Great service, inventive and beautiful seasonal cocktails, surprisingly delicious small plates. I always enjoy stopping by La Pharmacie and checking out what cocktails are on their rotating menu. Service is always great, atmosphere is lively but classy and not too loud. Good spot for a sit-down after dinner drink.
Elaine L.
I've passed this spot so many times before and never knew it was a bar! Decided to grab a drink with my sister and this spot popped up as a suggestion on google, so we decided to check it out and I am so glad we did. It's such a cute spot with fantastic drinks and great service. While the place was quite empty, there was something about it that was just so charming (maybe the soft French music playing in the background). Although I enjoyed the drinks and ambiance, I am not sure about their food.
Kelsey Sullivan
Great drinks and friendly bartenders!
Logan B.
A what gem of a cocktail bar found in Edgewater. Turned bar from an old pharmacy, this place has a unique ambiance that is both welcoming and intriguing. Definitely can see bringing a buddy or two to have a good conversation over better drinks! These bartenders really know their stuff. There is a rotating menu that the bartenders craft. If you're not sure what some of the ingredients are (which I know maybe 10% of them) they will be more than happy to inform you. If you don't know what you want, they would be more than happy to guide you! I got a variety of drinks and there was not one that did not hit the spot. Did I mention the food? Tons of small bits that were delicious. I heavily recommend the whipped feta!
Leonard
Great cocktails. On the stronger side. Tried 3, the French Quarter (amazing aroma and strong taste reminds you of a classic cocktail with a subtle flair), Winter Rendezvous (smooth, hints of spice notes, sought alcohol bite, and smokey rounded finishes each sip, not as aromatic as the first), and the Kentucky Tiramisu (imagine a tiramisu in the firm of a drink which a small slice of tiramisu)I love the place, just wish it was cozier, moodier lighting, couches. Carpet, tapestry up to block the outside, more speakeasy vibe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matt Cwiklinski
The food was decent, but not great. Simple set of drinks. Has vegetarian options. Very lovely atmosphere. The hall to the bathroom is a fun time capsule. It's not large so it would not be a great place to just randomly show up with a large group. Will go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Anthony P.
After years of walking by La Pharmacie, we finally stopped in on Friday night after work for drinks and a snack. The bartenders were friendly, the drinks were tasty and the snacks were great. We really enjoyed the ambiance and can't wait to return!
William Huff
Delicious, creative cocktails. The decor is awesome. Everyone working there is really conversational. Will be back to try the tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fadi K.
Fantastic drinks, excellent service, warm and friendly ambiance makes this an ideal place for happy hour or casual drinks. This bar is located in the Edgewater Beach Apartment building, the big pink building you can see from Lake Shore Drive. Although its a beloved place for locals who live in the area, I find myself coming back here frequently.
Dave S.
Nothing else like it in the neighborhood. Cocktail menu changes every few months. Food program is compact, concise, and perfect for the drink program.
Well they say big surprises come in small packages and La Pharmacie is no exception to the rule. This bar is located in the Edgewater Beach Apartment building, the big pink building you can see from Lake Shore Drive. The bar was at one time an actual pharmacy, serving the community and apartment complex. Looking around the décor, you can see old vestiges of when it was a working pharmacy. That said, this is a small bar with limited seating because it was originally designed as a pharmacy where people walked in and out. There is a bar, a large communal table that seats eight, two high tops that seat four, a bench along the wall with small tables that could seat maybe three, and what looks like to be an outdoor bistro patio seating for four in the window. My first impression walking into the joint was that I was in some small bar in Paris. It was just a vibe I got based on my past experiences.Honestly I had no idea this place existed. From the outside, the storefront windows looked more like a museum piece, with displays showing items from back in the day when the pharmacy was open as well as other items from that time period. So imagine my surprise when a co-worker of The Doctor's recommended this place. So glad she did.The overall atmosphere is adorable and the type of intimate settings that I like. Because of the location, parking will be tough as this is located on Sheridan Road and Bryn Mawr. There is a small frontage road next to the hotel that is separated from Bryn Mawr going to LSD, but good luck parking there. While I did luck out and get a spot, I don't expect that to happen the next time I go. I have located a couple of places around the bar where I could do Spot Hero next time for $6 and will just do that to avoid the stress of trying to parkI am not a cocktail