So much fun!!! We went after the NFL Experience and were expecting it to be packed, it was 9-10pm-ish. Although it was busy (not packed), we were immediately greeted by a beautiful soul and smile, by the name of Christiana! There are 2 levels in the bar/restaurant, we sat at the top which is cool bc we could see the whole venue. This place has a nautical, rustic feel. I didn't notice if there was a DJ or not but the music was THUMPIIIIN (not all bass.. just fun! lol) They were still serving food at 10pm, although I am not sure if late night serving was due to the special event. We had one order of 3 tacos and split it (they were gone before I blinked), Calamari, and fries were large portions. Drinks were good! We sat for a few hours and never went without attentiveness or smiles. Thank you Christiana, this place is lucky to have you :) They have lounges sporadically through the venue as well.. read more

Here's a charismatic and heartfelt Yelp review Alchemy in a Glass and Service That Shines The Alchemist Bar & Lounge is pure magic. Tucked away as a speakeasy vibe and moody, golden lighting, it's the kind of place that feels like a secret you're lucky to be in on. The ambiance is sultry and sophisticated, with just the right touch of mystery. But the real alchemy? That's Manny behind the bar. From the moment we sat down, he made us feel like regulars. His energy is warm, his knowledge is deep, and his cocktails? Absolute works of art. He asked what flavors I liked and crafted something completely off-menu that was hands-down one of the best drinks I've ever had. Watching him work is like watching a performance precise, passionate, and full of flair. The rest of the staff was equally welcoming, and the music set the perfect tone for a night of conversation and connection. Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or just looking for a memorable night out, The Alchemist delivers on every level. Pro tip: Sit at the bar and ask for Manny. You'll leave with a new favorite drink and probably a new friend. read more

This is a fun bar conveniently located across from Oracle Park and a block away from the downtown SF Caltrain Station & Muni stops, so it's a definite place to visit for a beer or cocktail, with surprisingly good bar food and excellent service. Whether you're in town for a Giants or Warriors game, Christmas shopping, or a holiday bar crawl, it's the perfect destination to either begin or wrap up your night. First, it's a nice spot. Very spacious, with high ceilings and nice, alchemist/steampunk decor. Felt sort of rustic yet modern at the same time. Lots of tiny bar tables, mixed in with some cozy leather couches & intimate booths. It's clean. As you proceed upstairs from an otherwise semi-seedy, busy, and questionable 3rd/King Streets, you enter a relaxing world that feels more like the 1800's than 2025 tech-dom. Door guys are cool. Hostess was amazing, friendly & professional, and she really hustled, doing everything from seating us, to getting our orders, to running, and even bussing tables. A one-woman show, and she deserves a big raise, or who know, she might be the owner. Anyways, 5-starts to her. She sat us upstairs in a little loft space that offered a commanding view of the establishment, and its patrons having fun. Definitely a younger & local crowd, I was probably 25-30 older than everyone else here, but no matter, I felt like I fit in very well. It's a fun place, with brick walls, mirrors, good music, comfortable tables & couches, and a nice central bar. They even have dueling video projection screens playing old B&W cartoons on the wall for that mesmerizing eye entertainment. People come her to party, drink, and celebrate! We were hungry after a long night in the city, so our focus was more on food than drinking. Tried the spicy edamame, sautéed king oyster mushrooms, and Mac & Cheese egg rolls. The edamame & mushrooms were very good, flavorful, well-seasoned, and came in ample portions. A bit greasy, but perfect for soaking up all that alcohol you are about to imbibe. The mac & cheese egg rolls were a little disappointing, only got two of them, cut in half to 4 pieces, more breading, fried to heck making them nearly too hard & crunchy to taste anything, and very little mac & cheese in the middle. The honey sauce that accompanied them was overly sweet and not a good balance of tastes, the egg rolls tasted better without the sauce. But the food was good, it hit the spot, and the portions were pretty big for just being bar bites. Alchemy is open late, until 2am, like most bars. It serves good bar food at fair prices, and with big portions. Service was excellent, fast, professional, friendly, and fun. The SF-local younger crowd really come here to party as I saw most of the well-dressed crowd doing tequila & whiskey shots all night long. The list/offering here are pretty small & limited, but the cocktail & spirits list is more expanded & diverse. I just stuck to beer & cider to wash down my heavy but delicious bar food. I was impressed by everyone that works here, especially the multi-tasking hostess/waitress/server/runner. Door guys even fun & playful as we exited, no attitude or aggression, unlike most door guys & security. The Alchemist is a great bar to cap off your long night exploring & partying in the city, or a perfect place to start your fun night. Location, service, decor, quality of food & drinks, fair pricing, and friendly staff will have me coming back here next time thst I'm in town. One of the better unpretentious & fun & friendly bars that I've been to in downtown San Francisco. Had a great time here eating, drinking, people watching, relaxing, and mingling. Nice place! read more

