The Alchemist Bevis Marks in City of London, Westminster

All about theatre and not about taste. This is all about Instagram cocktails, two sweet, not well balanced. I like a nice cocktail so not for me, but if you want a nice picture - worth a visit.

Lost count how many times I have visited this venue. Either for food / drinks / or drop in for a 'quickie', before going on to another event or calling in on the way back. Great drinks and superb food. Staff very attentive too!

The food (Steak & Crispy Chicken Basket) was excellent, the service was very attentive and friendly. Good (manageable) selection of wine and cocktails, the latter of which is particularly noteworthy due to the great presentation. Depending on the cocktail, it steams or bubbles like in chemistry class. The desserts were also excellent and super tasty. The toilets were clean. It's best to reserve in advance.

I mostly come here on business. And that's a mistake because the wine list and the food, from snacks to meals, is great. It gets busy and the service can dip when it does. But otherwise it is fab. Great interior and atmosphere.

Very nice drinks, food was great and had a lovely atmosphere. The manager Chloe was very accommodating. We had a lovely experience here.

They're a bar, and a restaurant, all at the same time. We chanced upon them while bar hopping around London one weekend evening, and was attracted by the DJ playing some sick beats. Wasn't disappointed, especially with the many different types of fancy looking cocktails that they serve here. Prices are on the higher side, but if you're getting a drink or two, it's still very enjoyable. Got a smokey old fashioned, and went on to another bar after. I must admit, this place was definitely the highlight and the peak of the many bars we visited that evening; everything went downhill from here after.

I Organised a team dinner here for 22 people on 20/09/2024. I had a bit of a hissy fit about the service, but I must say I was very impressed with how everything was handled. The manager came over straight away to resolve the situation (which he did 10-fold ! Thank you again). Not only that, the server himself could have developed an attitude but he didn't he just continued serving us with a smile. I always say issues can always occur, but it's how people approach the resolution that makes all the difference and this team were A*. You have a wonderful team who looked after us fantastically(despite my frustration). Thanks so much

Great on a Saturday night! There is such a good vibe, especially after 8. Drinks were great and food was yum.

Perfect food, atmosphere and our server was the nicest we ever had! Recommend it to everyone!

Zero sense of management. You have Bar area where loud music is fine and appropriate, but in the dining area it is very,very stupid to make the music so loud that people have to shout like crazy so they can hear eachother. All that on Wednesday, really?! I would like to be able to speak with clients next day as normal human being not like Dart Vader, thanks. Additionally, staff was walking like hit by a storm, disappointing really. Pitty, the place have potential for better

LOVE this place! Came here for brunch, and the food and drinks were so good. This place is on the pricier side but it’s worth it for the experience. The only issue we found was that we were sat far away from everyone else (which we loved) but we found it really hard to get the waiters attention.

Fantastic!!!! Soooooooooo suggested. Definitely will be back

had a great, delightful time at The Alchemist. One of my favorite books mind you! The food was delectable, the ambiance was a chill vibe, and the drinks were carefully curated with knowledgeable mixologist there to guide those who were faint of heart (not I). I particularly appreciated the spin on the oldies but goodies like the Smokey Old Fashioned… more then just adding some smoke into an old fashioned, the use of oak wood specifically and some finishes added gave this a slightly woody, slight honey flavored taste that was to die for!

Drinks and service were incredible. Our waiter was really kind and really knowledgeable. The food however was quite the disappointment. On the upper level of price classes and portions were very small. Additionally, there was a DJ in the bar area, which was quite cool, but made a relaxed dinner at the restaurant difficult. Even though the dining area is separated from the bar area, we could barely understand each other while sat on one table. Would have been nice to know in advance! Can 100% recommend for drinks but not for food :)

Food ok but portions small, decent wine. Didn't have cocktails this time but have done before and they are fab. Would have scored higher if it wasn't so expensive. This is expected for central London though.

Good ambience. Would defo come back again. The cocktails are Brill.

Such a cool place. Only been there for cocktails. Many options and each of them is a little spectacle when preparing and presenting. Nice music in the background. Ideal for a date or a nice catch up with a good friend. In love with the smokey old fashioned 😍

Great vibe, cocktails and food!

