FANCY cocktail bar chain The Alchemist is set to open its first venue in Hampshire.

The casual all-day dining chain, known for its colourful and eye-catching cocktails, some of which feature dry-ice, are set to open at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.

The new two-storey venue is near to the Spinnaker Tower and overlooks the waterfront.

It is set to open on November 16.

Yvonne Clay, Senior Marketing Manager at Gunwharf Quays, said: “We are always looking to ensure guests to Gunwharf Quays have the best possible time, and we’ve been evolving our dining offer with a host of new openings this year.

"We can’t wait to welcome The Alchemist to the centre. It will provide a completely unique experience, with its famous show-stopping cocktails set to wow.”

Served with a dash of theatre, The Alchemist cocktails at Portsmouth will include the Colour Changing One made with Grey Goose Vodka, Briottet Apple, soda, citrus and The Legal One, which is a concoction of Tanqueray cardamom gin, tropical vermouth, citrus, tonic, pineapple and smoke.

Alongside cocktails, The Alchemist will offer a selection of food, including tempura prawn lollipops to whipped feta with beetroot & orange wedges with dukkah nuts and spices. To follow, guests can indulge on main courses from braised beef ragu with sesame noodles, spicy kimchi & toasted coconut to a vegan cauliflower katsu curry.