The Alembic

$$$

4.5(787)

Restaurant Link View Photos AI Review Summary

Location & Hours

Address

1725 Haight St
San Francisco, California 94117
United States

Get Directions

Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 4:00 PM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Thursday4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(415) 666-0822

Restaurant Link

Visit Restaurant Link

About The Alembic

Classic handcrafted cocktails & an inventive bar food menu in a dimly lit, rustic space with booths.

Price range: expensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 18, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 787 reviews

Recent Reviews

View all Google reviews →

Cody Jaffe

8 months ago

We live in the Inner Richmond, and were excited to hear about the Alembic being just a short walk away over on Haight. Immediately as we stepped in off Haight we were surprised. Despite the fairly n...

Emilie Sark

a year ago

love the cocktails here. tried the ‘good soup’ cocktail which is inspired by tom yum soup and it was great! when you sit in the park let they serve everything in plastic cups. Obviously doesn’t chang...

Jimmy C

7 years ago

Food was so good! Came here for restaurant week but also ordered from the regular menu, this was our first time here but we were pleasantly surprised. The ambience is more like a bar because it's loud...

M Keel

4 months ago

Scotch eggs were tasty and drinks were perfect! Loved the vibe!

Carin Whitaker

6 years ago

Great cocktail bar with a chill vibe. Cocktails are made from scratch and are complex and creative. They have a good happy hour and $1 off food. We did not order any food but everything that came o...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customers consistently report a highly positive dining experience, highlighting the excellent food and drinks. The vibe is generally described as chill and classy.

Customer Favorites

Popular menu items include the polenta fries, buffalo wings with bleu cheese, and scotch eggs. Several unique and complex cocktails were also highly praised, such as the 'Good Soup', Playground Love, and Night Market.

Atmosphere & Service

The establishment features a classy interior with a beautiful wooden bar and black tin ceiling. The atmosphere is generally lively, and the vibe is considered chill, though it can be loud and busy, especially on weekend nights.

Value & Quality

Cocktails are described as creative, complex, and made from scratch. The food quality is considered high, with beautiful plating and delicious flavors, akin to an upscale restaurant.

Areas for Improvement

Service can be slow at times, with potential waits even with reservations. Serving cocktails in plastic cups when sitting in the park detracts from the elevated experience.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the tasty cocktails, enjoyable atmosphere, and the overall positive experience. The focus remains on the creative drink options and quality of the food.