SoMa’s nightlife story is about to get a new installment. Next Chapter Cocktails & Tapas Lounge is getting ready to open at 142 Minna Street, taking over the longtime home of the Pink Elephant. The spot will pair a cocktail-forward lounge with Mediterranean- and Peruvian-inspired small plates meant for sharing. Owners Jerremi Clark and Camille Fisher-Clark are leading the buildout and are aiming for a soft opening around the end of March.
Location and filings
According to What Now, the team is billing Next Chapter as a hidden destination tucked into a downtown alley with an intimate, tucked-away feel. The outlet reports that the menu will lean into bold, shareable dishes like grilled items, seafood, and punchy sauces, with a creative bar program taking center stage.
Official filings and the space
San Francisco business registration records list a DBA for “Next Chapter Lounge & Eatery” at 142 Minna Street, with a filing dated November 11, 2025, according to San Francisco business records. Mapping tools and local listings identify 142 Minna as the former Pink Elephant address, confirming the handoff at the site, per MapQuest.
Menu and bar program
What Now also reports that the bar program is expected to be the main draw, with craft cocktails paired alongside Mediterranean- and Peruvian-inspired tapas. A full food and drink lineup has not yet been released. Operators told the outlet they are targeting a soft opening around the end of March, with an official opening date to come later.
Why it matters for SoMa
The timing lines up with a broader shift downtown. Full liquor licenses and bar-friendly real estate in the city’s core have become more attainable in recent months, making this a relatively opportune moment to launch a cocktail-heavy concept, according to The San Francisco Standard. For operators who depend on a strong bar program, those lower barriers can be the difference between shelving a concept and actually opening the doors.
What to watch
Next Chapter has not yet announced a firm public opening date or reservations details. Updates are expected once the team is ready to share an official schedule and menu. For now, 142 Minna looks poised to become a new late-night stop for cocktails and small plates in SoMa once the lights flick on and the barstools fill up.
