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The Alchemist Kitchen and Bar

Bar Bar and grill

One of the Most Reviewed Bar and grills in Kampala


Address

Kampala, Uganda

Contact

+256 777 194006

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.8K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 7 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 4 AM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 4 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 7 AM to 4 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (31) service (25) Good (19) music (15) area (15) Great (14) great (14) drinks (13) ambience (12) cocktails (9)
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  • 4/5 Tetteh A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for friends to hang out. Food is good too.
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 - Pheeneeck -. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice bar. Vibe is good, big parking. Ordered mix platter. Food was just OK. Spicy chicken wings were really amazing. Good variety of alcohol drinks and cocktails. Staff can be little pushy sometimes. UPD: you cannot go there with children after 4 p.m. (
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard P. 6 months ago on Google
    It's been 4 years since I was last here. This time, it was a Monday just before midday. So naturally, it was very quiet. I was pleased that we could still get a full English breakfast. The food was first class, and the service excellent. I need to remember this place, the next time I am in Kampala.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 King T. 1 year ago on Google
    This street is full on awesome bars, and the Alchemist is the crown jewel. Have a blast for sure
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abhinav v. 1 year ago on Google
    One of best place to hangout. Bar and ambience is awesome. They have live Screen for matches. Service is pretty good. I liked the Smrinoff flavour vodka bottle and they serve juice cocktail mixed with vodka and lime. Its takes amazing. And if you are out of control they have medicines also available.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zachary H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great western menu! Friendly service and prices are reasonable. I enjoyed my chicken tacos. They are served cold, but delicious. The menu left me wanting more. Nile Special and Club on tap!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachael N. 5 years ago on Google
    Went with some friends for the Ciroc brunch - first Sunday of the month - in December and it was really fun! The ambience was amazing, the food was delicious, the drinks were perfect & the music was on point. I loved the live music as well. I will definitely be going back for this brunch when I’m around again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dewald R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for one of the "GO TO" places in Kampala then look no further than The Alchemist. The restaurant is modern, trendy and even had a live DJ playing (music was at a good volume, not so loud that you need to shout to hear each other). I loved how the restaurant was decorated as well as the table layout, and they have a beautiful bar as a backdrop which had a nice selection of drinks including some high quality whiskies. The food was a good reflection of the restaurant, being very tasty and beautifully presented and the staff were friendly. Even if you just want to grab some drinks, then The Alchemist is the perfect option for you. I recommend grabbing a bottle of coconut Waragi and enjoy it with some good friends - you are guaranteed an awesome evening!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mbonimpa Barbrah Birungi (. 4 years ago on Google
    The Sunday brunch was on another level. It's every first Sunday of the month . The music included a special jazz performance and the food was top notch . I definitely recommend it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Phillipa M. 1 year ago on Google
    The waitresses are attentive and friendly. Amazing cocktails. They have happy hour from 4pm-7pm for weekdays with select cocktails and spritz for 10k and beers at 5k
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fionah P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Innocent M. 1 year ago on Google
    The music was great, danced like never before 😊 (the company was great). The food was amazing.. (got some fries and Buffalo wings). The mixologist was on point - meaning the drinks were great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 OLET T. 1 year ago on Google
    Quiet and ontop of their game... good service. Once in a while it gets loud though🤣🤣🤣
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 d_taddei2 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, nice to have beer on draught. I came here because people talked about the burgers, if I am honest it's wasn't that great I have had better burgers in Kampala.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wafula N. 2 years ago on Google
    Very lovely 😊😊 Exquisite service Good environment
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Warren C. 2 years ago on Google
    nice place with gd service

  • 4/5 Priscilla M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great music, great outdoor bar vibes that's not over too crowded but not empty at the same time 😅 Their prices for drinks and food are a bit more expensive than a nicer bar in the same area but overall a good experience. Maybe table service could be quicker

  • 5/5 Obinna E. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery! Love the esthetics.. Ull love it..

  • 4/5 Liz A. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent food and service. Good interior. Good crowd and vibe. Grossly overpriced drinks, especially whiskey!

  • 5/5 Mrs Ssali Stacy S. 2 years ago on Google
    So beautiful and comfortable 😍

  • 5/5 kaisy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Just love da place🙃

  • 3/5 Michael B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's an Elegant restaurant with modern standards

  • 5/5 Aidah A. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the new ambience. I had the sliders and chips which were heavey. The service was fantastic! My phone battery died and they charged it for me.

