“ Super cute dim bar with crafty drinks. Ethan was our bartender when I visited with friends. We were intrigued by the decor and menu. We went in to get drinks. I got a frozen mai tai and was charged a different amount the following day. It did ended up getting reversed, but was alarming to see the following day when I checked my bank account. They have lots of draft beers and use unique liquors from various makers. Good crafted drinks by talented bartenders. I enjoyed the vibes here when visiting. ”

“ A solid joint with a reliable staff and consistently amazing food. I came here last Sunday for the first time in years after moving out of SF, and I was glad to see that this bar was still around. I highly recommend this place for cocktails and a quick meal before a concert at the Fillmore, if you're not in the mood for food around there. ”

“ Alembic is a pretty small venue with a woodsy, vintage atmosphere. At times it can be difficult to find a seat. They have a nice menu of innovative house cocktails for whatever your taste is and any I have had certainly aren't weak. Don't overlook the food menu as common bar bite cuisine. The kitchen puts out very respectable cuisine. How many bars serve bone marrow? ”

“ This Place has Great Vibes.. A "Co-Owner" Can't recall her name... but she serviced our drinks. Super Friendly, and we never had to wait long for a drink.... and we had a Party of +30 too... Good Draft Beer Selections.. My Nephew had a Old Fashion, B-side, and others which I tried.. She put her own twist on the Cocktails, and they were all very Good.. My non drinking friends raved about all the non-alcohol drinks she made.. and said they were the best she had.. Not the typical Shirley Temple..... Will definitely will be back the next time I'm in the area... ”

“ As a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast running on caffeine like it's my lifeblood, I can confidently say that The Alembic serves up one of the best espresso martinis in the city ( to my taste) --no exaggeration here! If I could start every day with one of these divine concoctions for breakfast, I absolutely would (and trust me, I've considered it)! The vibe here is dark- cozy and a little on the smaller side, but don't let that deter you; it's not hard to snag a table. Plus I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I was able to place my order in and, ready to whisk me into a world of rich flavors and blissful sips. ( and the best thing? The bathrooms were CLEAN) Honestly, I'm thrilled to have found this gem. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a perfectly crafted espresso martini that makes you feel like you're living your best life, look no further. Cheers to Alembic for making my nights a little more caffeinated and a lot more fun! Keep those martinis coming! Cheers ”

“ Love the vibes! Drinks are very okay. My group of 8 had great night sitting in the booth drinking and chatting. Alembic is generally a great place for a night out. They do classic cocktails like Moscow mules well. Their special cocktails are unique and some sound like they would taste great (like the one with coconut milk) but the ingredients don't mix too well. ”

“ This is our go-to local cocktail bar--low-key, underrated, and always delivering. It has a great crowd any day of the week and offers some incredible, unique, and seasonal drinks. I highly recommend trying one of their frozen cocktails! The cozy, dark wood interior adds to the charm, and the staff is super friendly. While it is a bit pricey, the experience is absolutely worth it. ”

“ Enjoyed drinks here after a day of shopping in the Haight. Bartenders and service were friendly and attentive. Cozy spot in a nice atmosphere. We had some of their specialty drinks, beer and a shot and whiskey. Nice place to wind down. ”

“ Update: Came back here again to get the summer seasonal cocktails once more, and were blown away yet again! Kat, one of the bartenders, is so welcoming and friendly, and even remembered us even though we had only been once before, which made us feel very welcomed. Being one of our favorite cocktails we've had recently, my partner and I had to get the Playground Love cocktail again, which hits so many flavor notes with the milk oolong tea infused rittenhouse rye, rhubarb, bermutto dry vermouth, salted pistachio, lemon/lime. When you take a sip and let the cocktail linger on your tongue for a moment, the flavors of milk tea and pistachio evolve as they wash over the palette. We also tried the B-side, farmer's market splash, and life's a beach, which were all super tasty and quaffable as well. ”