Very cool decorated bar. When we went in, the drinks all had a theme based on Game of Thrones. Prices were 15+ per drink. I don't love alcohol and asked for the sweetest drink available & it was not that sweet LOL but for the bourbon/whiskey drinkers, this seems to be quite a great option. Also, they definitely take cards & are not cash only. read more

Came in with some friends one night since we had never been. Such a cute fun bar. Have a huge selection of liquor. Also fun drinks for people who don't drink alcohol like myself. Would highly recommend. read more

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Grabbed a drink at alchemy after dinner while in Lincoln. Honestly, it was probably my least favorite stop of the weekend. The place is super cool- love the spooky vibe, especially for the fall! We got there fairly early and it was pretty empty. I got a cocktail that had tequila and cucumber with some spice. It was good, but I felt like the bartender had to look up the ingredients multiple times. My friend's drink tasted watered down. If you like a whiskey neat, they have lots of great options, but I'd go somewhere else for a cocktail. read more

I had a great time in downtown Lincoln the other night visiting some family. We stumbled across this cocktail bar called Alchemy. They had all sorts of fun names for their cocktails. The one I ended up picking was called Rut Row Raggy which was a gin based cocktail that was absolutely delightful and refreshing. We ordered up at the bar and the drinks were hand delivered to us at our seats. There was all sorts of seating to choose from including couches, luxury leather chairs and high top tables. There was also beautiful stained glass all around the room which felt like an old magical castle. They also had great music selections to match the atmosphere they were trying to creating. Alchemy definitely had the low light speakeasy feel to it, which I always enjoy. If you like a tasty cocktail and what feels like a luxurious private club you've found your new favorite spot! read more

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Alchemy has some of the best cocktails I have ever had. I tried each gin cocktail and they were out of this world! Loved their witchy, eclectic vibe and their bartenders were an absolute delight to talk to! This was a hidden upscale gem that I would visit again for sure! read more

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Great spot for a good drink with friends or colleagues. Chill vibe and eclectic decor. Priced to keep out college students. read more

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Our favorite place for cocktails in Lincoln! It has a cool and unique vibe that is perfect for date night. The drinks are beautifully made and equally as delicious and has a great variety to meet any palate. The service is always great and the atmosphere is comfortable and trendy. Definitely recommend for cocktails! read more

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Wonderful place! They make the greatest drinks, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Recommend the Old Fashioned

Was excited to try this place out! I'd had a rough postpartum and was so excited to finally get out and enjoy my first night out after having my baby, but because we had him with us, we were turned away. We came to enjoy time with coworkers and our son was asleep in his car seat. Every other place in the haymarket has allowed us to bring him, so this was odd and honestly rude to first time new parents. It was my first and last experience here. read more

What a fantastic place! Conveniently located in the original downtown Haymarket in the old pharmacy building. I love the interior decorations which really remind me of Harry Potter mixed with Game of Thrones. The drinks are kind of pricey but worth it! Great service and swanky place. Fun to go to when you're celebrating something or want to dress up. I went with coworkers after work and we thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality. Definitely a cool place that I enjoyed enough to recommend as I do plan to go back again soon! :D read more

If you want bourbon variety and also a place you can feel welcome, this is the place. Walked in and had an hour and a half coco with a regular about life. Sampled four great bourbons I've never tried before and chatted with staff. Normally I resist high marks but I have nothing bad to say. Great music and atmosphere. read more

I was here a few times pre-Covid and really enjoyed the vibe. The decor is more steam punk than medieval alchemy but it's still a really neat place. However, we just went last week and instead of a swanky moody vide, they were playing more of a pop type music and the clientele was less sophisticated than usual. Think loud frat house rather then cool speakeasy. I really hope that was a one time thing and it's not becoming a college bar. read more

Fun speakeasy feel with an intriguing selection of cocktails. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for groups.

