Apotheke Chinatown

Really aesthetically pleasing place. “Lawyers, Guns and Money” is definitely a great drink. “Como la flor” is very bitter and lots of flavors, it wasn’t my favorite. The service was good and quick. The place is very small and it can get crowded. Limited sitting. It’s a good place to socialize and grab a drink.

Great place. Dark speakeasy, had a live band playing spooky sounding music. Cocktails were outstanding! You could taste all ingredients, and they paired very well! We had the Aniki (green drink) and Wartime Consigliere

Drinks are awesome, I travel from Morristown NJ for this place. The area it’s in is great, tons of places to eat after. The bar is super unique with tons of history behind it. It actually used to be an old opium den. But the drinks are very good, very unique and i’m always happy coming here.

Went to this bar on a whim and found a hidden jewel. Drinks are made by people dressed as mad scientists and the drinks definitely live up to the dress code. Each one has its own unique concoction that does not disappoint. Music is mixed and enjoyable for a good two step after hours. Crowd is diverse which is always a good thing for first timers from any culture to feel welcomed. Definitely want to revisit.

This place is vibes! They sometimes have live music and it’s always classy! The ambience, music and cocktail will put you in a different universe.

Can we call the place a speakeasy? Probably yes since it took me some tome to locate the place. The folk guarding the entrance was cool and let me in. Great place, cosy & warm atmosphere where to have some very good drinks. Finally I got an excellent Margarita and the Flor de Luna is something really to taste. Bar tenders were nice, quick and efficient. Try this place. It is great!

Not sure id consider this a speakeasy but I would say just by looking at their menu, you can tell this is the definition of craft cocktails. Every drink is perfectly balanced. Get here early if you can because it gets packed and seating is very very limited.

My favorite cocktail bar in NYC ( And LA ) . The drinks are always amazing (and creative ). The way their system works to where you arent waiting long for your drink. From the decor/vibe , music , drinks .. They all flow . Do yourself a favor and add this to your bucket list. Its an absolute must

What a vibe. Tucked away in an alley, its a gem. With creative drinks and great music, its a great watch to spend a couple of hours.

Apotheke in Chinatown is a cozy, hidden gem with the unique charm of a Victorian pharmacy. The cocktails are thoughtfully crafted, offering complex, layered flavors that are perfect for savoring. This spot is ideal for a second or third date, providing an intimate and intriguing atmosphere. If youre looking for a great way to spend a Tuesday night, dont miss their incredible brass band from 10 to midnight—its an unforgettable experience. And of course, be sure to tip your bartender!

Such an amazing place. Loved the apothecary/pharmacy theme throughout. Really nice cocktails. Our server was super nice. Even gave us some recommendations for late night eats to get some food when we left.

Cool vibes but the drinks are $$$ and it can get very loud inside. Fun location in Chinatown and a unique bar that’s worth a visit. Bartenders and staff were really great! The sitting Buddha is a great drink if you’re not looking for anything too strong.

Nice bar with good music. The Victoria Quay drink was amazing. Tried a few others with our group and that one won unanimously. Drinks are around $20. Great vibes all around

The signature cocktails served at these establishments are often made with fresh ingredients and unique flavor combinations that cannot be found elsewhere. Whether youre looking for something sweet or savory, theres sure to be something for everyones taste buds! Additionally bartenders are usually well-versed in mixology so they will know exactly how to make any drink you might requested.

A mixologists dream, this place is crafting well made cocktails with flair that hold up in taste. The Dead Poet was my favorite. The decor is dark, textiled, and moody. I found that the music they were playing was very generic club-like and didnt really suit the atmosphere. Was also too loud for what felt like more of a conversation atmosphere. Some reviews mention a dress code, but this didnt seem to be enforced at all at the door. Drinks are $20-25, which is a bit steep so its a nice spot to start a night out or finish with a nightcap.

The concept of the place is spot on. The decoration, the uniforms, the menu all in theme. Cocktails were good, music was good too but the place was so full that you don’t get to experience the making of the cocktail which I think is cool for a specialized cocktail bar. All in all it’s a good place, recommendation if you want to sit, get early because every time I’ve been it’s packed.

This is one of my favorite places in NYC. Anytime Im there for an event I try to make sure I stop in and bring some people. Ive never not had a great time, great drinks, and atmosphere. The whole experience from walking down the small Chinese lantern lit alley to the discreet entrance way. Once inside its just a super cool vibe. The drinks are crazy delicious. If your on a budget this might not be the best place because youre going to want to have a few. Love this place.

A fantastic gem of a cocktail bar! The drinks were amazing and the atmosphere was cozy. We visited on a Wednesday night and lucked into seeing a burlesque performance.

The place was recommended to us. Very hidden in a small street in Chinatown; we almost did not recognize it from the outside. Stylish interior and fancy cocktails. Good life, music and great service.

What an experience!!!! My first night in nyc and we found this mysterious bar. All you see from the outside is a lil sign with “chemist” unbelievable cocktails and atmosphere. Thank you guys for making our first night in nyc so special. I myself am a bartender and I can say these guys are artists! We spent all night here! We will be back!!! 🩷

Overall rating: 4.45Tbh average rating of 4.4 feels accurate. I absolutely hate all of the reviews mentioning a speakeasy and! the fact that this is on so many “speakeasy” articles. This is not a speakeasy. -_-Anywho, I walked in with my friend when it opened. Really cute, fancy, bar.Extremellyyyy expensive.. like $25 for one cocktail expensive. I know I should probably rate less stars because of the price but I mean it’s a high quality bar. But I am pretty torn given it’s IN Chinatown. Like, these drinks should be $17-$18 max.I am curious to know what it’s like at night, and what that crowd is like..Since I went in the very beginning only a few people were there & it was mostly dates.I would probably come back if I was in the area and on a date. Doubt I’d come back on my own or with friends. Doesn’t seem worth the trek for me personally.

Fabulous cocktail bar in Chinatown. We were able to walk right in on a Saturday night ~9pm, though that may be because there was a big winter storm earlier that day. Expect to have to stand for a bit before a table opens up.Lots of unique cocktails on the menu. I liked the Matador, with Tequila, Red Bell Pepper, Cantaloupe and Habanero Tincture.

Apotheke was one of the best and most interesting cocktail lounges I have ever been to. The drinks were extremely top notch and not too expensive, the service was delightful and helpful, and the vibe was amazing.The waitress guided us to make unique choices and each one hit the spot perfectly. It’s tucked back on Dowery in Chinatown and you wouldn’t know it was there if you didn’t know about it.The whole experience was amazing. Will be back for sure.

