The Alchemist Cheltenham

“We stopped by The Alchemist in Cheltenham for pre-dinner drinks, and it seems to live up to what it claims to be. They promise an experience, with a little theatre and a little magic, and that’s what you get. From the moment you walk in, there’s a sense you’re in for something different. We ordered a range of drinks, some in metal oyster shells, one with smoke and bubbles and one that changed colours as you added the liquids yourself. But it’s not just gimmicks, every cocktail we tried was genuinely delicious, well-balanced, and while some the drink prices are expensive, it is hard to know what you’re comparing the price to, both with respects to the ingredients and the spectacle. For anyone who hasn’t been, it’s worth a visit for a special occasion or an evening out with a special person. If you’re not sure what you and your date will talk about, the novelty factor of your first order will get the conversation started. If you’re less worried about that and just want to try something different, The Alchemist will definitely fit the bill. If you’re in Cheltenham and haven’t been yet, I’d encourage you to find a reason to swing by. Get a cocktail, enjoy the show, and start your night off with something special. I’m glad we did.”

“What a fantastic afternoon I had! The cocktails were awesome, especially the Bubble Bath and Dead Red Zombie—both tasted amazing. The staff were super helpful, guiding me through the menu and even suggesting personalised drinks that totally hit the spot. Everything was spotlessly clean, the atmosphere was just right, and the speed of service was spot on. I can't wait to come back for more delicious drinks and bites!”

“We celebrated for our friends hen do here! We were so fortunate there was a drag show on which was hilarious. The food was amazing and the cocktails are out of this world, we had a cocktail masterclass ran by Josh and he was very professional, genuine and ensured we all had a great time! Thank you!”

“The theatre of the experience was super and made magical by our server Charlotte. She gave us great service and was friendly while giving us our space to enjoy our celebration. The food was lovely and the options for vegan desserts being more than just sorbet was a real treat. Drinks tasted really good and was nice to have a theatrical non alcoholic option.”

“Amazing restaurant. Looks fancy but not too pricey, great for friends or couples. The colour changing drinks are very cool as well”