Apothéke

Wow, just wow! Apothéke is a hidden gem of a cocktail lounge.Heard about it years ago and finally went to it after the severe rains in Los Angeles. Walking up the ramp (yes this place is handicap friendly) we were greeted be a cool door guy. Inside you are transported to an amazingly dimly lit lounge with comfy plush chairs, couches and booths. I there to celebrate a friend's birthday and it was so much fun. There was a dj (DirtieB) spinning chill lounge tunes.The bar looked like a giant glowing crystal. The drink menu was very detailed and had great mixtures. A little on the pricey side. Some drinks had a sprig of rosemary which was lit on fire. It smelled great! My gin and tonic was delightfully crafted and the bartender muddled my lime. I loved that!There an outdoor section as well. Grateful they have a sign for people to watch their drinks and be aware of stranger who might try to roofie you. Fun times, attentive service. I want to go back again!

I think this review is more like a 3.5. Came to Apotheke for a nightcap after leaving a work holiday party early. It was easy enough to make a reservation in advance, but not sure if it was necessary- it was pretty empty when we got there at 9:30pm on a Friday night. Needless to say, I liked how it wasn't crowded, and the bar itself is beautiful. The inside area is small, but leads to a beautiful enclosed patio area which is where we sat- although it was cold, it was comfortable because there were heaters.The reason for the 3.5 stars is because the drinks are just ok. I felt that the cocktails weren't as good as they could've been- they were overly sweet and didn't have the craft cocktail special-ness speakeasy bars usually have. They looked pretty, but that was it. Was pretty disappointed. They were pricey too (normal pricey) but that could've been overlooked if they tasted good!

I love the ambiance here. Its super dark and I love how the drinks are all 'potions'. Its giving witch! My drink was really good but my two friend's drinks were kinda not it. LOL. Overall, this is definitely the place to go if you wanted to grab a drink after dinner or if you have friends coming to visit. Its totally worth going to the arts district for.

I can't believe I have never been there! What a lovely gem of a place "hidden" by the bridge in DTLA. And there's a parking lot nearby. Yes the drinks are pricey and there's no food available, YET there's such a chill, pretty vibe that feels like an oasis to enjoy and escape to for a proper cocktail.We got there early on. Thursday. Bouncer was welcoming. The entryway faces the bar directly and while it seems small, it's joined by an outdoor courtyard.

After checking out their website, it turns out their original location was in New York! I immediately noticed the similarities inside - the wall of vials and liquor behind the bar and bartenders in white coats. It's a much large venue in LA than in NY. There is a nice outdoor patio with a water station, which is so appreciated. There's another bar outside if the inside one is too crowded. Another plus is they have their own parking lot, which has plenty of spots!!There is a bouncer who checks ID outside. The bathroom is just before the outdoor entrance.The menu is nicely broken down by category. Each drink def has an overwhelmingly long list of ingredients. There is no price list, but according to my bill, the drinks were $20-25ish. There is an automatic 20% gratuity if your bill is over $100. If you have a large group, I highly recommend making reservations. They charge like a thousand dollars for 20+ people. It's really loud and dark inside. It's not as loud outside.

This is an absolutely gorgeous bar with a large outdoor patio. The aesthetics of this place are high class and the bartenders make a great specialty cocktail. Highly recommend when they have a DJ!

Parking was across the street and had an attendant who took cash. Vibe inside was dim and very cosy! Perfect spot for a unique date or catch up with friends as there was plenty of spots to stand and sit inside and outside. Drinks were the best part! Very unique and electric tasting!

Idk if this bartender was having side effects from his McDonalds... he could've at least said he wasnt familiar w the menu. Backstory to this story. Loud music and i notice bartender is making a cool drink so ask him what is he making. He's dismissive and I chalk it up too he can't hear me. We asked multiple times and he plays dumb. Btw the bartender is in a white chem suit w brown glasses and buzzed hair fire him please... so i ask exasperated what do you recommend? He walks away with a hand gesture dismissing me and motion to his friend to help me. Who the f does that?! Holy moly. Otherwise great atmosphere and lovely drinks. Just don't bother talking to that guy. Dick.

I wasn't able to try any food. The Ambiance was rather nice sort of mad scientist vibes. I sampled the cocktail with mezcal and loved it. When I went the place wasn't packed but for some reason the service was a bit slow. It may have been because we were seated off to a corner outside but would have liked a little more attentiveness. Overall, I would return and give it another try.

Great experience! There was a little mishap initially but Ben went above and beyond to make sure we left happy. Every drink we had was carefully crafted and tasty. Definitely will be back!