We sat down and it took a few minutes for a server to come over. We ordered two drinks and it took 15 minutes. Really young employees. More concerned with their friends they were chatting with at the bar
Michael Jimenez
Our bartender Bella was great ! Drinks were fire. Spiced smolder was one of the best cocktails ive had in a while
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jeanne C
Amazing cocktails, enjoyable live music, and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heidi Lynne
The new male bartender told us at 8:45pm that he was going to close at 9pm, google has this place listed as closing at 10pm... We'd just ordered a second round. He also didn't make the scarlet fever the way I'd had it from one of the OG bartenders. Bad vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Jolene Creighton
This is the place to go if you like exceptionally high-quality cocktails that are genuinely unique and interesting. The bartenders all seem to have a deep understanding of how to blend various flavors to create a tasty drink with any notes you want.
The decor is also really fun. A beautiful speakeasy vibe.
Do note that (in my opinion) this is really a place for high end cocktails. If you are looking for just a quick beer or something, you may want to consider other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly Siggelow
Went to Alchemy tonight and the service was horrible. Ordered my drink which I was as not a fan of, I mentioned this to our server who did not acknowledge or offer any remedy. They didn’t come back for over 30 minutes then was still charged for a drink I had 3 sips of. Lack of customer service and concern. Would not recommend if you want good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Kendall Phillips
As someone who goes out to downtown Golden a lot, I was super excited to try this new place out. I found the alchemy online when looking for a live music spot and had a friend visiting from out of town on Saturday 10/25. We had just came from a long hike and were still deciding if we were in the mood to drink, but wanted to stop by to check out the menu anyways. I am also a server and would never want to take up a table if we didn’t plan on ordering anything, but our group was still deciding. We were greeted by an older woman server with black hair and a updo, she immediately asked for ID’s without introducing herself or the restaurant, but I didn’t think anything of it. As she was checking ID’s I called her over to let her know we were still deciding if we were going to drink and stopped in for music. Before I could say anything else and let her know we wouldn’t take her table if we decided not to order anything, she states “well…. you’re going to have to purchase as least something” in a very aggressive and abrasive tone. I was caught off guard and just told her we would leave. She says “fine” and storms off. When talking with my friends at the table they decided the drinks looked delicious, the ambiance was fun, the band was great, and they wanted to stay. When I looked over to find the bartender again, I notice she is talking with another bartender behind the bar and staring at us with a nasty look. I told my friends it seemed too uncomfortable to stay and we decided to leave. I hate to leave a bad review for a new place that seems like a great spot, but I was just so thrown off by the nasty, unwelcoming and blatantly rude customer service by our server. Again, I work in the industry so I completely understand being busy and frustrated that a table is claiming they may not order, but the manner she communicated that was completely unprofessional and unkind when I was only trying to be upfront. I do not believe I will be back unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
SparkyMotion
Wanted a nightcap close to home, so opted for this place. Description sounded cool and I’m all about a hidden door and speakeasy vibe. Arrived an hour before closing just to order one drink. Was told it was last call as soon as I walked in, which seemed odd with an hour to go but I get it, I guess.
I’m a Libra - I can get along with basically anyone. This bartender was pretty attentive to the other folks there seated at the bar, but I felt like a ghost! *crickets*
After waiting for about 15 mins, I got the bartender’s attention (there were literally 4 other patrons at the bar, not too much for her to handle!) and placed an order for my drink. And then another, I’d say, 10 mins before the drink arrived.
I was immediately given a bill and asked for payment when the drink arrived. However, I saw her not bill the others at the bar until about 15 more mins had passed, even tho they ordered before me. Additionally, she had already chosen the 22% gratuity button on the card reader.
She also turned away at least 3 other patrons that tried to enter the bar with at least 30 mins to go.
Just a real bummer… expected more from this place, in the least, a little friendliness and a cocktail.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Angela Peterson
We arrived at 8:50 pm and were told it was last call. Ok, cool - we thought the bar closed at 10 - but whatever.
The bartender proceeded to ignore us for at least 10 minutes while chatting with other customers about her parent’s upcoming cruise. Finally ordered - the drinks - we couldn’t even finish them (not like us). And honestly, we couldn’t wait to get out.
The bartender turned away multiple other guests who also arrived at least 45 minutes to an hour ahead Of closing.
Save your dollars and go elsewhere.
Emily
Liked this place when it was Golden Moon, just came back to try for the first time. Sat down and ordered drinks, waited 30+ minutes before going to the bar to tell them we were actually all set. They responded “Oops! We must have lost your ticket”, BS. Disappointed at the disorganization and response to bad service.
Cool atmosphere and drinks, but be ready to wait 35 minutes for a drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Ellie
This place is such a hidden gem! It’s got a cool speakeasy vibe inside and is a great place to grab drinks. I’m not a big drinker, so I really appreciate their extensive mocktail menu. Shoutout to Kaitlyn (I hope I’m remembering her name correctly, I’m terrible with names), the bartender who created the mocktail menu — hands-down the best zero-proof selection I’ve seen at a bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Delass
Cocktails were delicious and service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Breck Lydens
Terrible service but good drinks
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Edward Wagoner
My alchemist Michael made my wife and I outstanding drinks. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Please stop in and have a drink. You will not be disappointed. I did not rate the food because we just did not eat.
