Super selection of spirits! An iconic place, fast service with very good knowledge!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Klarese Donnelly
Great spot. The bartenders and regulars are always nice, it's never terribly packed without being totally empty, they bring in vendors to do free tastings of liquors, allow dogs and outside food, and it's got a cool almost saloon-like vibe to it. They have a decent selection of beers and of cocktails. I'd specifically recommend their old fashioned because they do them well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Tasting
E G
This place used to be the best bar in the city, now it’s been taken by a racist redneck that wouldn’t let our group of 30 year olds in because we had non US-issued IDs. Discriminatory. We are still San Franciscans and used to love & frequent this bar. Really sad to see this happening in the mission. We had been coming to Elixir for 7 years… RIP
Atmosphere: 1
Nicholas Pun
They really know their whiskey! Came here for their whiskey 101 class (found on Eventbrite) and it was interesting. The information was a bit all over the place, but what a great opportunity to taste test different whiskeys against each other. The bartender was also super knowledgeable and readily answered our questions.Would recommend if you want to get into whiskey, I had a great time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Tasting
Jane Natoli
One of San Francisco’s oldest bars, with an unparalleled whiskey selection and Old Speckled Hen on
Love this place so much. I first discovered Elixir when I was visiting SF for TechCrunch Disrupt back in 2013. (I know, a long time ago!) But our friend Mark who lived in the area took us to this gem in his neighborhood, and it was there I got a chance to see just how incredible the whiskey selection was at this place.After doing a few rounds, the OWNER of the bar came around to check in on us... but he didn't just ask how we were doing as a courtesy; he actually cared about where we were visiting from, what we had done, and if we had been to XYZ place + offered recs and even help making reservations by calling different bar/restaurant owners to help make our already-incredible trip even better. He spent a good 10-15 min with us, educated us on different spirits and mixers we were curious about behind the bar—and then before we left, bought us a round to drink and enjoy one of those spirits we had inquired about with him.True hospitality. From the owner to the manager to the bartenders and other staff.Year later, a different friend of mine and I were visiting—so I recommended we check out Elixir. Upon entering, my friend asked if I had ever tried Pappy since he noticed Elixir had the full lineup. Neither my friend and I had, so we marveled at the idea and then pulled the trigger. ? ?To my surprise—and I know Pappy is rare, let alone expensive—but when the flight came, the owner and staff recognized me from many years prior, asked how I was, recalled I was last there for that conference, how the rest of it was, and even offered us some incredible stories and education about the history of Pappy as we sipped each year.My friend and I stayed a lot longer than we had anticipated and the owner and manager even offered us a personalized tasting of rare Wild Turkey bourbons they had in stock if we wanted to come back before we flew home and see how we liked them, especially to compare to the Pappy flight.Safe to say, we came back and had a wonderful time exploring (and learning!) about different types of whiskey—and the owner, managers, and staff at Elixir really took care of us.On top of making incredible looking and tasting cocktails, seeing their passion is something I'll always remember and treasure.Thanks, H, Nick, Shea, Lauren, and team! (And Mark for the original rec!)Y'all made trips to SF so much fun and educational! Appreciate your passion, craft, and hospitality. ?Until next time :)- Nik
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Tasting
Brad Ellis
They know cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Mills
This place is legendary! Great drinks, great people, great vibes! 5-stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh Gelfand
Just the perfect bar. Want as fine a craft cocktail that the city can provide? It's here. Want to see one of the best whiskey selections anywhere in the country? It's here. Want a chill but lively neighborhood bar where you can get a fairly priced shot and beer? It's here.Go to Elixir.
This has been my go-to bar since I moved to San Francisco. The bartenders are friendly, the service is outstanding, and the drinks are superb. I’m an IPA guy so I generally stick with their signature Snake Oil IPA, but they make great cocktails as well. I can personally attest to the deliciousness of their White Russian and Lemon Drop. I’d like to mention by name: Nick, Nick, Noah, Lauren, Aura, and Kara, as they have been all ears every time I’ve entered this fine establishment. This place makes me feel at home even though I’m quite far away from where I grew up. You won’t regret being a patron at the second oldest bar in San Francisco: Elixir.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Laban Consulting LLC
make a point to go there every time we pass through San Fran. Real people, real drinks, real good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick Dobbs
One of the places you can always count on to get a good drink and have a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sierra Zimei
Awesome staff, everything is well thought out, we had a great time! I guess they're one of the oldest bars in the city but it doesn't feel that old, just like how a bar is supposed to be. Welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Debi Cohn
When I’m over in this part of the mission, I always hit Elixir. We went for my own bar’s holiday bar crawl (I took my staff out). Great bartenders and cocktails. Not to be missed!
