The Alchemist

Name: The Alchemist
Address: 1334 U St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009-4445
Telephone: (202) 319-9700
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (81)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

1334 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4445

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for happy hour
Hot spot

Step into the clandestine world of The Alchemist, an elusive speakeasy where craftsmanship and libation unite. Immerse yourself in a realm of handcrafted cocktails featuring smoke and fire, where we infuse spirits seasonally and boast over 150 carefully selected bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches. Uncover the art of mixology and savor the allure of rare spirits at The Alchemist DC

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(202) 319-9700
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1334 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4445
Neighborhood
McPherson Square
Cross street
14th/U
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 81 people are saying

The Alchemist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Innovative
District of Columbia
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Alchemist offers a vibrant experience with "amazing drinks" and "top notch service." Guests praise its fun atmosphere, with bartenders like Jessica and V making each visit memorable with their engaging service. Though food isn't offered, the "phenomenal cocktails" and interactive staff ensure a night out to remember.

81 Reviews

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William
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jessica, the bartender, was absolutely AMAZING. It’s my wife’s birthday and she made sure we were taken care of almost instantly. She made the whole experience fun and had plenty of conversation. Drinks were absolutely amazing but the drinks don’t top Jessica’s top notch service.
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steven
Oklahoma City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun and amazing time and great drinks with fire and bubbles
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Christopher
Virginia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No food but the drinks are amazing and the staff are interactive
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Elia
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looked up speakeasy's in DC for out first time being here and The Alchemist was highly recommended. Upon entering, we were greeted by our server, V, who was just the icing on the cake. From being super sweet and inviting as soon as we walked in, to going above and beyond to make our drinks as flashy as we wanted them! We were even given a shot of banana infused rum for our anniversary! Its employees like this that make the business and vibes 100x better. We would come here again just to have a great time being served by V !
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Our server was great but there was only one person serving the entire bar on a Saturday night. We liked our drinks but it would have been helpful to have a server available to ask questions and maybe to feel like we had time to order off-menu. Absolutely need more people scheduled on a Saturday night.
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Ally
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
no food but drinks were amazing and the vibe was great, definitely pricey but the experience was worth it, will definitely be going back
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Carolyn VIP
Washington, D.C. Area69 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great little place with extremely clever drinks. However servers need more knowledge of items and how to serve them to “wow” you. Not quite a speakeasy although they call themselves that. Go up two floors to Craft. That was the speakeasy highlight. Well done. Server anxious to have us try drinks he was excited about! Fun. Pretty empty for a weeknight at 10. Reasonable prices at both.
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Nick
Virginia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were phenomenal! Despite the bar being very full and busy even with a reservation, the customer service was spectacular. Highly recommend
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Martina
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The drinks were amazing we did not eat there but the cocktails were fabulous!
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Jeff
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic staff, delicious drinks, great vibe. Went on a Friday on a first date and it was kind of perfect.
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The Alchemist is rated 4.8 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

1334 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-4445

Additional information

Cross street
14th/U
Neighborhood
McPherson Square
Hours of operation
Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

Phone number
(202) 319-9700

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