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Oracle Park has lots of places to grab a drink pre-game or after the fact or whenever in the area . The place I like to go to on the under is Alchemist Bar & Lounge. This place is a great and interesting venue to hangout . I was here because GearSet the British company was holding a happy hour with open bar and a food buffet. It was a treat to be inside the Alchemist because it's a little different from the surrounding bars in SOMA. You will see curated items throughout the venue. They have some interesting things inside .They had lots of wine , bourbon, and a mix of cocktails. They also had tasty fried chicken sliders and the honey truffle grilled cheese . The service was superb and the atmosphere was electric. A good place to get your drink on and off. Alchemist Bar & Lounge is a place a few blocks away from" Cal Train "on King street and it's a place for adults to "entertain" grab some wine from "Spain", and drink some "champagne" Go to the Alchemist Bar & Lounge and enjoy something "edible "with their "shareable" and the layout " is unforgettable and " Incredible " read more

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Came here after a Giants game and it was hoping. Despite how busy they were, service was friendly and our old fashioneds were well made. No food, but the atmosphere and vibes were awesome with a mixed crowd of all ages. read more

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Who knew they had a screen to watch the super bowl!! I would have come here from the jump! This time i got the captain loosely (ginger snaps jameson Irish whiskey, stout syrup, Eggnog) Tastes like a delicious, strong, spiked eggnog. Exactly what i wanted read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Captain Loosely-ginger snaps Jamison irish whiskey, scout syrup, eggnog - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

A wonderful spot for evening drinks. The cocktails are wonderfully prepared and the speakeasy ambiance is warm and charming. Friendly service too! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Soma area. read more

Only tried their cocktails but saw their food menu has a lot of options too. Easy to walk over after we finished bowling at a nearby place. Liked how it was open late even on weeknights and the upstairs area had a great ambiance. It was a large space to chit chat with friends or just hang out around the bar. read more

Ambiance: it's located in Mission Bay Area, stylish decorated lounge room, good for large group hangout Service: very impatient and lack of professional knowledge, couldn't even make the cocktail drink taste right Food & Drink: lackluster choices on their menu Woodbury Burger - ** Double Beef Patties, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Aioli, served on a Brioche Bun with Fries, not a place for burger Napoletana - *** Moleto Tomato Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, Honey, Passion Fruit, Thyme, Cirtus, fruity taste Vivid Dreams - * Pisco, Creme de Menthe, Ube Condensed Milk, Honey Ginger Syrup, Lime, weird combination and tasted awful Fieldwork Sour - ** canned beer, very sour taste Price: generally overpriced drinks let alone the poor quality, not worth $50+ per person read more

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Nothing to complain about here. Nice quiet spot to get a drink before a game at Oracle Park. We made a reservation but we didn't need it. The drinks were good. Prices were a little high. Ambience was nice, a little spartan, but the brick is great and they're showing these weird movies on the walls which was cool. I think it's probably better at night than during the day. Servers were friendly. Bar snacks were good. This might be our new go to before games. Also, you can rent out the upstairs which would seat maybe 15 people at the most for a private party. Also, it looks like a reasonably good spot to rent out the whole space if they let you do it. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Downstairs - main seating area - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came for drinks. Really well done. Loved the vibe and the drinks were great. Cool menu. Great service. Will come back for sure read more

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The Christmas experience was immaculate. We came on a Friday night around 930 with reservations. The waiters were attentive and happily ready to provide recommendations. What blew me were the actual drinks. I was surprised with the ube drink and the popcorn drink as they were well balanced. I don't like to hype things up very often but my lordt this place was bangin read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was early to a nearby yelp event so I decided to grab a drink at of one the bars and found this little gem. I was loving the spooky decor and the vibes of this bar. That had tons of option for their cocktail & happy hour menu. They also had a variety of food that they sell here as well which I have yet to try. I ordered the Starstruck as it was part of the happy hour menu. The bartender was super nice and chatted with me a bit and made sure I enjoyed my drink. I really liked the overall atmosphere of this place and would stop by again! read more