Amazing cocktails.. and the waitress makes you feel so welcomed! Great place!

Apotheke is a laid back and chill bar to hang out in. We went on a Wednesday night and it was pretty empty. There were plenty of bartenders available to makw your drinks and we were served very quickly. The drinks were alright, but nothing special. The Tropic Thunder tastes like a simple Daiquiri and two drinks totaled to $50 after tax and tip. My big gripe is the bartender adding garnishes and toppings to my drink right after taking my credit card without washing his hands.

Nice bar, drinks are very interested. They have a mix of flavors. Recommend to try.

This was a fun, hip place. It was a little challenging to find, but worth the trip. I had Tainted Love. Couldn’t taste the booze, but I could taste the beet. Is it wrong that I love drinking something “healthy” and alcoholic? If I had a little more stamina, I would have tried their kale cocktail. I hate to admit it, but living the “millennial” way — making simple things incredibly complicated — is so much fun. Definitely worth trying if you’re down in lower Manhattan.

They also have outdoor seating now. But indoor is better. Good environment and decoration. The drink is also not bad. The Dead poet is must-try. Sitting Buddha is tasty and easy to drink. The avg. cost of the drink is about $20. A bit pricy but it’s New York. It’s a hidden gem in the Chinatown. There might be only one bartender there. So, the time for waiting a drink is slow (about 15mins). Better to have a reservation before you go. UPDATE: pink panther is pretty interesting as it has black sesame flavor but black sesame is not the ingredient. Probably the coconut milk + guava made this flavor. Vanilla saffron old fashion is pretty strong, not bad. Tainted love has strong beets flavor. I’m not a big fan of that. Paid vacation is too spicy for me. Siren‘s call is very interesting. Added squid ink, but very fresh and cucumber.

Nice bar, cocktails were a bit light but the live band was amazing

Nice atmosphere good drinks and friendly staff

Very interesting cocktail bars, with plenty interesting choices and beautiful decors. Also they have live jazz band on Tuesday night, quite a gainer. The overall phenomenon is good, just some moments can get super noisy and hard to listen to your pals.

3 stars for the cool atmosphere. None of us liked our drinks. Maybe we just picked the wrong things. Mine tasted like licorice. For the prices, I would expect to love the drinks. We couldnt even finish them. Money down the drain. Maybe well try again some day...

Cool apothecary-themed bar with rock n’ roll vibe and excellent cocktails. Thoughtful, inventive recipes built by attentive staff dedicated to the craft of mixing a bloody good drink. None of the haughtiness that can sometimes affect such places. Add in a diverse crowd, thoughtful design details and live music and it definitely makes this one worth seeking out. Look for the sign with the beaker above the door.

Super cool and chic. Place is very non descript. Inside its quite small. Not much seating. More about mingling.Bartenders were so friendly and accommodating. I ordered an old fashioned and it was way too strong for me. The bartender saw the displeasure in my face when I took a first sip and offered to make me a new drink. Such a sweetheart.I had the fruity Buddha drink which was great. They dont skimp on the alcohol..drinks are pricey but its a cool vibe to check one! It was my first time at a speakeasy.

Excellent speakeasy cocktail bar hidden in an old apothecary in Chinatown.Face control with ID at the door. People in sweats are not allowed entrance.

A hidden gem! One of the coolest bars we’ve been to, a speak easy vibe with great drinks! Only that it’s way too small and may an outside patio would help

Great hidden bar, if you need the password go to their Instagram. We went fairly early on a week day so it wasnt busy and we walked right in. The drinks are pretty strong like most speak easy. The decor is cool but it gets kind of loud. Better for more intimate conversation then big group hang out.

Great drinks!! Exotic like ive never tried. Also very nice ambience, its hard to spot from the outside because it has no name, but once you’re in, you’re sure its the place. Nicely decorated, and dim lights. We went on a tuesday and there was a band that played at 10:30. It was really awesome, the only thing, very loud. Might be because theres no windows so not much airflow, but at least the band played nicely. Not a cheap experience but worth it anyway.

One of my first bars I set foot in in 2008, and returned again after quite some years, but their drinks never disappoint!!! And love the street cuz it brings me back down the memory lane 🙌

Reason for going: ♀️/♀️ date night and friendsPros:Love the interiorInteresting music choiceDiverse and unique cocktail menuClean and maintainedGood locationCons:Drinks are more on the expensive sideNot enough seats to accommodate crowdNot handicap accessibleOverall:One of my favorite spots for cocktails. Fills up quickly so I recommend you come early. Takes both cash and card. Wouldnt recommend as a first date because its loud📷@datasianjan

Incredible drinks in a cozy setting. Most weekends they have live music.

Good atmosphere and amazing music live band!!!But honestly ...it was so hard to find a tasty cocktail.most of them with very bad flavour. So choose more carefully:)

Marvelous unique cocktails but does get very busy in the evenings so it is a good idea to come in early to grab a seat.

Such a classy and intimate little bar in Chinatown. They’ve got great selections of drinks with cool names and the atmosphere of this place overall is lovely. Do come dressed up because everyone was when I visited! Pricey but that’s to be expected of a speakeasy like this one.

Nice cocktails, unexpected location, friendly staff. A must-try speakeasy if youre in the area.

Cocktails et space are very nice.However the service is awful. The blonde lady and the service guy are some of the worst bad educated people. They are getting paid for drinks but they asked you to leave minutes after making fun of you and being very aggressive.Don’t recommend, except if they change the staff!

Cool little Chinatown speakeasy. We went after midnight on a Tuesday, and it was packed! Great drinks and live music. Really cool vibe. Hope youre not claustrophobic! :-)

Great bar, great atmosphere. Drinks are a little expensive but definitely worth it. Would recommend the visit!

Eclectic ambience, dimly lit by the backdrop of the bar and candles on the marble tables. The ‘prescription list’ does not list prices although they range around $20 and are a great selection of liquors mixed with organic produce, herbs, and botanicals. A great date spot or place to meet a small group.‘The Dead Poet,’ one of their smokey bourbon cocktails, they will light on fire with a torch in front of you as they mix and serve.‘The Devil’s Playground’ is a great choice for an easy to drink fruity gin cocktail served with a fresh slice of dragonfruit and delicious flavor.

5-star location in Chinatown. The bar gets crowded pretty fast on Friday and during the weekend, so I would highly recommend to go on Monday to Wednesday for live music session, and to enjoy the beautiful setting of this speakeasy. The sitting Buddha is a must-try.

