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Apothèke

Cocktail Bar and Speakeasy$$$$

Chinatown, New York

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Apothèke

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Ranked #5 for live jazz in New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food & Wine and Men's Health Mag
"live jazz from BK and try the Sitting Buddha"(12 Tips)
"If you are in the mood for a great tasting drink try a Dr. Ruth."(10 Tips)
"Delicious cocktails and great live jazz music on Monday nights."(17 Tips)
"The aphrodisiac drinks are amazing!"(10 Tips)

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Mike McBryanFebruary 24, 2015
Real catch 22 - The Stunt Double with bourbon and smoked peach might honestly be the best cocktail I've had in New York. It also costs $21.
Felix SargentMay 4, 2015
Classy place, but the cocktails have to be your style. Everything is a little too sweet to my liking. All the cocktails are clever, but I feel they miss the mark of highlighting the spirit itself.
Natalie VJanuary 21, 2017
Cozy cocktail bar with a very interesting and experiential menu, albeit pretty expensive (16-20 for cocktails)
AFAR MediaMay 4, 2015
It's not just your cocktail that you are choosing - you are also selecting your mood. The menu is broken up into several categories: Health & Beauty, Aphrodisiacs, and Stimulants to name a few. Read more
AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014
It's not just your cocktail that you are choosing - you are also selecting your mood. The Menu is broken up into several categories: Health & Beauty, Aphrodisiacs, and Stress Relievers to name a few. Read more
Akshay PatilAugust 7, 2012
You'd be hard pressed to find cocktails this inventive and well executed anywhere else in the city. The crowd is more miss than hit, but the drinks are consistently a home run.
Kathryn MottramJanuary 16, 2017
Went with a group of 5 friends- everyone delighted with their delicious cocktails. Very well- done bar, tucked away but the cool kids know about it!
IsaMarch 9, 2017
Ace of Spades cocktail. Forbidden-looking place with a definitely Prohibition-era-like feel. Worth a try - that is if you can find the door;)
Dennis HansenJuly 14, 2016
Check their instagram for the password for Wednesday nights. The drinks are really good and the atmosphere is spot on for a speakeasy.
CompassApril 24, 2014
The apothecary-themed cocktail bar is visually stunning, and with a list of over 250 specialty cocktails, it's become a haven for upscale spirit enthusiasts.
Erwan E.April 18, 2016
Easy speaking bar. Half secret as you can walk by without seeing it from the street. Great contains and lounge music ! So good
A BCDAugust 5, 2015
Speakeasy cocktail bar smack dab in Chinatown. Looks like a Chinese pharmacy from the outside. Lab-themed and all of the mixologists wear lab coats and mix your drinks in vials and test tubes.
Jason ChuangAugust 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try the pygmy gimlet for something fruity or the bees knees for something unique. You'll need a password for prohibition wed when they have a different menu (hint: check twitter)
Amanda WilliamsNovember 16, 2017
Great underground bar with fun DJ tunes and good vibes. We went here after having a delicious dinner at Chinese Tuxedo next door!
JenJuly 18, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Looks lowkey from the outside. Very classy, they have live music sometimes and the drinks are adventurous.
Dustin LeeAugust 4, 2014
Most "prescriptions" are $18. Nice cozy speakeasy and the two drinks I had were solid. Not sure about repeat visits though, knowing there are superior speakeasies not too far away.
Eline Van den EeckhautMarch 20, 2019
Not easy to find but a real treat! Loved the atmosphere, the interior, the delicious cocktails and really fast service!
ISJanuary 15, 2019
Not as good as everybody says. I went there Saturday 1/12. Had a awful experience. I’m never coming back. Plus I had a drink and barely finished, they cleaned our table and took my unfinished drink.
Zack SheppardFebruary 6, 2014
Seek out the secret password and come by for Speakeasy Wednesdays. One of the only nights of the week where it feels neither deserted nor packed.
AmateurConciergeSeptember 28, 2017
Drinks are good but not great. Still, a great place to take visitors who will be impressed by the street/neighborhood and dope musical acts
Linda AntwiJune 11, 2016
Amazing drinks and music. Ah be hard to get in, but worth it once you do!
Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014
This erstwhile opium den serves "prescriptions" rather than drinks, and concocts them with apothecary tools. Depending on how your date's going, you'll either want an "aphrodisiac" or a "painkiller." Read more
