Alchemist
Let your dining experience be purely theatrical and let your cocktails meet the ultimate chemistry with this restaurant. Spanning from bold interiors, smoky drinks and everything you could ever dream of the Alchemist brings you the experience something irresistible. With a side of drama, we bring you the magnetic cocktails to breakfast bursting with flavour.
Nibbles
Our nibbles are the perfect prelude to any experience think crispy bites, spiced snacks, and little plates designed for sharing, pairing seamlessly with their signature theatrical cocktails or as a light start before the main event.
| Name & details | Price |
|---|---|
| Sweet Chilli & Soy Edamame Beans 111 kcal, vegan | £5.50 |
| Piquanté Peppers Breadcrumbed peppers stuffed with cream cheese (vegetarian) | £5.50 |
| Pork Crackling Fresh chilli & spring onion | £5.50 |
| Chorizo & Cheddar Doughballs Cheese filled doughballs with syringe of sauce | £6.75 |
Starters & Sharing
Our starters and sharing plates are crafted for a touch of drama at the table from bold, flavor-packed small plates to globally inspired bites perfect for mixing, matching, and enjoying together!
| Starter & sharing plates | Price |
|---|---|
| Panko Halloumi Halloumi with chilli jam (vegetarian) | £9.00 |
| Cauliflower Bites Tempura, spicy glaze & pickled cucumber (vegan) | £8.75 |
| Salt & Shake Potatoes Smashed potatoes, vinegar salt & garlic sauce (plant based) | £8.75 |
| Crispy Shrooms Miso mayo & crispy chilli oil (plant based) | £8.75 |
| Crispy Chicken Gyozas Vietnamese sweet chilli dip | £9.00 |
| Nice & Spicy Fried Chicken Crispy coated chicken with sriracha mayo | £9.75 |
| Salt & Pepper Squid With miso mayo | £10.00 |
| Crispy Vegetable Gyozas Sweet chilli dip (vegan) | £9.00 |
| Pulled Beef on Brioche Caramelised beef, brioche & parmesan | £9.75 |
| Buttermilk Chicken Bao Buns Chicken, umami mayo & sriracha | £9.75 |
| Plant‑Based Bao Buns Plant‑based goujons with miso mayo (plant based) | £9.75 |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken Crispy coated fried chicken | £9.75 |
| Guinness Rarebit Toasted sourdough, cheese melt & chilli jam (vegetarian) | £8.50 |
| The Duck Pancakes Shredded duck, pancakes, crispy noodles & hoisin sauce | £15.75 |
| Tempura Prawn Lollipops Vietnamese sweet chilli dip | £9.25 |
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The Main Event
Our bold, indulgent plates from the main event with a creative twist from stacked goodness and vibrant bowls to reimagined global classics, each dish is designed to satisfy in style!
| Main event dishes | Price |
|---|---|
| Crispy Smoked Tofu Katsu Curry Panko crumb, katsu sauce & rice (plant based) | £17.25 |
| Chicken in a Basket Buttermilk chicken, fries, slaw & maple BBQ sauce | £17.25 |
| Chicken Katsu Curry Panko crumb, katsu sauce & jasmine rice | £17.25 |
| Plant‑Based Chicken in a Basket Plant‑based goujons, fries & maple BBQ sauce (vegan) | £17.25 |
| Tempura Fish & Chips Tempura hake, furikake fries & tartar sauce | £19.50 |
| Nice & Spicy Chicken in a Basket Glazed chicken, fries, slaw & maple BBQ | £18.25 |
| Coconut Tofu Curry Smoked tofu, vegetables & coconut curry (plant based) | £17.25 |
| Nice & Spicy Plant‑Based Goujons Glazed plant‑based goujons with fries & slaw (vegetarian) | £18.25 |
Handhelds
Our handhelds bring bold flavors you can pick up and savor from juicy stacked burgers to bao buns and wraps with a creative twist, each bite is crafted for maximum flavor and a little touch of theatre on the go.