We sat down and it took a few minutes for a server to come over. We ordered two drinks and it took 15 minutes. Really young employees. More concerned with their friends they were chatting with at the bar
Our bartender Bella was great ! Drinks were fire. Spiced smolder was one of the best cocktails ive had in a while
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails, enjoyable live music, and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The new male bartender told us at 8:45pm that he was going to close at 9pm, google has this place listed as closing at 10pm... We'd just ordered a second round. He also didn't make the scarlet fever the way I'd had it from one of the OG bartenders. Bad vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
This is the place to go if you like exceptionally high-quality cocktails that are genuinely unique and interesting. The bartenders all seem to have a deep understanding of how to blend various flavors to create a tasty drink with any notes you want.
The decor is also really fun. A beautiful speakeasy vibe.
Do note that (in my opinion) this is really a place for high end cocktails. If you are looking for just a quick beer or something, you may want to consider other options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Alchemy tonight and the service was horrible. Ordered my drink which I was as not a fan of, I mentioned this to our server who did not acknowledge or offer any remedy. They didn’t come back for over 30 minutes then was still charged for a drink I had 3 sips of. Lack of customer service and concern. Would not recommend if you want good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
As someone who goes out to downtown Golden a lot, I was super excited to try this new place out. I found the alchemy online when looking for a live music spot and had a friend visiting from out of town on Saturday 10/25. We had just came from a long hike and were still deciding if we were in the mood to drink, but wanted to stop by to check out the menu anyways. I am also a server and would never want to take up a table if we didn’t plan on ordering anything, but our group was still deciding. We were greeted by an older woman server with black hair and a updo, she immediately asked for ID’s without introducing herself or the restaurant, but I didn’t think anything of it. As she was checking ID’s I called her over to let her know we were still deciding if we were going to drink and stopped in for music. Before I could say anything else and let her know we wouldn’t take her table if we decided not to order anything, she states “well…. you’re going to have to purchase as least something” in a very aggressive and abrasive tone. I was caught off guard and just told her we would leave. She says “fine” and storms off. When talking with my friends at the table they decided the drinks looked delicious, the ambiance was fun, the band was great, and they wanted to stay. When I looked over to find the bartender again, I notice she is talking with another bartender behind the bar and staring at us with a nasty look. I told my friends it seemed too uncomfortable to stay and we decided to leave. I hate to leave a bad review for a new place that seems like a great spot, but I was just so thrown off by the nasty, unwelcoming and blatantly rude customer service by our server. Again, I work in the industry so I completely understand being busy and frustrated that a table is claiming they may not order, but the manner she communicated that was completely unprofessional and unkind when I was only trying to be upfront. I do not believe I will be back unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Wanted a nightcap close to home, so opted for this place. Description sounded cool and I’m all about a hidden door and speakeasy vibe. Arrived an hour before closing just to order one drink. Was told it was last call as soon as I walked in, which seemed odd with an hour to go but I get it, I guess.
I’m a Libra - I can get along with basically anyone. This bartender was pretty attentive to the other folks there seated at the bar, but I felt like a ghost! *crickets*
After waiting for about 15 mins, I got the bartender’s attention (there were literally 4 other patrons at the bar, not too much for her to handle!) and placed an order for my drink. And then another, I’d say, 10 mins before the drink arrived.
I was immediately given a bill and asked for payment when the drink arrived. However, I saw her not bill the others at the bar until about 15 more mins had passed, even tho they ordered before me. Additionally, she had already chosen the 22% gratuity button on the card reader.
She also turned away at least 3 other patrons that tried to enter the bar with at least 30 mins to go.
Just a real bummer… expected more from this place, in the least, a little friendliness and a cocktail.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
We arrived at 8:50 pm and were told it was last call. Ok, cool - we thought the bar closed at 10 - but whatever.
The bartender proceeded to ignore us for at least 10 minutes while chatting with other customers about her parent’s upcoming cruise. Finally ordered - the drinks - we couldn’t even finish them (not like us). And honestly, we couldn’t wait to get out.
The bartender turned away multiple other guests who also arrived at least 45 minutes to an hour ahead Of closing.
Save your dollars and go elsewhere.
Liked this place when it was Golden Moon, just came back to try for the first time. Sat down and ordered drinks, waited 30+ minutes before going to the bar to tell them we were actually all set. They responded “Oops! We must have lost your ticket”, BS. Disappointed at the disorganization and response to bad service.
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Cool atmosphere and drinks, but be ready to wait 35 minutes for a drink
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
This place is such a hidden gem! It’s got a cool speakeasy vibe inside and is a great place to grab drinks. I’m not a big drinker, so I really appreciate their extensive mocktail menu. Shoutout to Kaitlyn (I hope I’m remembering her name correctly, I’m terrible with names), the bartender who created the mocktail menu — hands-down the best zero-proof selection I’ve seen at a bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cocktails were delicious and service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Terrible service but good drinks
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
My alchemist Michael made my wife and I outstanding drinks. He was knowledgeable and friendly. Please stop in and have a drink. You will not be disappointed. I did not rate the food because we just did not eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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