The Alchemist Cocktail Lounge

A cocktail bar with great drinks and pretty good pricing! My major concern is the oil smell. The place wreaked of oil and I left smelling like a cheesesteak restaurant. If that was fixed, I’d be back much quicker. Service was great as well! Otherwise, deserves 5 stars for sure & I’ll be back at some point- hopefully with some pleasant smells 🤣

Fun experience, great drinks! But you should arrive later in the night (around 10PM) because otherwise it’s pretty dead

We came around 11pm on a Friday night -- so pleasantly surprised by the cozy vibe, attentive service and excellent drinks!

This place is a hidden gem. I dont want to review because I want to keep it to myself, but people should know. This is a very humble, quiet, low key cocktail lounge you can take a first date too. Its the Clydez of staten island. Unique cocktails, with a fun environment designed for you to genuinely talk and get to know your company. Best cocktail lounge on staten island, and I lived in 7 states and 1 other country. At the same time the bartenders are humble cool people. Great vibes!

I have never written a google review in my life, but I had such a bad experience here I had to be heard. We rented the upstairs space for tge - $108 pp for 55 people, so $6,000 for the night. We had one bartender to serve 55 people, and serving us ‘Aristocrat’ vodka and tequila which costs $6.99 per bottle. After waiting in line for an hour for a drink at an open bar we paid for, we went downstairs to try to get a drink there. The hostess was not helpful and said we had to wait because the bartender was 10-15 drinks behind. I then asked to speak with the owner and was just told the owner is not there - mind you this is TGE, one of the busiest nights of the year. We finally got our drinks after being downstairs for another hour, and were charged full price without any consideration for the open bar we paid for. Place seemed mismanaged and staff was unfriendly - besides the bartender Mike, he was doing all he could. To complete the experience, the bar looked unsanitary and the cocktail shakers were all being reused without being properly washed. Do not recommend coming here, just wish they had handled the situation better and we got what we paid for.

Tucked away in Staten Island, The Alchemist Cocktail Lounge offers a cozy and inviting escape for cocktail lovers. With its warm lighting, plush seating, and intimate vibe, it’s the kind of place where you can settle in and lose track of time. The bar lives up to its name, serving up well-crafted cocktails with a creative twist. Whether you’re into the classics or something more experimental, the bartenders here know their craft and aren’t afraid to get a little inventive. Each drink feels like it was made with intention—and a touch of flair. The music selection complements the space perfectly, creating a laid-back yet lively backdrop that never overpowers conversation. Whether it’s a low-key evening or the start of a night out, The Alchemist strikes a great balance between chill and stylish. If you're in Staten Island and craving a quality cocktail in a relaxed, thoughtfully designed setting, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

I will say I’m slightly disappointed by my experience here. I swear this place looks better on social media. The staff was kind but it wasn’t as "upscale" as it appears online. The food was ok, didn’t appear to be made in house, slightly overpriced and nothing special. Cocktail was good but something was missing from this place. Bar chairs, super uncomfortable. Wish I kept the pics to post here.