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Apotheke

Worth it. Aptly named, Apotheke is an apothecary-theme cocktail bar housed in a former opium den.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best cocktail bars in New York City
Laboratory-style glassware and cocktail apparatus sit on the bar at Apotheke.
Address
9 Doyers St Directions
Website
apothekemixology.com

Every list it’s on

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Best bars in Manhattan

No. 4 on that list
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Ask locals about the best bars in New York City and the honest ones will mention, the dishonest ones still want to keep it a secret. The appeal at this Manhattan bar is the overall vibe, mixologists in lab coats create inspired cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere that doesn’t lack imagination or romance.

The menu is broken down into six distinct sections. Health & Beauty, Aphrodisiacs, Pain Killers, Euphorics, Stimulants and Stress Relievers. Cocktails are referred to as prescriptions, feeding into the whole old-school European apothecary experience.

Regardless of the drinks you choose to order at this classy cocktail bar in Manhattan, one thing is certain, you can’t be disappointed. Using organic produce and house-made ingredients, everything tastes refreshing and satisfying.

Worth it

The appeal at this Manhattan bar is the overall vibe, mixologists in lab coats create inspired cocktails.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Aptly named, Apotheke is an apothecary-theme cocktail bar housed in a former opium den. The appeal at this Manhattan bar is the overall vibe, mixologists in lab coats create inspired cocktails. Which are broken down into six distinct sections. Health & Beauty, Aphrodisiacs, Pain Killers, Euphorics, Stimulants and Stress Relievers.

Cocktails are referred to as prescriptions, feeding into the whole old-school European apothecary experience. Using organic produce and house-made ingredients, each cocktail is meticulously crafted with the precision of a pharmacologist.

Among the many innovative concoctions on offer, the most famous is probably the Deal Closer (Quinoa Vodka, Horny Goat Weed Tea, Cucumber, Mint, Lime & Agave, Vanilla Essence) which is a tantalizing blend of aphrodisiac ingredients.

Worth it

Ask locals about the best speakeasies in New York City and the honest ones will mention Apotheke.

What I wrote thereFold it away

Ask locals about the best speakeasies in New York City and the honest ones will mention Apotheke. The appeal at this Manhattan bar is the overall vibe, mixologists in lab coats create inspired cocktails with the precision of pharmacists.

Cocktails are referred to as prescriptions, feeding into the whole old-school European apothecary experience. The menu is broken down into six distinct sections. Health & Beauty, Aphrodisiacs, Pain Killers, Euphorics, Stimulants and Stress Relievers.

Regardless of the drink you order at this classy speakeasy in NYC, one thing is certain, you can’t be disappointed.

Best of New York 2026, New York Dearest
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I put Apotheke on three of my best lists

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