| Handhelds & sandwiches | Price |
|---|---|
| Cubano Sandwich Pulled pork, ham hock, dill pickle & cheese | £16.75 |
| French‑Dip Steak Sandwich Sliced fillet steak, cheese sauce & peppers | £17.00 |
| Chicken Burger Buttermilk chicken thigh, crispy cornflake crumb & dill pickle | £16.75 |
| Panko Halloumi Flatbread Halloumi, green sauce & pickled red onion (vegetarian) | £14.00 |
| Cheeseburger Smashed beef patties, American cheese & burger sauce | £16.75 |
| Plant Burger Plant‑based patty, Applewood cheese & pickle (plant based) | £14.75 |
| Fried Chicken Flatbread Fried chicken, maple BBQ sauce, slaw & wrap | £14.25 |
| Plant‑Based Flatbread Plant‑based goujons, maple BBQ sauce & slaw (plant based) | £14.25 |
| Duck Wrap Duck with lettuce, cucumber & hoisin sauce | £16.75 |
Salads
A colorful spread of healthy inspired favorites crafted for sharing, tasting, and enjoying with friends made perfectly with our Salads!
| Salads | Price |
|---|---|
| Bang Bang Salad Asian style salad with carrot, cucumber & peanuts (vegan) | £14.00 |
| Duck Salad Hoisin duck, cucumber, pickled watermelon & lettuce | £16.00 |
| Caesar Salad Chopped lettuce, dressing, ciabatta croutons & parmesan | £13.25 |
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Sides
Perfect for sharing or adding a little extra to your plate we bring in the best of our best Sides to savour all the fun!
| Side dishes | Price |
|---|---|
| House Fries Classic fries (vegan) | £5.25 |
| Loaded Truffle Tater Tots Truffle oil, shaved parmesan & garlic mayo | £7.00 |
| Salt & Pepper Fries Seasoned fries (vegan) | £6.25 |
| Onion Rings Crispy onion rings (vegan) | £5.50 |
| House Chopped Salad Mixed chopped salad (vegan) | £4.50 |
| Slaw Creamy slaw (plant based) | £3.50 |
Desserts
Our desserts are indulgent finales with a hint of theatre from decadent classics reimagined with flair to playful sweet creations, each dish is designed to surprise, delight, and end your dining experience on a magical note.
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| Churros Caramel‑loaded churros with warm chocolate sauce (vegetarian) | £9.25 |
| Next Level Chocolate Brownie Miso caramel & chocolate togarashi snap (vegetarian) | £8.50 |
| Next Level Chocolate Brownie – Plant‑Based Miso caramel & chocolate togarashi snap (plant based) | £8.50 |
Drinks
Our drinks are where science meets sorcery an unforgettable collection of cocktails that bubble, smoke, and shimmer, alongside premium spirits, fine wines, craft beers, and alcohol-free creations, all served with the signature theatrical flair that defines The Alchemist experience.
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Lucky Saint Non‑alcoholic beer | £6.50 |
| Punchy Mango Hydration Sparkling mango with electrolytes & vitamins | £5.50 |
| LA Brewery Kombucha Strawberry & rhubarb kombucha | £6.00 |
| Coca Cola 20cl Classic bottled Coke | £3.50 |
| Trip Peach & Ginger CBD Sparkling CBD drink with botanical extracts | £6.00 |
| Heineken 0.0% Alcohol‑free beer | £5.50 |
| Hipflask Sloe‑Jam Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Campari & red vermouth cocktail | £18.25 |
| Hipflask June Bug Gin, Midori, banana, citrus, pineapple & coconut cocktail | £18.25 |
Extras
Our timeless extras are those little finishing touches that complete the experience from crisp sides and sauces to flavorful add-ons, each crafted to complement your main plate with the same creativity and flair found throughout the menu.
