If I could leave 10/5 stars I would. Great craft cocktail menu and knowledgeable staff to make any craft cocktail. Love the speakeasy vibe and atmosphere. Highly recommend if you enjoy craft cocktails this is your place in Sarasota! read more

Hidden gem ....truly hidden. Amazing vibe. Came on a Sunday night and it was busy for a Sunday, but I can only imagine how packed it gets on a Saturday night. There were plenty of drink specials too. I would definitely return. read more

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A curated & exclusive type of Craft Cocktail experience that is honored Worth the search & wait for those of divergent & sophisticated taste A true hidden gem within downtown SRQ Service and venue of unique quality! The music vibe is the best! read more

Really cool, creative drinks. We went around the block 3 times before heading down the alley. There was no one at the front when we arrived so we just walked right in. The interior was funky, but the smell was not inviting. Is it sewage, the alley, or wet socks? We sat against the wall which wasn't the most comfortable. Grab a comfortable seat in a well ventilated area and you'll have a nice time enjoying a good unique cocktail here. read more

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Definitely in my top two favorite speakeasy's . The ambiance is dark, cozy, and intimate with touches of industrial flare. The bartenders are connoisseurs and made my drinks consistent and strong. The seasonal drinks are to die for! I also very much enjoyed the appetizers. I loved it so much I didn't even focus on taking the pictures! read more

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Super cool, nondescript joint hidden off of Main St. Half the fun is finding it. Great ambience and even better drinks. The Old fashioned is terrific. Food is served late from the restaurant next door and its good as well. Bartenders and staff are great people to boot. You definitely need to check it out. Super neat concept and high quality drinks and service. read more

Honestly, the drinks just haven't been great the last couple of times we've been in. They're bitter or watered down. The atmosphere is unique but not terribly comfortable and the service flat out sucks. It takes forever to get a server's attention once you get your first round. Unfortunately after our last two experiences there we won't bother again. read more

Pretty big miss here, the charcuterie board was LAME. Two pieces of bread, no cheese, and bone marrow that wasn't appetizing for $21? No way. I'd skip this place. Not worth it. Drink prices are fair, but the charcuterie board was not it at all. Making this a flop. Service was great! read more

Everyone loves a good speak easy. Come here to enjoy a totally different vibe from anything else on Main Street or downtown Sarasota. You cannot even access the entrance from the main road and must find the door in the alley! Drinks came out quick and the menu is very unique. The chai was delicious and not too sweet at all. Next time I'd try a cereal drink! read more

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GROSS! This place was dirty and worn. I can't comment on the drinks because we didn't stay but I can't imagine paying craft cocktail prices to sit in a place that has zero charm. read more

Tucked away in an alley behind Main Street and not well marked...like you would imagine for a speakeasy. Great place for a late night bite and cocktail...they serve food until 1:45am. Such fantastic staff...Sebastian and Tyler were so personable and took the time to get to know the patrons. Kind of a younger crowd, but we were there after midnight. We ordered the smoked cheeseburger, which was perfectly done and topped with beer onions and arugula. The sir sazerac and lychee cocktails were delicious. Next time we might try one of their cereal cocktails. read more

Pangea Alchemy Lab - Smoked cheeseburger with beer onions and arugula - Lounges Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Place has been "outed" and ruined. Told it would be a 30-45 minute wait. Went over to state street and they text us, after 5 minutes, our table is ready. Saved $25 by staying at state street and drinking there. read more

Ended up going here two times in a week during my last vacation to Sarasota. Firs time was good, drinks were solid and had a great bartender. Had some friends in town the next weekend so thought I'd take them there. Unfortunately had a completely different experience. First round of drinks were ordered and I watched a bartender try and light the drink on fire for a solid minute with a blow torch. This ended up completely ruining the drink as it tasted like lighter fluid. When I mentioned it to the waiter he refused to have the drink remade or offer a different one. He even said that there was a similar complaint earlier! I would think if you're paying $16 for a cocktail that they would be considerate of this. I'm never the one to turn something back unless it's really really bad. Ended up getting espresso martinis which were not great. Also wait staff was rude to some of my friends. Will not be going back again. read more