Good drinks, not too crowded. Hard to score a seat though, so prepare to stand at the bar.

Amazing cocktails. Bit expensive but very unique menu. Great Burlesque on Wednesday’s.

One of my favorite cocktail places in NYC. While the menu has shrunk recently, they still offer a good variety of options. Limited seating but the standing room is usually not too packed.

Amazing place with really tasty and unique drinks. Never had anything quite like it before! Also the live music was so good!

Unique and memorable experience. This place is an unexpected jewel in Manhattans Chinatown. We came by it completly by chance, a fortuitous twist of fate. I most say I was intrigue and we all decided to stay in the area just to make it back at opening, even if just for a quick drink. As we made it back and stepped pass the valvet curtain entrance, all 12 of us knew we werent leaving any time soon. The decor, a low, but just bright enough, lighting, a faint smell of incense, lavender and herbs used in the drinks mixes, brick walls on a side, while the other side has a more intricate, elegant pattern, comfortable sofas and seating areas, white coated mixologists and apothecary wall displaying bottles, chemistry sets and herbs behind them, all transport us to a different place in time. Then comes the drinks, with their unique presentations, well made and full of flavor, all making this a place that definitely engages all your senses, at least it did for me. This review cant be complete without thanking our beautiful host, who answered all our questions, provided excellent service and made sure we had an excellent time.

I rarely leave reviews but had to make an exception! I had the best birthday ever here. The drinks are incredible and honestly some of the only drinks in New York worth the price! My server was fantastically kind and cool. The music was amazing sexy and fun! We danced all night on a Monday. It was a perfect night and a perfect birthday. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Loved this place! Atmosphere, drinks, staff everything was awesome! Cocktails are creative and very well made.I loved the concept of the place and its also not too loud or crowded. Perfect spot for a date too.

This is a speak easy or hidden bar that only needs a door with a slot and to say the password. It has a cool vibe.. Be patience bar tenders make the perfect drink each time. It is a place to chill and pay for the great bar atmosphere.The creative drink menu give you the healthy experience fresh ingredients. While you get your drink on. If your close you need to check off your hip nyc nights spots

Was able to go pretty early and managed to get a seat! A fun old school pharmacy vibe! Very intricate cocktails that are made by different staff members.

This was by far our favorite speakeasy that we visited in NYC on our trip. The cocktails were unique, especially the under pressure (I highly recommend). But most of all, Ellen, our server, was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and on top of everything. Definitely check this place out!

Very good cocktail bar with cool decor and delicious drinks. The service was excellent as well.

Great atmosphere, drinks are expensive but fun and different.

Hidden right next to the Nom Wah Tea Parlor, this bar is a mixologist’s dream. Try some of the creative cocktails and perhaps catch some live latin music on some nights. Be wary though, it is sometimes closed by some jackass for a private event.

The Mixology class was fun, relaxed, and top notch. Hats off to our repatriated guru-barkeep

Nice spot nice drinks nice service enjoy!

I probably shouldnt review this because people discovering it will only make it worse. Its perfect in every way.

Been here a few times, drinks are very creative and the bartenders were friendly. Wanted to bring some friends here on NYE, wore the same outfit I wore the week prior. Bouncer was extremely rude and didnt let me in because of athletic wear. This is a bar in NYC Chinatown, given the vibes inside, there is absolutely no reason to turn people away at the door over subjective fit checks. Ruined the great evening that we were having. Youll find that many of the negative reviews this place has are because of the security - they are valid! Not all of them were unfriendly, but this particular one upset me enough to write the first review Ive written in years. Unfortunately, I will never go back to this place again - too many places in NYC where you wont have to worry about this.

A perfect “speakeasy” for a date night. The location is dark and sexy, and you can tell that the people working there enjoyed what they do, whether that be helping people or making amazing cocktails. The price for a drink is a little steep, and the seating is extremely limited. Other than that, I enjoyed my time.

Cool drinks and a good experience. Different from almost any other cocktail bar in the city. Definitely a must go.

Cool and unique drinks with vibrant flavors. Drinks were $21 as of Dec 2022.

Some of the tastiest and most interesting drinks Ive found so far in NYC. Note: Opened at 9:30 on Thursday night, which differs from their hours on Maps

When it first opened they used to give prescriptions in order to get back in, which was a fun short-lived concept. I believe it was Orsirius who served me my first drink and it was superb. Since then, theres been Mike who moved to Cali, and Kyle and Joe who opened Percys on Ballard in Seattle, who also left a few years ago. Its been a while since I was last there, but the door policy seemed excessive and unnecessary.Definitely go if you have the patience to get in, otherwise, you can probably hit up other bars that mix just as well.

The Stolen from Eden was one of the best cocktails Ive ever had outside of my normal whisky based picks.

Interesting speakeasy in Chinatown. Drinks were great but it can get a bit packed here. More a club atmosphere than a typical speakeasy but worth checking out!

Great crew and music. PLEASE BRING BACK UNDER PRESSURE!! I’ve been to half of top 50 bars worldwide and i think this drink is world class and divine.

Been wanting to come for a long time so I came for birthday drinks. Gets packed really fast. The mixologists take their time with your drinks, but theyre so good! There was a band playing salsa and it was lovely. I would love to come back as it opens to enjoy a drink and the ambiance a bit more!

It’s nice environment for catching up with friends.

Shameful. Tourists beware. We have not been treated bad during our whole week in NYC. But this place is different. The bar manager is very rude. Wants to collect your ID and credit card before you take the first sip. Or you have to pay up.Its a pity. Because the location is very cool and the drinks were on par with the best we had. Not coming again.

This place is an acquired taste. If you enjoy a lively loud busy somewhat-crammed atmosphere with good quality, although a bit on the sweet side cocktails, then this is the speakeasy for you! On the plus side, at 10pm on a Friday night this place had no line. Overall, the cocktails are yummy, I wish that the music was a bit quieter so that I could have explained to the bartender what I like instead of just ordering off the menu. I’m sure the bartender would have made a good recommendation. The Daisy drink that I ordered was too sweet for me. However the Paid Vacation for delicious!

Wow! Just wow! Walked into a nice bar with great vibes. The waitress quickly came and took our drink order. They had some people playing music. Everyone in the dim lit bar seemed to be enjoying their night. Then the horror began. 45 minutes before closing they turned on the bright lights from near darkness. Followed by the bouncer asking everyone why were still here and to get out. This was by far the rudest places Ive ever traveled. The bouncer should be fired immediately. We were thanked by other guests when leaving after showing our disapproval inside.