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017
Apothéke was voted the Best Hidden Gem Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in New York City. #daterschoice Read more
Jarda HruškaMay 12, 2016
Amazing place with cool drinks and great atmosphere. You can't miss it...
Polina WeitzMay 22, 2019
Cool design and great vibe, but there are only a few tables, and I was not in the mood for standing the entire night, so we left before ordering drinks.
Renae MasonJuly 10, 2016
The cocktails are amazing, but slow and served with a fair amount of attitude. Not cosy and chill like I thought it would be.
Julia PinkyJanuary 6, 2016
Amazing hidden spot! Great cocktails served in old-fashioned crystal glasses. "Dr. Ruth" drink is a must-try 🍸
Allen YangAugust 7, 2014
Unexpectedly cool cocktail bar in the heart of Chinatown, but the large, noisy crowds detract from the experience. Avoid the gunpowder cocktail - sounds interesting, but doesn't taste great.
MariMay 14, 2013
If you like drinks on the sweeter (but not too sweet side), you can't go wrong w/ the Dr. Ruth, Kale in Comparison, & Bull in a China Shop.
Vanessa MartiniFebruary 27, 2013
A really nice undercover weird cocktail bar in chinatown... The weird combinations of the ingredients in the drinks make some aphrodisiac combination... A MUST!
Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016
This is an exceptional speakeasy worth the try! A little hard to find but once you are in there..time is flying!
angelo wJanuary 24, 2011
This is my favorite speakeasy!!!! I encourage everyone to go here atleast once. Nice ambiance and the decor is like an old school apothecary hence the name. Drinks are awesome and the scene is mellow.
Srujana AkkirajuAugust 26, 2016
Hands down the best cocktails I've had in nyc. Try the smoked barrel and the matador. Spicy and smoky!
WillMcDJuly 29, 2014
Live jazz Mon, Tues, & Sun nights. Wed is prohibition night and password is required. (call ahead)
Susan S.January 27, 2017
Cool speak easy, perfect spot for dates. Can get a little crowded so maybe go early to grab a seat.
LaviniaOctober 5, 2014
Very good bison grass vodka
Cocktail GuidenSeptember 19, 2023
Apotheke is a great speakeasy in Chinatown NYC. Turn the menu over for exciting absinthe cocktails.
Robin GrahamMay 8, 2013
Such a relief to find this vibe after dealing with the bouncer egos everywhere else - amazing cocktails and even better music. You won't want to leave.
omarDecember 21, 2012
Stay on menu. Or with something they previously had on menu. I strayed with an idea of my own and the execution was not great. But the on menu stuff, which they practice and perfect, is very well done
Christine HaMarch 1, 2016
One of the best cocktail bars ever though expensive--~$20 per drink. Down an alley with a beaker demarcation & bouncer. 🍸
Marissa WindowJuly 8, 2011
Don't let the outside fool you, this place is a complete gem & the drinks are pure heaven. Note: There is a $30 minimum for cards & most drinks go for $15, so bringing cash is ideal.
Syd LeighApril 6, 2015
Really cool spot. The drinks are very authentic and place has cool vibes. Free, mandatory coat check is great.
CRUZiiiEApril 30, 2011
I swear by the strawberry fennel concoction by the mad scientist bartenders! Pricey drinks, but totally worth the unique blends & one-of-a-kind ambiance! Love this Chinatown hotspot.
Allison HeimMarch 15, 2012
Tucked away fancy mixologist apothecary shop for the discerning tippler. House made syrups and liqueurs, neato space, and a ridiculous long list of specialty cocktails.
Genco Orkun GencJuly 3, 2015
The recent sign on the brown door says chemist. Kings Landing is pretty much like an Old Fashioned yet it blew my mind.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzFebruary 26, 2017
Extremely original cocktail ingredients, great decor. Not a intimate as most other speakeasy, more like a cool bar hang out
Josephine SonMarch 27, 2015
Oldie but goodie. Sexy vibe and amazing cocktails. Haven't been in a while, I've missed this place!
Thea BOctober 25, 2012
Apotheke claims they know their cocktails but when asked to make a pink gin, they laughed. Perhaps the bartenders need to go to Amor y Amargo or even The Shanty, where they have pink gin on tap.
İpek A.May 22, 2016
Do you like cocktails? You're at the right spot! My favorites are Sparkling Vesper, Chandelle Maneuver and Devil May Care.
Chet ManciniDecember 7, 2014
Insanely great cocktails in a unique setting. Beware dress code: No sneakers. Street looks creepy outside but fabulous inside.

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