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Service seemed to gravitate towards regulars. I waited patiently while it seemed every girl in a party dress got served. I ordered a Bulleit old fashioned. I would have possibly ordered a better bourbon, but the bartender didn't seem to care about what I ordered in general. Paying $17+ for an old fashioned that was served with ice cubes and no cherry is kinda comical. I've had better in an airport bar. Not to mention, maybe 3 words were exchanged between me and the bartender. I asked about selection, it was "whatever you prefer", and then my check. Zero personal skills unless you are a girl with her boobs out in a skin tight dress. The second bartender I saw wasn't any better. He just nodded after I asked for a cocktail. I had asked him for a menu and he ignored me, but the guest next to me let me take hers. Gave me my drink and put the check in front of me without one word spoken. read more

Came here on a Saturday early evening to grab a quick drink. Located upstairs the cute lounge/bar was pretty huge with a nice vibe. I do wish they played better music with live DJ. You can self order via QR code or server can come and take your order. We ordered some appetizers but our drinks we're all so good. My favorite was my espresso martini and my husband also love whatver the bartender made him. Def a cool spot to grab a drink!! read more

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A great place to kick it by the bar or lounge with a group of friends! Cocktails are unique and satisfying. Make reservations for a table just in case if you go on a Friday/Sat. Service is faster than the average and servers check-in with you. Overall good vibes and dark sinister decor. Projects animations are also fun to watch while drunk (lol). Will come again to try more drinks and food! Vivid Dream Cocktail - 3.5/5 - Well crafted and nice picture. Ube flavoring was mild while it had a more minty profile. Future Dystopia Cocktail - 5/5 - Thai tea flavor was there, reminded me of boba. I'd get this one again for sure. Fries with cheese & bacon - 5/5 - good quality fries, cheese, and bacon pieces. Smack! read more

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The security at this bar was beyond rude--like rude. We arrived around midnight (as I'm writing this review), and the bar wasn't even full. My group included a tech developer, a nurse, and a professor--hardly the kind of crowd causing trouble. When we got to the entrance, my boyfriend was handing over his ID, but the security guard wasn't paying attention. My boyfriend stepped toward the door to look inside while the rest of us stood waiting. Suddenly, the guard looked at him and yelled, accusing him of trying to sneak in. Seriously? My boyfriend sarcastically responded, "Yeah, I'm trying to sneak in--I'm 45." Instead of realizing how ridiculous that was, the security actually had the nerve to reply, "How am I supposed to know that?" After handing over his card, my boyfriend was then threatened by the security guard, who said, "Be careful." Excuse me? It's 2025--we're on the brink of war, the economy is a mess, and people are choosing to spend their money going out instead of just ordering DoorDash and drinking at home. And this is how paying customers are treated? Are you crazy? Here's the reality: people don't have to go out anymore. If this is how your security behaves when the bar isn't even full, I can only imagine what happens when it is. I get it--maybe this guy has no power anywhere else in life and saw this as his moment. But he picked the wrong audience to flex on. I've been to bars where the security is really, really nice - The Felix in tenderloin is super nice and knows how to do his job and deliver customer service and all their bartenders are nice and when we went there it was full. Ask them to help train your security or hire theirs. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

Spacious with a lounge vibe with projections on their brick wall. The waitress was easy to order from, or you can choose to scan the QR code for drinks. Can't speak to food but I did try a beer. Came on a Friday night and didn't expect it to turn into a club. Couldn't have a conversation with friends since it was way loud and will likely not be back. My friends enjoyed their time on weekdays though. read more

This is a cute place, when you walk in, go through a hallway and walk upstairs. My friends had some of the cocktails which were really good. I had the Old Rasputin Stout which was strong. There are a lot of loungy tables and chairs, perfect for a group setting, try to reserve if you can. Great large bar area too. We tried the calamari which were too dry in my opinion, super crunchy and not chewy at all. Would skip. Come here for the vibes if you're with a group of people. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Drinks - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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i ordered the starstruck which was a solid cocktail, but a little too sweet for me. crispy calamari and chicken nuggets for some finger foods were not bad. my party of 3 came in before the giants game ended and so there was a huge surge of people who came in after and weren't able to get a seat at a table and this also made it really loud and hard to hear my party. the wait staff was very kind they came to check up on us at least three times. the place has cool decor and the videos playing on the side were interesting and on theme. definitely a bucket list item checked off since i've heard so much about it, but for sure too crowded for a catch-up with a couple friends. read more

