Apothecary

4.5 (43)

£26 to £40

Izakaya

36 Charlotte Rd, London, London EC2A 3PG

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Apothecary is a Tokyo inspired tavern with Shoreditch energy, serving handcrafted cocktails, rare spirits, beers, wine and Japanese style small plates and bar snacks.

Open for drinks and nibbles as well as lunch, light bites or dinner, we take reservations for parties of all sizes. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day.

Our playlist has been created by our friends at music experts, Spiritland, who will also be curating live DJ sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 7060 5335
Website
https://apothecaryeast.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Guests are able to choose menus featuring signature Japanese style sharing plates including robata grilled skewers, sushi, sashimi and hirata steamed buns complemented with a selection of local and Japanese beers, hot and cold sake, wine, and Asian-influenced cocktails like the Apothecary Highball and Found in Translation.
Private party facilities
Treat your guests to a truly unique dining experience in Shoreditch. Whether you’re looking for a small wedding venue in the city, an intimate celebration space or simply somewhere to host the most celebratory of post-lockdown reunions, our basement private dining room with exposed brick walls and vintage turntable, is the perfect location.

Location
36 Charlotte Rd, London, London EC2A 3PG
Neighborhood
Shoreditch
Cross street
Find us at 36 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PG, just off Great Eastern Street.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Apothecary is a 5 minute walk from Old Street Station which is on the Northern line and National Rail. We are a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street which is on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan tube lines. Liverpool Street is also on the Overground, Stansted Express and TFL Rail line. We are a 7 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Station Overground.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spicy Tuna£9.90
Tuna, avo, cucumber, spicy miso, sesame
Crispy Prawn£7.80
Tempura prawn, avo, spicy mayo, sesame
Salmon Avocado£8.90
Salmon, avo, mayo, furikake
Japanese Fried Chicken£7.90
Chicken karaage, avo, spicy mayo, yuzu, teriyaki, furikake
Chirashi Lucky Roll£7.90
Chef selection of fish, avo, spicy mayo, chives, teriyaki
Avo & Cucumber£5.40
Cucumber, avo, mange tout, chives, teriyaki

Robata Grill

Skewers (One Piece)

3 items for £10

Teriyaki Chicken Thigh£3.80
Japanese A4 Wagyu Beef (45g)£12.90
Grilled Sweet Potato£3.80
spicy tofu sauce
Pork Belly£3.80

Meat & Fish

28 Day Beef Fillet£17.90
Spiced Duck Breast£9.80
Short Rib Truffle Miso£11.80
Blackened Salmon£14.80

Vegetables

Grilled Cauliflower£6.30
truffle sesame
Sesame Corn on the Cob£4.90
Smokey Tenderstem Broccoli£5.80
Charred Gem Lettuce£4.90
citrus miso

Sushi Rolls / Deluxe (8pcs)

Spicy Tuna Dragon£14.90
Tuna, prawn, spicy mayo, avo, sesame
Pickled Mackerel & Ginger£9.50
Cured mackerel, cucumber, ginger
Roasted Pepper Dragon£9.90
Roasted pepper, yuzu jalapeno salsa, vg mayo, avo, cucumber
Crispy Prawn Dragon£12.90
Tempura prawn, avo, spicy mayo, sesame
Salmon Den Miso£14.20
Salmon, mixed veg, avo, spicy miso, teriyaki, chives, sesame
Cornish Crab Roll£11.80
Cornish crab, avo, cucumber, mayo, masago

Raw

Yellowtail Tiradito£12.90
Yellowtail, yuzu soy, truffle oil, jalapeno, coriander cress
Salmon Tataki£9.90
Seared, sliced and served with ponzu dressing
Beef Tataki£9.90
Seared, sliced and served with spicy sesame dressing
Sea Bass Ceviche£10.80
Sea bass, chilli, lime, coriander cress
Yellowtail or Tuna Sashimi (3pcs)£9.90
Salmon or Sea Bass Sashimi (3pcs)£7.90

Tempura & Fried

Crispy Soft Shell Crab£11.90
Crispy Prawn Tempura£7.90
Japanese Fried Chicken£7.50
Kimchi Rice£5.90
Vegetable Yakisoba Noodles£5.20
Miso Glazed Aubergine£5.10

Sides

Sushi Rice£2.90
Furikake Rice£3.90
Spinach Salad£4.20
with sesame dressing
Fries£3.90
nori sprinkles & gochujang mayo
Pickled Vegetables£2.10
Wafu Leaf Salad£4.20

Dessert

Yuzu Baked Cheesecake£5.40
House Ice Cream / Sorbet
Miso caramel / Sesame chestnut / + more
- per scoop£2.50

