Apotheke Chinatown
Cocktail bar · Chinatown ·
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar with inventive drinks and a sexy vibe
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar with inventive drinks and a sexy vibe
"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
"An upscale cocktail bar and longtime fixture on Doyers Street in Chinatown, Apotheke lost co-owner Christopher Tierney to heart failure on April 5 at age 41; his family believes his heart may have been weakened by a prior case of COVID. Chris’s final day was celebratory — he spent the morning with his three business partners working on the design of his latest Apotheke cocktail bar project in Nomad, which his sister Heather Tierney plans to carry on and open in May." - Erika Adams
"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