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The Alchemist Kitchen

Kampala, Uganda

Kampala’s top cocktail kitchen and bar. Serving up craft cocktails, tasty grills and good times.

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The Alchemist Kitchen

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Did you miss Pulse Saturday? First of all, why? 😏

Anyway, here's how we got down last weekend.💃🏿🥂

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Did you miss Pulse Saturday? First of all, why? 😏 Anyway, here's how we got down last weekend.💃🏿🥂 #TheAlchemistKla #PulseSaturdays
We taking it down again come Wednesday #fyp #livemusic #dmaestroz #the alchemist #ubl Tap to play
We taking it down again come Wednesday #fyp #livemusic #dmaestroz #the alchemist #ubl
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Old School Soirée Vol. 34 is here! 

The throwback experience you love returns to The Alchemist Kitchen & Bar on Saturday, 1st August for another day of timeless classics, great vibes, and unforgettable moments.

📞 Reserve your table: 0777 194 006

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Old School Soirée Vol. 34 is here! The throwback experience you love returns to The Alchemist Kitchen & Bar on Saturday, 1st August for another day of timeless classics, great vibes, and unforgettable moments. 📞 Reserve your table: 0777 194 006 #OldSchoolSoiree #AllEventsKla
We left our problems at the door for tonight. 🍻🎶🔥

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We left our problems at the door for tonight. 🍻🎶🔥 #TheAlchemistKla #PulseSaturdays
No better way to kick off the weekend than this. See y'all again next Friday. 🥳🔥

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No better way to kick off the weekend than this. See y'all again next Friday. 🥳🔥 #TheAlchemistKla #AfterWorkSpecial
There's only one place to be after work on a Friday...🔥🍻🎶

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There's only one place to be after work on a Friday...🔥🍻🎶 #TheAlchemistKla #AfterWorkSpecial
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BlackRoots Academy Of Soul And BlackRoots UNLIMITED performed Lisa Stansfield's rendition of Soul RnB Icon Barry White's classic; 'All Around The World'; at The Melanin Soul-RnB June 2026 Edition at The Alchemist, Kampala. 

Lead Vocalists: Tonya Ahenda 
Drums: Nehemiah Kasika 
Percussion: Moses Mukisa 
Bass: TShaka 'TSBRBass' Mayanja
Aux Keyboards/MD: Festo Mugume 
Piano/EPs: Osteen "J-Steen" Mwesigwa 
Lead/Rhythm Guitar: Paul Tim Ntege Jr 
Harmony Singers: Lisa 'LaSonia' Sonia, Nathan 'Nate' Ssemanda and Aaron Ddamulira 

FOH Engineer/Monitor Engineers: Mark Mbalu, Fred Kibirige, 
Sound: Real Sounds 
Backline: Notable Entertainment 
Video Credit 📹: Ebony Hue 
Lighting/Stage: Pro Accessories Ltd 

☥🎵☥ 
#GoodMusicUnitesHumanity
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BlackRoots Academy Of Soul And BlackRoots UNLIMITED performed Lisa Stansfield's rendition of Soul RnB Icon Barry White's classic; 'All Around The World'; at The Melanin Soul-RnB June 2026 Edition at The Alchemist, Kampala. Lead Vocalists: Tonya Ahenda Drums: Nehemiah Kasika Percussion: Moses Mukisa Bass: TShaka 'TSBRBass' Mayanja Aux Keyboards/MD: Festo Mugume Piano/EPs: Osteen "J-Steen" Mwesigwa Lead/Rhythm Guitar: Paul Tim Ntege Jr Harmony Singers: Lisa 'LaSonia' Sonia, Nathan 'Nate' Ssemanda and Aaron Ddamulira FOH Engineer/Monitor Engineers: Mark Mbalu, Fred Kibirige, Sound: Real Sounds Backline: Notable Entertainment Video Credit 📹: Ebony Hue Lighting/Stage: Pro Accessories Ltd ☥🎵☥ #GoodMusicUnitesHumanity #KeepingLiveMusicAlive
Indeed good things come and go. But what a performance that was by @DMaestroz band last night. 🎶

Thank you all for coming. We go again next Wednesday. 🫡

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Indeed good things come and go. But what a performance that was by @DMaestroz band last night. 🎶 Thank you all for coming. We go again next Wednesday. 🫡 #TheAlchemistKla #BandNightWednesdays #LiveBand
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🎶Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you

@dmaestroz taking us back with this one. 🔥

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🎶Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you @dmaestroz taking us back with this one. 🔥 #TheAlchemistKla #BandNightWednesdays #LiveMusic
This one's for those who know every word to the classics. 🎶 Old School Soirée is back with Vol. 34 on August 1st, 2026! 🥳🔥

For reservations, call 0393400040 or WhatsApp 0777194006.