I'm not a fan of drinks, but I have to admit this place is great for what it proposed to be. Really fun and creative drinks with a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. We all had a great time.

Only had drinks, with great friends.🍾🥂👏🏿

Absolutely love this place. Wonderful cocktails, great staff and beautiful atmosphere. Always a pleasure!

The bartenders were extremely rude. They asked us for our order and once we actually put in the order, they rushed us out and claimed that others reserved the table after our stay rather than placing us in a place where we wouldn’t be rushed. Then, when the bartenders caused our delay, they rushed us out and blamed us rather than compensating us and allowing us to finish the drinks we paid for. Horrible service. Horrible place.

Food was good. Service was excellent and friendly. Nice place to eat and comfortable furniture. Well decorated and nice atmosphere. Feels more of an old world winter place to be though the front bar is quite modern.

Did not try the food, but their version of the old fashion was lit!

Been here a couple of times now Usually have food and foods really nice. However we just went in for drinks last night. Johnny was amazing he reminded me of Tom Cruise in Cocktail. Probably the best bartender I've seen. Top marks

The service and quality of the cocktail making was class. Had a hit and rum and it was made with huge skill. The taste didn’t disappoint either. Was an excellent cocktail. Cost £15 with tip. Enjoyed it and will return some time.

After a day out in London we wanted to end on something fun with good food - this was the perfect spot! Our server was great, the food was super tasty and enjoyed by all - and drinks were great as usual. The atmosphere is always a win here, especially on a Saturday!

Food and cocktails weren’t good at all. Chicken genuinely tasted bitter to the point where I think it was expired, and waffles tasted of bread mould. Wait staff weren’t very attentive even though we were the only party in the entire place; they spent a lot of time chatting near the bar. Felt a bit like a slap in the face when our group was bringing them more than £1000…

A great bar! Not the cheapest, but due to the numerous drinks on offer and the timeless ambience you can turn a blind eye.

Did not have food. Drinks on point. Smokey old-fashioned Hit and rum cocktail. 😋

Went there on Friday night, the cocktails were exceptional

Good cocktails great experience

Popped in here after a bit of shopping. They didn’t have the food we wanted so ordered an alternative. Friendly and attentive staff and delicious cocktails.

An impromptu visit to London saw us stroll around Liverpool Street and come across this awesome place. Lovely atmosphere, great friendly staff, amazing food and magical cocktails. Stoyan was an amazing waiter and very knowledgable guy when it comes to the science behind the cocktails; all served in quirky drinks vessels. Well worth a visit if your in our around Liverpool Street.

Cocktails were interesting and I'm looking forward to trying other concoctions, the ambience is amazing

Popped in for a cocktail, great service, entertaining cocktails. Very enjoyable.

The most unique and immersive cocktail bar I’ve been to. Daniel and Amalia are lovely people. The staff were passionate, professional and engaging, and the drinks were magnificent, for honest prices. 10/10, would recommend, a true experience!

Love the Alchemist, great spot for a cocktail after work and loads to do in the area.

Beautiful restaurant and very friendly staff, especially Seb our waiter who was very knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. A shame it wasn't busier on the Saturday afternoon we went for lunch, it deserves to be. Imagine the terrace is a lovely spot when the weather is fine. We ordered main courses and a side, cocktails and wine, all lovely. Great location if you're visiting War of the Worlds Immersive.

Absolutely brilliant cocktails and food, the highlight of the night however was sally, with absolutely charming and fantastic service

We visited late on Monday, it was almost empty. Randomly picked several cocktails. All turned up to provide great experience - from watching/participating preparation, to look and taste.

Super place! Been here twice and both experiences were so fun. Late afternoon - amazing attentive bartender, super friendly and caring. Had multiple cocktail shows ranging from smoke, fire and bubbles. Although the bar was busy with lots of people sitting around it and others coming to the bar to order, the guy with the tattoos - didn’t get his name but did an amazing job multi tasking!! Mid-day - Super chill vibe, bar area had a few people there and two people on the bar. we ordered a french kiss and brûlée cocktail (brûlée is a must try!) again bartenders were sweet and helpful - our food didn’t arrive quickly and was asked by the bartender if we’ve received it, we replied no - she did a quick check on it and let us know it’s on its way. Thank you to the lady for taking initiative rather than the customer having to ask!! The location is in a lovely area not too far from Liverpool station and it’s a fun experience - i’ll be back here definitely!

