The Alchemist Monument is a cocktail bar and restaurant on Eastcheap, close to Monument station and the historic centre of the City of London. Its position between the Monument to the Great Fire and the Tower of London makes it convenient for office workers, visitors and groups exploring the surrounding streets. The venue combines a main bar, a dedicated dining room and a separate Negroni bar, allowing different parts of the day to develop their own atmosphere. Brunch and lunch feel relaxed, while evenings bring a livelier energy suited to drinks, dinner and celebrations.
Food is served throughout the day, with menus designed to move from brunch into lunch and dinner. The selection balances comforting favourites with globally influenced flavours, giving groups enough variety to share smaller dishes or order a complete individual meal. Bold presentation reflects the character of the drinks without allowing theatre to replace flavour. Vegetarian and vegan choices broaden the appeal, while desserts offer a natural conclusion for guests who want to turn a round of cocktails into a longer dining experience.
Cocktails are central to The Alchemist identity, combining detailed recipes with imaginative presentation and elements of tableside theatre. Drinks may use aroma, colour, texture and unexpected serving vessels to create a sense of discovery before the first sip. At Monument, the permanent Negroni Bar by Campari gives particular attention to the classic Italian aperitif through several different pours and creative interpretations. Guests who prefer wine, beer or alcohol free drinks also have a broad choice, making the bar accessible even when not everyone wants the full cocktail spectacle.
The flexible layout allows the Monument branch to suit after work gatherings, weekend brunches, private parties and informal business occasions. Weekend music and a busy bar atmosphere give later visits more momentum, while bookable spaces help groups plan a more structured event. Staff can guide diners through both food and cocktails, explaining unfamiliar ingredients and helping the table pace its choices. The Alchemist Monument brings together expressive drinks, sociable food and energetic hospitality in a venue that feels closely connected to the modern rhythm of the City.
Address: 16–18 Eastcheap, City of London, London EC3M 1BD, United Kingdom
The Alchemist Monument Menu
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
SMASHED POTATOES & SUNNY EGGS
Crispy smashed potatoes, fried eggs, cherry tomatoes, spinach, green sauce, pickled red onions
THE FULL ALCHEMIST
Smoked bacon, 2 eggs, farmhouse sausage, mushroom, tomato, baked beans, sourdough toast
SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOAST
Scrambled eggs on buttered sourdough toast
MAPLE BACON PANCAKES
Pancakes, smoked bacon, fried eggs, maple syrup
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Eggs, smoked bacon, cheese, crispy mini hash browns & Rubies in the rubble* ketchup
THE LOADED BAP
Sausage patty, hash brown, fried egg, double cheese, hot sauce OR: Veggie sausage patty V
YOGHURT & GRANOLA
Greek yoghurt, granola, candied pecans, strawberries
FRENCH TOAST
Maple butter, vanilla brioche, candied pecans, vanilla ice cream, strawberries
EGGS BENEDICT
Poached eggs on brioche served with: HAM HOCK / Sriracha hollandaise, crispy shallots OR: FLORENTINE V / Buttered spinach, tomatoes, sriracha hollandaise
BEANS & PARMESAN ON TOAST
Baked beans with fresh parmesan on buttered sourdough toast
THE FULL FLEXIMIST
Spinach, 2 eggs, tomato, hashbrown bites, halloumi, baked beans, mushroom, sourdough toast OR: Plant-based
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Maple glazed fried chicken, pineapple, toasted waffles OR: Plant-based goujons V
A LITTLE EXTRA
SMOKED BACON
SAUSAGE
MINI HASH BITES
HALLOUMI
EGG
AVOCADO
SMALL PLATES
COSMIC OYSTER
A mini cocktail served on a bed of ice
APERITIVO OYSTER
A mini cocktail served on a bed of ice
CHORIZO & CHEDDAR DOUGHBALLS
Cheese level > your choice
PORK CRACKLING
PIQUANTÉ PEPPERS
Fried in breadcrumbs & stuffed with cream cheese
SALT & PEPPER EDAMAME BEANS
ALCHEMY SHARER
Crispy buttermilk chicken, tempura prawns, edamame, Guinness rarebit topped sourdough, vegetable gyozas, salt & shake potatoes
PLANT SHARER
Crispy cauliflower bites, vegetable gyozas, edamame, salt & pepper plant-based goujons, salt & shake potatoes, crispy shrooms
THE DUCK PANCAKES
Shredded duck, pancakes, crispy noodles hoisin sauce, house pickled cucumber
GUINNESS RAREBIT
Toasted sourdough, cheese melt, house chilli jam
CRISPY SHROOMS
Miso mayo, crispy chilli oil
PULLED BEEF ON BRIOCHE
Caramelised shredded beef, toasted brioche, heaped parmesan, chilli oil, chives
TOSTADAS
2 x served with Alchemist sweet hot sauce
APERI-ZERO OYSTER
Non Alc Aperitif, bergamot, citrus, disco grenadine, passionfruit pearls. 0.0% ABV.