Super selection of spirits! An iconic place, fast service with very good knowledge!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great spot. The bartenders and regulars are always nice, it's never terribly packed without being totally empty, they bring in vendors to do free tastings of liquors, allow dogs and outside food, and it's got a cool almost saloon-like vibe to it. They have a decent selection of beers and of cocktails. I'd specifically recommend their old fashioned because they do them well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Tasting
This place used to be the best bar in the city, now it’s been taken by a racist redneck that wouldn’t let our group of 30 year olds in because we had non US-issued IDs. Discriminatory. We are still San Franciscans and used to love & frequent this bar. Really sad to see this happening in the mission. We had been coming to Elixir for 7 years… RIP
Atmosphere: 1
They really know their whiskey! Came here for their whiskey 101 class (found on Eventbrite) and it was interesting. The information was a bit all over the place, but what a great opportunity to taste test different whiskeys against each other. The bartender was also super knowledgeable and readily answered our questions.Would recommend if you want to get into whiskey, I had a great time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Tasting
One of San Francisco’s oldest bars, with an unparalleled whiskey selection and Old Speckled Hen on
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best cocktails in
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiced Cider, Winning Cocktail Recipe, Whiskey Tasting, Non-Alcoholic Eggnog
Love this place so much. I first discovered Elixir when I was visiting SF for TechCrunch Disrupt back in 2013. (I know, a long time ago!) But our friend Mark who lived in the area took us to this gem in his neighborhood, and it was there I got a chance to see just how incredible the whiskey selection was at this place.After doing a few rounds, the OWNER of the bar came around to check in on us... but he didn't just ask how we were doing as a courtesy; he actually cared about where we were visiting from, what we had done, and if we had been to XYZ place + offered recs and even help making reservations by calling different bar/restaurant owners to help make our already-incredible trip even better. He spent a good 10-15 min with us, educated us on different spirits and mixers we were curious about behind the bar—and then before we left, bought us a round to drink and enjoy one of those spirits we had inquired about with him.True hospitality. From the owner to the manager to the bartenders and other staff.Year later, a different friend of mine and I were visiting—so I recommended we check out Elixir. Upon entering, my friend asked if I had ever tried Pappy since he noticed Elixir had the full lineup. Neither my friend and I had, so we marveled at the idea and then pulled the trigger. ? ?To my surprise—and I know Pappy is rare, let alone expensive—but when the flight came, the owner and staff recognized me from many years prior, asked how I was, recalled I was last there for that conference, how the rest of it was, and even offered us some incredible stories and education about the history of Pappy as we sipped each year.My friend and I stayed a lot longer than we had anticipated and the owner and manager even offered us a personalized tasting of rare Wild Turkey bourbons they had in stock if we wanted to come back before we flew home and see how we liked them, especially to compare to the Pappy flight.Safe to say, we came back and had a wonderful time exploring (and learning!) about different types of whiskey—and the owner, managers, and staff at Elixir really took care of us.On top of making incredible looking and tasting cocktails, seeing their passion is something I'll always remember and treasure.Thanks, H, Nick, Shea, Lauren, and team! (And Mark for the original rec!)Y'all made trips to SF so much fun and educational! Appreciate your passion, craft, and hospitality. ?Until next time :)- Nik
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whiskey Tasting
They know cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is legendary! Great drinks, great people, great vibes! 5-stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just the perfect bar. Want as fine a craft cocktail that the city can provide? It's here. Want to see one of the best whiskey selections anywhere in the country? It's here. Want a chill but lively neighborhood bar where you can get a fairly priced shot and beer? It's here.Go to Elixir.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This has been my go-to bar since I moved to San Francisco. The bartenders are friendly, the service is outstanding, and the drinks are superb. I’m an IPA guy so I generally stick with their signature Snake Oil IPA, but they make great cocktails as well. I can personally attest to the deliciousness of their White Russian and Lemon Drop. I’d like to mention by name: Nick, Nick, Noah, Lauren, Aura, and Kara, as they have been all ears every time I’ve entered this fine establishment. This place makes me feel at home even though I’m quite far away from where I grew up. You won’t regret being a patron at the second oldest bar in San Francisco: Elixir.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
make a point to go there every time we pass through San Fran. Real people, real drinks, real good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the places you can always count on to get a good drink and have a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Awesome staff, everything is well thought out, we had a great time! I guess they're one of the oldest bars in the city but it doesn't feel that old, just like how a bar is supposed to be. Welcoming, comfortable and enjoyable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I’m over in this part of the mission, I always hit Elixir. We went for my own bar’s holiday bar crawl (I took my staff out). Great bartenders and cocktails. Not to be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiced Cider, Winning Cocktail Recipe