  • 5/5 Ruth B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambience, good customer care, reasonably priced food

  • 5/5 Sam Samwiri I. 2 years ago on Google
    Good service. Best wash rooms

  • 4/5 Mai T. 2 years ago on Google
    A favourite. Love the balance of bar and restaurant Very good food. Good music. Very good drinks - cocktails Ambience is top

  • 4/5 Melanie K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibe. Decent service and better than average food.

  • 4/5 Godfrey S. 2 years ago on Google
    I Liked the maximum privacy concept of the place, the Ambiance is good and clean, security is decent, easily accessible being near the road. The concept is outdoor, open shaded spaces, allowing leisure, private personal and short business meetings. Kudos to the chef, Meals were decent, some more could be done on the presentation and freshness of the vegetables but in all good. The food and beverages prices are affordable.. Waitress was clean, courteous and knew the menu options, order to delivery time was 10-15mins. There is a 10-15 car park guarded by a security guard.

  • 5/5 Jaimal S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice setting and atmosphere, the bar is not cramped and the tables are nicely spaced so it gives a really nice vibe. Staff and drinks were great and it's the kind of place thay 1 drink could easily turn into several. Only challenge is parking but that shouldn't be a deal breaker.

  • 4/5 MM 2 years ago on Google
    A lot less crowded since Corona restrictions have been put in place, which is a lot nicer. It's nice with some people, but when it's at max capacity (pre-covid), it's a little too crowded. Good drink selection and the food is not bad given the many restaurants in the area!

  • 5/5 dorcas n. 1 year ago on Google
    Most professional customer service(blessed you made our evening). The food was good and there was good music. We hope to come again soon

  • 4/5 Daisy K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service. Good food and ambience, friendly prices. Had chicken sliders and a strawberry mocktail.

  • 4/5 Rebecca N. 1 year ago on Google
    The service can be off sometimes. But regardless, they've got nice meals, and their cocktails are to die for 🥂🍾

  • 4/5 Anne W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a proper high end bar. The prices are equally high end. Bring your wallet. But the vibes ... ambience ... so so good !!!! The show sports F1, rugby, tennis ... so that's a plus for sure. Oh, amd the bathrooms are clean. Very important.

  • 3/5 Sherrie M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a comfortable cozy place,very organized I love the music and food. Its relatively affordable,but lacks ample parking space. Better you come with a driver so that you don't stress over parking. It gets crowded after midnight, so if you hate congestion to need to organize so that you leave early.

  • 5/5 PERAN K. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the meals, the cocktails, the hospitality..There's this hospital person called Bright.. He made me love everything...

  • 5/5 Trent H. 9 months ago on Google
    Great pace to dance on a Sunday brunch. Great drinks as well.

  • 1/5 Akello F. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was good, but the portions were disappointing. Loved the atmosphere, but the service was horrible. The lady waiting on us forgot one of our orders, and we ended up having a mix-up after having to ask at the bar for our order. Paid more than I should have at the end of the day.

  • 4/5 harre c. 4 months ago on Google
    The place is very cozy and warm..the food was very tasty 😋

  • 4/5 Timothy A. 4 months ago on Google
    Food was awesome, the servers are quick and professional and a good place to sit and chill and even have those small meetings during the day. Gets hyper in the evening with good sound and energy

  • 5/5 Caroline K. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is amazing, customer care and service top notch, the ambience is excellent

  • 4/5 Erick M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and yummy food.

  • 4/5 Micheal s. 3 years ago on Google
    Up market bar and restaurant. Prices are in the high side. Neat set-up and furniture. Nice service. Clean toilets. Small parking space for anyone with a car. So you might have to park by the roadside.

  • 4/5 Rodrigo G. 5 years ago on Google
    Chill vibe. Very posh. Great mixed drinks and the DJ gets the crowd going. They have TVs all over to watch the game.

  • 4/5 Hellen E. 4 years ago on Google
    Looking for a lit party, this is the place to be. Only issue is it gets so crowded on Saturdays, so you might want to get there a bit early to get a comfortable spot.

  • 5/5 Dorothy O. 6 years ago on Google
    It is the popular and happening place in Kampala and is usually very crowded over the weekends. The food is great as is the service.