An absolute gem of a watering hole. We were in town for a wedding and stumbled upon The Alchemy Lab on a Friday night while exploring Downtown Sarasota. Located behind a nondescript door in a back alley, it opens up to a beautiful yet cozy modern speakeasy. On our first visit, we had a party of 4 which took about 30 minutes to seat on a Friday night at 10pm. We were fortunate enough to be seated at the bar, so we had a front row to the amazing mixologists creating all of the cocktails. We had several seasonal cocktails including Apple of my Aye Aye, Silk Road, Catdaddy Flip and Sir Sazerac with each being as fantastic as the previous. Cocktails were well thought out, creative and most importantly, balanced. We also opted to get some late night eats and indulged in the rabbit tacos and cheeseburger which were both fantastic. The entire staff at Alchemy Lab was also amazing. We had an incident occur nearby our party where a drunk individual spilled his drink on us as he was being asked to leave the bar. The staff noticed this and offered up a round of shots on the house for the inconvenience. Wasn't necessary, but definitely a nice gesture. Overall, this was probably our favorite bar in Sarasota for not only the drinks, but for the service! read more

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No, no, nope...I know it was a Tuesday night, but I'm all about the customer experience...it was fun to go around to a back alley to find the entrance, and walk through the back area to find the Alchemy Lab. But it seemed it wasn't fun for the lovely brunette bartender with glasses to have customers. Maybe she was having a bad night or something else going on, but we didn't feel welcomed and she didn't seem impressed that we came a long way to visit the place, so left less than 10 min later. I think she was more into cleaning the place, which is still a good thing, right? So maybe they were closing soon...(Here I am giving the benefit of the doubt again) I'll post pics of the trek to the location and cool interior, but couldn't bring myself to have her make my drink let alone pay for it. Although, I was excited about going, checked out the website and menu prior, I'll never make my way back bc I'm not from Sarasota, but I don't think I'm missing out. However, I still told quite a few of the place in conversation the next day (who doesn't love a good speakeasy?!), so maybe someone else will have a better experience. read more

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Best drinks! We line out of town but come here every time we visit. Took a few times to find it the first time we looked years ago. True to the speakeasy theme you have to go through the alley way to get to it. Totally worth it. Their happy hour prices on drinks is great. read more

Tremendous specialty cocktails! I go here everytime I am in Sarasota. Interior is dark with a Victorian vibe, often referred to as a speakeasy. Great staff and bartender. read more

Hidden bar, make sure you read the sign at the main door, is in the alley. Live finding hidden intimate bars. Music can be improved. read more

Pangea Alchemy Lab - Blue Mule and cat Daddy - Lounges Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Went to Pangea Alchemy Lab on 10/5/24 to celebrate a Bachelorette. The experience was amazing. Everything we tried was phenomenal especially the spiked milk corn pops. The service was top notch and would definitely go again. read more

We love the Lab! No matter how busy, their customer focused team always makes us feel welcome. They always take time to explain their seasonally changing eclectic menu to our first time guests. While I'm hooked on the Sazarac (simply a good drink with great presentation), my wife happily experiments with a new drink with each visit. Kudos to the experts behind the bar for their creativity and love for their art. We continue to be impressed and will keep coming back. And we're always proud to bring our out-of-town guests to the Pangea Alchemy Lab. read more

Speak easy. Hidden lil bar. Nice craft cocktails. Got a lil funk too it. Since 2010 I believe

