A chemistry-themed bar in Oxford has been named as one of the best venues to drink in the UK.

The Alchemist, which sits on the rooftop terrace at the Westgate Centre, has made it in a list of the top 30 bars and pubs.

Games room specialist Liberty Games used TripAdvisor's number one rated pub or bar in every UK city and ranked them by the number of five-star reviews to see which topped the charts.

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In the process, it found that chain bar The Alchemist is the best in Oxford with a total of 259 five-star reviews and it is ranked number 13 overall in the top pubs and bars in the UK.

The Alchemist is known for bartenders serving cocktails with a dash of theatre as drinks play on science.

Oxford Mail:

Here are a few things people said about The Alchemist, Oxford on Google Reviews:

Tanya B: "We loved it - if You are into cocktail bars and looking for a place with a view - this is a place for You. Atmosphere was fun,live DJ playing a set, interior amazing and Alexander made our evening even better by recommending an amazing smoky and foggy cocktails!"

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Darshak Lakhlani: "Nice bar with a science themed inspiration on drinks. Definitely recommend to anyone who is advantures and wants to have a fun time. Lovely views from the rooftop bar. Great choice of mocktails as well."

Oxford Mail:

Ally Poole: "Fantastic place for a fun cocktail, not cheap so one is enough but the drinks do look like they've come out of a chemistry set, they taste really good to. Waiter service, due to covid, which was fast and pleasant. Definitely worth a visit."

Have you been to the Alchemist? What do you rate it?

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