
The Alchemist Nottingham
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About The Alchemist Nottingham
On King St in Nottingham, The Alchemist Nottingham is a restaurant and cocktail bar built around molecular mixology, with drinks served with dry ice or smoke effects. The Solero and Banana Drama cocktails sit on a modern menu, and the bill arrives at the table in a little jar. The kitchen runs all-day dining and puts a twist on classic dishes. Bottomless brunch is a recurring offering, and servers keep drinks topped up through it. The dining space is large, with many tables.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, dry ice cocktails, solero cocktail and banana drama cocktail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, dry ice cocktails, solero cocktail and banana drama cocktail.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails are the main draw. Reviewers describe the dry ice drinks as theatrical, well presented and delicious, and one singles out the Solero cocktail. The bottomless brunch comes close behind, with several praising servers who were attentive and friendly, kept drinks topped up and took orders quickly, and calling the food delicious. Others mention the unique atmosphere, the cool decor and the bill arriving in a little jar. The caveats are specific. One brunch group still felt hungry afterwards and found the portions small, and service ran slow at a busy time. One reviewer wanted more inventive drinks than smoke alone. Another describes an evening where a dry ice cocktail arrived without the effect, a mojito had barely any rum taste, and chips were billed but never arrived, along with a service charge added to the bill. After the reviewer pushed back, the mojito and the chips were taken off, and a later return visit left the same reviewer impressed by the food.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails are the main draw. Reviewers describe the dry ice drinks as theatrical, well presented and delicious, and one singles out the Solero cocktail. The bottomless brunch comes close behind, with several praising servers who were attentive and friendly, kept drinks topped up and took orders quickly, and calling the food delicious. Others mention the unique atmosphere, the cool decor and the bill arriving in a little jar. The caveats are specific. One brunch group still felt hungry afterwards and found the portions small, and service ran slow at a busy time. One reviewer wanted more inventive drinks than smoke alone. Another describes an evening where a dry ice cocktail arrived without the effect, a mojito had barely any rum taste, and chips were billed but never arrived, along with a service charge added to the bill. After the reviewer pushed back, the mojito and the chips were taken off, and a later return visit left the same reviewer impressed by the food.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Stopped here for a cocktail or two... When taking my wife out for her birthday in Nottingham. Best cocktails I've had anywhere and Ive had a few.”
- Google user
“We had a fabulous afternoon, enjoying a bottomless brunch. If I had think of something that could be improved it would be that the portions could be a little larger as we all still felt quite hungry afterwards. The food was delicious though. Also, the service was a little slow perhaps due to its popularity, but the staff were already aware of this and before we'd already got the round of drinks we'd ordered, they were taking our next order.”
- Google user
“We love Banana Drama here. It is not too sweet but it is interesting thing that we try. The place is big and has many table for guests. Come and try, highly recommend”
- Google user
“It's the second time I've been here , the service was impeccable and the cocktails are next level! I love them! 🍸 And the interior decor is cool too !”
- Google user
“We had the best bottomless brunch! Jess was so attentive, friendly and very quick with our orders. Food was delicious and the Solero cocktail was amazing! Would definitely recommend and we’ll be coming back ❤️”
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
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Parking· 1
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near The Alchemist Nottingham
- French Living4.71,2040 mi£20–60Good for kidsReservations
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- 0.1 miGood for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alchemist NottinghamVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.42,606 | — | £10–60 | bottomless brunch, dry ice cocktails, solero cocktail |
| French LivingGood for kids · Reservations | 4.71,204 | 0 mi | £20–60 | steak frites, creme brulee, terrine with baguette |
| Myeong Dong Korean BBQ Restaurant | 4.5118 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | korean bbq, kimchi selection, seafood tofu stew |
| Nōshi Restaurants - Nottingham | Restaurant and Cocktail BarGood for kids · Reservations | 4.71,081 | 0.1 mi | — | duck and egg fried rice, bao buns, cherry blossom ceiling |
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