person, but The Queen was very impressed with their selections. She ended up getting a Shibuya Crossing (Matcha, Gin, Midori, Lime, Lemon, Honey-Ginger Syrup, Ginger Beer). I am not a fan of matcha, so I did not like it, but The Queen had three and was going for a fourth one, but they did not have any more matcha. She switched to The Madison (Tequila, Ginger Liqueur, Lavender Syrup, Lemon, topped with Prosecco Rose) and enjoyed that one as well. This one I did like very much.For food, the menu is small and ever changing. When The Doctor's co-worker mentioned this place, she spoke about these great meatballs that they have...those were not on the menu, but they did have these great tacos which is what we ordered: Chipotle BBQ Beef (with chipotle aioli), Shrimp Tempura (with spicy mayo) and the Pulled Pork (with cilantro-lime crema). All were $5 each and very good. Have to say that the BBQ Beef was my favorite, very flavorful. We also got a fig and bacon flatbread, which was lovely as well. The dollop of ricotta was a nice complementary addition to the flatbread. We later discovered that the cocktail and bites menu is constantly changing, so what is on there now may be different down the road.This was definitely a lovely discovery for us and definitely will make the rotation list of place for us to hang out. Service was nice and our server, Curtis, was attentive and friendly. With the closure of the Signature Room, The Queen was thinking that this could be a new chill hangout for her. But we will be back.
Tom D.
The ambiance, service and food was excellent. We stopped in little after 4pm and sat at the bar. The bar is still the original. It was very cozy. we had MARINATED ARTICHOKES & OLIVES (V) w/ pitaWHIPPED FETA & CHARRED SCALLIONS (V) Za'atar, honey, served w pitaIN THE PINK Vodka, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Peychaud's BittersHALF ACRE "LAGER-TOWN"After we finished our delicious dinner I put on a magic show. For the staff and guests, I performed the card trick I performed on the Judge Mathis Show years ago.
Dominic Michael
Very cute and quiet spot to have a good cocktail and a small bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto
Matthew F.
I kind of stumbled upon this place after the coffeeshop that I was reading in closed for the day. It was a neat spot for a craft cocktail on a weekend afternoon.
Kirk Chantraine
Delicious cocktails and wonderful staff. The drinks were exceptionally well balanced. Seth chatted with us a bunch, helping us find other great places, and showed us a really good local whiskey.
Great service, inventive and beautiful seasonal cocktails, surprisingly delicious small plates. I always enjoy stopping by La Pharmacie and checking out what cocktails are on their rotating menu. Service is always great, atmosphere is lively but classy and not too loud. Good spot for a sit-down after dinner drink.
I've passed this spot so many times before and never knew it was a bar! Decided to grab a drink with my sister and this spot popped up as a suggestion on google, so we decided to check it out and I am so glad we did. It's such a cute spot with fantastic drinks and great service. While the place was quite empty, there was something about it that was just so charming (maybe the soft French music playing in the background). Although I enjoyed the drinks and ambiance, I am not sure about their food.
Great drinks and friendly bartenders!
A what gem of a cocktail bar found in Edgewater. Turned bar from an old pharmacy, this place has a unique ambiance that is both welcoming and intriguing. Definitely can see bringing a buddy or two to have a good conversation over better drinks! These bartenders really know their stuff. There is a rotating menu that the bartenders craft. If you're not sure what some of the ingredients are (which I know maybe 10% of them) they will be more than happy to inform you. If you don't know what you want, they would be more than happy to guide you! I got a variety of drinks and there was not one that did not hit the spot. Did I mention the food? Tons of small bits that were delicious. I heavily recommend the whipped feta!
Great cocktails. On the stronger side. Tried 3, the French Quarter (amazing aroma and strong taste reminds you of a classic cocktail with a subtle flair), Winter Rendezvous (smooth, hints of spice notes, sought alcohol bite, and smokey rounded finishes each sip, not as aromatic as the first), and the Kentucky Tiramisu (imagine a tiramisu in the firm of a drink which a small slice of tiramisu)I love the place, just wish it was cozier, moodier lighting, couches. Carpet, tapestry up to block the outside, more speakeasy vibe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food was decent, but not great. Simple set of drinks. Has vegetarian options. Very lovely atmosphere. The hall to the bathroom is a fun time capsule. It's not large so it would not be a great place to just randomly show up with a large group. Will go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
After years of walking by La Pharmacie, we finally stopped in on Friday night after work for drinks and a snack. The bartenders were friendly, the drinks were tasty and the snacks were great. We really enjoyed the ambiance and can't wait to return!
