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Amid lockdown The Alchemist opens new site in Cheltenham with new designers turnerbates Design & Architecture
Unique all day bar and restaurant , The Alchemist , known across the UK for its ‘ celebration of the unconventional , dark and controversial ’ has opened a new site in Cheltenham ’ s historic town centre .
The Alchemist is the first established brand to announce an opening in Cheltenham since lockdown , proving that their innovation reaches far beyond just their atmospheric interiors and theatrical cocktails and food .
The new 4,500sq . ft space in the bustling Brewery Quarter is the first design for The Alchemist by London based studio turnerbates , and a first for The Alchemist in a non-major UK city .
The designers have embodied the brands ethos of ‘ theatre served ’ within the space , with surprises and drama throughout . The bold entrance stands out amongst the offers within the Brewery Quarter with its gold panelling , planting and iconic logo .