Allow us to introduce you to The Alchemist cocktail bar and restaurant at Brindley Place in Birmingham, a simply superb addition to our family of devilishly delightful cocktail and dining experiences. Surrounded by Birmingham’s labyrinth of canals and steeped in their dark history, our Brindley Place venue sits right above the water and, from our elevated viewpoint, you may even catch a glimpse of a ghost barge or two!.
My friend and I popped in for a couple of drinks as we knew The Alchemist did drinks with a twist and we were both curious. And wow we were not disappointed at all! The bar is on the first floor above Las Iguanas but there is lift access. When we arrived it wasn't busy so managed to grab a seat instantly, and the server who took our drinks orders on the night was ever so friendly, credit to the staff as we couldn't fault them. Me and my friend had ordered the Raspberry Ripple cocktail to start off with, it didn't last very long at all as it was so nice. I then opted for the Bubblebath cocktail, again a beautiful drink which didn't last much longer. Finally we were curious over their version of shots, called Cosmic Oysters, which arrived in these gorgeous metal oyster shells, the flavour was almost like a lemon version of Benylin cough syrup, if you can imagine that, but it was really nice! A 10/10 visit and we both agreed that we would come back again on our next outing to Birmingham.
We went as a large group for one of the cocktail making masterclasses. I think I can speak on behalf of my group and say that it was an incredibly fun experience with everyone getting stuck in and with our instructor leading us well. Even when we were making a bit of a mess. The cocktails themselves were also fantastic and fun. I would highly recommend having a go at the masterclass here.
Food was delicious, everything was really unique and had a fantastic taste. It was a great atmosphere and really enjoyed the music. Would love to point out the service by daisy and Jack/jake was amazing and made our time really enjoyable. They were very fast and there whenever we needed them and we also had a laugh with them. Thank you alchemist!!
Service is slow due to the high volume of people using the bar/venue. The atmosphere is fabulous and very well situated in Brindley Place. The drink selection is extensive and taste amazing! The menu is based around the periodic table to match the theme. The bar staff are showmen and create a great atmosphere whilst you wait. The drinks are also a show in themselves. Just a shame about the wait but they obviously take time to make!
The theatrical cocktails added a fun and exciting touch to the evening. However, some of the drinks were a tad too sweet and had an artificial taste. On the food front, the dishes were enjoyable, though some flavours felt slightly artificial and heavy. Additionally, I noticed that a majority of the items either had fried components or were accompanied by mayo, which limited the variety a bit. What truly stood out was the impeccable service. The staff was incredibly enthusiastic and helpful throughout the evening, ensuring that we had a fantastic time.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 11:00 – 00:00 |
| Tue | 11:00 – 00:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 – 00:00 |
| Thur | 11:00 – 01:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 02:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 02:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 00:00 |
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One of our flagship bars. Right in the heart of the city, just off Broad Street, P&P Birmingham is perfect for every occasion.
