Alchemy Co - Middlesbrough

The evening got off to a rough start when we had trouble finding the restaurant and arrived to find the door locked. After a brief wait, we were eventually let... read more The evening got off to a rough start when we had trouble finding the restaurant and arrived to find the door locked. After a brief wait, we were eventually let in and informed that they wouldn't be opening until 7:00, despite our earlier reservation for afternoon tea at 5:15. We were offered a drink at the downstairs bar while they sorted things out, and I was given an unexpectedly strong whisky. The manager was called in to resolve the issue with their online booking system, and after a short wait, we were seated in a cozy upstairs room called Alchemy. Although the atmosphere was lacking due to being the only patrons, the cocktails and afternoon tea were satisfactory. We appreciated the efforts of the staff to make things right, and despite the initial hiccups, we found the experience to be good value for money. We are considering returning in the future. Tip: You can access Alchemy through the main bar, TS1.

We had a wonderful experience at Alchemy and Co. We opted for the Baltimore afternoon tea, which includes a cocktail for each person along with sandwiches, scon... read more We had a wonderful experience at Alchemy and Co. We opted for the Baltimore afternoon tea, which includes a cocktail for each person along with sandwiches, scones, and cupcakes. Everything was delicious, from the drinks to the food, and the atmosphere was fantastic. This would be a great option for Valentine's Day as it felt very personalized.

My partner and I have visited this restaurant a few times over the past couple of months and we absolutely love it. The two women who work behind the bar are ve... read more My partner and I have visited this restaurant a few times over the past couple of months and we absolutely love it. The two women who work behind the bar are very kind and friendly. The cocktails are delicious, my favorite is the Alchemy Illusion. They also have great live music on Fridays, making it our new favorite place for date night.

I have previously visited the bar and loved it. We had live jazz singers, a large crowd and amazing cocktails. However I recently visited on a Friday night at a... read more I have previously visited the bar and loved it. We had live jazz singers, a large crowd and amazing cocktails. However I recently visited on a Friday night at around 9:30pm and they were playing awful pop music. There was only around 2 other customers there which I believe was down to the lack of jazz music. Also there were only 2 bar staff on, both of who were training. The cocktails were awful, only drank half.

Visited Alchemy Co on a Friday night with 3 friends for Afternoon Tea using vouchers we had purchased from Groupon. The bar is fab; really intimate and cosy and... read more Visited Alchemy Co on a Friday night with 3 friends for Afternoon Tea using vouchers we had purchased from Groupon. The bar is fab; really intimate and cosy and there was a guy playing guitar which was nice. We were told we could pick any cocktail from the menu as long as it was £6.95 and there was loads to chose from! I opted for 'Cats Pajamas ' which was delicious and just like cherry bakewell. We were really impressed with the afternoon tea; the portions are really generous! We each got an egg sandwich, cheese savoury sandwich and ham sandwich, lovely jam cream scone, half a salted caramel cupcake, half a chocolate tart and a mini macaroon! I will definitely be returning! The cocktails were great and the food that was being served to other guests looked delicious! Fantastic value for money!