HOT HONEY PORK
Pork belly, pink onions, torched pineapple
CHILLI & LIME TOFU
Smoked Tofoo, guacamole, tomato salsa, pickled red onions
TEMPURA PRAWN LOLLIPOPS
Vietnamese sweet chilli dip
SALT & PEPPER SQUID
Miso mayo
PANKO HALLOUMI
Chilli jam
CRISPY GYOZAS
Vietnamese sweet chilli dip
CHICKEN VEGETABLE CAULIFLOWER BITES
Tempura batter, nice & spicy glaze, house pickled cucumber
NICE & SPICY FRIED CHICKEN
Crispy coated fried chicken, sriracha mayo OR: Plain buttermilk
SALT & SHAKE POTATOES
Smashed potatoes, malt vinegar salt, garlic sauce
ULTIMATE BAO BUNS
Umami mayo, cucumber, spring onion, lettuce, sriracha
SHARERS
CRISPY CURRIED FISH
Seasonal fish, coconut curry sauce, herb oil, snap peas, samphire, crispy noodles, jasmine rice
TEMPURA FISH & CHIPS
Tempura hake, furikake fries, curry sauce, lemon, nori crushed peas & tartar sauce
DUCK SALAD
Shredded hoisin duck, cucumber, pickled watermelon, butterhead lettuce, spring onions, crispy rice noodles, sesame seeds
HANDHELDS
All served with fries or salad >>> Level up your fries – Salt & Pepper + 1.00
CHICKEN BURGER
Buttermilk chicken thigh, crispy cornflake crumb, crispy onions, dill pickle, Alchemist sweet hot sauce
PANKO HALLOUMI FLATBREAD
Crispy chilli & sesame halloumi, green sauce, pickled red onion, gem lettuce, garlic mayo, flatbread wrap
PLANT BURGER
Moving Mountains beef patty, smoked Applewood cheese, onions, dill pickle, house burger sauce ADD: Extra patty 3.00
CHEESEBURGER
Smashed beef patties, American cheese, onions, dill pickle, house burger sauce ADD: Extra patty 3.00
THE AFC FLATBREAD
Alchemist fried chicken, maple & bourbon BBQ sauce, gem lettuce, slaw, flatbread wrap OR: Plant-based goujons
CUBANO SANGUICH
Cuban spiced pulled pork, ham hock, dill pickle, cheese, crusty ciabatta During a trip to Little Havana in Miami we found the most incredible Cubano ‘sanguich’ inspiring this hearty handheld
BEEF FILLET STEAK
BBQ PORK
PLANT-BASED GOUJONS
BBQ CHICKEN
STEAK & CHIPS
British Rib-Eye. 30-day aged, soy caramel glaze, fries & choice of sauce
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE
Lobster, crayfish, 3 cheese sauce, truffle dust, crispy panko & shallot crumb
KATSU CURRY
Panko crumb, house katsu sauce, jasmine rice CHICKEN CRISPY SMOKED TOFU
FRENCH-DIP STEAK SANDWICH
Sliced beef fillet, cheese sauce, green peppers, burnt onions, American cheese, sweet mustard mayo, rocket. With secret truffle gravy & smoking rosemary
DUCK WRAP
Lettuce, pickled cucumber, Hoisin sauce
SIDES
SALT & PEPPER FRIES
LOADED TRUFFLE TATER TOTS
Shaved parmesan, truffle oil, garlic mayo
MAC & CHEESE
3 cheese, crispy shallot, truffle HOUSE FRIES
ONION RINGS
SLAW
SAUCES
OR 3 FOR 5.00 Maple Bourbon BBQ