Awesome little speakeasy! I had been wanting to check Pangea out for some time now and happened to be in the area with a friend, so we decided to go. Our server Sarah was very nice and had great recommendations for us. She thoroughly explained the menu which consists of permanent staple cocktails, rotating seasonal cocktails, as well as some of their food options. It's a smaller space, but I absolutely loved the atmosphere. We were there around 6 on a Friday and were the only people there, but within an hour it filled up quick! Highly recommend, I absolutely can't wait to go back! read more

Man i think it's the coolest place in Sarasota to me as a tourist! Finding the "rare door" is a bit frustrating but also fun to know that it's a speakeasy with an adventurous spirit! They have a bunch of cool liquor that I've not seen in local liquor store and their drinks are between $10-12. I think the pricing is a bit too low/the cool vibes deserve more than that LOL Definitely check it out if you are in town. There's a bunch of street parking all over. And just be careful walking towards the rare entrance through the alley. The back alley smell can be quite disturbing... read more

Not what I remembered or experienced...bartender was low energy and the vibe was not happening! I may pass this place from now on...it's past it's prime!! read more

We came here after dinner in downtown Sarasota. Finding this place was kind of a struggle, we ran into a few other clueless looking people in the alley, and they were also looking for the entrance, which is in a creepy alley. It's an interesting vibe, moody lighting, and also not that much seating. We didn't order food, but had lychee and espresso martinis, which were good and STRONG. It was pretty busy, but service was quick. Not sure if I would come back here because it's not the usual kind of place that I go to, but it was a cool experience! read more

Great food and drinks per usual. The Cajun fries are always a good munchie to share!!

Great as always. Menu, vibes, service, this is always my go to spot and it's always a great place to people watch

Pangea is probably not for everyone - but for the people who want a unique experience - it is one of the coolest spots in Sarasota. If walking down the alley behind main street to enter Pangea makes you apprehensive (it's totally safe), then this is not for you. However, If you enjoy a hipster speakeasy atmosphere with expertly crafted cocktails, then this place is for you! We sampled everything from the Chia to the Froot Loops and all was delicious. And speaking of cereal, try one these concoctions to take you down memory lane (albeit maybe your Mom did not mix liquor in with your milk). Open 6pm to 2am for one of the most unique places in SRQ. I posted a picture of the entrance in the Alley to help you find it - the door on Main Street is locked with a small sign in the window. read more

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Interesting, funky little place. Great drinks, great service. Wife said the Pea Word was great. I had the blue mule and it did not disappoint! The Cajun fries were seasoned so well, not overly salty and they really hit the spot. The duck spring rolls were good, but the sweet sauce they came with was just ok. Enter through the back alley. Enjoy! read more

Meh... Expect to see different staff every time you are here. Ordering any classic cocktail outside of menu, expect to be met with confusion. read more

Excellent vibe. I had the sazerac, which was better than good. The Manhattan was also superb. The other drinks were ok. Cheeseboard was good but sparse. The service was lacking. Linse had a cocktail that she didn't like at all, but our server didn't offer to take it back. Instead, he insisted that she got what she ordered. We had to ask at least twice for water, which was served in paper cups. read more

I LOVE the drinks. So creative. Amazing flavors and the bartenders really know what they are doing. My favorite is the Cat Daddy Flip. Though I have been here several times I have to say that it is the nastiest dive bar I have been to. It's too bad. Great people. Great concept. Poorly executed. Come for the drinks. You will be amazed. The other thing that it just terrible is you have to enter through the back alley near all of the dumpsters. When the front sandwich shop was open, you would have to tell them that you wanted to go to the bar which was behind a curtain. Well, I don't take people here any longer. It reminds me of a frat house basement. Classy drinks. Super creative. Ambiance I would give a 1 out of 10. read more

Such an intimate little speakeasy. Highly recommend it if you can find it lol. The Cat Daddy Flip has a homemade oatmeal cookie which just makes that drink even more delicious! Sir Sazerac was just a delicious Old Fashion. Their drinks don't disappoint! read more

