The Alembic, Haight
21 people recommendvia r/sanfrancisco, r/AskSF, r/cocktails21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend The Alembic, a cocktail bar in the Upper Haight, and many praise the cocktails, with one calling a brown butter bourbon drink very tasty and another loving one of its chili-spiked cocktails. One enjoys its vibe, and one likes going for drinks and then a pizza slice afterward.
Address
The Alembic, 1725 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/delicious_truffles in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024
Singles out The Alembic as a top cocktail spot in the Upper Haight.
- Recommendsu/Previous-Grape-712 in r/sanfrancisco · Nov 2024
Listed among the commenter's notable places, with no description.
- Recommendsu/PerforatedEdge in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Lists Alembic among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/smellgibson in r/cocktails · May 2024
Named as one of their personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/zephyrzenizzle in r/AskSF · Apr 2026
Suggests Alembic as a walkable stop from Cole Valley toward the Haight.
- Recommendsu/sfdickhole in r/AskSF · Jan 2025
Likes going to The Alembic for drinks, then a pizza slice afterward.
- Recommendsu/RecycleTheWorld in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024taste
Agrees The Alembic is excellent and finds its brown butter bourbon drink very tasty.
- Recommendsu/positive_nursing in r/AskSF · Mar 2024
Recommends Alembic for cocktails after Cha Cha Cha.
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- Recommendsu/bocializer in r/cocktails · May 2024
Ranks it among favorites.
- Recommendsu/City-2 in r/AskSF · May 2025taste
Recommends Alembic and takes out-of-town visitors there for cocktails.
- Recommendsu/rveets1416 in r/AskSF · May 2025variety
Calls Alembic a classic with a strong beer selection.
- Recommendsu/415bay in r/AskSF · Dec 2024
Says Alembic beats Heritage on every level and suggests trying for a seat during Friday crowds.
- Recommendsu/geekymom in r/cocktails · May 2024ambience
Seconds the Alembic recommendation and enjoys its vibe.
- Recommendsu/Friendly-View4122 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024
Often takes out-of-town visitors to The Alembic and loves one of its chili-spiked cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Beccsnotbashful in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024
Says the Alembic deserves recognition alongside Comstock.
- Recommendsu/aprilmayjunejuly98 in r/sanfrancisco · Apr 2024
Names The Alembic as a preferred bar, alongside White Cap.
- Recommendsu/doomzeach in r/AskSF · Feb 2025
Recommends it as one of the good options in the area.
- Recommendsu/flippedsk8r88 in r/AskSF · Feb 2024taste
Says it makes great cocktails.
- Recommendsu/TopNotice0 in r/sanfrancisco · Feb 2026
Lists it as a possible fit for reading plans.
- Recommendsu/NoOrdinaryDrain in r/sanfrancisco · May 2024taste
Calls The Alembic a strong cocktail spot with very good fries.
- Recommendsu/rjboles in r/cocktails · May 2024
Includes it in a list of recommended bars.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.