Established in 1935, right after the American dark age of prohibition ended, and originally known as Pike's Place, this establishment was run by one of  newsman Bob Scheiffer's relatives; who is known today as simply Mr. Scheiffer.

Restored to its former glory in 2003 the Elixir has been in operation since 1858, making it one of the oldest continually running saloons in San Francisco. Today it is one of the top rated bars in the country and home of the Build Your Own Bloody Mary as well as some of the best craft beers and cocktails in the area.  Follow along as we tell you about it's journey through time, it's dedicated owner, and discover one of the best craft drink establishments in all of San Francisco.

Located just a few blocks east of Highland Ave. on Hollywood Blvd., dating back to the 1930s and rumored to have been a speakeasy, the Frolic Room is the last remaining true bar on Hollywood Blvd.  You might even say that the Frolic Room is one of the last "real" things left on the Blvd.

 Listed as one of Esquires 2010 Best Bars in America, a Frank McCourt hang out, used in a number of films, shows, commercials, music videos, and late night comedy shows, (The Devil's Own, Mad About You, Sex and the City and the opening scene of The David Letterman Show, to name just a few,) and featuring urinals that are over 100 years old, The Old Town Bar is described as "New York as it was and as it is."