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This place is not just another martini bar! They have boy and girl drinks for everyone. Actually, most of their cocktails are manly in some way, there are only one or two girly drinks that are mild. Think of the drink menu as an international tour of flavors, if you will. Drinks with a spicy Latin kick, curry spiced drinks, and some drinks so strong that just one will put you down for the night. Average price of a beverage is about $10, but totally worth it considering you could only handle about two. The atmosphere is very intimate, with enclosed booths, and your choice to draw the curtain. Dark romantic lighting with moving wave effects will make you feel like you are drinking on the bottom of the ocean floor. Lan provides the finger foods, so a small snack menu is provided with decent pricing. I recommend the Duck Confit Eggrolls. read more

Pangea Alchemy Lab - Lounges Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This a great little place hidden in Downtown Sarasota with a speakeasy vibe. They serve some amazing creative cocktails. All of The bar staff are super informative and very friendly. read more

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From the descriptions labeling this establishment as a speakeasy, I was afraid it would be difficult to find. Honestly, we just followed the groups of people turning down the alley. We got in around 9pm and were seated at a table. It was just started to fill up around that time. I got an "At the beach" and got to add Gin to it (highly recommend that addition-it was delicious!). My bf got the Makuna matata and he loved it as well, especially since it was on fire-literally. We each also decided to try their cereals. We were a little skeptical about alcoholic cereal, but it was for naught as these nostalgic treats were grrrrrreat! We didn't have any issues with our server as mentioned in previous reviewers, but we were not seated at the bar. Our server was prompt and polite. I have a few more nights in Sarasota and I will probably come back again. read more

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AHHHHHH, It is a speakeasy. Like, legitimately! When you arrive and your GPS says "You are here" you will be confused. The restaurant you are standing in front of is called Monkey Business. We went in to inquire about where Pangea had moved. The server said we were at Pangea...but it says Monkey Business on the door we tell him...the Lounge is behind me he says mysteriously. Yep, there is a wall behind him and beyond that is a cozy little nook of a bar that has more cocktails than I can comprehend, beer, wine, and bizarre foods like brie butter, pork rind nachos, and manchez trio. The drinks are pricey- running about 10-12 bucks a pop, but the vibe is cool, the ambience matches, and you definitely feel like you are "in" when you sit down. I had the chai martini, a delectable cocktail that is dangerous-it tastes just like a chai without a trace of alcohol...but oh it is in there. I also ordered the brie butter. Oh my oh my, it is also dangerous- I could eat 10 plates of hat brie butter and the buttery French bread that goes along with it. My companions enjoyed the duck spring rolls and 5 layer dip with pork rinds and were equally ecstatic. They lose a star for service. Everyone was very nice, but the "oh, we're a speakeasy and you found us" vibe quickly wears thin when you have to wait 20 minutes for your first drink. One of our party was forgotten entirely, and we finally had to reorder. It was busy, but several servers were around and I don't think organizing who was actually taking care of which tables was something they had considered. Still, it was an overall delightful experience and I will certainly return. Insider Note: They have a concoction behind the bar called "Unicorn Taint Tincture." No, I am not kidding. It is the liquid form of the Szechuan Peppercorn Flower. Ask to try it. Seriously. It is a unique and bizarre experience. read more

Pangea Alchemy Lab - The Chai-delectable, delicious, and dangerous! - Lounges Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I didn't expect to find so wonderful bar in the middle of Florida. It can be in New York or Hong Kong. It looks like secret place. There is no signs. The entrance is from the backyard. There is no something special in the interior but we came there to try cocktails and it was perfect. I've been to many famous bars in New York, Tokyo, Moscow, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and others. This bar can be in top ten for sure. read more

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Cute little bar with a speakeasy feel. Great drinks. Unique and tasty. Didn't like that you can be seated with another party and the wait to get in is often long but in spite of that will define go again. read more

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Hard to find but really great the cocktails were inventive and delicious. We enjoyed going there we will return