Had the most amazing experience for my birthday this year! The cocktails were delicious - I would definitely recommend the pina colada in a lava lamp what an amazing touch. Thank you so much to all staff for accommodating us and giving us a lovely evening

Just back from a birthday celebration at the Alchemist, Bevis Marks via Liverpool St Station. The staff were amazingly helpful, friendly and so knowledgeable. What a fantastic menu of expertly made cocktails. Each drink was explained to us by Stoyan & each one was amazing. Also a lovely young girl staff member....I'm so sorry we didn't get your name....helped us with our food & drinks choices. We were a party of 4 and each of our meal choices tasted fantastic, they were nicely presented and also great value. I don't always pay service charge because I like to tip where credit is due...we paid full service charge as the staff engaged with us and made for a wonderful experience. Thank you 😊

Pure cocktail drama. Was always a bit unsure of going in but it's great. The bar staff are top notch and the theatre of the cocktails is worth every penny.

This place is a beautiful spectacle, and absolutely in a good way. Their speciality is theatre and flair, labelling cocktails on their menu with an ‘eye’ symbol that are particularly eye-catching. The interior is beautiful and matches the name, exuding the atmosphere of the home of a mad-scientist turned cocktail maker. The cocktails are delicious and also reasonably priced for central London. I thoroughly recommend the ‘Lightbulb Moment’, ‘Pear Pressure’ and the ‘Dead Red Zombie’ cocktails in particular.

Hadn't been to this bar before but enjoyed it. The waitress was helpful and knowledgeable about the drinks. The drinks were fun and will go again.

amazing experience - thank you Amalia, we had a fantastic time

I visited here on Saturday to celebrate a dear friends 60th birthday with five friends. The cocktails were amazing, the food was delicious,the service was prompt and friendly. But what a shame the whole time we were here, we could not hear each other speak due to the loud and heavy beat of awful dance music!!!!! I'm not a boring older person and fully understand the younger generations like of music. But in a " restaurant " this was totally unnecessary and totally spoilt our experience. Turn it down....let people speak, not shout at each other while they dine in such an otherwise wonderful venue..

5 star, even ten star all across the board! Big praise to Lewis, our creative bartender for going an extra mile for us. Bespoke cocktails and overall experience with effect based cocktails. - Thank you Lewis and colleagues for making our Friday night awesome!

Stoyan was so excited to have us there . He gave us such superb recommendations on drinks and it’s such a pleasure to visit and experience. Alchemist is always perfect for a rainy day or any day . Their cocktails to die for . The 1st thing we did after we landed to London . Go straight to Alchemist. Try Madhatters Tea and CosoOyester Cocktail Highly Recommended . 👍

Got to love this place if you like a good cocktail 🍸

Went for the theatre of the cocktails and were a little disappointed that the bar is hidden behind a screen (not as shown in website photos) so you only get to see what you have ordered but we were pleased with what we tried. we have several different cocktails and all were great fun but they are pricey. okay for a special treat... but not sure the experience lived up to our expectations. in summary - Staff okay, atmosphere just okay (a little dark to be honest) and cocktails fun but pricey. Would maybe try alchemist again but not this one.

Great theatrics with the drinks Food was good, ordered various small plates

Very cool cocktail bar with a huge selection of different creations that are not only damn tasty but in most cases also absolutely something to look at. The ambience is super nice and invites you to linger. Had dinner there once too, unfortunately the food was quite a disappointment compared to the cocktails. Very boring and at best average in terms of quality and taste.

Good Food, free sparkling water and good drinks. We like to come again, when London is calling. Perhaps I will visit Berlins Alchemist.