@CamelotConcepts @SseseNation @alleventskla
This one's for those who know every word to the classics. 🎶 Old School Soirée is back with Vol. 34 on August 1st, 2026! 🥳🔥 For reservations, call 0393400040 or WhatsApp 0777194006. @CamelotConcepts @SseseNation @alleventskla
BlackRoots Academy Of Soul And BlackRoots UNLIMITED performed RnB/Disco/Funk Icons Chic's classic; 'Le Freak'; at The Melanin Soul-RnB June 2026 Edition at The Alchemist, Kampala. 

Lead Vocalists: Tonya Ahenda, Lisa 'LaSonia' Sonia 
Drums: Nehemiah Kasika 
Percussion: Moses Mukisa 
Bass: TShaka 'TSBRBass' Mayanja
Aux Keyboards/MD: Festo Mugume 
Piano/EPs: Osteen "J-Steen" Mwesigwa 
Lead/Rhythm Guitar: Paul Tim Ntege Jr 
Harmony Singers: Aaron Ddamulira and Nathan 'Nate' Ssemanda 

FOH Engineer/Monitor Engineers: Mark Mbalu, Fred Kibirige, 
Sound: Real Sounds 
Backline: Notable Entertainment 
Video Credit 📹: Ebony Hue 
Lighting/Stage: Pro Accessories Ltd 

☥🎵☥ 
#GoodMusicUnitesHumanity
#KeepingLiveMusicAlive Tap to play
BlackRoots Academy Of Soul And BlackRoots UNLIMITED performed RnB/Disco/Funk Icons Chic's classic; 'Le Freak'; at The Melanin Soul-RnB June 2026 Edition at The Alchemist, Kampala. Lead Vocalists: Tonya Ahenda, Lisa 'LaSonia' Sonia Drums: Nehemiah Kasika Percussion: Moses Mukisa Bass: TShaka 'TSBRBass' Mayanja Aux Keyboards/MD: Festo Mugume Piano/EPs: Osteen "J-Steen" Mwesigwa Lead/Rhythm Guitar: Paul Tim Ntege Jr Harmony Singers: Aaron Ddamulira and Nathan 'Nate' Ssemanda FOH Engineer/Monitor Engineers: Mark Mbalu, Fred Kibirige, Sound: Real Sounds Backline: Notable Entertainment Video Credit 📹: Ebony Hue Lighting/Stage: Pro Accessories Ltd ☥🎵☥ #GoodMusicUnitesHumanity #KeepingLiveMusicAlive

Hours

Open now
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 AM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Google Reviews

Kamilla Arionget

11 months ago

Amazing service right from the moment we walked in we were ushered to the sitting areas. The service was impeccable and very fast, waiters were friendly and would respond on time. We went for the taco Tuesday offer and they were good, the cocktail was decent as well. Definitely worth a visit

- Pheeneeck -

2 years ago

Nice bar. Vibe is good, big parking. Ordered mix platter. Food was just OK. Spicy chicken wings were really amazing. Good variety of alcohol drinks and cocktails. Staff can be little pushy sometimes. UPD: you cannot go there with children after 4 p.m. (

Richard Pottage

2 years ago

It's been 4 years since I was last here. This time, it was a Monday just before midday. So naturally, it was very quiet. I was pleased that we could still get a full English breakfast. The food was first class, and the service excellent. I need to remember this place, the next time I am in Kampala.

LIU

a year ago

It was a satisfied experience for my first time to be there . The place has internal parking space , the food tastes good and the price is fair ,not busy in the day . Will try again in the evening.

Clara “Hillz” Hilda

a year ago

Alchemist is one of the longest serving bars along Bandali Rise Bugolobi ( Looking for a party street in Kampala, type that in Google maps😄) The street stretches with over 7 bars and it's amazing how new places keep coming up. Anyway I have always loved Alchem and it's still a lovely place just that the crowd moved to the other new neighbouring bars. Was there with a couple of girlfriends afternoon to 10pm and the ambience is great for conversation. The drinks menu is friendly especially on the cocktails with some going for 15k and others 20k. I personally like strong cocktails and after 4 of them and still no heights I figured the price correlates with how much alcohol they Put. 🫠🤔 The food could have been better as the chicken wings I was served weren't fresh or Juicy but dry, another sign that I should maybe stop ordering for wings, Places seem to always get them off. 🤔 The service was available when we needed it and timely 💯

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