XO CAESAR SALAD
Chopped lettuce, sesame croutons, parmesan, miso mayo, XO sauce ADD: Chargrilled chicken 3.00 OR: Smoked tofu 3.00
COCONUT TOFU CURRY
Smoked Tofoo, sauteed vegetables, coconut curry sauce, furikake rice Katsu Secret Truffle Gravy Peppercorn v Nice & Spicy
EGG FRIED RICE
Sauteed vegetables, torched pineapple, peanut crumb
HOUSE CHOPPED SALAD
CHICKEN IN A BASKET
Crispy buttermilk chicken, fries, slaw, maple & bourbon BBQ sauce OR: Plant-based goujons ADD: Nice & spicy glaze 1.00
BANG BANG SALAD
Asian style salad with carrot, cucumber, radish, lettuce, peanuts, sesame seeds, crispy shallots, Vietnamese sweet chilli dressing ADD: Chargrilled chicken 3.00 OR: Smoked tofu 3.00
TO FINISH
Serving 200 degrees coffee. Your choice ethically sourced. Oat milk available.
ESPRESSO
AMERICANO
LATTE
FLAT WHITE
CAPPUCCINO
CHURROS
Loaded with caramel, served with warm chocolate sauce
NEXT LEVEL CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Vanilla gelato, miso caramel, chocolate togarashi snap
COFFEE & CHOCOLATES
WHITE CHOC CHEESECAKE CUP
Buttered biscuit base, lemon curd, burnt white chocolate, passionfruit pearls
GELATO
Mango / Chocolate / Blood Orange / Vanilla
SMOKING ALCHEMIST TEAS
Organic Rooibos, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Triple Mint or English Breakfast
CHOCOLATE COOKIE S’MORES
Soft warm cookies, vanilla gelato, torched marshmallow, freeze-dried raspberries, warm chocolate sauce
ULTIMATE RASPBERRY WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE
ICED BLUEBERRY & MATCHA LATTE
ULTIMATE HOT CHOCOLATE
WHITE CHOCOLATE & MINT FRAPPE
TURMERIC & SPICY MANGO LATTE
MATCHA & GINGER LATTE
KIDS MENU
APPRENTICE MENU £6.75
THE FULL APPRENTICE
Sausage, fried egg, hash brown bites, beans
HASH AND EGGS
Hash brown bites, scrambled egg, toast, ketchup
THE BENTO BOX
All served with fries, baked beans, and a tomato, cucumber salad
CHEESEBURGER
FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS
PLANT-BASED BITES
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
With vanilla gelato
TOASTED WAFFLE
With vanilla gelato & chocolate sauce
THEATRE LIGHT
PURE THEATRE SERVED. A GREAT STARTING POINT TO EXPERIENCE ALCHEMY.
COLOUR CHANGING ONE
Ketel One Vodka, Apple, Soda, Citrus, Magic.
LIGHTBULB MOMENT
Tanqueray Gin, Pimms, Artisan Ginger Beer, Raspberry, Lemon, Mint. Smoking.
LAVENDER RAIN
Patron Silver Tequila, Bacardi Coconut Rum, Lavender, Coconut, Citrus. Liquid Drop.
T&T
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Pink Grapefruit, Tonic. Magic Fire.
FRENCH KISS
Ketel One Vodka, Mouse Kingdom Dark Berries, Raspberry, Pineapple, Cranberry, Citrus, Meringue, Popping Candy. Tongue.
