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    Alchemist Bar & Lounge

    4.0 (703 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    I seen that character in SF
    Juan V.

    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 "

    Stair up to
    Roya J.

    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.

    Captain Loosely-ginger snaps Jamison irish whiskey, scout syrup, eggnog
    Jayd S.

    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

    Maruko X.

    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

    Downstairs - main seating area
    Tracy R.

    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.

    Ube based drink
    Patrick T.

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

    Mitchell S.

    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

    Tiffany V.

    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!

    Carla G.

    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!!

    Future Dystopia
    Kevin C.

    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!

    Lauren B.

    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.

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    Irina N.

    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.

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    Cara S.

    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.

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Alchemist Bar & Lounge

    Do customers needs a reservation for happy hour drinks or are reservations for food only?

    Hello there. I went there before a Giants game so we got there early, maybe around 5:30pm. It was super crowded. I did have a reservation and we were seated in the bar area at a cute corner table.

    Is there a dress code? Looking to come here before a giants game

    No dress code. Come join us before and after the game.

    Hi, I have a small dog. Can I bring her in ? I already have a confirmed reservation with you!

    Dogs are allowed outside at Alchemist Cocktail Garden. Otherwise service dogs are allowed inside Alchemist, but general pets are not allowed inside the lounge.

    Is it 21+ only?

    Yes

    Are you currently offering happy hour? If so, what days/hours?

    Currently happy hour is from 5 to 7pm on Mon to Fri. When the baseball season starts there is no happy hour on home game days

    Do you have heaters in the outdoor seating area?

    Yes we do. All tables have heaters

    To reserve the top do i need a deposit?

    No, when my friend reserved for us they did not need to provide a deposit.

    Can I just go for cocktails? If yes, do I need reservations for a Wednesday night party of 2?

    Yes you can just order cocktails. Parties of 2 can just walk in. If you would like a reservation, you can make one at alchemistsf.com

    What kind of music do you guys play?

    We play everything from old school, motown, swing, daytime disco, hip hop, dance, rock, R&B. Depends on who is picking the playlist that day.

    What time does your happy hour start and end?

    Our current happy hour is 3pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday

    Good place for a birthday party? Do they reserve a space for a larger group? If so, how much does it cost?

    Hi Nina. Alchemist is a wonderful place for a birthday celebration. Our expansive lounge area can accommodate groups large and small. One of the things we miss most during this time are all the wonderful people that celebrate with us. Our outdoor… Read more

    Does this place have good mocktails?

    We do. Come try one of our non-alcoholic cocktails or ask the bartender to make you a refreshing mocktail.

    Is this a good place to take a date on a Thursday? Are you able to talk to each other without screaming?

    Yes, Alchemist is a great place to take a date. We've had many first dates here that turned into marriages, and we've even attended those weddings. We've even had several proposals happen within our walls.

    Do they have an elevator?

    Yes we do. It's for ada use only.

    Is there a dress code?

    Nope, there is no dress code.

    What food have they got here?

    Currently our bar bites menu consists of things such as tater tots, garlic or spicy smokey fries, spinach artichoke dip, brussels sprouts, sirarcha deviled eggs, fish tacos, carnitas tacos, buffalo chicken nuggets, and baby back ribs.

    How is Alchemist on Thursdays?

    Thursday is a great night to come out. Usually not super crowded but still lively. Can't go wrong with a Thursday.

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