Congratulations to Apothecary East, who have taken two of the coolest concepts in the food scene and brought them together for an unthinkably trendy venue in east London, mixing a Shoreditch aesthetic and DJ nights, with a Japanese Izakaya-style menu.
If you're looking for somewhere to host an event or special occasion, from birthday parties to brand launches, Apothecary East will likely tick every box on your list with a hot take on interiors, specialist cocktails and tasty small plates, alongside a buzzing events calendar, too.
Step inside and the space is just as well-designed as you might imagine, boasting warehouse-height ceilings, sculptural lighting and olive-green leather booths. Sophisticated and sleek, the aesthetic brings together a pleasing mix of Japanese minimalism and a Shoreditch edge.
While areas of the main floor are available to be booked out, with the team offering larger tables or the option to take over a corner of the restaurant to still benefit from the buzz of other diners, the basement level is where most private dining events happen.
Here, an exclusive-hire room offers sit-down dining for 22 guests or standing receptions for up to 35 guests. Whether you plan on hosting an intimate dinner or a relaxed drinks reception with small bites, both work wonderfully well here.
In terms of the food, the team welcomes private dining bookings to explore the menu which features skewers from the robata grill alongside Hirata steamed buns and a selection of sushi rolls, sashimi, tataki and tempura. These dishes are best enjoyed shared between the table, so why not order a breadth of small plates so that everyone can try a bit of everything?
Of course, no party is complete with a fabulous drinks selection and Apothecary East is proud as punch about its signature cocktails (although it's worth noting, they do all the classics, too).