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The Alchemist, Washington, DC

The Alchemist

4.9
4.9
68 Reviews
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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

Additional information

  • 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
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Good for special occasions

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Lively

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

  • District of Columbia

    Good for special occasions

  • District of Columbia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alchemist offers a vibrant atmosphere with "incredible drinks and intimate ambiance." Patrons praise its "wonderful, professional, and friendly service" alongside a "great assortment of unique hand-crafted drinks." The venue is a "great date night spot" but can be loud, with no food served. Ideal for happy hour and creative cocktails.

68 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both cocktails were hands down incredible, and the service was expert. Vibes were witchy and sexy. Usually if drinks are showy (smoke and fire) I’ve found the showiness comes at the expense of good flavor - not the case at Alchemist! Here you get the whole experience, plus incredible flavor. It was quite expensive. So really only a one to maybe two cocktails per visit situation. But will absolutely be coming back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks were good service was good waited at the door but after being sat everything was good. The music level was extremely low all i could hear was people talking

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  3. Terri

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I gave 3 stars for food but we had cocktails, not food. The cocktails were 5/5!

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  4. Shyam VIP

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails at great value for their happy hour. Their bartenders are absolutely lovely and so friendly. Went three times with different visiting groups of friends in one week and will continue to be a patron.

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  5. Leonard

    Washington DC17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great speakeasy, really cool vibe, all Drinks, no food

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  6. Brittany

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 November 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 November 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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  8. Lubna

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 October 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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  9. Wally

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 8 September 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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  10. Frank VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 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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The Alchemist is rated 4.9 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Alchemist

1334 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4445

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    14th/U
  • Area
    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
    Cash not accepted
  • Phone number
    (202) 319-9700
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