We had heard a lot about this chain and decided to go in for dinner. The place is huge and has a great atmosphere. The Alchemist is known for their eclectic collection of cocktails and they did not disappoint. They have a good collection of cocktails and their presentation is spot on. The food menu is not too bad but could have been better. And the food was nothing to rave about. My recommendation is to go to this place for the cocktails as they won’t disappoint

As usual the drinks and atmosphere at the Alchemist were excellent. Go to drinks were the caramelised jungle bird and breakfast manhattan (pipe dream was tasty but a little strong and didn't include the described cookie). Nibbles of nori crisps and hot honey popcorn were an excellent accompaniment. Definitely a reliable and enjoyable evening spot.

Not the most efficiently run bar ive ever seen. Drinks are quite nice though so might be worth waiting 20 mins for your drink if youve got nothing else planned for that night

Lewis - guy with the crazy tattoos! Great guy, lovely cocktails will defo return when we come back to London! Thanks for a great time mate!

Lewis the tattooed bartender was amazing, extremely friendly and knew his stuff about all the drinks, would highly recommend a lovely place for chill but fun drinks! Will be returning

My cousin and I visited the Alchemist, Bevis Marks, 5th March 2024, I was raving about the cocktails, so she had look them up before we arrived. Food was lovely, we both had the smoking board, one chicken, one steak and shared, both were very good. Loved the cauliflower bites, nice and spicy. I had told her about the Hipflask Margarita, so we were Extremely disappointed when we were told there was no Margarita!!! Extremely puzzled!!

I booked it for birthday drinks of my friend on Saturday at 8:30 PM. When we went there there was a queue, the place was smelling bad, the queue was not moving. The manager didn't seem to be interested even to speak to anyone to clarify the situation. Eventually we asked if we can sit downstairs at one of the sofas. He said yes, but when we went down we noticed that actually someone is sleeping there drunk.. We left the place feeling like this was total disaster. I do not recommend.

Having previously enjoyed the cocktails in the bar we thought we would book a table in the restaurant for our daughter's birthday. We arrived a little early and grabbed a cocktail in the bar which was brilliant. Then we went to our table. The food was OK but the service was poor, Our initial server was really good and gave good advice but then he went on a break and we weren't sure who was looking after our table. We tried to attract the attention of passing waiters but they seemed to be looking up and not down at the tables. No one came to see if we wanted more drinks (which we did). We had starters and mains but they were not very quick at clearing the table after either course, We knew we had the table for an hour and a half and our time was coming up but as there were other tables around us who were there before us we thought we'd be OK. We weren't offered desserts and tried several times to order more drinks. They then came and said they would need to have the table back. We asked to order more drinks which we did but were told we would have to take them to the bar. 20 mins later the drinks or bill hadn't arrived. At this point the manager came over and apologised that the order hadn't been put through. He did take one of our drinks off the bill. I pointed out about other tables still being in the restaurant who had been there before and he gave some excuse about rotation of tables. I could understand if the other groups were bigger groups but there was another group of 3 women. Eventually our drinks arrived and we moved to the bar. There were no tables available so had to stand. When going to toilet half an hour later I noticed that not only were the group of 3 girls still there enjoying their drinks but no one was sat at our table. We would have had more drinks but left and went elsewhere. Overall a disappointing end to the evening.

It was okay. I ordered the steak since I didn’t want the Christmas turkey, but the steak way too tough to eat. I didn’t bother requesting a new one as I was hungry at this point. It wasn’t worth the extra ££ to get the steak. For the turkey that my friends had, it was just fried turkey on a basket. Overall, the experience was very disappointing.

I booked it for birthday drinks of my friend on Saturday at 8:30 PM. When we went there there was a queue, the place was smelling bad, the queue was not moving. The manager didn't seem to be interested even to speak to anyone to clarify the situation. Eventually we asked if we can sit downstairs at one of the sofas. He said yes, but when we went down we noticed that actually someone is sleeping there dunk.. We left the place feeling like this was total disaster. I do not recommend.

Great cocktail making experience, everyone was amazing! Thanks

Pure Alchemy. Great atmosphere.

Iv been to a different Alchemist and it really wasn't a good experience. Very awkward. This on the other hand was a completely different experience. It was like a completely different company. I was pleased to see a menu and great service with people who knew what a cocktail was. Definitely worth going to this one and the only one I will be going to.

Perfect experience! The cocktails were superb and were paired excellent with the food. All the staff was very helpful and friendly. Gluten free was also no problem. My only issue was how loud it was. There was a dj at the front, we were at the back part of the restaurant, but still it was a constant 90 db, we had to yell to talk. Congrats to our waitress, it was her last training day!

