The Alchemist

Great cocktail bar! The Alchemist is a fantastic place to grab a drink in White Bear Lake. Super unique atmosphere and drink menu. Our bartender was awesome, very friendly and even gave us samples of some stuff she was working on. Highly recommend this place.

Our first visit was a quick pop in for a drink . The place has such a cool steam punk style that I just wanted to take pictures of everything. I had a Flippercanorious (yes, that's not a typo), and the wife had a glass of wine . Both delightful. We plan to return and capture more of the style of the place and try some food.

We hosted our ten year reunion here, and had an absolutely wonderful time. James was our server and he was so sweet, incredibly attentive, and full of excellent recommendations. The owner gave us a historical tour of the incredible space he’s created. The cocktails were all so well flavored and balanced. I’ll be coming back for sure.

Very unique cocktail lounge. I enjoy the steampunk aesthetics; I wish the aesthetic carried over to the patio. Either way, it's a charming 2nd story patio, and very enjoyable on a nice day. I also spotted a couple heaters, so it's good to know they have those. Our waitress was fun and helpful. Prices were in-line with similar establishments. I was a tad worried about finding a cocktail I'd enjoy, as most of the cocktails seemed to have at least one ingredient that gave me pause. But all the drinks were well crafted. I especially enjoyed the two I chose: Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Rye Knot. Also, I sipped a taste of a friend's cocktail, the Smooth Criminal, and it was a good rift on an old fashioned. The space is nice, and the town is charming. I'd recommend this place for the adventurous.

Amazing specialty cocktails , & they switch it up often … overall hot spot to have a little pre game cocktail.. eclectic must visit spot in white bear

Great place to get a cocktail. Cool atmosphere. All ingredients added to the cocktails (bitters, pistachio foam, etc) are handmade by the head bartender! New menu every three months keeps it fresh. The flavors are fantastic.

I ❤️ the Alchemist! Julie behind the bar is a genius! Her drinks are amazing. All of the staff there is knowledgable and kind and wants you to have a great experience. The drinks are not inexpensive. But I can’t drink more than two and still drive! So it’s worth every penny!

Julie makes amazing cocktails. Period. We are so lucky to have the Alchemist in our town. Food is decent now, with flatbread pizzas, and looking forward to more choices in the future, but the cocktails are what we keep coming back for. If you stop in and aren’t sure what to order, just pick one at random, they’re all amazing.