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Upper Haight · Craft cocktails

The Alembic Bar

A two-decade-old Haight Street fixture built around a genuinely deep whiskey list and seasonal craft cocktails, in a cozy, book-lined room.

Date nightQuiet conversationNightcapBefore dinner
Neighbourhood
Upper Haight
Style
Craft cocktails
Known for
Opened in 2006 as one of the early players in San Francisco's craft cocktail movement · Extensive whiskey selection spanning long back-bar shelves · Seasonal, ingredient-driven cocktail list alongside a small New American food menu
Prices
$$$ · cocktails ~$17–21
Getting in
Walk-ins only. No reservations due to limited seating; private buyouts available by contacting the bar
Hours
Wed-Sat 4pm-12am, Sun 2pm-10pm, closed Mon-Tue — confirm current hours
Address
1725 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Checked: Checked Nov 2026: official site, Yelp (updated Sept 2026) and OpenTable all show it operating on its normal schedule.

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