Apotheke Cocktail Bar 🍹 | STEP BACK IN TIME

🍹 STEP BACK IN TIME: APOTHEKE 🍹

Escape the modern streets of Valencia and enter the 1920s. Apotheke is the city’s first authentic speakeasy—a hidden, candlelit sanctuary where the art of the cocktail is taken very seriously. To enter, you’ll need to find the discreet door and, more importantly, the secret password.

📍 Where: Carrer de Ciscar, 18, 46005 València (In the chic Cánovas district)
⏰ Vibe: Sophisticated, mysterious, and intimate. Think velvet seats, jazz, and expert mixology.

THE EXPERIENCE

• The Secret Entrance: There is no big sign. Look for the "pharmacy" aesthetic (Apotheke is German for pharmacy) and be ready to provide the password, which changes regularly.
• Medical Mixology: The menu is designed like an old-fashioned medical ledger. Cocktails are "prescriptions" tailored to your mood, using house-made infusions, rare botanicals, and hand-carved ice.
• Expert Bartenders: These aren't just servers; they are "pharmacists" of flavor. If you don't like anything on the menu, tell them your favorite base spirit and flavor profile, and they will craft a custom "cure" just for you.
• Signature Move: Ask for a "Custom Cure." Tell the bartender your favorite flavors, and they will craft a one-of-a-kind cocktail not found on the menu.
• The Aesthetic: Look for the subtle "Pharmacy" sign; the interior is filled with velvet, gold accents, and vintage apothecary bottles.
• Special Event: If visiting on a Sunday, they host "Dim Sunday"—a unique pairing of high-end cocktails and gourmet Dim Sum.

WHY YOU’RE HERE:

• Exclusivity: It’s one of the few places in Valencia where you can enjoy a quiet, high-end drink away from the rowdy club crowds.
• The Decor: From the vintage glassware to the Prohibition-era styling, every detail is designed to make you feel like you've travelled 100 years back in time.
• Date Night Perfection: The low lighting and sophisticated atmosphere make it arguably the best spot in the city for a memorable, quiet conversation.

⚠️ PRO-TIP: 

To maintain its 1920s Prohibition charm, Apotheke requires a secret password for entry. To find tonight's 'medical prescription,' follow these steps:

1. Check the Instagram Stories of @apothekebar on the day you plan to visit.
2. If it isn't listed, send them a quick Direct Message (DM)—the 'pharmacists' usually reply within an hour.
3. Once at the door on Carrer de Ciscar, 18, knock firmly and be ready to whisper the code!"

Opening Times:
Monday: 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Thursday: 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Sunday: 7:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Price: Cocktails from €10.00 – €14.00