

H. Joseph Ehrmann creates drinks at this refurbished saloon with seasonal fruit juices , house-made mixers and spirits from Bay Area distillers like Hangar One and No. 209.

Jo Gmen

Some@of@the best cocktails in town . Just make sure to get it from Shae

Jenny N

Come for Monday night bingo ! You get a new card with every drink. So fun!

Zinio

From the pages of Esquire's Annual Best Bars in America, who cite the atmosphere and funk of this Mission pub . Try the rye old-fashioned. Read more

Laura P

Shea is an amazing bartender- order anything from him and you will see what I'm talking about!

Eric A

Great whiskey and friendly bartenders .

Tom Coates

Closest thing I've come to a British style pub in the US.

Chris ???? Makarsky

nice place, but there's some Faraday cage-thing going on here, you'll never get phone reception inside

Donald

This place is 153 years old. Need I say more? Come here to see a piece of sf history (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

Anne-Michelle Friedman

Great Sazerac tonight! Dreamy bartender putting on rock n roll and blending great drinks. Heaven.

Jeff Chan

Old Speckled Hen is great!

Mutineer Magazine

Amazing cocktails .

Clare

Fun cocktails and good beer selection

Brian L

They let us bring in pizza on my birthday, so they know what's up.

Lauren Hofffman

dog friendly and dog-friendly bar

Paige C

Get the Pisco Punch ! Great atmosphere.

Hélène Forest

The Country thyme cocktail is just so delicious!

Nathan Kam

They serve my favorite Hitachino Nest White Ale here. Fun place to hang out too.

lindsey anne

if youre here on a saturday, sunday, or monday before 7pm-ish, ask Eddie the bartender for a LindseyAnne, the strawberry wonder... delicious and dangerous!

Michael B

Try their hot cider with bourbon . (Tender Knob)

Kristen C

Wednesday is charity night. No cocktails . Just guest bartenders . Leave a tip, then LEAVE.

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