Delicious, creative cocktails. The decor is awesome. Everyone working there is really conversational. Will be back to try the tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic drinks, excellent service, warm and friendly ambiance makes this an ideal place for happy hour or casual drinks. This bar is located in the Edgewater Beach Apartment building, the big pink building you can see from Lake Shore Drive. Although its a beloved place for locals who live in the area, I find myself coming back here frequently.
Nothing else like it in the neighborhood. Cocktail menu changes every few months. Food program is compact, concise, and perfect for the drink program.
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Well they say big surprises come in small packages and La Pharmacie is no exception to the rule. This bar is located in the Edgewater Beach Apartment building, the big pink building you can see from Lake Shore Drive. The bar was at one time an actual pharmacy, serving the community and apartment complex. Looking around the décor, you can see old vestiges of when it was a working pharmacy. That said, this is a small bar with limited seating because it was originally designed as a pharmacy where people walked in and out. There is a bar, a large communal table that seats eight, two high tops that seat four, a bench along the wall with small tables that could seat maybe three, and what looks like to be an outdoor bistro patio seating for four in the window. My first impression walking into the joint was that I was in some small bar in Paris. It was just a vibe I got based on my past experiences.Honestly I had no idea this place existed. From the outside, the storefront windows looked more like a museum piece, with displays showing items from back in the day when the pharmacy was open as well as other items from that time period. So imagine my surprise when a co-worker of The Doctor's recommended this place. So glad she did.The overall atmosphere is adorable and the type of intimate settings that I like. Because of the location, parking will be tough as this is located on Sheridan Road and Bryn Mawr. There is a small frontage road next to the hotel that is separated from Bryn Mawr going to LSD, but good luck parking there. While I did luck out and get a spot, I don't expect that to happen the next time I go. I have located a couple of places around the bar where I could do Spot Hero next time for $6 and will just do that to avoid the stress of trying to parkI am not a cocktail person, but The Queen was very impressed with their selections. She ended up getting a Shibuya Crossing (Matcha, Gin, Midori, Lime, Lemon, Honey-Ginger Syrup, Ginger Beer). I am not a fan of matcha, so I did not like it, but The Queen had three and was going for a fourth one, but they did not have any more matcha. She switched to The Madison (Tequila, Ginger Liqueur, Lavender Syrup, Lemon, topped with Prosecco Rose) and enjoyed that one as well. This one I did like very much.For food, the menu is small and ever changing. When The Doctor's co-worker mentioned this place, she spoke about these great meatballs that they have...those were not on the menu, but they did have these great tacos which is what we ordered: Chipotle BBQ Beef (with chipotle aioli), Shrimp Tempura (with spicy mayo) and the Pulled Pork (with cilantro-lime crema). All were $5 each and very good. Have to say that the BBQ Beef was my favorite, very flavorful. We also got a fig and bacon flatbread, which was lovely as well. The dollop of ricotta was a nice complementary addition to the flatbread. We later discovered that the cocktail and bites menu is constantly changing, so what is on there now may be different down the road.This was definitely a lovely discovery for us and definitely will make the rotation list of place for us to hang out. Service was nice and our server, Curtis, was attentive and friendly. With the closure of the Signature Room, The Queen was thinking that this could be a new chill hangout for her. But we will be back.
The ambiance, service and food was excellent. We stopped in little after 4pm and sat at the bar. The bar is still the original. It was very cozy. we had MARINATED ARTICHOKES & OLIVES (V) w/ pitaWHIPPED FETA & CHARRED SCALLIONS (V) Za'atar, honey, served w pitaIN THE PINK Vodka, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Peychaud's BittersHALF ACRE "LAGER-TOWN"After we finished our delicious dinner I put on a magic show. For the staff and guests, I performed the card trick I performed on the Judge Mathis Show years ago.
Very cute and quiet spot to have a good cocktail and a small bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Prosciutto
I kind of stumbled upon this place after the coffeeshop that I was reading in closed for the day. It was a neat spot for a craft cocktail on a weekend afternoon.
Delicious cocktails and wonderful staff. The drinks were exceptionally well balanced. Seth chatted with us a bunch, helping us find other great places, and showed us a really good local whiskey.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5