The Alchemist St Martin's Lane Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Ambiance

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was fantastic. They had a great DJ that was the perfect volume so you could still chat."
• "Loved the playlist and felt that if a corner of the restaurant had been dedicated to a dance floor I’d have been straight there."
• "The atmosphere on a cold and wintry Sunday was warm and inviting."
• "Great atmosphere and everyone in the venue seemed to be enjoying themselves."
• "The atmosphere was very quick and the quality of the drink was 10/10."
• "Our waitress Flo was incredible & made my daughters day!"
• "The atmosphere is very cool. Would highly recommend."
• "A magical experience, truly 😍 Could not recommend enough!!"

Cons:

• "The music was really loud, so you aren't able to have a conversation whilst there."
• "My only criticism is that the music was just too loud to have a decent conversation over dinner!"
• "We couldn’t get to our table early which was a slight shame however can be expected on a Saturday evening."
• "The bar service is so extremely slow it’s only worth it when it’s not busy inside."
• "Unfortunately, the place is pretty lame and badly managed."
• "The place is marketed as a bar/restaurant but felt more like a nightclub."
• "The music was so loud, it was a struggle to make conversation & also hear the waiters / waitresses."
• "The background music made conversation difficult and it was increased as the evening went on."

Cocktails and Drinks

Pros:

• "The drinks were incredible and insane and the prices very reasonable."
• "The drinks are not that expensive for central London but are so much more exciting than any other drinks."
• "Loved the Jaffa cake cupcake where you can even eat the cup! The dry ice on the drinks were cool too."
• "The cocktails are interesting and even interactive and the staff really add to the theatre and experience."
• "Amazing spot for drinks and food! One of my favorite places I visited in London."
• "The cocktails are absolute fun! Strongly recommend."
• "This drink was made in a cone shaped glass and had a large bubble on top."
• "The cocktails are fun, and while not exactly cheap, they taste great."

Cons:

• "The cocktails are overpriced and all about the theatrical presentation rather than the taste."
• "Once the steam had calmed down, it tasted like a cup of sugary fluid."
• "For the price premium, you expect a high-quality cocktail."
• "The cocktails were weak and sickly sweet but dressed up in dry ice and bubbles etc."
• "Cocktails were impressive looking but tasted terrible."
• "Drinks not ready or distributed on arrival despite prior notice."
• "The drinks we choose had out of stock ingredients."
• "I was waiting 25 minutes to get my drink order."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff are absolutely amazing, especially our waiter Corey, what a great guy!"
• "We were served at the bar, that does not excuse the sloppiness of how the drinks were made."
• "Special thanks to the bartenders: Amber, Camahri, and Tom."
• "The staff serving up the cocktails are the best thing about this place."
• "I can’t fault the food, drinks or our server who was great."
• "Staff really attentive. Will definitely be coming back and would recommend to anyone!!"
• "The staff are great! The service is so good."
• "Great theatrics at the bar when making cocktails."

Cons:

• "The staff weren’t quite as good as we would have hoped."
• "I was served rather late and didn't even have any good seating."
• "The manager came to us and just reiterated what the bartender said."
• "Our server's disposition changed completely to being utterly surley."
• "The staff left it bubbling away so all the alcohol was lost and the drink was boiling hot."
• "We were completely let down by the lack of theatrical experience."
• "Our train home was cancelled so we rang them and said we can’t make it at the time we booked."
• "Pre-dinner cocktails came after a long wait and after our food had been served."