Whoever is training the staff has done a great job. One of the best service teams I have seen. Hope they are financially motivated. Thumbs up, this is an amazing place. The food, drinks and athmosphere are top! Keep it up!

Alchemist never fails to impress with its mesmerizing ambiance and theatrical drink presentations. My second visit to a different branch was just as brilliant as the first. An experience not to be missed in London's bar scene.

Came in today. Only ended up staying for one drink. We ordered a strawberry daiquiri and a Amaretto sour. The amaretto sour was lovely. The daiquiri was like a soggy strawberry iced mocktail. I paid for an alcoholic one. I tried it, my other half tried it, both unimpressed. Clearly no alcohol in it, so I brought it back. I explained to the very unimpressed bar man. I explained that it wasn’t exactly what I had ordered. He turned to me and said.. you picked it. Face of thunder. I explained I didn’t mean to offend him but this daiquiri didn’t taste like anything. I asked to change it as he clearly thought it was just my choice in drinks. I stood at the bar for a good 10/15 mins before my drink arrived to me as my other half finished his at the table. It wasn’t overly busy but there was only two people serving. The guy dealing with me (who made the original drink) was taking orders and also making previous orders. I honestly feel like he was clearly doing too much and forgot to even add the alcohol. I understand that he was busy but there is no need to be the way he was and I feel like he should have a course in costumer service. I’m not usually a complainer but this really didn’t sit well with me.

This was the first I went to Bevis Marks Alchmist. The staff were so friendly and the service was amazing

Frozen food and adding tips of £8 automatically in a empty bar! Overrated for sure this place

A lovely restaurant with a nice trendy atmosphere, however it is quite dark in there. The service was fantastic and very quick. Our starters were delicious, would definitely recommend the pork crackling. My main was a steak sandwich, which was okay but could have had more filling. The drinks are spectacular, however not the cheapest which we expected. I would come back here again.

The chicken basket was a little bland but overall a fantastic night. All starters were good and flavoursome.The cocktails were good, the waiter was super knowledgeable and went out of his way to take us through everything. A fun time was had! I would recommend this place definitely

Staff nice. Door staff nice. Not too judgemental. Dj good. atmosphere good. Drinks amazing

The staff inside are all very friendly and the drinks are amazing. It’s a shame the bouncers aren’t as friendly.

Andate al bancone quando fanno il vostro cocktail per vedere la maestria dei bartenders. Preparate la videocamera per riprendere il vostro bicchiere fumante. Super !!!

I work at the City of London and I live close as well so I have been a few times to The Alchemist Bevis Marks and the one in Canary Whard. I am always impressed with how polite and smiley are the waiters and waitresses. Great cocktails and an amazing atmosphere. The food is more than good considering it is not a restaurant. I recomment chicken in a basket and their bao buns.

The alchemist certainly has been a busy cocktail extravaganza site. The question is does the food enhance the overall experience? Answer - decently surprising. The chicken in a basket is a winner, amongst snacks, the glaze does amaze! The steak sandwich is below par, slightly dry and lacks flavour. The fish curry was above par. In whole very pricey lacking a punch. Service by Brendan was delightful, recommended staff member! The decor is beautiful with private booths, comfy seats and captivating lights, making for a great evening!

Enjoyed the cocktails here. Go for the drinks with theatrics for the x factor, but those are not very strong. Bold and boozy is a better category if you're liking for US-like cocktails.

Amazing drinks and apps!! 5/5 Color Changing One 5/5 French Kiss 4.5/5 Pear Pressure 3.5/5 Lava Lamp 5/5 Passionfruit Pancakes 5/5 Gelato 4.5/5 Burrata 4.5/5 Truffle Tater Tots 4.5/5 Edamame

Food was good not great, small portions. Drinks were good for an instagram picture, but not balanced well. Bar was sticky and had confetti on it, inattentive service. One of our dishes never came out, when I asked the bartender about it, he said they were out of the ingredients so we were never charged for it, but I think they should have told us so we weren’t just waiting there while he was practicing pouring water into a cocktail glass. I did the math regarding the missing food item, and there was still another €5 on the bill that I could not account for. I think we were still charged for this item, because I had already factored in the 10% that I tipped them. Also found it strange that he immediately charged us after ordering and then left the card reader at our table for 30 minutes, instead of letting me ask for the bill at the end of the meal.

