The Alchemist Lounge

18 reviews

Handsome, all-purpose neighborhood lounge provides J.P. residents with a welcoming spot for upscale comfort fare.

(617) 477-5741

435 S Huntington Ave (Centre Street)
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 42.3197 -71.1118

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Neighborhoods: Jamaica Plain, Jamaica Central / South - Sumner

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Last updated 6.12.09

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The Alchemist Lounge

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The Alchemist Lounge in Jamaica Plain is Boston's newest venue to grab an excellent bite to eat and catch a live show. The Alchemist features Live Music from some of the areas hottest upcomers and DJ's mixing on special nights. Our full menu is a mix of New American cuisine sure to satisfy the most discerning of critics. We even have a Sunday Blues Brunch. Check the website as our menu changes seasonally. Centrally located in JP you can't miss us and it's worth the drive no matter what distance. Check out website for updated monthly events, live music schedule and our full menu. We also…

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Gerrish Lopez

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Befitting its Jamaica Plain home, the Alchemist attracts a widely mixed crowd of young area residents, all of whom drink and dine amid exposed-brick walls and minor Gothic touches. More than a dozen beers are served on tap and there's a small but well-chosen wine list. The kitchen adds life to familiar favorites: chicken salad is made with fresh sage, caramelized onions and cranberries, while shepherd's pie is made with slow-roasted beef and lamb.

User Reviews (18)

08/10/09

Great Place for Everyone

by jpfoodie10

Looking for outdoor eating in the city is sometimes tough for parents with 2 small children. I drive by the Alchemist every night, and always thought of going there with the husband and kids, but felt it might not be the best place for us...we took a chance and went one Friday night, sat in the patio area, and SURPRISE— out came the crayons and paper for the kids to color with! The staff was extra nice to us...I went in search of a bathroom with my 2 year old and came up short, until a lovely young man showed us the "WC" near the bar. It was a fun night out for us. We'll definitely do it again. Oh yes! And the food ain't bad either...The Alchemist burger with it's over-easy egg on top was delicious! So was my daughter's flat bread pizza.

Pros: Great burgers, great staff!
Cons: Loud patio seating

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05/19/09

Not What You Think

by Leza

This place stood out to us whenever we cruised through Jamaica Plain. We are always looking for places to hang out on a weekday or weekend. We planned on stopping in someday but never got around to it until recently. Sadly we were very surprised that we did not enjoy the food, drinks and service. When we arrived we were served cold, slightly burned sliced bread along with a tasteless dipping olive oil. I ordered the Blue Ribbon Mussels which were good and a Grilled Peach, Jicama Arugula Salad. The salad was covered in a balsamic dressing and had way too much goat cheese. This just ruined the salad. My friend ordered a burger with sweet potato fries. The burger had no flavor but the fries were ok. We ordered mix drinks and they were watery. The waitress was not very friendly and did not seem to know much about their menu. We ended up leaving and going elsewhere for drinks. What a waste. I would not go to this bar again.