This establishment is exactly what Lincoln needs; a great place to go for drinks that does not have loud music and a tv on the wall. We stopped on our way to dinner in the Haymarket for some drinks. I had a Manhattan and Marie had an old fashion. Both were extremely good. They used the right cherry for the drink and kept our water glass full. The atmosphere is nice. Stain glass windows and lots of neat stuff on the wall and on shelves. The help was great and made sure we enjoyed our visit. Please stop by and try it out. You will not regret it. read more

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Coolest bar I've been to in a while! Felt like I was on set of a movie or stepped into a chapter of an old sci fi book. The music was perfect and the setting invited you into deep conversations and rich friendship. This isn't a place to just get a good drink, it's a place for a good night that doesn't take you on a cheap ride lol! read more

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Tasty cocktails! Alchemy was a vibrant scene on the Friday night I went there. They have something for everyone on the menu from classic cocktails to rum cocktails to boozy milkshakes to an extensive whiskey selection. I'd highly recommend Alchemy and I definitely will be back. read more

Didn't really have the best experience at Alchemy, despite the vibes of it seeming very much my speed. I went on a weekday in the early evening before I had to catch a movie in town, so it was fairly low volume with just a few groups hanging out in the lounge chairs and a couple of dudes at the bar. One of the bartenders was off the clock, but just hanging out, I suppose? No problems from me on that, take your time off where you want to! The service industry is rough. The other bartender was taking care of the rest of the house. Now, with such a slow and casual house, I was not expecting to have to wait as long as I did. I was sitting right at the bar and was acknowledged when I entered, and yet I waited almost twenty minutes or more to have the working bartender appear to take my order. She was just...gone? After that, I didn't even bother trying to order another drink because it was another half hour to have her acknowledge me again when my drink was finished despite walking by me multiple times. And yes, I am using my base of comparison as other cocktail bars I have been to, including one across the street. My standard for service is not astronomically high, I just don't expect to feel ignored, especially at a place that tries to sell itself as elegant and impressive and with cocktail prices like these. The three stars are given because the drink was amazing!! Wow, what a hit. I got the item with the honey whiskey, green tea syrup, and black pepper bitters. I'm sad I wasn't able to order more because there were so many other delightful sounding drinks I would have liked to try. The bartender was also friendly and when I was able to speak to her she was nice and helpful when I asked a question or two. Just the service attentiveness needed some work. The vibes were just kind of...off in every way. They didn't fit the decor of the location at all. Some of the other patrons were just being really obnoxious and awkward. So Alchemy, despite its outward appearances and promises on the website (which needs to be updated, they have a whole charcuterie and dessert menu and cocktails listed that aren't being served currently), didn't really deliver. Anyone who wants nice cocktails with an average everyman bar type of vibe, this is the place for you. Don't go expecting a classy, dark academia/gothic/witchy tone in anything other than decor. Keep up the good work on the cocktail menu, however! read more

Cocktails were amazing! Loved the vibe and the gothic decor. Will definitely be a return customer.

Great bar when a cool vibe. They had Tiki drinks served in cool Tiki mugs. I don't know if they always do that or it was a special thing. I don't remember the name of my drink but it was excellent. read more

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The drinks here are good. The ambiance is dark and faintly attractive in a new made to look old hobby lobby way. It's loud and if you're sitting outside, expect to have a lot of cigarette smoke wafting around. The three stars are for the fact that I left my credit card after paying one evening and called to check on it. As the strange new standard goes with young business owners, no business phone. Just someone's cell voice mail. I left multiple messages multiple days to get my card back...of course, a week later, the day after I ordered a new credit card, he finally called back and said he has my card. I guess it's too expensive to have a local land line number in the bar? Huge pain and quite frustrating. Customer service could be greatly improved upon. read more

Quiet enough where you can actually carry on a conversation. Each cocktail/drink is thoughtfully crafted. My personal favorite is the Amaretto Sour or the White Chocolate Raspberry Mule read more

Cool vibe. Very dimly lit and quiet. They have tables or couches/chairs in addition to seating at the bar. Nice place to have intimate conversation. Not a college bar feel at all and conveniently located in the Haymarket. Unique albeit somewhat pricey drinks. read more

Very nice cocktail bar. Outdoor seating is nice. Indoor seating is even better - a dark library feel. The place to go if you want quality cocktails free of pop music and amateur drinkers. read more

