used to come here 10+ years ago when I lived around the corner and before it was cool to go in a hipster costume covered in ironic tattoos. Thankfully, not much has changed, except for forementioned hipster infestation. Anyway, still a good place to grab a beer, great selection. And they have the NFL ticket going. Drawback is that they allow people to bring in dogs. Not cute little chihuahuas or lap dogs, but mean pitbullls you want nothing to do with....What is annoying is these dogs are clearly a hazard to other patrons and other dogs, but are allowed to stay. Hope they end this.. or we are gonna start going down the block... read more

I came for the Sunday Bloody Mary bar because I was dying for a Bloody Mary. Poor excuse for a bloody mary bar. The bar it self was cool and divey filled with hipsters, but definitely don't suggest going there for bloody mary sundays. read more

Iconic neighborhood bar! Was at the 10/155 Anniversary! They went all out, great bbq food, amazing concocted drinks and great selection of beer on tap! Would love to stop by here for a preparty drink session! read more

Great cocktails, though slow to arrive (mine was uncomplicated, there was no one else at the bar).

Fantastic neighborhood bar and killer mixologists. It's best to come early or really late. Have the basil gin gimlet---but only if Shae is working. read more

Nice little bar. It's a little dark inside, but they let dogs in. Try the mango mojito - it's absolutely delicious!

My cousin used to work here when it was Jack's, so I remember fondly the big, burly free drinks and the broken jukebox that gave you 25 credits if you held down the number 3 for a few seconds... But those things are probably why Jack's went out of business. I actually like what they've done with the place; it's cozy and spruced up just enough that the bathroom isn't quite as scary. I also liked the "make your own bloody mary" thing I went to one Sunday... read more

H has done a great job with the place! Great beer selection and friendly bar staff... not too many places where you can find Leffe on tap!

We stopped in here for a quick drink on July 3rd and ended up there til 1 o'clock in the morning. It was such a fun night , I don't know if it was because of the holiday but the place was packed . It's nice to be in the mission but not feel like you are , the people were nice a little older than the usual 16th street crowd and our bartender Ben ? i think was really great remembering our round even though he was super busy. They have a nice selection of beers and lots of liquor great jukebox selection and you can watch all the hipsters wandering by through the big windows. It is my new favorite bar in the mission although the 4th of july was not so much fun thanks to the liquor I mentioned earlier, I think i'll make sure to have the next day off next time I visit............ read more

Really awesome whiskey sours! They even put a black cherry in it!

Seriously, the bartender/doorman with the awesome 'fro is a frickin hero. Someone stole a customer's purse and he ran after the thief down the street and got it back. That's not just good service, that's pure awesomeness. He also makes a mean whiskey sour! Woot! to Elixer and this guy! read more

I really want to love this place but I like it instead. The bar is great,clean but unremarkable. The day I went the patrons were kind of weird, almost territorial. The men in the bar scowled at us when we took a table. I guess they don't like pretty girls. Anyhow the beer selection was good but was not enough to save it from the weird angry man vibe. Plus the bartender seemed to not want to be there. I understand,been there,but it's your job to give service, not drag your feet like you're forced into servitude like the Bore-anado. read more

"What's a good place to get drinks in Mission?" "Do you suggest any dive bars in SF?" "Dude, lets go out drinking. Where do you wanna go?" My answers to above questions tend to include this place: Elixir. Beer selection: solid Liquor selection: solid Mixed drinks selection: excellent Service: very friendly Seriously, what is there not to like about this place? I've had beers, whiskies, and a bunch of mixed drinks here and it's always been good. The price isn't overpriced like some other bars in SF too! The only downside is that this place does get crowded often, and then it becomes LOUD. I've come here for trivia night twice, and it was incredibly hard to hear with all the non-playing drunk people being rowdy. But that doesn't stop me from coming back here. Hell I'll probably be here tomorrow. read more

Great low key bar if you're looking to have a conversation with friends. Great vibe and drinks! The bartender was super nice too!

Only in SF do you have a place labeled a "Dive Bar" that has a whiskey selection that boggles the mind. Not too expensive, a down to earth feel, and bartenders who know their whiskey. Other than that... yeah, it's a dive bar. Love it or leave it. read more

Had a great time watching the 7th game of the World Series at this corner bar. The people were friendly and enthusiastic, they had a good array of scotches and beers which I am partial to, and the prices were right. read more

Elixir is a solid choice among the bars on the 16th Street strip. They have good cocktails served without pretension and a decent beer selection. Whiskey is a focus, which is great. The decor is cool with an old-time saloon sort of feel. Bonus: they accept cards. read more

This is a dive like Drake is a gangster. This is a small, casual bar, that's it. Cool people, good drinks, lots of wood. When I was there at 330pm on a thursday there were 5 middle aged alcoholics playing dice loudly, ON the bar. So, I wouldn't go on a date here or anything. read more

We were really looking forward to having a drink here because of the location's history and because we had read great reviews....although it was not very busy my husband sat at the bar waiting to be served for over 20 minutes. We ended up leaving empty-handed and got a great drink at the bar across the street called San Pancho. read more

Technically the closest bar to my house, Elixir has look that makes me believe this should be my local. I've only stopped in once. I ordered a shot of jager and a stella and the bartender laughed at me. Still, I felt comfortable sitting at the bar, the place was laid back, not too crowded, and the kind of place you'd want to stop in at for a beer and to avoid the rest of the 16th street bar scene. read more

A bunch of friends and I were there on a Sunday night recently, and we had an unexpectedly good time. We only went because we heard they had Abita Turbodog, but they didn't have any in stock... for the second time. Still, the bartender Joshua was awesome and we had a blast. Good spot in the neighborhood for a low-key night. Not too loud, not too dirty. read more

