The Alchemist is famous for their creative cocktails and delicious dining. Experience their decadent ICONS Cocktail Brunch, available every weekend.

Cocktails are created with an obsessive eye for detail, presented in mystical vessels delivering theatre for every guest. The bartenders know how to put on a show and guarantee to charm and entertain.

Try the guest favourite 'Colour Changing One' where you conjure the drink by mixing yourself and watch the liquid change from blue to pink before your very eyes. Or try the show-stopping Cherry Poppins. This gin-based cocktail is served with a cherry fog bubble ready for you to burst and release its aromas. It's a scientific lab waiting to be discovered.

The food is special too with a menu served from breakfast until late evening. The menu is an eclectic mix of classic dishes with an Alchemist twist. Favourites include Katsu Curry, Smoking Boards, Curried Fish and Steak.

Brought you to in perfect time for the summer, The Alchemist have brought back their OG, iconic cocktails creations with their Icons Brunch. From the tropical solero, smoke-infused paloma or the fruity peaches and cream, all with a cosmic, disco twist, choose three cocktails and any brunch dish.

Just a stone’s throw from Edinburgh Castle and the infamous Witches’ Well, as well as Edinburgh Waverley. The Alchemist is situated on the fourth floor of St James Quarter, Edinburgh’s contemporary retail and lifestyle district.

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Icons Brunch
Served weekends from 11am

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
414 St James Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3AE
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    2 weeks ago
    Amazing food and drink. Super creative and beautifully presented. I had the Sunny Side eggs and smashed potatoes which were delicious. Our server Lewis was clued up on allergens which made me feel comfortable knowing the meal I was getting was gluten free 😄❤️
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    2 months ago
    Just had the best brunch ever!🤤 The French toast was absolutely gorgeous. My girlfriend devoured her bacon pancakes; they were gorgeous! We also tried three amazing drinks with the brunch, so refreshing, and loved the hip flask we got after enjoying an extra drink. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back here again! Thanks for ending our three-day stay in Edinburgh with a great last brunch before going home. #brunchgoals #weekendvibes
  • 5.0
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    6 months ago
    I had an incredible experience during my recent visit! The food blew me away, particularly the Duck Salad and perfectly poached Egg – can't recommend them enough. Lewis, our server, was super friendly and made sure to cater to my allergy, plus his drink recommendations were spot on! The cocktails were amazing, and the atmosphere was just right for a great lunch out. Overall, everything was perfect – can't wait to go back!