  • 5/5 mrbyam64 4 years ago on Google
    Owned by my friend. Lovely atmosphere. Enjoyed our end of year party 2019!

  • 1/5 Willis N. 3 years ago on Google
    Its always over crowded

  • 3/5 Mbayo Arnold J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Simon Wellands K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to live oh no,customer care is more

  • 5/5 Rodney T. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressed by their effort to maintain and enforce the SOPs. Always loved the ambience and sophisticated vibe. Be sure to try out their long island iced tea.

  • 4/5 Andrew L. 5 years ago on Google
    Great people.

  • 4/5 Vicky O. 4 years ago on Google
    Good ambience, great service, lovely place

  • 4/5 Peace Weishe B. 4 years ago on Google
    It's clean, good service and beautiful ambiance

  • 5/5 sega s. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing vibe and food

  • 5/5 Mshai F. 4 years ago on Google
    This Place is the Ideal Place. For a Nice cocktail & a quick but delicious bite.& Not forgetting the nice Vibe. I'm definitely going to be a usual

  • 4/5 Dr. Hannah M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service

  • 5/5 Sharon E. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space. Good food. Awesome cocktails!

  • 5/5 Waringa M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my faves- looking for excellent cocktails and great music? Tis the place Be prepared to stand as it gets crowded

  • 5/5 Faith Restoration M. 3 years ago on Google
    It my farm

  • 5/5 Lunge M. 4 years ago on Google
    If you wanna catch up with friends over drinks and cool music, this is the place to go. It's open space, aerated and lovely.

  • 4/5 Peter M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent tranquil atmosphere to work remotely....

  • 5/5 Nteza “Jessymarie” J. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice lounge area plus good food

  • 5/5 Olga a. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and drinks

  • 4/5 timothy B. 3 years ago on Google
    kitchen is gd

  • 5/5 Muhwezi Donald H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service, great ambience

  • 5/5 Sheila Hendy N. 3 years ago on Google
    My sitting room

  • 1/5 Flavia A. 3 years ago on Google
    The Breakfast presentation was poor vis a via what is advertised. Total mismatch.Full English breakfast was not so full after all. I could call it foul.

  • 3/5 Juliet O. 3 years ago on Google
    Good ambiance

  • 5/5 Rodrigo C. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the finest places in Bugolobi...good food, great ambience...the real thing for that young working professionals crowd looking for a chilled time for lunch or after work...

  • 5/5 Isabelle J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Bri'an B. 3 years ago on Google
    Covid SOPs on Lock.

  • 4/5 Patricia Sanchez A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are looking for a bar to have a drink with friends, this is a good option. It has good food (I recommend the mini burgers) and the customer service is good. Parking on site. Clean and spacious bathrooms. Different environments where you can sit: a VIP area, low tables area, high tables area and area with Chester armchairs. Good atmosphere in general. Good music. If you are looking for a bar to have a drink with friends, this is a good option. It has good food (I recommend the mini burgers) and the customer service is good. Parking on site. Clean and spacious bathrooms. Different environments where you can sit: a VIP area, low tables area, high tables area and area with Chester armchairs. Good atmosphere in general. Good music. (Original) Si buscas un bar para tomar algo con los amigos, este es una buena opción. Tiene buena comida (recomiendo las mini hamburguesas) y la atención al cliente está bien. Aparcamiento en el sitio. Baños limpios y amplios. Diferentes ambientes donde poder sentarte: una zona VIP, zona de mesas bajas, zona de mesas altas y zona con sillones Chester. Buen ambiente en general. Buena música. If you are looking for a bar to have a drink with friends, this is a good option. It has good food (I recommend the mini burgers) and the customer service is good. Parking on site. Clean and spacious bathrooms. Different environments where you can sit: a VIP area, low tables area, high tables area and area with Chester armchairs. Good atmosphere in general. Good music.

  • 5/5 Ali A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Mitchell M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice ciroc cocktails. Professionally done. Nice music as well

  • 5/5 Eliakim A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amaizing cocktail culture and great consistent food a great place to make memories and celebrate

  • 4/5 SighTech 3 years ago on Google
    Fair service. Could use better seats. Good parking space.

  • 5/5 Sam H. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was lovely and the staff are amazing


Call +256 777 194006 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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