The Alchemist Newcastle

Name: The Alchemist Newcastle
Address: 5 Grey's Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7AP, GB
Telephone: +44 191 261 11 12
Price range: £10-60

Restaurants Newcastle Upon Tyne

4.5(2,016 reviews)RestaurantsNewcastle Upon Tyne

Quick info

+44 191 261 11 12

5 Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7AP, United Kingdom

£10–60

About The Alchemist Newcastle

The Alchemist Newcastle is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 5 Grey's Quarter in Newcastle Upon Tyne, with drinks built around molecular mixology. Theatre Served is the business's approach to presenting what it serves. The cocktail list includes the French Kiss and the Peach Please. Dining runs all day, and the kitchen starts from classic dishes and adjusts them. A bottomless brunch is part of the offer. Service is at the table, and the servers make recommendations from the menu.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Paid parking lot · Paid street parking · Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Dietary
Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.5/5

2,016 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cocktails, bottomless brunch, french dip sandwich and frickles.

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1,359

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428

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cocktails, bottomless brunch, french dip sandwich and frickles.

Customer Review Summary

Cocktails are what reviewers raise most, singling out the French kiss and peach please, a bottomless brunch, and drinks that were visually fun and tasted as expected. Food draws strong praise too, with a steak, a French dip sandwich, frickles and a freshly made pork broth named as highlights. Servers come up repeatedly as friendly and well versed in the menu, one making recommendations that led to the frickles. The main caveat is value and consistency in the kitchen. One reviewer found the lobster mac and cheese small and bland, called the chorizo balls with cheese among the worst things they had eaten, and found the vegan chicken bao buns merely steady, though the shake and bake potatoes were nice. Another calls it pricey but feels the quality justifies it, while others describe the drinks as brilliant value. One diner wanted more variety in the starters and found the music a bit clubby for dining. Several mention a good atmosphere, and one describes a warm welcome from a server on a return-worthy visit.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Hannah Thompson
1 month ago
“We had Emily as our server me and my partner were so welcomed by her, lovely smile and very friendly will deffo be back xx”
Jordan Brownlee
2 months ago
“Ere me now yeah, deeeeelicious beverages, perfectly mixed and curated by the friendly staff (mine could have been a dessert but yuuuuuum). It might be pricey but you pay for what you get and you get awesomeness. The lass with blonde hair who served me was full of recommendations and they were spotty derg. Very cool experience and very highly recommended 👌 👍.”
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George Rock
2 months ago
“Incredible food and the cocktails were amazing. I loved the concept and tasted fantastic. Great service and quick timings, would recommend and will be going again”
DA “lildas” Shiel
3 months ago
“I can’t recommend this place enough! The food was absolutely fantastic, with top-notch quality and perfect presentation. Jaz provided brilliant service that really made the experience special, and the calm atmosphere was just what we needed. Plus, the drinks were great value and tasted exactly as expected. I’m definitely coming back soon for another amazing meal!”
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Vicki Quinn
3 months ago
“A couple of nice cocktails 🍸 here. Good atmosphere, plenty of space and friendly service. We opted for French kiss and peach please cocktail.”

del x
4 months ago
“I just had the best bottomless brunch at this place! The cocktails were not only stunning but tasted exactly as expected, and the value was brilliant. Elicia was a superstar – super friendly and really knew her stuff about the menu. The atmosphere was perfect, and the cleanliness was on point. I can't wait to come back just for the awesome service!”
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Emma Whyte
5 months ago
“Food, amazing, I tried the frickles at the recommendation of Lucy, our brilliant server, thank you for being so lovely and well versed in the menu. Pork broth was so so good, freshly made, lots of meat and fresh vegetables ✨”
suze allan
5 months ago
“Monday lunch with spectacular cocktails visually fun! And the most tasty French dip sandwich. The waiter was so patient, friendly and helpful. Super fun for bro’’s birthday.”
JUDITH WELSH
6 months ago
“Steak was fantastic. Food is consistently excellent quality. I would appreciate more variety in the starters. Only other negative is the music - just a bit clubby when you’re dining.”
Sloppychops69
8 months ago
“This place is sound but a bit expensive. A nice atmosphere but you’re paying the higher side for average food. Tried the lobster mac and cheese, which was quite small and didn’t really taste of much for £20. The shake and bake potatoes were really nice but again pricey. The chorizo balls with cheese were absolutely horrendous. One of the worst things I’ve eaten in a restaurant, and I love chorizo. Vegan chicken bao buns were steady away. All in all, a nice vibe in here and decent service but pricey for what it is.”
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Hours

Monday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Tuesday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Thursday: 12 PM – 11 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 1 AM
Saturday: 12 PM – 1 AM
Sunday: 10 AM – 11 PM

Highlights

“Creative cocktail bar and restaurant. All day dining, classic dishes with a twist. Masters in the dark arts of molecular mixology and demons in the kitchen. Theatre Served.”

Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner

Amenities

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Paid parking lot
Accepts reservations
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Vegan options
Bar onsite
Casual
Onsite services
Beer

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Dine-in
Vegan options
Bar onsite
Casual
Onsite services
Beer

Offerings· 8: Alcohol
Cocktails
Coffee
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Facilities· 1: Restroom
Accessibility· 2: Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Dining options· 7: Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Atmosphere· 2: Trendy
Upscale
Parking· 2: Paid street parking
Parking

Highlights· 4: Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Popular for· 1: Solo dining
Crowd· 5: College students
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safespace

Location

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Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
The Alchemist NewcastleOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options	4.52,016	—	£10–60	cocktails, bottomless brunch, french dip sandwich
The Botanist NewcastleOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options	4.45,876	0.1 mi	£20–30	rooftop terrace, cocktails, halloumi and lamb skewers
Cafe Andaluz, NewcastleVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible	4.51,148	0.1 mi	£20–40	3 tapas set deal, chicken thighs, slow dessert service
Nando's Newcastle - Eldon SquareGood for kids · Reservations	4.2929	0.1 mi	—	piri piri chicken, view of old eldon square, long wait times