DO NOT MISS this hole in the wall cocktail bar. No obvious signage out front, but there’s usually a line and a bouncer which you can spot.

Hidden away in doyers st, behind a non descript door youll find a super cool bar with an inventive menu of cocktails.No table service, order at the bar and if youre lucky you can grab a seat, but its a better vibe to stand.

Make time to go here. A la carte menu, but a really good selection. The bartenders and servers here are just fantastic and the Apothecary theme is taken all the way.We had two bartenders while there, and I cannot for the life of me recall their names. But one bartender was so professional, and happy with the evening he just made us smile even more. The other was very stoic, serious, and determined, with a professionally casual demeanour - not a wasted motion, not a drink out of place. I hope that doesnt sound negative because it certainly was not... there was something about him that commanded attention. He knew what he was doing, and was supremely confident in his ability. Our night there was... perfect.

Best. Place. Ever!!!! Literally, what a gem! Amazing drinks, great vibe, cool music. And Ellen is THE BEST! Next time I am in town I will absolutely come back and I recommend anyone eyeing this review to check it out!!

Small, unique bar where you have cocktails prepared in front of you with a chemist technique and new - refreshing formula !

Amazingly delicious, if you want an incredible cocktail this is your place!

We really wanted to check out a place with fancy cocktails. We came here after having some food and each had two. I wish I could have had more but you know.. alcohol. Their old fashioned is pretty stiff! I try it everywhere because I love them. There are definitely places that make it sweeter.. thats great. The ambience is pretty low light and chill. There is limited seating.

Very nice place to eat, not cheap though

Speakeasy vibe in mid of Chinatown. No reservation needed and I went in without waiting.The venue is spacious with many seating options, but I ended up standing at the bar.Diverse menu, bartenders are friendly and super fast.Im not a cocktail person, and I felt that the drinks were just for the show.

Really cool place. Delicious and interesting drinks you can’t get anywhere else. Very friendly staff. It’s a one of a kind experience.

Went with friends after a long day of shopping and seeing a musical- and was re-energized by the vibe. The menu is artfully curated and the bartenders wear pharmacy “uniforms”. Drinks were typical NYC price but unique and worth the experience. Bathrooms were less than impressive and didn’t match the vibe of the bar.

Amazing atmosphere... drinks were delicious and our waitress, Mackenzie, was incredible! Go to this place!

Both locations are solid but Chinatown is a reliable go-to on Wed-Sun for drinks, ambiance, and tunes. I prefer a light crowd especially for a cocktail bar. Live music is always different, etc. jazz, psychedelic cumbia, giving a reason to dance and not simply sip and be cool.

Assuming it is a cool place, the bouncers are worse than all clubs in NYC that I have been to. Dont go after 10pm or 12am.... there is ton of coolest bars and speakeasy nearby at Chinatown..... 5/19/23 hope they get a replacement or new agency for their security!

I had a fabulous time here years ago...service, cocktails, ambiance were all top notch. I do not get to New York very often, it is a treat when I do. Was out & about all day long, had a bag of Ukranian food I spent 32$ on to enjoy at the airbnb later. Stickler door man would not allow me to enter with said bag, regardless of my promises to not open this bag...it was just with me because Im a dumb tourist. I paid good money to Uber into Chinatown specifically to visit Apotheke, but could not justify trashing the food to enter, nor taking a costly hour long sojourn to the bnb & returning to Apotheke. Perhaps this no well packaged take out food in a tied up plastic bag on your person rule should be noted on the website. Strange to me how this rule is so important when they do not even serve food. I work at a distillery and we welcome outside food, as we do not have a kitchen...we find letting people eat on premise is a responsible way to allow folks to imbibe (multiple) cocktails. Certainly they do not need my business, but I really would have loved the opportunity to give it to them.

Awesome atmosphere! The bar has a big casual open space too, which is cool. I had this one snack there that was prosciutto, honey, and goat cheese on a cracker and it was probably the best thing Ive ever tasted. The drinks themselves though were a bit too perfumey for my tastes, though it couldve just been my drinks in particular; Id definitely consider another visit.

A fave and on replay when in NY!The whole experience feels adventurous, since the place is in an alley with no overt markings etc. Fantastic cocktails and cozy atmosphere. Great for bffs or any date night. It also serves as a great spot to close out and throw a party. They will cater and create a special themes/ themed cocktails for you and your guests. Enjoyed it very much and looking forward to next time. Highly recommend it, go and make a great night of it.

Good cocktails but too pricey. The 6 cocktails were $18-$21, no food and a 20% gratuity was added because the bill was over $100 I have never heard of that. The menu says gratuity included on for parties of 6 or more. I think this is suspicious because we were only 3 people. No bar seats and no interaction with the bartender server only came twice both time to take our order so don’t see how they earned the 20%. Didn’t really hear any music that truly creates an atmosphere, very quiet.

Loved this place! Best cocktails in NYC. The music is great too. Will highly recommend. There is limited seating so make sure you wear comfy shoes.

Really neat bar as well as unique and original drinks. Price could be better. Cant believe this is in Chinatown.

Another great cocktail bar in a town with a bunch of them. Came here on a Sunday afternoon not to busy. Our servers were real nice, and gave some great recommendations Got a couple drinks and then left. The place is not that big, but the drinks are pretty good, and vibe is chill. Wish I got to try some of the food though, maybe next time.

We found this bar online, in an attempt to find a cool speak easy that crafted really good cocktails. I quite literally never thought I would find a place like Apotheke. We spent an entire evening here, ordered almost every cocktail on their menu, purchased the book and still talk about how amazing this place was go this day. Please give it a try.

One of my favourite cocktail bars. The room is small, but with some patience it is possible to secure a seat. The cocktails are interesting and tastefull and the ambiance and vibe of the place is wonderful. They have live entertainment most days of the week. Live Footage on Sundays is especially recommendable.

Very cool vintage apothecary turned cocktail craft place. Creative cocktails, cool presentations. Not a lot of seating and be prepared to wait for service, but lovely service while there. They did not have food when last I was there.

Best cocktails in NYC! Apotheke also offers an awesome bartending class 😎

Great great great!!! I toke sirens call and was amazing. The cucumber favor is elegant. Is an elegant cocktail. Im feel so happy right now hHaha. Youneed to go at this place. There are live music and a beautiful woman dance naked ( not at all, but is sexy) in the bar.

