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    Bar in San Francisco, United States

    Elixir

    100Pearl Points

    Mission Nightcap

    Elixir, Bar in San Francisco

    About Elixir

    Elixir is a practical Mission pick for a casual San Francisco drink when flexibility matters more than a polished cocktail-room plan. Go earlier for easier conversation, later for more energy, and compare it with ABV or Last Rites if the night calls for a more cocktail-led or themed experience.

    Elixir is a casual San Francisco venue with hours that make it useful for evening plans and later nights on select days. The most grounded way to plan around it is simple: check the day's posted hours, keep the dress code casual, and avoid building expectations around details that are not verified here.

    For a first visit, timing is the most reliable planning factor. Elixir opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, at 12 PM on Saturday, and at 2 PM on Sunday. It closes at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, at 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and at 2 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

    Plan it as an easy San Francisco stop, not a polished splurge

    The case is direct: choose Elixir when casual dress and the posted hours fit the plan. Verified details do not establish a full dining format, tasting structure, outdoor setup, price point, or specific beverage program, so avoid treating those as givens when deciding whether it suits the night.

    For a broader night in San Francisco, pair this kind of stop with the San Francisco bars guide rather than treating one venue as the entire itinerary. If dinner is part of the decision, use the San Francisco restaurants guide to build around the city. Visitors planning a fuller trip can also check the San Francisco hotels guide.

    How to decide if this is your night

    Pick Elixir for a casual San Francisco plan when the posted hours line up with your schedule. If you want to compare the mood or format before deciding, look at ABV, Last Rites, or Churchill Cocktail Bar as other options to consider.

    The practical verdict: Elixir is worth considering when the night needs flexible timing and a casual dress code. The confirmed information is limited, so use the hours as the main planning anchor and check current venue details before making it the center of the evening.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the best time to go to Elixir?

    Use the posted hours as the main guide. Elixir opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, 12 PM on Saturday, and 2 PM on Sunday. It closes at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 2 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

    Is Elixir open late?

    Yes. Elixir is open until 2 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and until 12 AM on Tuesday and Wednesday. Monday and Sunday close earlier at 10 PM.

    Does Elixir have outdoor seating?

    Outdoor seating is not part of the verified details available here. Plan around the confirmed basics instead: Elixir is in San Francisco, has a casual dress code, and keeps hours that vary by day. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

    What's the crowd like at Elixir?

    The verified dress code is casual, but specific crowd details are not confirmed here. If atmosphere is the deciding factor, compare Elixir with Churchill Cocktail Bar or Lore, or check current venue channels before you go.

    Location

    3200 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

    San Francisco, United States

    Compare Elixir

    Price vs. Value: Elixir
    VenueBooking Difficulty
    ElixirEasy
    ABVUnknown
    Little Star PizzaUnknown
    LoreUnknown
    Churchill Cocktail BarUnknown
    Last RitesUnknown

    Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

    Also Consider

    • ABV, Notable alternative
    • Little Star Pizza, Notable alternative
    • Lore, Notable alternative
    • Churchill Cocktail Bar, Notable alternative
    • Last Rites, Cocktails, Cocktails

    How It Compares

    Elixir is the easier, lower-pressure choice if the plan is a casual Mission drink rather than a destination cocktail night. ABV is the better comparison for readers who want the drink program to drive the evening; choose Elixir when convenience and a relaxed bar feel matter more than a more structured cocktail agenda.

    Last Rites is the stronger pick for a themed cocktail night, while Elixir makes more sense for a first stop, last drink, or mixed group that does not want the room to define the whole evening. Churchill Cocktail Bar sits closer to the classic bar-night lane, so compare based on mood and location rather than assuming one replaces the other.

    If food is part of the plan, Little Star Pizza is the more practical choice for a group that needs dinner with the outing. Lore is worth cross-shopping when the group wants a different San Francisco bar setting, but Elixir is the simplest call when the priority is an easy Mission round with minimal planning friction.

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