The Alchemist Edinburgh St James Quarter
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5 reviews -
- Cocktail Bar
Description
Step up into the Alchemist's first Scotland venue. Located in the heart of Edinburgh on the fourth floor of St James Quarter, the capital's largest retail district.
Situated just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle and the infamous Witches’ Well, what better destination for their dark world of theatre? Enter via a lobby featuring astrological projections before a fully immersive elevator experience to the fourth floor. Get ready to sit back and enjoy spectacular cocktails, glorious food and theatre served, in the Alchemist's first highland venue.
This huge space serves a renowned unconventional cocktail menu bursting with theatre and style. Be tantalized by the Cherry Poppins, a raspberry gin-based cocktail with a cherry fog bubble.
Feeling hungry? Indulge in an all-day dining menu while surrounded by lavish black and gold interiors. From Katsu Curry to Sizzling steaks, and the mouth-watering Chocolate Cookie S'mores, this place has it all. There are great options for vegetarians and vegans too. If late-night plans are more your vibe, make a booking with The Alchemist after dark featuring entertainment and late-night table service, post 10pm Thursday - Saturday.
What's more, start your weekend right with their Icons Cocktail Brunch. Enjoy 3 cocktails and any brunch dish for £30. With revitalised iconic serves and golden sounds, Icons is the best brunch in and around.
Info
- Cocktail Bar , Restaurant Bar , Lounge Bar
- After work drinks , Chatting and Drinking , Date night
- New Town, City Centre
- Cocktail Making
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- None
- 18
- Background Music
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 | 0:00 | |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 0:00 | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 0:00 | |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 0:00 | |
| Friday | 11:00 | 1:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 1:00 | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 23:00 |
Special opening hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 25th December 2025 | - | - | |
| Thursday 1st January 2026 | - | - | |
| Friday 25th December 2026 | - | - | |
| Friday 1st January 2027 | - | - | |
| Saturday 25th December 2027 | - | - | |
| Saturday 1st January 2028 | - | - | |
| Monday 25th December 2028 | - | - | |
| Monday 1st January 2029 | - | - |
Location
Address
The Alchemist Edinburgh St James Quarter, 414 St James Quarter, EH1 3AE
Area
New Town
Menus
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant & Bar | Venue Hire | 80 | 170 | - | - | - | |
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Let us welcome you to our Edinburgh cocktail bar and restaurant, and with it, our first in Scotland! Embroiled in witch hysteria centuries ago, this city’s historic obsession with the dark arts marked the Scottish Capital as an ideal destination for our dark world of theatre served. Even more fittingly, situated a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle and the infamous Witches’ Well, you’ll find us ensconced on the fourth floor of St James Quarter, Edinburgh’s contemporary retail and lifestyle district. Enter our den of molecular mixology and let our creative cocktails and darkly delicious dining enchant you. |
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| The Terrace | Outdoor Space | 0 | 30 | - | - | - | |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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