Loved the speakeasy feel of the bar. Its not well marked from the street and the lights inside are dim. The bar tenders and bar backs make fresh cocktails to order all while wearing white coats. The decor is set up to make it feel like an old time pharmacy. The drinks are delicious for the palette and the eyes. My pro tip is be careful of the step in the middle of the bar, I saw a couple people almost spill their drink because they missed it

Great ambiance and concept, especially in this area. Drinks are good but the cocktails arent as delicious as they are creative. The entrance could be improved so the entire bar doesnt freeze when the door opens and more seating would be appreciated.

Used to be my favorite place. It was classy and you could chat with the wizards mixing unique cocktails. Now its taken on the club atmosphere with music so loud you cant even order your drinks. Drinks are rushed out and doesnt have the same level of quality.

Interesting combination of house specific cocktails in this prohibition-era styled bar - generally with loads of absinthe or other spicy liquors. Price is about as expected for the city, around 16-20 per drink. There is usually live music in the later evening hours, typically a jazz/funk ensemble. This can make it quite difficult to converse, so its reputation as a speak easy is factually unwarranted. There isnt much seating and can feel overfull at times. Nonetheless, it is a fun atmosphere and worth at least a single visit to see if its your kind of thing.

Unpleasant experience with the security at the front - my friend and I walked over to the bar for a quick drink after having dinner nearby. The restaurant didn’t give me a bag so I had my leftovers in a small to go box. Security rudely informed me that “there’s no food items allowed”, like I am going to whip up a fork and eat in there. High and mighty for a dive bar on a Tuesday night, guess you don’t need money.

Its a cool speakeasy in a small (dark?) ally in Chinatown. They are making their own liquors and have a long list of great cocktails. The place is beautiful - from floor to ceiling and the bar. But to top it all they have a different live show every day and they are all just amazing creating magical atmosphere in the place.

Sublime prescription cocktails! Take your time, you have to try one from each category 😎

I love their cocktails! You can’t go wrong.Tip1:Go there as early as possible, seats are limited.Tip2: Sometimes they open a bit later than the google map hour, be patient.Tip 3: Make sure you are at the right door, there’s another bar beside it and easy to get mixed.

My absolute favorite speakeasy so far. There is plenty of standing room inside, so I’ve never come across the insane waitlist at some other speakeasies. I usually get a standing spot at the bar and enjoy a drink or two. I absolutely love the Daisy If You Do cocktail. All the cocktails are incredibly creative. Definitely recommend!

Great experience trying out this chemistry themed speakeasy in chinatown. The drinks are good. There was live music which was great.Tip - If you want seating come early.

Beautiful bar with amazing cocktails! Its hidden in alley in China town so happy hunting. The bar staff is incredible and they have a great knowledge of the drinks they serve. The air has incense so be prepared for that. My guess is it was myrrh. The cocktails are pricey but for the ingredients fair.

The bouncer here is extremely rude. Last winter, my hands were freezing, so it was a bit hard for him to see my ID when I handed it to him. Instead of calmly letting me know there was an issue, he gave me an attitude, acting like I was causing a problem🙂

A very unusual bar experience due to the room and the location. The night I went, there was a 5 member jazz band performing in a very low key way, while a crowd of 50 hung out drinking and chatting. Elegant and cool. And since the doorman turned away the guy in front of us for some reason, I felt vaguely lucky to get in. And the drinks were actually beautiful. Its like a little slice of old New York.Two drinks were $33, so not a deal, but very worth it for the ambience and atmosphere.

Came here around 10pm on a Friday and didn’t have to wait in line. We left about 40mins later and there was a line outside already and the place was pretty full inside too. Love their cocktail menu and overall bar vibe!

Seriously a special place. Incredible atmosphere that really sets the mood. Its dark, and has the perfect jazz bands to make this place feel like a different world. The bartenders are super serious about their drinks (maybe too serious in fact), but they mix up some of the best (and most expensive) drinks Ive ever had. Bring lots of cash as drinks are easily $15 ea.

One of my favorite cocktail bar in the world, it can be crowded on weekend but if you find the right time it’s gonna be the most intimate/exotic cocktail place for a date or a get together

Wed been trying to get a spot at this bar for ages so it was a nice surprise when we were able to grab a spot Sunday night around 9pm. Like a bunch of the New York speakeasies, this bar is situated in the midst of Chinatown with the front of a somewhat dilapidated apothecary, identifiable only by the large bouncer watching from outside. Step inside and its spacious area though seating can be a bit sparse but we still managed to find a comfy spot to sit. What I like about this speakeasy versus many of the others is that theres live music at least a few times a week and Sunday was no exception with absolutely amazing cello / drums from Live Footage. The bartenders were somewhat friendly though a bit reserved but the wait staff was engaged and attentive. In terms of the drinks, we had a very tasty Dr. Ruth (strawberry + agave combo), a refreshing Deal Closer (the cucumber was delicious!). The Stunt Double might have been a bit too adventurous and the combination of whiskey and absinthe left a less than amazing taste in the mouth. All in all, a great place to go for a quick drink and a speakeasy feel although I think its starting to become almost too popular.

Just a bit noisy, great cocktails and service though.

Basically only standing spots, drinks were on the pricier side and not good.The one that’s called something “Shanghai” was way too salty. I think it was meant to be like a Bloody Mary.

Drinks were amazing! Ellens service was so good, informative and friendly. Absolutely loved the whole experience

Fantastic bar. Hard to find entrance but part of the charm. Quite dark and loud inside tbh but very hipster. More importantly very good cocktails. But pricey. Located in middle of Chinatown, don’t expect to see a big sign or someone at the door. It’s a small brown wooden door that is kept shut. You open and go in and go through a set of curtains before entering the bar. You’re not allowed to keep your bags on you so they request you to give them to the cloak room. But it is free to use the cloak room so that’s not too bad.

The atmosphere is beautiful, I really enjoyed the decor and vibe of the venue, however we were disappointed with the rest. The drinks were good, but not out of this world. Our favorite was the sitting Buddha one, we also had then world on a wing, the como la flor, and the devils playground. Also worth noting the drinks are over $20 and with us each having two we were disappointed we didn’t feel anything even slightly. Finally the last straw was by the end the music got so loud it was uncomfortable and felt unnecessary. It was still around 10:30pn and it was extreme night club levels - ears currently still hurt.Wanted to love this place, and it is nice, but was disappointed.

It’s definitely an experience that you don’t want to miss! Tucked away in an alley that’s only open to foot traffic, apotheke is a great cocktail bar! Prices are steep so it’s more of a 1-2 drinks per person kind of place.