| Extra item | Price |
|---|---|
| Extra Bacon Smoked bacon | £2.75 |
| American Cheese Extra slice of cheese | £1.75 |
| Extra Patty Additional beef patty | £3.25 |
| Extra Plant Patty Plant‑based patty | £3.25 |
| Katsu Sauce Japanese curry sauce (vegan) | £2.25 |
| Secret Truffle Gravy Truffle gravy sauce | £2.25 |
| Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce Smoky maple bourbon sauce (plant based) | £2.25 |
| Peppercorn Sauce Creamy peppercorn sauce | £2.25 |
| Nice ‘n’ Spicy Sauce Hot chilli sauce (vegetarian) | £2.25 |
| Pickles Pickled cucumbers (plant based) | £1.25 |
| Vegan Cheese (Applewood) Dairy‑free cheese slice (vegan) | £1.75 |
Alchemist’s Operating Hours
| Monday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Tuesday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Wednesday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Thursday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Friday | 4 pm – 12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm – 12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 12 am |
Alchemist Venues
| Location | Venue Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Monument | 16-18 Eastcheap, London, EC3M 1BD | – |
| London | Battersea | 1 Ponton Road, Nine Elms, SW11 7BD | 0203 457 6646 |
| London | Bevis Marks | 6 Bevis Marks, Aldgate, London, EC3A 7BA | 0207 283 8800 |
| Birmingham | BrindleyPlace | 10F-12F The Water’s Edge, BrindleyPlace, Birmingham, B1 2HL | 0121 794 2164 |
| Liverpool | Brunswick St | 5 Brunswick St, Liverpool, L2 0UU | 0151 236 4774 |
| Cheltenham | Brewery Quarter | The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4FA | 01242 895434 |
| London | Canary Wharf | Reuters Plaza, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AJ | 0203 794 0595 |
| Birmingham | Colmore Row | The Grand, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2DA | 0121 200 2377 |
| Newcastle | Eldon Square | 5 Grey’s Quarter, Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7AP | 0191 261 1112 |
| Glasgow | George Square | Unit 2, George House, George Square, Glasgow G2 1EH | 0141 674 2394 |
| Edinburgh | George Street | 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT | 0131 376 4376 |
| Leeds | Greek Street | Yorkshire House, Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5SH | 0113 200 5930 |
| Portsmouth | Gunwharf Quays | Unit R02, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ | 0239 400 3575 |
| Nottingham | King Street | 11 King Street, Nottingham, NG1 2AY | 0115 950 9416 |
| Manchester | MediaCity UK | The Bund, The Quays, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 3AB | 0161 872 7396 |
| Manchester | New York Street | 1 New York Street, Manchester, M1 4HD | 0161 228 3856 |
| London | Old Street | 145 City Road, Hoxton, London, EC1V 1LP | 0203 976 7887 |
| Manchester | Spinningfields | 3 Hardman Street, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3HF | 0161 817 2950 |
| Edinburgh | St James Quarter | 414 St James Quarter, Edinburgh EH1 3AE | 0131 3747737 |
| London | St Martins Lane | 63-66 St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4JS | 02072 402002 |
| Cardiff | St Mary Street | 117 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY | 02921 303755 |
| Leeds | Trinity | Level 1, Trinity Leeds, Leeds, LS1 6HW | 0113 246 0540 |
| London | Victoria | 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0AU | 020 4552 2552 |
| Oxford | Westgate | Westgate, Bonn Square, Oxford, OX1 1TR | 01865 792072 |
| Cheshire | The Alchemist Base | Chadsworth House, Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3HP | 01625 322488 |
Popular Items at Alchemist
Alchemist is a modern UK dining and cocktail concept known for theatrical presentation, globally inspired small plates, and bold flavour combinations, where most guests choose visually striking starters, indulgent mains, and signature handheld dishes designed for sharing and experience-led dining. (menusmenusprice.uk)
- The Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bao Buns are widely chosen because they combine soft bao texture with crispy chicken and punchy sauces for a balanced bite (Menu Spot)
- The Chicken Katsu Curry is popular for its comforting mix of crispy chicken, katsu sauce, and jasmine rice, making it a reliable main meal option (Menu Spot)
- The Cheeseburger is commonly selected for a familiar, filling option with smashed beef patties and house burger sauce (Menu Spot)
- The Salt & Pepper Squid is often picked as a starter for its light crisp coating and miso mayo dip (Menu Spot)
- The Tempura Fish & Chips is frequently ordered as a modern twist on a British classic with curry sauce and furikake fries (Menu Spot)
Budget-Friendly Choices at Alchemist
Alchemist sits in the mid-to-premium category, but smaller plates, handhelds, and set-style combinations can help manage spending without losing the experience.
| Option Type | What to Expect | Smart Choice Example |
|---|---|---|
| Value meals | Balanced handheld + sides | Chicken Burger |
| Light meals | Small starters / bites | Salt & Pepper Fries |
| Saver deals | Simple mains or bowls | Chicken Katsu Curry |
| Everyday picks | Filling but straightforward meals | Cheeseburger |
- Choosing the Cheeseburger instead of seafood or steak dishes helps keep costs more controlled while still being filling
- Small plates like bao buns or fries are practical for lighter ordering or sharing
- Curry and rice dishes usually give the best balance between portion size and value
What to Order at Alchemist Based on Your Needs
The menu is designed around bold flavours and sharing, so your choice depends on whether you want something light, filling, or more indulgent.