What a weird place! And in an interesting way, not a bad way. We came after a game so the place was swamped! The vibe here is COOL! The kind of steampunk and vintage. I was interested in the shadow plays being projected on the walls. Tables were hard to find, but we snagged one in the corner near the water station which seemed like a good place to be because it was out of the way of the bar crowd. My brother in law waited probably 30 minutes at the bar to get 4 drinks- not even mixed drinks! One margarita, 2 beers, and a soda water! He said that the bar tender kept taking all the women and he was totally ignored. That was before we snagged the table and had a waitress. This waitresses were jamming tho! I don't know how they got through the crowd with trays of drinks! The music was LOUD!!! A little too much in my opinion. The music was decent. Sometimes it would get good and then it would taper off into no mans land and it was more nod your head vibes than dancing. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Blurry photo of book wall decor. - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

I audibly gagged when I tried my drink and I was so excited for it too. Ube was just right up my alley but the peppermint completely overpowered it, I felt like I was drinking a candy cane. Ube is supposed to be sweet. Overall this drink was gross for $20, which is insanely overpriced in the first place by the way. Also hostess wouldn't let us sit on the couches even though they were all completely empty and I asked nicely. Steampunk vibe was cool though. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Purple Ube Drink - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

A friend recommended this place and we showed up on a Friday night. As we walked up the bouncer was fast asleep in his chair and we didn't bother to wake him up so we walked right on in and upstairs to the bar. We got seated pretty quick and ordered some drinks and nibbles to share. 4/5 Chicken wings with lemon pepper seasoning - nice and crispy served with ranch 3.5/4 Tater tots - was a bit salty on top but as we got through it the tots on the bottom were definitely less salty The vibe was a bit weird but the drinks and the apps were good. Definitely a lot cheaper than the bar we were at before we ended here. read more

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I love the music and the decor in this bar! Drinks were nice; we got the starstruck :) read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Starstruck - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came with some friends who were raving about the place, so my expectations going in were high. Probably too high. We came by during happy hour, and the highlight of the evening was the food. Deviled eggs and tater tots were great bar snacks, and a good value at the happy hour price. Drinks were creative and sounded intriguing, but ended up rather benign. I liked the decor and the ambience is good the drinks just fell flat. I wouldn't tell you to avoid the place, but can't tell you that you need to check it out either. Drinks are reasonably priced ($16 range for many) but just not amazing. read more

I really love Achemist but I am disappointed by the staff as of recent. I was there on 3/10 with a group of friends from work. We were the last ones there and pushed to leave. I had a small present for a friend of mine in a Banana Republic bag which I accidentally left on one of the sofas as we were leaving. I realized immediately after leaving and went back, but the club was already closed. I called and left a message (because there is no one who answers the phone it's an automated message and you can only leave a voicemail) I even returned the next day and spoke with the staff, but every single person claimed they had never seen the bag. We were the last guests there and the only people who had access to that sofa area after we left were the staff members closing up. There is simply no other explanation. Someone on the team took my bag, and now nobody wants to take responsibility. No offer to check cameras, no effort to investigate, no accountability whatsoever. I am fully convinced that my property was stolen by a member of staff. Think carefully before leaving any of your belongings unattended at this place. That said, I am more than happy to update this review if my gift is found and returned. read more

Alchemist is my favorite hangout spot. Shout out to the amazing staff, especially Cindy!!

Kristiana and Cindy were very attentive and nice to our group. Made my birthday feel very special. Even though we are a big group and they were on top of our orders. Highly recommend this place, especially during Christmas time!!! read more

We had such a great event for our company holiday party here! The food was DELICIOUS (the mac and cheese egg rolls with hot honey were my favorite), the custom cocktails were so fun and creative, and the overall energy and atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for. The holiday decorations made it feel even more special. Will definitely be hosting events here again in the future! read more

Came here for a 50th Birthday party. Cool little upstairs bar and lounge. Drinks were good and the ambiance was coolio.