Nice place and good Music , The waiter was very attentive as soon as we got a table she brought out complimentary shotsAs for the drinks not my favorite, I found both of the drinks I had to better and spicy can be the drinks I chose but I ask around the table and they said the same thing.As for the place very nice vintage look and surprisingly very spacious. Got a table fairly quickly even without RSVP so that’s cool.Well check it out again.

Overpriced and overcrowded. Got the Sitting Buddha cocktail which was fine but not worth $19. Actual cocktail bars like Please Dont Tell and Raines Law Room could justify that price, but not this loud, standing room only spot. Save your money and go somewhere else, unless youre here for the admittedly Instagrammable decor.

This speakeasy is tucked away in a very historical street in Chinatown. If you dont know much about the history of the street/area, then Id recommend watching some documentary or specials on it before because it will add to the experience. Even though the cocktail bar doesnt necessarily have anything to do with that history, having a drink at a speakeasy-themed place in that area is cool.Ive been wanting to try this place for some time, perhaps years in fact. Finally decided to make it happen. Honestly I was a bit weary of how much it might cost. Its expensive - but the cocktails and atmosphere were worth it. The cocktails are generously sized and high quality.Some suggestions:- expect to spend about $20 per drink (including tip)- if you want a chance at sitting try arriving early, even if you have to wait in line for a few minutes. We got here before open and sat easily. However by the time we had finished our drinks the place was packed and people were circling for our table

This used to be an absolutely great bar back in the day. Really good looking spot, and the bartenders knew their stuff and made top notch cocktails. However, the last two times Ive come here, the doorman has shaken my group down, trying to get us to grease him to let us in. This despite the fact that both times there was no line. When we wouldnt do it, he made us wait, then came up with an excuse not to let us in at all.If that happened once, fine, it happens. But after experiencing it again last Saturday, this place is just a No Go now. Ironically there was a long line to get into Peachys next door, which I agree has to be the move if you want a drink on Doyers Street. A shame.

Drinks were good and the atmosphere great but the music was too loud and there wasnt enough seating.

A unique experience. The menu is one of a kind. It is pricey so we only went for one drink. The bartenders wear lab coats and the drinks are a mix between health superfoods & alcohol. If you’re looking for a unique experience you will have one here.

Went there some time ago and found the place too pretentious for Chinatown. Overpriced drinks and rude staff. As an NYC native I love Chinatown and this place doesnt belong there. Dont waste your time or money. There are other places with better drinks and a cool environment more in touch with the neighborhoods they are located in.

Really nice place, good drinks, remarkable service

I always want to like this place more than I do. The location feels like the last of old New York in Manhattan. The cocktail menu is overwhelming, and while Ive had some great ones - a few are just not good and way out there. The crowd is more variable than other cocktail bars in the city, which makes it hard to recommend as a staple.

Not many places like this all the way downtown. Usually has a good DJ and the crowd is typically chill. Closer to the bar there is usually dancing, and if you get tired you can. grab a seat closer to the entrance. The cocktails here are great but about $4-$5 more expensive than the Manhattan average of about $15-$16. A plus though is they have cocktail packages which makes it slightly cheaper if you are with a group/heavy drinker.

Awesome Concept. The drink menu is creative. The staff are engaging and entertaining. They even have a coat check. If you are looking for a unique experience... you gotta check this place out!!!

Very good ambiance, the place kind of has a prohibition era feel to it. Its helped by the fact that the entrance is pretty non-descript, I was brought there by someone else and briefly wondered if I was gonna get stabbed since its kind of sketchy looking.The drinks are all pretty good and interesting, definitely hadnt had anything like them before.Also when I visited it had some chill low-fi-ish live band that was also pretty cool.Highly recommended

Gooooorgeous. SEXXXAAY. HOTTTTT bartenders 🥵 OMG. bouncer…STRICT AF but we love that. AMBIANCE: If I was in an open relationship I’d bring my lover there. Just sexy.Cocktails were delish. Menu was not as intimidating as most speakeasy’s which was FAB and the bartenders were attentive and knew what they were talking about it. BUT!!!!! Cocktails were a lil weak. Although DELISH and hit the spot…they were 20+ and I didn’t feel a lil blip of drunk. SAD. This is why I deducted a star, however…if I could deduct .5 I would. Not a full star. So I’d give this baby 4.5/5.Yay. Go here. Have a hot make out sesh and order a cocktail.

Fun vibe and fantastic cocktails in this wink and nod to a turn of the century apothecary. Dimly lit and a hushed calm is the atmosphere you wont find in many a bar. Look up and youll see a beautifully ornate chandelier made of colorful flasks of medicines and potions to help cure what ails you. Dont expect to find the establishments name on any signage outside of the entrance. This is a speakeasy after all 😏.

Ace of Spades - Get it! It was such a delicious concoction with a foamy top layer that felt like a cloud you were breaking through to get to the magic inside.We were a party of 7 with a reservation on a Wednesday night. We still had to wait a few minutes at the door. While we were waiting, other people were trying to get in but the doorman wouldnt let them unless they answered a trivia question correctly (Name a classic american author or something like that. I guess F. Scott Fitzgerald since the vibe of the place was 20s/30s and I was right).We walked in and there was a great little band playing with a cute singer, it really felt like I was in Midnight in Paris stepping back in time. I loved it. But soon after we sat at our reserved area, the band stopped and modern music played and kind of ruined the vibe, which is where the star was taken away.Id like to go again. Expensive drinks, but that is to be expected. It was $15-$18 per drink.Very lovely time, I wish they kept the band playing all night.

Amazing place for music and bespoke cocktails. The space is quite small, however, so dont expect too much room to hang out. This is more of a date spot. If you are in a small-ish group, there are a few couches, but they get taken quick. Sometimes there are great shows, so check the schedule.

Amazing experience!!! Trendy, hidden gem in the middle of Chinatown! being that I have a science background, I was completely impressed by the organic Chem formulas on the wall, the flask decor, bartenders in lab coats, everything! Staff was very friendly. We arrived at the place around 730 on a Saturday. We def beat the 9pm rush. NOTE: if you arrived after 9pm, there is a $50 spend minimum on drinks (with reservation for Friday and Saturday nights) .

Amazing experience!!! Trendy, hidden gem in the middle of Chinatown! being that I have a science background, I was completely impressed by the organic Chem formulas on the wall, the flask decor, bartenders in lab coats, everything! Staff was very friendly. We arrived at the place around 730 on a Saturday. We def beat the 9pm rush. NOTE: if you arrived after 9pm, there is a $50 spend minimum on drinks (with reservation for Friday and Saturday nights) . It got crowed afterwards and left. Drinks were blissfully delicious!!! They also serve Absinthe, which I am planning to try next visit. Highly recommend!