- For solo meals: The Chicken Katsu Curry provides a complete and balanced plate
- For chicken lovers: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Bao Buns are commonly chosen for flavour and texture contrast
- For beef lovers: The Cheeseburger is a reliable, filling handheld option
- For budget-conscious users: Small plates like fries or gyozas help control spending
- For quick dining: Bao buns and burgers are the easiest grab-and-go style items
- If you prefer a slightly spicy flavour, dishes like Nice & Spicy Fried Chicken may be more suitable (Menu Spot)
What to Know Before Ordering from Alchemist
Alchemist is not a traditional restaurant menu—it’s designed around experience, sharing, and presentation, which affects how you should order.
- Small plates are intended for sharing rather than full individual meals
- Handhelds often provide better value than multiple starters combined
- Drinks and cocktails can significantly increase the total bill
- Some dishes like bao buns feel lighter than they actually are due to sauces and fillings
- Menu items may vary slightly depending on location
Is Alchemist Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?
Alchemist includes a mix of meat, plant-based, and vegetarian options, but halal suitability depends on the specific branch.
| Category | Availability |
|---|---|
| Halal | Availability varies across UK locations; confirm with the branch |
| Vegetarian | Good range including bao buns, salads, and sides |
| Vegan | Several plant-based dishes like tofu and gyozas available |
Alternatives to Alchemist
If you’re looking for similar UK dining experiences with creative menus and modern presentation, these are common alternatives.
- TGI Fridays is often chosen for casual American-style comfort food and drinks
- Hard Rock Cafe is popular for burgers and themed dining experiences
- Slug & Lettuce is suitable for cocktail-focused casual dining with light meals
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FAQs for The Alchemist (UK)
General FAQs
1. What type of food is served?
The Alchemist offers a mix of modern British and international dishes, including small plates, burgers, mains, and desserts.
2. Do they serve breakfast or brunch?
Yes, many locations offer a weekend brunch menu alongside the main menu.
3. Are vegetarian options available?
Yes, there are multiple vegetarian options on the menu.
4. Do they serve vegan food?
Yes, a range of vegan dishes and plant-based alternatives are available.
5. Do they provide gluten-free choices?
Yes, gluten-free meals are available on request, with clear menu labelling.
6. Do they serve cocktails and alcohol?
Yes, The Alchemist is known for its creative cocktails and extensive drinks menu.
7. Can I order food for takeaway or delivery?
Some branches offer delivery and collection through third-party apps such as Deliveroo.
8. Do they cater for large groups or private dining?
Yes, The Alchemist welcomes group bookings and offers event spaces at certain locations.
9. Where are The Alchemist restaurants located in the UK?
They have branches in major UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, and more.
10. Is the restaurant halal?
The Alchemist is not halal in the UK, as meats are not halal-certified and alcohol is central to the brand’s offering.
Price-Related FAQs
1. How much are starters or small plates?
Small plates typically cost between £6.00 and £9.00.
2. How much are burgers?
Burgers are usually priced between £12.00 and £15.00, often served with fries.
3. How much are main dishes?
Main courses range from £13.00 to £20.00, depending on the dish.
4. How much are brunch items?
Brunch dishes usually cost £10.00 to £15.00.
5. How much are desserts?
Desserts are priced around £6.00 to £8.00.
6. How much are cocktails?
Cocktails cost between £9.00 and £12.50 each.
7. How much is wine by the glass?
Wine by the glass typically ranges from £5.00 to £8.00.
8. How much are soft drinks and mocktails?
Soft drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails usually cost £3.00 to £6.00.
9. How much are kids’ meals?
The Alchemist does not usually offer a dedicated kids’ menu, but smaller dishes can cost around £6.00 to £8.00.
10. Do they offer set menus or deals?
Yes, some branches offer set menus and cocktail brunch packages, often priced from £25.00 to £35.00 per person.