THE LEGAL ONE
Tanqueray Gin, Pineapple & Coconut, Tropical Vermouth, Lime, Tonic. Bong.
BUBBLEBATH
Tanqueray Gin, Aperol, Violette, Blueberry, Citrus. Fairy Liquid.
THEATRE DARK
A LITTLE MORE SERIOUS IN FLAVOUR. WATCH THESE DARKER SPIRITS BEWITCH & BEDAZZLE.
COSMIC CONCH
Bacardi Carribean Spiced Rum, Planteray Pineapple Rum, Orgeat, Lime, Alchemy IPA. Luminous Sea Foam.
PIPE DREAM
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, Born Irish Stout Whiskey, Discarded Cascara Vermouth, Licor 43, Vanilla, Alchemist Spiced Sugar Blend. Smoked Opulence.
SMOKEY OLD FASHIONED
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Jerry Thomas Bitters, Smoke. The Original.
HARD PEACH ICED TEA
Johnnie Walker Black Whisky, Peach, Nogave, Homemade Golden Tea. Fragrant.
DEAD RED ZOMBIE
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Wray & Nephew, Grand Marnier, Citrus, Pineapple, Cranberry, Zombie Mix. Alcohol Free Version: THE ANTIDOTE. See ‘NO OR LOW‘ Page.
HIT & RUM
Appleton Signature Rum, Grand Marnier, Wray & Nephew, Magnum Tonic Wine, Lime, Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Pineapple. Fire.
BRÛLÉE VOUS
Courvoisier VS Cognac, Buffalo Trace, Licor 43, Crème Brûlèe Syrup, Cream. Indulgent.
LIGHT & DREAMY
LESS SMOKE & MIRRORS WITH LIGHTER SPIRITS.
GIN-GER KICK
CITRUS GOT REAL Millers Gin, Apricot, Grapefruit Sherbert Foam. Indulgent Elegance.
Roku gin cocktail
Lime Leaf Infused Roku Gin, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Fiery Ginger Foam. With every one sold, we pledge to donate 25p to the Akt Charity to support their mission to end LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. AKT.ORG.UK
GET ICED
Ketel One Citron Vodka, Lemon, Wine, Citrus. White shimmer.
SCREWBALL
Absolut Raspberry Vodka, Mouse Kingdom Blue, Bubblegum, Apple, Lime, White Choc Cream Foam.
BERRY BELLINI
Mouse Kingdom Strawberry & Balsamic, Dutch Barn Raspberry Vodka, Strawberry, Prosecco. Fizz.
ALCHEMIST NO.5
St Germain, Dutch Barn Vodka, Muyu Jasmine, Paragon Labdanum, Lime, Soda. Perfume Surprise.
CHERRY BOMB
Dutch Barn Black Cherry Vodka, Kaveri Ginger Aperitif, Cherry, Apple, Lime. Bubble.
BOLD & BOOZY
SERIOUS SOPHISTICATED DRINKING. STRONGER FLAVOURS IN A PERFECT SERVE. For a refill if you return the flask, otherwise yours to keep.
BRU-LOMA
Neurita Citrus Tequila, El Jimador Tequila, Taylor’s Velvet Falernum, Nogave, Lime, Irn Bru. Dab Bag.
THE PORNSTAR
Dutch Barn Vodka, Passoa, Carpano Bianco, Pineapple, Passionfruit Caviar, Fizz. Alcohol Free Version: VIRGIN PORNSTAR. See ‘NO OR LOW‘ Page.
HIPFLASK SLOE-JAM
Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Campari, Regal Rogue Red Vermouth, Blackberry Shrub, Citrus, Peychaud’s Bitters. Alchemist Hipflask To Keep.
FLASH AF
Seven Tails Spiced, Martini Rubino, Appleton Signature Rum, Strawberry, Marmalade. Fiery Ginger Foam.
THE ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ketel One Vodka, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Salted Caramel, Coffee, Caramel Caviar, Chocolate.
PLANTPOT PICANTE
Patron Reposado Tequila, Mezcal Verde, Grapefruit, Lime, Nogave, Gochujang. Salt & Pepper Soil.
