The Alchemist

4.5

63 Reviews

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Step into the clandestine world of The Alchemist, an elusive speakeasy where craftsmanship and libation unite. Immerse yourself in a realm of handcrafted cocktails featuring smoke and fire, where we infuse spirits seasonally and boast over 150 carefully selected bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches. Uncover the art of mixology and savor the allure of rare spirits at The Alchemist DC

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(202) 319-9700
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1334 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4445
Neighborhood
McPherson Square
Cross street
14th/U
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

63 Reviews

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Brittany
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a vibe ✨ My girl V deserves the world with hosting my fiancé and I. She was able to match us with some of the best recommendations in the house. Although they do not serve food, they have bomb kettle cooked chips and V will recommend the best Chinese restaurant that deliver. For our drinks we had; keep it peachy, give me butterflies, & others. 10/10 must try spot; tell Veronica the two moms never made it to that club 👀, she’ll know exactly what I’m taking about. Brittany & Kris
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The drinks were amazing and so fun! Only drawback is that a lot of young people come in thinking it’s a dive bar or stand around bar when it’s reservation only. Took away sometimes from the ambience. They could definitely use a host/hostess stand.
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Lubna
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Inventive cocktails in a cozy den with friendly & approachable bartenders. I’d be a regular if I lived in the neighborhood. Ask the bartender to give you butterflies:)
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Wally
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ambiance most definitely resembles a speakeasy however the drinks were lackluster. Good happy hour prices but they may need a mixologist or something to improve the taste and quality of the cocktails. Great staff though, very attentive to customers.
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Frank
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing place, the vibe is so alive and the staff were super friendly and helpful. If you are looking for cocktails that are not only amazing in presentation but also bring together all the ingredients to make the perfect cocktail, then this is your place to go.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Akosh and the team are doing great work. The use of house infusions and interest in creativity makes this bar an up-and-comer in the DC scene. Definitely worth checking out.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The drinks were amazing! You’ll have the best drinks ever, really! The biggest issue with our party was that we went on a loud night. The space is small and the other customers were very very loud. It was difficult talking to your friends when the other table is louder. Great service too!
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jmp537
Atlanta Metro
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, professional, and friendly service. Excellent assortment of unique hand-crafted drinks made with love and a bit of pizzaz. We tried four different drinks and saw many of the other drinks made for a variety of customers. Everyone seemed delighted with the presentation and taste of their drinks. I highly recommend trying some tasty beverages at The Alchemist, but, please, make sure you don't come on an empty stomach because there is no food served to help soak up the alcohol.
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Bee1234
Richmond
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! All the servers were nice and accommodating. My husband's drink was great - old fashion-. Mine was ok, but I was chewing gum, and that might of been what I was tasting. So I won't judge base on mine. I will definitely be back
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ReLo
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved our visit to the Alchemist. This was our third time here. The drinks were amazing. The bartender, Carlos, was very knowledgeable and energetic. He gave us great recommendations and gave me shot for my birthday! Will highly recommend for drinks and great vibes.
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The Alchemist is rated 4.5 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

1334 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4445

Additional information

Cross street
14th/U
Neighborhood
McPherson Square
Hours of operation
Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Phone number
(202) 319-9700

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