Apotheke Chinatown
Cocktail bar · Chinatown
9 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Highlights
Pharmacist-style mixologists craft apothecary-themed cocktails in a moody hideaway
Pharmacist-style mixologists craft apothecary-themed cocktails in a moody hideaway
"Apotheke is an extremely fancy cocktail lounge in Chinatown, with expensive and complicated drinks. That goes for the non-alcoholic ones, too. They make their N/A cocktails with Kin Euphorics, which, despite a name that sounds like a multi-level marketing company your retired uncle will tell you is definitely not a pyramid scheme, are actually good, weird “adaptogenic” beverages that give you something resembling an alcohol-free buzz. And even if it’s just psychosomatic, that doesn’t mean you won’t still feel good sitting on the back patio drinking them." - brett keating
"There are cocktail bars, and then there are mixology temples. With two New York locations in Chinatown and NoMad (walk-in only and reservations recommended, respectively), Apotheke offers an entire atmospheric submersion even if a drop never crosses your lips. But that would be your error, because the brains behind this speakeasy literally wrote the book on restorative cocktails. You’ll find two tequila cocktails you can order with Teremana under the “stimulants” category: the Paid Vacation and the Matador. The former combines tequila with mezcal, hickory-smoked pineapple, cucumber, lime, agave, and habanero bitters, while the latter brings red pepper and cantaloupe to the mix. Overall, Apotheke approaches its drinks holistically, considering every aspect from décor to drinkware — show your reverence by wearing your Sunday best." - Brendan McGinley
"Much like the New York City original, the L.A. outpost of Apotheke, a tucked-away Chinatown bar, exudes opulence and sexiness. The space includes an eclectic, globally themed outdoor oasis that—unlike the East Coast location—Angelenos can enjoy (almost) year-round. The botanically infused cocktail menu is divided into sections: Aphrodisiacs, Euphoric Enhancers, Health & Beauty, and Stimulants. All of the drinks here are made with the sorcery and precision of an old world pharmacist." - Krista Simmons, Hugh Garvey
"It’s sort of in the same genre as super trendy, very popular cocktail bar on the same street Apotheke, which has a pharmacy and chemistry theme and divides its cocktails by its holistic benefits." - Serena Dai
"If the name Apotheke sounds familiar, you might know it as the speakeasy/jazz bar your friends took you to in NYC. Update: There’s one in LA now. Much like the NYC original, all the cocktails at this Chinatown bar are apothecary/medicinal-themed, and fantastic enough to soften the blow of the $16 price point. The interior is fairly small, but there’s a big patio in the back with its own bar that we predict everyone will be drinking at by summer. Or next weekend. Go now before the line’s down the block." - Brant Cox
