Apothecary is a welcoming Shoreditch neighbourhood bar and restaurant, serving experimental craft cocktails and relaxed, Japanese fare.
Housed in an old Victorian warehouse and former chemist, Apothecary is an East London drinking and dining den with a neon-lit bar for late night drinks and a buzzing tavern restaurant for creative small plates.
Sultry lighting and secluded alcoves combine with an open fireplace and cosy banquette seating to make Apothecary the ideal destination for late-night cocktails, weekend brunches, mid-week lunches and convivial dinners.
Bringing together the drinks, flavours and relaxed vibe of traditional Izakayas, Apothecary takes inspiration from Japan, by way of urban Shoreditch. Japanese Izakayas evolved from sake shops and are drinking destinations, with a casual and playful food offering.
Located on Charlotte Road, a short walk from Old Street Station, Apothecary welcomes walk-ins and bookings in equal measure.
The Food
The venue serves an extensive menu of Japanese inspired snacks and small plates, including sushi rolls, sashimi, tataki and tempura, alongside Hirata steamed buns and a selection of skewers from the robata grill.
Dishes from the charcoal robata grill, have the signature charred smokiness found in this Japanese inspired cooking method. Choose from Skewers, including Wagyu Beef, Pork Belly or vegan friendly Sweet Potato with Spicy Tofu Sauce; Meat & Fish dishes, including Blackened Salmon or Short Rib Truffle Miso and Vegetables, including Grilled Cauliflower with Black Sesame or Charred Gem Lettuce with Citrus Miso.
Soft and fluffy, Apothecary’s steamed Hirata Buns include the rich BBQ Beef Short Rib with Kimchi & Pickles, Slow Cooked Pork Belly with Gochujang & Lime Mayo or vegan-friendly, silken Spicy Tofu Bun with Jalapeños.
Sushi is the small plate of choice in any respected Izakaya, and Apothecary has an extensive and diverse offering, from the freshest raw fish to Japanese fried favourites. The inside-out rolls include vegan classics such as Avo & Cucumber, accompanied with mange tout, chives and teriyaki, as well as the more playful Japanese Fried Chicken with spicy mayo, yuzu, teriyaki and furikake.
Apothecary’s raw options have been carefully selected for seasonal flavour and freshness. The tataki offering is seared, sliced and served with balanced dressing options – from Salmon Tataki with a ponzu dressing to Beef Tataki with a spicy sesame dressing.
The Drinks
The cocktail menu has been crafted combining classics with Asian ingredients and unique serves. Highlights include the green and citrusy Zen Garden with Roku gin, green tea, shiso and lime, Found in Translation, a lower alcohol blend of Sake, Lillet Rose, Apricot oolong tea cordial and tonic, and the Apothecary Highball with Toki Japanese whisky, peach, elderflower, citrus stock and soda.
Non-alcoholic options are also tempting, such as the All Fun, No Guilt, with Lyre’s American Malt, Aperitif Rosso and Italian Orange: a classic brown, boozy looking, stirred cocktail, that just happens to have no alcohol.
For lovers of Japanese whisky, or those wanting to try for the first time, Apothecary has a comprehensive list, which includes Suntori’s Toki, Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve and Yamazaki 18; Nikka’s Miyagikyo and Yoishi; Ichiro’s Wine Wood; Kaiyo’s Mizunara Peated; Mars’ Maltage Cosmo and Matsui’s Sakura Cask.
Bottomless Brunch
Elevate weekend afternoons to the sound of funk and soul music at Apothecary with a Shoreditch brunch experience. Starting with a complimentary drink and snack on arrival, guests can choose from a selection of sharing sushi for the table, including Chirashi Lucky Roll and Spicy Salmon Rolls.
Brunch at Apothecary is £35 per person from the set brunch menu, including a welcome drink. Add on £25 for free-flowing cocktails, over the one-and-a-half-hour brunch session.
Private dining
Apothecary has a number of intimate, semi-exclusive spaces that enjoy different views of the venue. Guests can experience the buzz and ambience of Apothecary while also enjoying their own dining experience: perfect for group bookings, birthday parties or business meals with a difference.
The subterranean private dining room is perfect for small wedding parties, birthdays and celebrations, the room has exposed brickwork, trailing plants and a vintage turntable. Guests dining in the room are able to choose menus featuring signature Japanese style sharing plates, complemented with a selection of local and Japanese beers, hot and cold sake, wine, and cocktails.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Apothecary
This Mother’s Day, Apothecary is welcoming guests to treat their mums with a delightful menu of Japanese-inspired small plates, alongside a bunch of flowers from nearby Columbia Road Market – offering an East London lunch experience with a difference.
With bookings available from 12pm to 5:30pm, Apothecary is the perfect option for those seeking an alternative meal experience to a typical Sunday Roast. Families can decide from a range of Japanese-inspired small plates.
Complementing each Mother’s Day booking, all tables will be presented with a beautiful bunch of dried flowers from Columbia Road Market, neighbouring the Shoreditch-based restaurant and bar, as a gift to the special matriarch at the table.
Guests can also treat themselves to special cocktail – Spring Spritz. The perfect accompaniment to brightening spring days, the cocktail combines Beefeater Gin infused with basil, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup. The cocktail is topped with prosecco and a basil garnish.
Visit www.apothecaryeast.co.uk
