Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 5:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in San Francisco: 11:58 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
679 3rd StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107
About Alchemist
Alchemist is a bar you'll find at 679 3rd Street in San Francisco, California. Our San Francisco guide covers 2,864 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Alchemist is open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (closed Sunday). It stays open late, until 1:30 AM on most nights.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 679 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (closed Sunday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Alchemist’s weekday schedule with 104 other bars in San Francisco. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 4:00 PM) and closes at 1:30 AM, later than 62% of them (typical closing time: 12:00 AM).
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 3 hours fewer than the local median of 52. 70% of bars in San Francisco open on Sundays; Alchemist does not.
Compared with 104 other bars in San Francisco that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Alchemist’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Alchemist there are 67 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 374 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (84), Bars & Pubs (50), Burgers & Fast Food (28), and Chinese (16).
Competition is strong: 30 other bars are within a mile and 158 within three miles. The closest is Woodbury, < 0.1 mi away.
86 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell Cantina< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsEA Cafe< 0.1 mi
- ThaiSun And Moon< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianZaika Indian Cuisine< 0.1 mi
- AmericanRooftop 25< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Alchemist's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (closed Sunday). Monday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM; Saturday: 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Alchemist open on Sunday?
No, Alchemist is closed on Sundays.
Where is Alchemist located?
Alchemist is located at 679 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107.
Is Alchemist wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Alchemist open late?
Yes – Alchemist is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Alchemist?
There are 374 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Alchemist. Nearby options include Taco Bell Cantina (< 0.1 mi), EA Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Sun And Moon (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Alchemist?
30 other bars within a mile. The closest is Woodbury, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
Nearby places
All in San Francisco
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