The best drinks in Manhattan for sure! I liked the design of this place - its an old pharmacy with bartenders dressed like pharmacists.The cocktail menu is exceptional. Very unusual yet delicious recipes.

Always awesome! In addition to the A+ cocktails the ambiance the esthetic & the handsome staff make this one of my favorite low key chill spots in the city. Head here Mon-Thur & theres different bands every night too.

Fantastic cocktail bar. Must see if you’re walking through China town.

I was very impressed with the drinks and the seriousness and coordination of the Staff and Bartender, good and original cocktails, music and Live Dance. nice hidden bar in chinatown. recommended. Also love the vintage decorations.

Went to @apothekenyc around 8pm and very happy that it was pretty empty then and we were able to easily grab seats. Fun menu and my drink was surprisingly tasty - fruity but not too sweet!

Ok, I get it that this place is going for the mysterious apothecary theme. The entrance is really hidden and barely noticeable. Cool. When you enter, all the drinks are something that feels magical and mysterious. I had 3 different drinks that sounded great in description, and all tasted horrible. Cucumber licorice... oh gosh. Perhaps it fits some pallets, but ruined my night. To make matters worse, the bar desperately needs more seats. The entire cozy mystery and witchcraft theme works when you have about half the place full. But when everyone is practically shoulder to shoulder, just a barely bearable bar in Lower Manhattan.

Dont be scared by the back-alleyways that lead to this bar. It is worth the trip! Cocktails are creative and a work of art. Typical to slightly higher prices for the city. However, getting in on a popular night can be a toss-up as they will likely ask are you on the list.

Cool, cozy speakeasy with limited seating and mood lighting. Excellent, interesting (expensive) cocktails and fun decor. Intimate live music showcased on occasion. Some nights the bouncer will ask you for a password!

Definitely not what you expect in the middle of Chinatown. Probably one of the most exotic drink menus Ive seen for craft cocktails, and they were delicious, too! The staff was very friendly anf the vibe is chill. Will return next time Im in the city.

Very expensive drinks, but tasty. Lots of absinthe options. Pretty chill vibe early in the night.

A must visit if youre into the whole speakeasy/mixology thing. Their drinks are all made with fresh, high quality ingredients and unlike anything else youll find at a standard bar. Highly recommend making a reservation as my sister and I were the last two people allowed in for the night - and it was only 9pm.

The best cocktail in Chinatown Manhatttan so far !

Interesting flavor! Love the interior and vibe

Excellent cocktails in a wonderful atmosphere.The staff is very friendly.Dont forget to bring your ID.

Love their drink presentation a lot! Especially the Lawyer, Gun & Money!

Love the Turkish 🇹🇷 food, drinks and vibes found here in a little Miami Beach Bubble just like traveling to Türkiye 🇹🇷

I used to live by this place and loved it, especially since they had live music on Sundays. Back in the area after many years and was just left with the worst taste in my mouth.Apparently I asked too many questions for the bouncers…I asked 2 questions about the new club next door.

Finally got to check out this hidden gem right after I proposed to my beautiful fiance. Definitely not disappointed. Great speakeasy vibe with top notch cocktails. Good absinthe selection

Phantastic food, very good service

Do you like long lines? Enjoy a bartender who doesnt pay attention to your order, and takes forever to get one drink out? This place is for you. Other than that its not a special place. Youre paying more for the atmosphere than anything else. One time kinda place.

Great spot for fantastic cocktails.

I came here on a Wednesday night. Its located in a totally inconspicuous corner of Chinatown, which lends heavily to its charm. Be sure to check online for the password, which changes monthly. The music by Avalon Jazz Band was a great addition and the drinks were great, strong, and a little pricey. This is a great date spot.

Youre going to pay Manhattan cocktail bar prices for the drinks here, but the drinks are superb and some of the best Ive had. The atmosphere is cool but can be busy on weekends so plan accordingly.

Definitely the best cocktail place for me. I am especially fond of the Sitting Buddha, a must-taste. I’m trying to prepare it at home as well, not a great success so far! We’ve spent so many nights at the Apotheke, this is one of my fav places in New York. Live music a couple of nights per week with people dancing: great vibes in a cosy, secret place.Reminder: don’t wear sneakers. They will not let you in.

We were in NYC for the week and wanted to come here on our last night for drinks in a unique spot. When we arrived, we along with others spent a bit of time looking for the entrance, and we eventually had to ask a bouncer next door for help. He looked in through the window and informed us that it looked like there was a private event going on, and that the doors would not be opened until around 10pm. Disappointing to say the least, as there was no mention of a private event anywhere online. We didnt have the time to wait two hours, and unfortunately we were not able to experience Apotheke. Still giving 4-stars as Im more than sure this place is deserving of a full five had we been able to try some drinks.

One of the best cocktail bars in the city 🍸. I look for three things in evaluating a good cocktail bar: atmosphere, uniqueness of drinks, and presentation. The theme and atmosphere of this surprisingly large bar, located on well-known doyers street, is well thought out--right down to the lab coats. Not only are the drinks incredible (an entire selection of spicy cocktails including chipotle bitters is at your disposal), but the presentation is second to none. Watching the bartender torch wood chips and pluck herbs from the plants growing on the bar is all part of the experience.

Went to a friends Birthday Party here. Nice spot, drinks are good. Unfortunately, our entire group was DEMANDED to leave and escorted out for having a birthday cake which was lame.

Excellent Speakeasy! It was a little tricky to find, but once we got in, the menu was amazing. Great selection of cocktails and unique combinations. The vibe and atmosphere of the bar was great. I stood at the bar and enjoyed our time there trying 4 different drinks. Each drink was great and different in their own way. Would highly recommend visiting this bar and trying a variety of different drinks as the menu is quite diverse.

Great lounge but impossible to reach anyone over the phone. They overcharged me but never got back to me. Other than the occasional carelessness with making mistakes on your card and not getting back to you, its a cool lounge

I brought my fiancee here after some Ramen in Chinatown, before hitting up the Chinatown Fair Family Fun Center, for a few drinks, and it was quite an experience. The drinks were out-of-this-world and delicious!It was a birthday occasion, so I didnt quite mind the PRICE - which was $18/drink before tax and tip.If youve got the cash, DEFINITELY go here, but maybe skip it if youre on a budget.

