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Apotek Speakeasy

Bar Cocktail bar

One of the Best Places To Visits in Dakota


Address

Klipstraat 2, Oranjestad, Aruba

Website

apotekspeakeasy.com

Contact

+297 561 1563

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (219 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 6 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 6 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 6 to 11:45 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 pm to 1 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Caterina B. 1 year ago on Google
    Super cool bar with a cool 'pharmacy' concept and interesting drinks, with the option to get a tailored cocktail based on what you like. We visited on a Friday night and there was a live DJ, reasonably busy with smoke machine and lights making a great atmosphere. Enjoyed the painkiller piña colada shot! Prices for drinks range from $7 (shots) to $18 for the bespoke cocktails.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Briana 4 months ago on Google • 183 reviews
    Such a cool speakeasy!! Was blown away by the really cool vibe inside. The premise is that your waiter is a “doctor” and the drinks are “prescriptions”. You have a menu of drinks and also “Rx” drinks you can choose from that are hanging on a wall. I got the Con Con, and not only was the presentation mind blowing but it was DELICIOUS. Can’t recommend this place enough if you are downtown.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike D. 7 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Amazing!! We fell in love with this place after our first visit. Drinks are amazing and presented perfectly. The way you are greeted at the door and the prescriptions are all delish. The staff is GREAT!! Highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 2 years ago on Google
    The answer is HECK. YES. We thoroughly enjoyed the drinks and the service. My husband and I have very distinct palates, and our mixologist Armando was able to capture them both perfectly. Delicious cocktails, fun vibe, and absolutely worth every dollar.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon T. 2 months ago on Google • 479 reviews New
    Really amazing cocktails here. Pricey, but the same price as many of the hotel bars on palm beach, but with cocktails that are a million times better. All so well balanced and creative. The atmosphere is amazing, and we got a little tour of the rest of the spaces and some of the history of the bar. I would go back in a heartbeat.

  • 5/5 Suzie “Suzie” G. 10 months ago on Google
    Very cool bar! From having to push the doorbell to get in to the smoky atmosphere (not cigarette smoke) it was like going back in time. Drink menu was like looking at an old pharmacist book and they even had a wall full of RX Prescription Drinks you could choose from. The only downfall was there was no food at all. Something to munch on like appetizers would have been great as the drinks were strong. We would have stayed longer if there was something to eat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jared D. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are looking for quality cocktails in Aruba, make a stop here! The staff is friendly and the bartenders are pros. Order your reliable favorites from the default menu or talk to the experts at the bar into trying something special. Tiki, bourbon, tequila, whatever, they'll do it right. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryley T. 2 months ago on Google • 203 reviews New
    Plenty to like here. Creative and delicious drinks delivered with a fun prescription concept. Presentation and quality ingredients seem to be a focus. We also lucked into a tour of the place. If pretentious cocktails are your thing (and why not!) you need to stop here when in Aruba.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deidre D. 2 months ago on Google • 74 reviews New
    Fabulous!...that's it. That's the post 🤣. P.S. They do lovely mocktails, so do not be afraid to visit even if you don't drink.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason S. 2 months ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    We loved the atmosphere at Apotek. Not a hidden speakeasy but has every other aspect to it. Friendly staff and bartenders with a cozy and dark vibe to it. Drinks vary in price and can be quite high but the quality is excellent. Low lights, wood and atmospheric elements add to the experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Video B. 2 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    If you're looking for an awesome vibe, great drinks, and a unique experience, this is the place to visit. Be sure to sit at the bar for a great show. Louis and Jason are masters at their craft.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katelyn N. 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    This was a great cocktail bar! A fun vibe and great drinks. I also appreciated that they had mocktails since I’m not a big drinker but appreciate a good cocktail.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Awesome place! It’s a very fun & creative experience overall, & you’ll leave even happier than when you entered (whether you’re tipsy or just in awe lol). Luis is the man! A true master of his craft. Also a tip- sit at the bar, you won’t be sorry 😉.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jean Marie F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is such a hidden gem that is remarkably unique!! I felt like I stepped back into a Kodak picture of 1970s, the ambience is outstanding My friends and I had a great experience and Junior was the best at making our drinks. Every drink was one of a kind. He took such great care of us and we will always be grateful for the extra care he took of our friend. Make sure you make a reservation and check out this place you will not be disappointed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JR D. 8 months ago on Google
    Honestly the best and most creative cocktails we've had worldwide. The presentation adds to what is already borderline perfection. Get out of your hotel bar and go here instead!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe T. 9 months ago on Google
    Drinks were amazing! Atmosphere was fantastic! Service was exceptional! Highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucie F. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a must go! If I could give 10 out of 5 stars, I would. Atmosphere of the place is amazing and the drinks are through the roof. I was the driver of the evening and the guys came up with the best mocktails I have ever had. Much recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff St. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun spot with great service/theme/vibe and - most importantly - cocktails! Great aesthetic - very small though with limited seating so reservations are prob a good idea; however, despite making one, it seemed as though I would have been accommodated for my group of 4 on a Friday night even if I hadn’t.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeanette G. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited hoping for a change of pace from all of the tropical drinks and this place exceeded any expectations! We arrived at exactly 6 which allowed us a bit more time to appreciate the craft before it got busier. In all we had 6 amazing cocktails, 5 which were custom, and one of which was the best drink I've ever had. I only wish we'd gone sooner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent hand crafted cocktails and exemplary service. The drinks had amazing garnishes and the presentations included smoke, flowers, and fire. You can order off of the menu, choose an extra special drink off of the wall, or even have the bartender make you a custom “prescription.” Guaranteed delicious and absolutely worth a visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J S. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Such a great spot. We really enjoyed our cocktails. I love gin and had two amazing gin drinks…traditional gin martini with a gin from Venezuela. And then some super special bevvie that was savory and citrusy all at once. Hubby enjoyed his as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anders C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous atmosphere and excellent, unique cocktails crafted by experienced and friendly mixologists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shelly M. 2 years ago on Google
    All cocktails were really good, the atmosphere in the place is unique. Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kate C. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and incredible drinks! Bartenders were so nice and created drinks that will blow your mind. Highly recommend for a date night while visiting the Island.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katya G. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible place. The drinks are out of this world, make sure when you go to ask for a custom drink! The ambiance and music were great and we had a wonderful date night.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia P. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was amazing ! From the making of the cocktails that they do in front of you to the super professional service to the cocktails that were just delicious ! I highly recommend this place if you want an awesome experience and taste a true cocktail ! Thank you to the barman and to Apotek for this experience ! I will come back that is for sure 😊🍸