HIPFLASK JUNE BUG
Silent Pool Gin, Midori, Banana, Citrus, Pineapple & Coconut. Alchemist Hipflask To Keep.
SOCIAL SERVES
COCKTAILS & SHOTS INVENTED FOR SHARING. THEATRE FOR THE GROUP
COSMIC OYSTERS
Bombay Presse Gin, Limoncello, Yuzu, Citrus, Disco Blue, Passionfruit Pearls.
APERITIVO OYSTERS
Aperol, Italicus Bergamot Aperitivo, Citrus, Disco Grenadine, Orange Bitters. Pearls.
THE MAD HATTERS (DRINK FOR 2)
Appleton 8 Rum, Beesou Honey Aperitif, Wray & Nephew, Lemon, Honey, Apple. Black Sugar Comb & Illumination.
WRAY OF LIGHT (DRINK FOR 2)
Ketel One Vodka, Citrus, St Germain, Cointreau & Summer Fruits. Science.
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE (DRINK FOR 4)
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Wray & Nephew, Grand Marnier, Citrus, Pineapple, Cranberry, Zombie Mix.
APERI-ZERO OYSTERS
Non Alc Aperitif, Bergamot, Citrus, Disco Grenadine, Passionfruit Pearls. 0.0% ABV
XO PATRON XO CAFÉ SOLAR BOARD (SHOTS FOR 6)
Patron Coffee Tequila. Served with Salted Caramel Caviar.
NO, LOW & FUNCTIONAL
Enjoy a devilish dash of theatre… no, low even if you’re being good.
NO-LOMA SPRITZ
Pentire Coastal Spritz, Grapefruit Sherbert, Nogave, Alchemist Marmalade, Soda. Blood Orange, Sea Rosemary & Oakwood.
EUREKA MOMENT
Three Spirit Social, Raspberry, Mint, Lemon, Artisan ginger Beer. Theatre. Nootropics > Lionsmane, Damiana & Cacao. Alcohol Version: LIGHTBULB MOMENT. See ‘THEATRE LIGHT’ Page.
SHADE SWITCHER
Apple, Citrus, Lemonade, Colour Changing Magic. Disco lollipop. Alcohol Version: COLOUR CHANGING ONE. See ‘THEATRE LIGHT’ Page.
THE ANTIDOTE
Three Spirit Livener, Cranberry & Pineapple Juice, Citrus, Passionfruit & Raspberry Soda. Nootropics > Schisandra, Guayusa & L-Citruline Alcohol Version: DEAD RED ZOMBIE. See ‘THEATRE DARK’ Page.
VIRGIN PORNSTAR
Pineapple, Lemon, Vanilla, Passionfruit, Caviar. REAL Royal Flush Sparkling White. Available Low ABV 1.55%.
CLASSICS & SPRITZ
Can’t go wrong with a classic. Enjoy an Alchemist twist on these fine favourites.
APEROL / CAMPARI / SARTI / HUGO / LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
Aperitif, Prosecco, Soda.
MARGARITA
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Nogave.
PIÑA COLADA
Bacardi Coconut Rum, Wray & Nephew, Coconut, Pineapple.
BLOODY MARY
Caramelised Garlic Ketel One Vodka, Lemon Juice, Big Tom Spiced Tomato Juice, Red Wine Reduction.
NEGRONI
Millers Gin, Martini Rubino, Campari.
FRENCH MARTINI
Dutch Barn Vodka, Dark Berries Liqueur, Pineapple Juice.
SOURS AMARETTO / WHISKY
Liquor, Lemon, Bitters, Foam.
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Lime. Strawberry as standard or Bubblegum / Mixed Berry
MOJITO
Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Lime, Mint. Classic / Strawberry / Bubblegum / Mixed Berry
RHUBARB POP
Rhubarb, Vanilla, Lemon, Apple, Cranberry, White Chocolate. Bubble.
