CHRISTMAS AT THE ALCHEMIST
Christmas FAQs
Planning a festive visit to The Alchemist? Whether you're joining us for Christmas drinks, a festive feast, Bottomless Brunch or a celebration with friends, family or colleagues, we've answered some of our most frequently asked questions to help you plan your visit. From Christmas bookings and deposits to festive menus, group bookings and opening times, find everything you need to know about celebrating Christmas at The Alchemist. Still have a question? Get in touch with your chosen venue and our team will be happy to help.
CLICK HERE to access Christmas menus and booking pages.
FAQs
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, we require a non-refundable deposit for parties of 7+ during our Festive period (16th Nov-24th Dec).
Do you offer Bottomless Brunch over the Festive period?
Yes, we will be offering our Bottomless Brunch over the Festive period. Please note, bottomless drinks are not available in Scotland.
Are children allowed to attend?
Guests under the age of 18 are welcome into the bar area until 8.00pm accompanied by an adult.
Guests under the age of 18 are allowed into the restaurant up until 8:00pm, if accompanied by an adult they will be welcome for the evening.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes, you are more than welcome to join us on a walk-in basis in the bar, but we do advise booking in advance for larger parties.
Will I have to pay a service charge?
A service charge will be added to your bill on the day; the amount may vary depending on location, so please check with your chosen venue for more information.
Do you play music?
Absolutely, we play music throughout the day, every day. On weekends most of our venues have DJ's playing during the evenings. Please enquire with the venue of your choice for more details.
Am I required to dine from the Festive set menu?
Parties of 7+ are required to dine from our Festive 3-Course menu, except for Saturdays.
Our Festive 2-Course Menu is available Sunday – Tuesday. If you are dining from our 2-course option, we will need to know whether your party would prefer a starter and a main, or a main and a dessert from our 3-course menu.
Please note, the whole party must be dining from the same menu.
You can find our Festive menu on the Christmas section of our website.
When will you be open over the Festive period?
Please refer to your venue page for our opening times.
What time do you serve food until?
Please refer to your venue page for food service times.
Do I have to pre-order food?
The good news is that we don't require pre-orders for food!
If you’d like to get the celebrations started, you’re welcome to pre-order drinks such as bottled beer, wine and fizz. Just contact your chosen venue and we can help you arrange that!
Is there a dress code for the Alchemist?
We celebrate all styles but our dress code is Smart Casual. However, we do not accept any hen/stag do paraphernalia.
What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
Deposits are non-refundable. However, if you need to change your plans, we may be able to move your booking to an alternative date, provided you give us at least 48 hours’ notice. Please give your chosen venue a call for assistance.
How long can I keep my table for?
Table durations vary depending on your party size and booking type. Your allocated table time will be confirmed in your booking confirmation. Once your reservation comes to an end, you’re more than welcome to move to our bar area on a walk-in basis and continue the celebrations with us!