  • 4/5 Pieter P. 4 years ago on Google
    Cocktailbar with nice 'Farmacy' concept. Good atmosphere with DJ playing music and a mixed crowd.

  • 5/5 Todd A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, awesome bartender John!

  • 5/5 ed s. 3 years ago on Google
    What a place !!!

  • 5/5 Lidia H. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere and friendly bartenders! My favorite place for prescription refills! Drinks are phenomenal and very well presented! Small hidden gem ❤️

  • 5/5 Tasha R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bartender & host!

  • 5/5 vn B. 6 months ago on Google
    Strongly recommended gem for cocktail aficionados. Seriously one of my best experiences ever, even recreating known cocktails with different ingredients. Service is awesome and open to discussion. It was intimidating at first since it isn't exactly evident what we're entering... :)

  • 5/5 Lizzy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow! This place is a real gem. I stumbled on it while browsing google maps, and I'm so glad we came here. The vibe is very cool. The drinks are carefully and lovingly crafted. The staff is super knowledgable and friendly. I love that you tell them your "symptoms" and they make you a "prescription." This is one of the best craft cocktail bars I've ever been to! I highly recommend a visit!

  • 5/5 April D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks here

  • 5/5 Nik T. 3 years ago on Google
    Honestly one of the best speakeasy’s actually exists outside of the USA in Aruba! Incredible cocktails that are perfectly balanced, and I will say by far the best Old Fashioned you can find on the island. The owner and the bartenders were incredibly friendly and provided personable service. During our trip, we visited a few times and each time were very accommodating. We highly recommend checking this place out. It’s truly a gem in Aruba if you love great cocktails and atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 years ago on Google
    This a unqiue experience. Mixology specialists which has the best drinks I've ever had. The owner was amazing charisma anyone on the island should visit.

  • 5/5 Clyde Lie K. 3 years ago on Google
    Gr8 medicine.

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 2 years ago on Google
    I had almost given up on finding a good bar on Curacao and Aruba. To be honest, I had no more desire to visit a bar here. The most cocktails here on the ABC isle are really bad in taste, as an example the Aruba Ariba - where actually only sweet is present. By chance I came across the Apotek Speakeasy via Google and saw the menu I thought, give this bar another chance. I got into my borrowed car and drove off about 10 kilometers just to visit a bar. About the interior: it is very cozy and a very classically furnished. The bar culture is very old and already and if the rumors are true the first bar was opened in New York in 1851. Therefore, a classic ambience - for me - always fits. As we all know, there is no need to argue about what humans are like or not. I also like modern bars, if everything fits as a composition and is coherent. This is the case here. The staff is polite and talkative, the service is very nice and also communicative! Now to the important part! The cocktails are really very good there and also the presentation and preparation is very appealing.Many ingredients are made by themselves and they experiment a lot with new things (peanuts are put in spirits etc.). That's the way it has to be if you are always interested in developing yourself further. You can tell that a lot of passion goes into running the bar. I hope in the remaining three nights I manage to visit the bar again. Who knows when I'll be stranded here next time. A real little gem for people who love cocktails!

  • 3/5 Maurizio A. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool bar for locals. This location is trending and offers a very an extensive cocktail menu. The drinks are well prepared. The service is very fast and the staff is friendly respectful and resourceful. I recommend checking in on Friday for a local experience.

  • 5/5 Cristy G. 2 years ago on Google
    We wanted to celebrate our “little cousin” finally turning 21, and this place did not disappoint! Incredible cocktails, hand-crafted to our specific tastes and preferences. Beautiful presentation and absolutely delicious! The whole speakeasy vibe was wonderful (you have to ring the doorbell to get in) and the decor inside was great. We will definitely return on our next trip!

  • 5/5 Heather H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best bar in Aruba! Visited here on our last night and we are sad we don’t have more nights to come back. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and equally as friendly. We live in Boston and you’d pay $20 a drink for the caliber they are serving! The vibe is unique and definitely a memorable experience. P.S - the flatbread is amazing — try it!

  • 5/5 Monrick C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place, different exactly what we need

  • 5/5 Bia V. 3 years ago on Google
    Favorite bar in aruba, will be back tomorrow🤣❤️


Call +297 561 1563 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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