About The Alchemist
The Alchemist occupies a unit at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth city centre. It serves food and cocktails in a lively setting, with theatrical presentations a feature of the drinks menu. The kitchen offers vegetarian and vegan dishes alongside its main menu, with attention to plating and presentation.
Staff are noted for attentiveness and recommendations. The venue takes bookings and accommodates groups. Bottomless brunch is available. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
What's nearby
- The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays next door
- Gunwharf Quays next door
- Vue Cinema Portsmouth next door
- Spinnaker Tower 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this place offers amazing, creative, and theatrical cocktails, alongside delicious and well-presented food with good vegetarian and vegan options. They also highlight the excellent, friendly, and attentive staff who provide great recommendations. Guests mention the lively atmosphere and good value, especially for the bottomless brunch.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,160 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Portsmouth
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.