What 43 people are saying

Apothecary reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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43 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fusion Japanese dishes tasted deliciously in particular the grilled cauliflowers, wagyu beef and truffled short ribs. The ambience of this restaurant is comfortable and spacious, not traditional Japanese style which you can’t tell it serves Japanese food. We chose this place for birthday celebration, food tasted wonderful with gorgeous platings, cheesecake dessert was a perfect ending.
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NLdine Gold
London17 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and great value. Wasn’t the busiest for. Sat night but good DJ and atmosphere was nice.
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olivia97 Gold
Kent35 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing meal here, loved the pork belly and salmon den miso dishes the most. Very trendy decor and vibes. Great for a date night
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KeshiaK
London1 review
5.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time I’ve visited. Food was delicious, service was amazing. Overall delightful second visit. I will be returning again
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on December 31, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They served the food all at once too quickly, couldn’t fit on the table
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OpenTable Diner
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing to moan about. Every single dish surpassed my expectations. Kind staff who accommodated my requests and a lovely vibe in the restaurant. I’ll be back - with more friends !
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Olivia
San Diego3 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 8, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The sushi was decent but very average but shoreditch is lacking a high quality sushi place. Same with the cocktails. I had the margarita and it tasted like it came from a premade mix diluted with sprite - not right for that price point. But the ambience was good.
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stuartw
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. Great menu, the food was well prepared. We were lucky that there was no pressure to rush the sitting. So we stayed for 4 hours. The service was very attentive. All guests were exceptionally happy and we will attend again.
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Violetta Gold
London11 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was little disappointed because it was my Birthday and I didn’t received nothing special. Even my husband said later to me that he mentioned to the waiter that it was my birthday but still nothing and we received plain dessert plate. I mentioned this on Instagram account where somebody texted me and said that somebody will come back to me but never did.
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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very nice interior & vibe. The food is delicious.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Izakaya, Japanese, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 7060 5335
Website
https://apothecaryeast.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Guests are able to choose menus featuring signature Japanese style sharing plates including robata grilled skewers, sushi, sashimi and hirata steamed buns complemented with a selection of local and Japanese beers, hot and cold sake, wine, and Asian-influenced cocktails like the Apothecary Highball and Found in Translation.
Private party facilities
Treat your guests to a truly unique dining experience in Shoreditch. Whether you’re looking for a small wedding venue in the city, an intimate celebration space or simply somewhere to host the most celebratory of post-lockdown reunions, our basement private dining room with exposed brick walls and vintage turntable, is the perfect location.

Location
36 Charlotte Rd, London, London EC2A 3PG
Neighborhood
Shoreditch
Cross street
Find us at 36 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PG, just off Great Eastern Street.
Parking details
None
Public transit
Apothecary is a 5 minute walk from Old Street Station which is on the Northern line and National Rail. We are a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street which is on the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan tube lines. Liverpool Street is also on the Overground, Stansted Express and TFL Rail line. We are a 7 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street Station Overground.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Apothecary

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Snacks

Salted Edamame£3.80

Chilli Edamame£4.00

Wild Argentinian Popcorn Shrimp£8.90

Lotus Root Crisps£3.80

Miso Soup£2.90

Hirata Buns

BBQ Beef Short Rib Bun£5.90

Slow Cooked Pork Belly Bun£5.40

Japanese Fried Chicken Bun£4.90

Spicy Tofu Bun£4.90

Sushi Rolls / Inside Out (8 Pcs)

Spicy Tuna£9.90

Crispy Prawn£7.80

Salmon Avocado£8.90

Japanese Fried Chicken£7.90

Chirashi Lucky Roll£7.90

Avo & Cucumber£5.40

Robata Grill

Skewers (One Piece)

Teriyaki Chicken Thigh£3.80

Japanese A4 Wagyu Beef (45g)£12.90

Grilled Sweet Potato£3.80

Pork Belly£3.80

Meat & Fish

28 Day Beef Fillet£17.90

Spiced Duck Breast£9.80

Short Rib Truffle Miso£11.80

Blackened Salmon£14.80

Vegetables

Grilled Cauliflower£6.30

Sesame Corn on the Cob£4.90

Smokey Tenderstem Broccoli£5.80

Charred Gem Lettuce£4.90

Sushi Rolls / Deluxe (8pcs)

Spicy Tuna Dragon£14.90

Pickled Mackerel & Ginger£9.50

Roasted Pepper Dragon£9.90

Crispy Prawn Dragon£12.90

Salmon Den Miso£14.20

Cornish Crab Roll£11.80

Raw

Yellowtail Tiradito£12.90

Salmon Tataki£9.90

Beef Tataki£9.90

Sea Bass Ceviche£10.80

Yellowtail or Tuna Sashimi (3pcs)£9.90

Salmon or Sea Bass Sashimi (3pcs)£7.90

Tempura & Fried

Crispy Soft Shell Crab£11.90

Crispy Prawn Tempura£7.90

Japanese Fried Chicken£7.50

Kimchi Rice£5.90

Vegetable Yakisoba Noodles£5.20

Miso Glazed Aubergine£5.10

Sides

Sushi Rice£2.90

Furikake Rice£3.90

Spinach Salad£4.20

Fries£3.90

Pickled Vegetables£2.10

Wafu Leaf Salad£4.20

Dessert

Yuzu Baked Cheesecake£5.40

House Ice Cream / Sorbet

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