Been living in NYC my whole life and never found this place. Wow! Nice decor, good amount of space, bathrooms are clean... The 2 cocktails I had couldve been better so I definitely need to go backWhat a surprise to that Wednesdays are burlesque night 🙈

Ive been to so many places where they have the atmosphere, the vibe is good, and when you get to the cocktail menu all you think is why does this drink have so many ingredients? This bar had all the makings of a typical disappointment, but the difference here is that the cocktails are incredible. I was being cynical with my order and it all changed with my first sip.The cocktails are expensive $18+, but here you get what you pay for. Forget D & C. This is the spot to impress.

Not the best burlesque experience youll get in the city. Im not into having dancers perform for tips, it feels a little unfair and archaic. These performers should be paid well and given a proper platform and patrons like myself would happily pay a fee.

In Tuesdays there is a fantastic brass band (high and mighty brass band) that you dont want to miss. The cocktails are very tasty and expertly crafted but incredibly expensive. There is limited seating. There is also a dress code.

Compared to other cocktail bars in the city I found this one very unfriendly. I went on a Tuesday night...Had to wait 20 minutes to place an order on the queue of drinks being made. Then handed my thai chili drink with a thump...Drinks were extremely expensive and funky...overall...MEH. Would rather go someplace more friendly.

Hidden in China town this fine establishment serves excellent drinks, has a great atmosphere and music. You might have to wait in line longer than needed (classic NYC bar idea of long lines makes us look cool) and the drinks are a bit pricey.

Interesting cocktails, super dark decor. Can get VERY loud. The bouncer and the waitress are both friendly. Average NYC cocktail price. Live music on Mondays. There is no food here

Honestly, the drinks werent my favorite, but the presentation was awesome and the interior is super cool and unique. There was also live music which was super fun.

Great speakeasy. Ideal for dates

Tuan was an amazing server and all of our drinks were fabulous. Perfect place to stumble upon.

Pretentious beyond belief! Definitely for those who want to show their newest designer waste of money or tourists who dont know any better. The drink was good but not for the price, yes it is NY but considering the atmosphere, I expected a discount.

Quiet cocktail place that picks up later in the day. Good date spot if you go early. Kind of in nomans land between TriBeCa, Chinatown and LES. Cocktails are good - best to trust the bartenders as the menu can be overwhelming.

This place doesnt belong in Chinatown. One word.. gentrification. Also the drinks were overpriced and mid and the vibes were horrible. Im sure its a hipsters dream but please, please go somewhere else.

It is an interesting place with bartenders dressed like chemists. This was a Saturday night and similar to any other place in NYC, extremely crowded. I remember some bartenders were little snooty towards customers and did not acknowledge them at all. Overpriced drinks - as expected! Celebrity sighting is possible too!

Even though I love cocktails, I don’t really go to bars for drink. I occasionally have a cocktail or two at dinner, but that’s about it. But, a place I do enjoy visiting is a speakeasy. Thankfully, New York City has many speakeasy bars that you can visit. This one is located on a street that is narrow, off-the-beaten path, back-alley type area in Chinatown.We got there early in the evening, but it was already crowded in the inside. Through the curtain, you are transported into this mystical speakeasy. It was not easy to get to the bar, with so many people around it, we decided to take a seat at ottomans. Shortly after, a waitress came by and greeted us with a smile.Their theme is Chemist so the bar is not just a bar, and bartender are not just bartenders here. It is a chemists’ lab, with lab technicians, whipping up some fancy cocktail “prescriptions”. The bartenders all have the white lab coat, which makes them extra cool.We ordered Devil’s Playground and Siren’s Call. Beautiful colors, and well crafted. I saw another patron nearby who had a drink with a large flower in (or on top of) the drink, which was really pretty too. I don’t know what that drink was, but it looked good…We had such a nice time here, relaxing and rewinding from the busy week with fantastic drinks. If we were not so full, we would have ordered more drinks. Our server, Julia was really nice, sweet, and helpful. She made us feel welcome and took a nice care of us even thought it was really packed. I would love to go back again to try more of their prescriptions in a near future!!! Read my full review of this bar and drinks on my food blog, foodlovergirl.

This is a played out game. Overpriced drinks served by beautiful pretentious boys in white lab coats.The drink I had, a mezcal concoction, was good, but very small. About 4oz. for $17. Our bartender had zero sense of humor.We sat down at a table after ordering at the bar, and the waitress brought over the drinks.She then asked for a credit card, to hold the tab open, which we gave to her.When we finished and asked for the check, she asked if we would like to put the tab on the card. We said no, that we would pay in cash.She then bluntly said that she would not give the card back until after we had paid.After a moment of awkward silence, I said, fine, get the check please, thinking that is a strange comment to blurt out to customers. As if they have people running out on tabs all the time there, or we just looked sketchy??She brings the check, we pay with cash and again she announces that she would get the credit card after she got change.Fine, get the change! lolThe experience left us all scratching our heads and made us feel as if we were not trusted.Very strange. Take your business elsewhere in my opinion. There are plenty of other nicer overpriced cocktail joints in the city to enjoy.

The ambient is amazing, enjoy live music surrounded by great people and a service of quality. Yes, the price is high, but you will enjoy every drop of your drink.

As others said, pricey. Went on a Tuesday, got packed pretty quick. Standing room is not an option, if you manage to sit, its nice. Drinks are of quality, but taste wise, hit or miss. Service pretty decent. Definetly talk it through with the server before ordering. For a one time experience, worth it, but not likely for a return trip.

A really funky speakeasy, would definitely recommend a visit. We were there on a Sunday and there was a really unusual live music session, wouldnt be to everyones taste, but we enjoyed it! Had a couple of cocktails, a bit on the pricey side, but to be expected in a cool bar in NYC

Beautiful place off the beaten path. Drinks were stunning, bartenders were knowledgeable. Whats not to like

Very interesting cocktails, Ive had some of the most interesting mixes here.The decor is simply amazing, it feels like an old chemist shop.The music and vibe can be hit or miss.

Visited this place by the recommendation of our NYC guide and were absolutely happy with that Friday nights experience! Id said that Apotheke is nicely hidden gem:) The sign Chemist is the only clue that can help you to find the door to this speakeasy bar. Can’t say anything bad about their stuff. Being dressed in our day casual outfits we were asked only about vaccination and IDs. And after that… only fun! This place is small and cosy, fully packed on Friday night. Not much place to sit but if you really want/need to you will definitely find it bc people constantly move towards bar and back. The interior, light and of course cocktails create amazing atmosphere! Drinks are expensive enough but they worth that money. The mixology is sooo inventive. My taste buds were extremely excited)) My recommendation is Tainted love and my man’s choice was Pink panther. Definitely want to return there in my next trip to NYC💘