WINE & ROSE
Sparkling 125ml 250ml Bottle / Rose Wine 175ml 250ml Bottle
THE ALCHEMIST PROSECCO, VENETO, ITALY
Citrus, elegant – commissioned.
FITZ SPARKLING ROSÉ, SUSSEX, ENGLAND
MOET & CHANDON BRUT, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
The worlds favourite Champagne.
VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
Madame Veuve… What a woman.
PERRIER JOUET ROSÉ, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
Daring & delicate rose Champagne layered with lively complexity.
DOM PERIGNON, CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE
The Daddy of Champagne, literally.
GRENACHE, LA BEAU SUD, FRANCE
Dry & refreshing, summer berry notes.
'WHISPERING ANGEL' PROVENCE CHATEAU D'ESCLANS, FRANCE
Strawberries & cream, needs no introduction.
MINUTY M, CHATEAU MINUTY, FRANCE
Vibrant core of citrus & ripe summer fruits, nuanced with a discreet echo of Provencal herbs.
PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH, OPERETTO, ITALY
WHITE WINE
Alcohol Free Sparkling White. Produced using first flush Darjeeling.
REAL ROYAL FLUSH, BUCKS, ENGLAND
Notes of stone fruits & a hint of peach.
PINOT GRIGIO, STATUA, ITALY
Light & delicate fruit, mouthwatering Pinot.
CHENIN BLANC, REBELAND, SOUTH AFRICA
Guava & passionfruit, flinty fresh.
PICPOUL DE PINET, BELLE PERLE, FRANCE
Lip smacking citrus & blossom.
ALBARIÑO 'RUTA 49', SPAIN
CHARDONNAY, LES SARDINES, FRANCE
Fresh & zesty, moreish finish.
SAUVIGNON BLANC, TUATARA BAY, NEW ZEALAND
Gooseberries, grassy & green.
SMEDEREVKA X RIESLING, TIKVEZ, MACEDONIA
Refreshing green fruits, buttery smooth.
RED WINE
PINOT NOIR, UNDERRAGA, CHILE
Morello cherries & strawberries. Refined & complex, Pinot Noir at its best.
BEER
Just fancy a pint? Serving a selection including Pravha, Moretti, Asahi & Brixton. Ask us what’s pouring.
FREEDOM ALCHEMY IPA
Easy Drinking Session IPA, fresh aromas of grapefruit & citrus. ABV 3.8% What we brew in the shadows. Liquid sorcery collaboration between The Alchemist & Freedom Brewery.
NOAM
Natural, unfiltered premium Bavarian lager. ABV 5.2%
LAINE MANGOLICIOUS PALE ALE
A healthy dose of mango, a drop of passionfruit & big American hops. ABV 4.7%
PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO
ABV 5%
SOL
ABV 4.5%
HEINEKEN BOTTLE
ABV 5%
GUINNESS DRAUGHT CAN
ABV 4.2%
MORETTI SALE DI MARE
Medium bodied, unfiltered lager with a hint of Italian sea salt. ABV 4.8%
NO-ALCOHOL BEER
HEINEKEN 0.0
Refreshing & balanced, non-alcoholic beer.
LUCKY SAINT
Rich & full of flavour, non-alcoholic beer.
CIDER
SXOLLIE GOLDEN DELICIOUS
Light & refreshing cider, natural floral sweetness & delicate tropical notes. ABV 4.5%
OLD MOUT PINEAPPLE & RASPBERRY
Exotic cider fusion of sweet pineapple & tart raspberry. ABV 4%
SOFT BEVERAGES
Available on tap: COCA COLA ZERO, DIET COKE, SCHWEPPES LEMONADE / TONIC
PUNCHY MANGO HYDRATION
Sumptuous sparkling mango loaded with Electrolytes, Minerals, Vitamins C&D.
L.A. BREWERY KOMBUCHA
Sparkling strawberry & rhubarb.
TRIP PEACH & GINGER CBD
Lightly sparkling CBD drink crafted with natural botanical extracts Chamomile, L-Theanine, Lemon Balm & Turmeric.
COCA COLA 20CL
Classic glass bottled Coke.