Antidote Cocktail Lounge at Chemist
Cocktail bar · Asheville ·
Specialty cocktails, rooftop terrace, patio, apothecary theme
Specialty cocktails, rooftop terrace, patio, apothecary theme
"Although the 1900s apothecary–inspired bar on the first floor draws many patrons, the partially covered rooftop lounge is worth the climb for views over the South Slope neighborhood. It’s an ideal place to sip flights of handmade, locally sourced, award-winning spirits—such as their barrel-rested gin or a single-malt expression—while people-watching or catching the annual Mardi Gras parade. Cocktails are crafted with precision, making the rooftop a standout in a town often dominated by beer." - Erin McGrady
"Asheville-founded, woman-owned, award-winning Chemist Spirits’ swanky turn-of-the-century bar Antidote has the cure for the boring mocktail. The NA G&T with Maine pine syrup, lemon, grapefruit, Fever Tree elderflower tonic, and fresh rosemary has been touted as the most spirited, non-spirited cocktail in town. In warm weather, quaff it on the rooftop bar." - Kay West
"If you still have the energy, amble down the street for a nightcap at the early 1900s apothecary-themed Antidote cocktail bar." - Gina Smith
"The gin doesn’t flow far from the tree at this cavernous, three-story vintage apothecary-themed lounge and rooftop bar. Rose, barrel-rested, and navy-strength gin — all distilled next door at Chemist Spirits by mother-and-daughter co-owners Debbie Word and Danielle Donaldson— inspire the menu. The gimlet and Bee’s Knees are choice selections, but there are also fun rum and tequila drinks, plus more experimental options like the garden martini, which uses olive-oil washed gin infused with fresh tomato." - Laura Hackett
"A stark departure from the garagelike breweries dotting South Slope, Antidote is a gilded cocktail bar that looks more like the Clue mansion than a drinking destination. Owned by the local distiller Chemist Spirits, it’s a three-story beauty filled with cozy nooks in which to sip on bracing drinks, many of them gin-centric. Order at the bar on the first floor, then find a cranny or fireside chaise to nurse your barrel-aged gin Old Fashioned or chocolate orange Negroni. While there’s no kitchen, snacks are sourced locally, including charcuterie boxes from South Slope Cheese Co. and chocolates from French Broad Chocolate." - Matt Kirouac
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