Only one bartender who working hard and several folks waiting to order drinks. Can't fault him for the wait as he was working alone. My pre-batched Old Fashioned was good, but my friend's cocktail was missing something. No joke, we think it was the booze, but we didn't want to bother him about it. read more

Cool, hip place to go and have some amazing cocktails and meet all sorts of interesting locals. Love the decor. Some people consider it somewhat of a dive bar but I don't think so at all. It is a rather hip and cool decor that makes you feel at ease. The bar is good-sized and staffed with really cool people who love to talk and make you feel like you belong. The drinks are well made. I tried a few cocktail standards that I drink and they were well made. Just well-balanced and smooth. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

I've walked past this bar a lot and I was glad that I finally got to try it with a group of friends. The vibe is very different than other bars but I thought it was still cool and a good place to hang out with friends. They have very interesting drinks! I was drawn to the vivid dreams cocktail because it had ube liquor in it. However, I felt that it didn't have a strong ube taste and was more on the minty side. I would try a different cocktail if I come back. One of my friends ordered the karma tsunami which was very unique since it had celery, apple, shiso, black pepper, and egg whites. It was honestly not bad! Overall, a good place to chill with friends and fun/unique drinks. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Vivid Dreams - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

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good ambiance and date spot, however, slightly awkward crowd. music is alright and there's weird (but slightly entertaining projections of things). interesting cocktails (actually quite overwhelming -- I couldn't pick), and "good bar bites." decent service. over all a 6.4/10 and i may go again. read more

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I do not write reviews often that consist of one star and normally I ignore businesses that elicit such a rating but I felt I needed to write about this establishment and how awful the vibe and most of the staff is: First of all the bartender Kenny with the kooky hats is rude as hell and is visibly rude to the servers and other staff there and as a person that works in the industry, I see that as a toxic work environment and I would never support such a place that turns a blind eye to this type of nasty behavior. Also the bar manager Ramon is not only just as rude but makes the worst rushed drinks I have ever tasted in my life. It doesn't matter if this place has interesting and unique cocktails if no one ever comes (this place has been empty the two times I've come here) people aren't blind to the environment you're freely showcasing here. Get new bartenders and management staff. P.S there's a barback working here currently pouring drinks under the legal age...just a heads up on how they run their business! read more

Came here on a Sunday for a birthday dinner! The actual lounge bar is in the second floor, I love the art on the stairs and walls! Very steampunk decor, loved it! The place wasn't too busy and bartender was super attentive! Didn't get to order food here but the drinks were very well made! read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Stairs to lounge - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've had this place bookmarked for a while and finally got to go this past weekend. I was with a group of 4 and we were able to get seated right away on a Sat night. I loved how everything was decorated! It's a pretty spacious area with high ceilings. Our area had couches and individual chairs and our drinks were pretty good! I wish I remembered what drink I had. It was orange in a martini glass (pictured below) and the only thing I didn't like about were the red strings at the top bc they kept getting into my mouth as I would take a sip. The tacos were pretty spicy, and this is coming from someone who loves spicy food haha Our server was also super nice and funny, she even took a shot of tequila with us! I honestly loved my first experience here, and would come back! read more

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Check this place out for HH. It's a must!! The drinks here are delicious. The vibe, the music is all top tier. If you are in the area defiantly give them a try. read more

I definitely really like the vibe of this place and I have been here twice but both the times I wasn't happy with my drinks. The service and ambience is on point. Our server was very sweet and she made sure we were having a good time. The bar itself is beautifully decorated and has a great space. They serve cocktails as well as food. The food served here is quite decent for the food a bar is serving. Coming to the drinks the presentation is really good but the drinks did not leave an impression for me. It looked like the Bartender made the drinks in a hurry and there were no flavours at all in the cocktails I tried. I would not come here unless they improve the quality of their cocktails. But it's a good place to come to for a nice ambience and food though. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friends and I wanted to go to a nearby bar after a Giants game and this bar is only a 3 minute walk from Oracle Park. After the game, as expected, it was filled with people. However, if you're wanting to get a drink right away, expect to wait 20-30+ minutes even with 3 bartenders. The drinks were AMAZING and worth the wait. I ordered Vivid Dreams - pisco, creme de menthe, ube condensed milk, honey ginger syrup, and lime. It was a refreshing drink. The music was louder than I expected since a bar/lounge area is a place where you can typically talk. My friends and I were not able to hear each other and we were seated at the same table. The music was awesome though, I love the mix of R&B, hip hop and oldies. I look forward to coming here again when it's not so busy. read more

Alchemist Bar & Lounge - Vivid Dreams - Lounges Near Me - San Francisco, California