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Elixir

Elixir

Bars & Breweries in San Francisco

4.5 579 Google reviews

+1 415 552 16 333200 16th St, San Francisco, California 94103 · Mission Dolores

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3200 16th St, San Francisco, California 94103

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About

As San Francisco's 2nd oldest saloon, ELIXIR has been the Mission District's favorite neighborhood bar for 166 years, as well as a pioneering & award-winning cocktail bar and one of Whisky Advocate's Top 40 Whisky Bars in America. Each day has something different to offer, from the popular Tuesday Elixir Quiz to the free spirits tastings and education at Thursday's Cocktail Club gatherings; Whiskey Wednesday specials to Sunday's DIY Bloody Mary Bar, and more. Check the website for more details, follow @elixirsf on Instagram, and sign up for the Whiskey Geeks email newsletter (from the website) to get special event announcements, programming updates, and unique discounts. Open 365, we look forward to welcoming you whenever you can join us!

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Hours

Monday
4 to 10 PM
Tuesday
4 PM to 12 AM
Wednesday
4 PM to 12 AM
Thursday
4 PM to 2 AM
Friday
4 PM to 2 AM
Saturday
12 PM to 2 AM
Sunday
2 to 10 PM

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