Went to Elixir from 8pm until about 10 30 pm. Friday night. Bar was crowded and getting worse. I had been searching for dive bars online prior to going out... ended up at elixir on a whim because we had to drop friends off in the mission, and decided to pop off for a drink. Had a beer. 6$. Not the cheapest, and decor wise nothing special. Just a big fun bar that has ample wood accessories. As the night progressed it got louder and louder, and had it not been for the table we nabbed in a corner, we would have been pushed and shoved more than a dozen times by people to get to the bar. On returning home, I revisted to list of dive bars to realize that Elixir is on it... the premium cocktails and the crowded bar lead me to realize that like all great things in the mission, this bar was probably better before people knew about it. That being said, I had a good time and will most likely go back...4 stars. read more

The male bartender is pretentious, self centered, and straight out rude. In addition to the fact it took 30 minutes to make 3 cocktails, trust me, I've made plenty of handmade cocktails from fresh ingredients and it doesn't take THAT long. read more

Listed as a dive, but way more of a mixology/craft beer bar. Not cheap and not divey, but cool & chill. Way cooler than the bar next door with a velvet rope line outside. read more

Very much a neighborhood bar. Except for the occasional group of rowdy lesbians, it's a fun place to meet folks for drinks. For the 20s set, the jukebox seems to be dominated by early-mid 90s rock and a little bit of indie. Friendly staff, and The Mug Club is a fun little alcoholism enabler. As other reviews have mentioned, the bathrooms are an adventure, but it's worth it. This place doesn't feel like your typical hip Mission dive, but it's not filled with club-trash either. It's just a nice neighborhood bar, which seems exceedingly rare in SF, especially the Mission. read more

PLEASE don't go the elixer. I love it. And you (yes, you) are ruining it. Sunday thru Thursday, this is mostly a fantastic neighborhood proto-dive bar with a great crowd of regulars. Friday, Saturday, not so. Great drinks, bartenders, trivia night, toss in dogs, a couple professional drunks and a dart board, why wouldn't it be my favorite bar? read more

My beloved corner bar, a solid standby when you aren't ready to call it a night and want to finish up with reasonably priced drinks, friendly bartenders, and a very short walk home. If only the internet jukebox wasn't pumping out so many terrible, overplayed 80s and 90s rock songs, but I guess that's more a yelp of the crowd than the establishment. read more

moderately priced, good service. nice baños, I like the low lights. I will definitely return!

So-so. Nothing has ever offended me here but it doesn't take any risks either so it's hard to get worked up. Basically a PB&J on wonder bread. Good for what it's worth, but could use some jazzing-up. read more

Never come in here, prefer the 500 or Double dutch but saw a hot Latina with long black hair big dark eyes, with a flower in her hair behind the bar on Saturday or Sunday and hoping she'd be there again. It's been a month and no dice! Not woth waiting for a cocktail and the guy with bad tattoos tending bar was on his phone so didnt see us and changed the channel of the tv before getting to me and my friends too. But the got good beers on tap so that's a win for me. read more

went here today for a bit of non bay area football watching... pros: It's actually kind of bright with lots of natural light, has good olde tyme decor, which isn't fake, football package and 5 screens cons: dogs allowed (sorry, not down with dogs in bars, especially pit bulls owned by Dallas cowboys fans)... $6 pints. $6 for a pint? It's not like they're the only beer serving football package having bar in the mission. In fact there 3 others within a block or two who are all still charging the standard $4/pint price. 2 for the price of 3? I'll go elsewhere next Sunday. read more

Cozy little corner bar with a friendly bartender, even though they had a bit of a holiday menu kerfuffle. Not too crowded before dinner on a Friday. Would have liked to try their specialty cocktails but my Old Fashioned was pretty good and strong. read more

Solid little dive bar with a great scotch and whiskey selection which was just what we were looking for on a late casual Friday evening. Bar staff was solid but clearing of the dozen bar glasses on the table we ended at took over an hour so a bit annoying but to be expected given the time and style of the place. Would recommended you check it out and see for yourself. read more

We wondered into this place after bar hopping all day and I'm glad we did. The atmosphere was awesome, our bartender was amazing, and the drinks were good! read more

Found this on Hidden Gems in SF and thought we'd try it! Awesome drinks and such a cool little whiskey bar/saloon !

The worst bar service I've had in San Francisco. Barman with the long red beard hikes the prices of drinks whenever he likes. I ordered two mojitos for $16 then my boyfriend got the same order and he charged $22- this is ILLEGAL. When we questioned on this he avoided us for 15 minutes and got very hostile claiming 'I wasn't happy with your tip'. Outrageous and entirely rude service all night. Never returning. read more

Great old-school style bar, great wood-work, darts, tunes, good selection of beers. I was there just about a week ago and they happened to be tasting new tequilas during happy hour. No charge for the tastings, learned something about tequila and had 3 different dogs lick me in the same evening... I'll definitely hit Elixir when I'm in the Mission. read more

I've been here once. It was cool. I'm with the other 4 star givers. It has a vintage interior and great draught beers (I'm a Fullers man). The bartender was cool once he was provided enough evidence we were of the legal drinking age. Pretty decent spot to chill. read more

If you're looking for a chill night out, maybe catching up with an old friend or two, this is the place for you! A small, ill-lit, but friendly bar, Elixir is located close to many of the great restaurants in the Mission and is the perfect place to stop for a drink after dinner. The bartenders are friendly and attentive, and make wonderful drinks with the wide selection of alcohol they have. read more

Good neighborhood bar. Friendly staff and doormen; good vibe except for baseball and football game days when it fills up with aggressive out-of-towners. Could be 5 stars if their dart board was accessible, but the bar never really allows anyone to play on it. read more