Previously on the alchemist says...we educated consumers and bartenders of an ingredient / product found within venues / establishments across the country that has beleaguered the industry within South Africa, the "bartender" of yesteryear and the "progression" of the bartender through grass root initiatives in Less is more and the lost art of cocktail making. The article published had raised many valid points for debate within the industry. You, the reader may have viewed the context negatively, bearing in mind all are entitled to their own opinion with regards to this. 

alchemist and the City...a segment which will feature within the alchemist says... reviewing bars on a national and international basis. We start off with a venue that will arguably have an instrumental affect within the South African industry for competing venues to aspire to. Within my previous segment of No School like Old School , the resurgence of bespoke ice and the revival of the classic drink dating back during a period where the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcohol was prohibited. #Prohibition. The movement led to numerous speakeasy venues illegally operating within this period...Extra extra read all about it.

"I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it" - Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act II, Scene IV.

Orphanage - [awr-fuh-nij] an institution for the housing and care of orphans. By definition, an organisation / institution. Within our industry, Orphanage is an underground, quirky cocktail bar situated on the corner of Bree and Orphan Street, Cape Town. A Victorian drinking den, a laboratory, a specialist emporium of artisan cocktails, elixirs and intoxications, committed to creating an unforgettable drinking experience to the consumer through smell, aesthetics, sound, feel and taste.

The name...

In 1918 a widespread influenza epidemic had affected large numbers of orphaned children in desperate need of care within the Western Cape of Southern Africa.

Groups of orphaned children would congregate at St Paul’s church on Bree Street as they were fed by The Reverend Sidney Warren Lavis. The street became known as Orphan Street and in 1919 the Rector set up one of the first children's homes ~ an orphanage for boys. Known as the St Francis Children's home, the orphanage cares for around 50 boys in need from the ages of 3 and up. Each month the Orphanage donates proceeds towards the home, because this type of tomfoolery has a social conscience too. 

The idea / concept behind the Orphanage was to create a venue that was like no other. As an establishment we want to be considered "the" venue that pioneers / progresses the industry, educating consumers whereby creating a drinking experience within the South Africa market like no other

Raymond Endean

Elixirs , Potions and other alchemy, click here. Conceptualised and consulted by Shaker Bar School South Africa and...yours truly.

Orphanage Gallery, click here

Shakespeare once wrote..."Can one desire too much of a good thing?" - As You Like It, Act IV, Scene I. From Rack & Ruin, Brimstone & Fire, Please Sir...More tea Vicar!

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