New bar opening up in the Haymarket of Lincoln, Nebraska. Attended the soft open and was very impressed. Excellent ambiance & very nice craft cocktails. The previous bar in this location was not very nice and pretty trashy. The new owners have spent months redesigning the interior with a vintage late 19th, early 20th century feel. Highly recommend stopping in! read more

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Went here on Saturday night. We arrived around 10pm. The place has a great atmosphere and is an "adult" place to have a drink in the Haymarket. BUT, we ordered our drinks directly from their menu and 3 of our requests they told us they didn't have the ingredients to make. They said they were out of the alcohol to make them. How do run a bar and have an extensive menu and cannot make the drinks? Also, prices are a little high but understandably for the Haymarket. You can get the same drinks at half the price at Barrymore's. read more

Top notch service, drinks, location and decor. So glad they fully remodeled before opening. Really beautiful inside. Some of the best made drinks in town too. read more

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I have been to Alchemy twice, both times were a good experience. The cocktails are well done, the staff is attentive, and the ambience is a laid back vibe. Came the first time on date night and sat at the bar and enjoyed the personal service. Came back a month later with a party of six after a game and the experience was just as good, even with the table ordering six different cocktails. Recommend the Baby Face, Grippy Socks, and the Hemlock. read more

Classy, cozy bar where your drinks are served with style and efficiency. Go here and enjoy good conversation while enjoying tasty concoctions. read more

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Highly impressed with alchemy. This place puts the former establishment that resided here (Doc's place) to shame. They have done an exquisite job in remodeling the entire venue. Think gothic style/Halloween/Harry Potter themes. It is one of those places that makes you feel like you AREN'T in Nebraska but tucked away in New York or Chicago or some other big city. Also kind of reminds me of the Berry and Rye in Omaha. They offer speciality drinks, including an assortment of martinis, Moscow Mules and classic twists on old fashioned and manhattans. Prices are on the high end (8/9 and up for a drink) but worth it for the quality of drinks you receive, great service and ambiance. They are not stingy on the amount or alcohol in your drink. I got a grapefruit jalepeño mule and loved it. A great drink to sip and enjoy while conversing. The mule glass was decorated with octopus legs on the handle. My husband got one of those strong whiskey drinks I cannot handle but he seemed to enjoy it. Others tried the Reese's peanut butter cup (dessert shake) and a martini. Everyone seemed pleased with the experience. Staff would continue to check on us even when we did not need anything and were getting ready to go. They seem to have a specific type of uniform but I could not piece together what it meant. A great addition to the Lincoln Haymarket scene. I will be back to try more fun drinks with friends! read more

I was in Alchemy about 3 months ago and really enjoyed the atmosphere! I was really surprised of the high prices being charged but still decided to buy a couple drinks! I will come back aNd look for something a bit less expensive! read more

Stopped in last night with a group of friends and we were all very impressed!!! The atmosphere is so cool, especially with the Halloween decorations. The bartender was so knowledgeable and made great suggestions and promptly answered all of our questions. When we asked how long she worked there she said only 3 weeks!!! Drinks were amazing. Loved all the Halloween drink specials. We will for sure be back. This is a hidden gem!! read more

Amazing drinks made by amazing people! Bartenders are awesome and the owners did a great job building this awesome new spot in town! Definitely my only destination in the Haymarket now read more

Met the owner, he suggested a great drink (Buttered Rum), and the place looks great. I highly recommend it!

Wow its like the other room times 100. Atmosphere is awesome and the drinks are strong. Very comfortable seating and cozy, didn't even feel like we were in Lincoln. read more

I stopped in a couple days ago after work and I was blown away by the whole experience! Both of my drinks were phenomenal, and their whole cocktail list looked marvelous! I was also very impressed by the atmosphere and the staff. The bar and surrounding decor are beautiful, and I could tell the bartender (pardon me, mixologist) took a lot of pride in his craft. Among all the dives and college bars, Lincoln needs more places like this. This is a new favorite spot for me! read more