This is a great brunch option, if all you care about is Instagram. Nice setting, although it was empty. Cocktails did look impressive, but tasted strange and unpleasant. I ordered the chicken waffles, and without exaggeration, the dish was so dry it was pretty much inedible. It was the most dry thing I have eaten, they warn you about the dry ice, but the real issue here was the dry food. It was dreadful. But like I say, if all you really care about is posting nice pictures of fancy cocktails on Instagram, then come here.

Une véritable expérience hors du temps avec ce cocktail pour 2 qui dégage une fumée magique digne des laboratoires d’alchimistes! La nourriture est correcte mais la magie réside vraiment dans les cocktails parfaitement réalisés!

The overall is very distinct drinks that are fun and whimsical. Drinks are good but nothing really magical. Food was good, not great. Wouldn't really go back.

Die Bedienung war sehr nett und aufmerksam. Das Essen war sehr lecker, reichlich und wurde rasch serviert. Der Kaffee hatte leider kein Muster im Schaum. Sehr empfehlenswertes Restaurant.

All flare, no flavour.. And that's for both food and drink. Service wasn't the best either.

Don't eat the tongue in the french kiss! Hahaha. Fantastic bar. The drinks are extremely entertaining. I'm not really one for spending on this type of thing but I was thoroughly impressed. The snacks were also delicious. Thanks for a fabulous night.

What a brilliant experience. Food was lovely. Cocktails were smoking.. we had a lovely time. Would highly recommend

Fabulous experience. Will definitely be back

Have always wanted to come here and popped in one Saturday afternoon. The cocktails themselves were lovely and I was surprised by how reasonably priced they were. However, the barman was possibly the most miserable barman I have ever met. It wasn’t just us, every single person next to us at the bar commented on how miserable and unfriendly he was. He wasn’t the only one, all of the staff looked and acted as miserable as sin.. obviously not a fun place to work was our interpretation.. My advice.. If you’re going to work with the public, smile once in a while.

Took absolutely ages to get our food. 1 guy serving a party of 40 people! And no offer of bread, olives, anything while we were waiting. Its a Christmas party, guys, shape up!

Went for a couple of drinks, was empty at 21.05, security guard told us we had to have a reservation to the empty bar... We made a reservation, the soonest reservation we could make was 21.30 as they were booked out in 30 increments....he told us to come back for a booking in, at this point 20 minutes time!! Like it's a Wednesday night, they were empty all evening according to their booking platform... How does this work! In other words, I am sure the bar was amazing, as all the alchemist bars in the past have been, but management really needs to deal with their security (especially the one working at 9pm on 6/12/23) because they are hemouraging you money!

I was taken ill and staff were very kind and helpful

We went for the cocktails, which were excellent as one would expect - and not too ridiculously priced for this part of London. However, the food really surprised us. It was all absolutely excellent, and the menu was so delicious we struggled to decide! In the end we shared lots of starters, and all ordered different mains, so I think we covered much of it. Service was really very attentive indeed, and we had several waiters who were all funny and accommodating. We will 100% be back!

I don’t usually leave reviews, but here we are. First time in London from Dublin, The food was ok, drinks was great. Dj could be better. The bouncers on the other hand made us feel so welcomed and so polite. The bigger bouncer was probably one of the most nicest and hilarious bouncer we’ve ever met. Overall experience was great.👍

Fun place to eat and drink with many different cocktails to choose from. Cocktails are pricey but it’s a nice experience for a special occasion. We got a drink at the bar before being seated. Service is slow. They definitely need more bar staff especially when making cocktails. I had chicken in a basket which was a good size portion and I thought reasonably priced. My partner had a steak which was £30 and small. I thought this was over priced. It was served with nothing as all sides are an additional cost. I had to ask twice for a drink I ordered which was a little annoying. It’s not a cheap night but the cocktails make it fun and different if you are looking for an alternative place to drink.