THE EXETER APOTHECARY
Dr. Charles Merrill’s 1848 medicine venture grew into the grand Merrill Block, home to Exeter’s most enduring drugstore for nearly a century. Today, The Exeter Apothecary honors that legacy, blending preserved 19th-century design with modern cocktails and cuisine.
Downtown Exeter’s premier cocktail bar. Please note, we do not take reservations.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-9:30 pm
Friday-Saturday 4:30-10:30 pm
The Exeter Apothecary will be closed for private events on the following dates:
9/22, & 10/13





Our Menus
Parched and Peckish? Our menus features creative small plates and delicious desserts. Enjoy a snack, a full meal, or a post-dinner indulgence with the perfect cocktail pairing.
Our Classics
Tony's Martini - 15
Piucinque Gin - Chazelette’s Extra Dry Vermouth
Olive or Twist
Merci - 14
Vodka - Raspberry Liqueur - Pineapple Liqueur - Lime
Chef Paul - 15
Pisco - Amaro Dell'etna - Apricot Liqueur
If You Like... - 15
Coconut Rum - Vanilla Rum - Charred Pineapple - Lime
Trader’s Run Old Fashioned - 15
Old Bardstown - Lapsang Turbinado Syrup - Bitters
1875 - 14
Gin - Citruscello - Sumac Grenadine - Sparkling Rose
Clifford - 16
Mad River Bourbon - Plum Syrup - Lemon - Egg White - Citrus Honey
Bitters
Seasonal Specialties
Into the Woods - 16
Gin - Stone Pine Liqueur - Fonte Bonne - Rosemary Honey - Lemon
Bitters
Tamarindo - 14
Blanco Tequila - Benedictine - Tamarind - Grapefruit - Lemon - Bitters
Peach on the Porch - 15
Reposado Tequila - Falernum - Peach Syrup - Bitters - Lemon
College Ice - 14
White Rum - Aperol - Blood Orange - Lime
La Perla - 15
Mezcal - Pear Shrub - Yellow Chartreuse - Lemon - Allspice
Bitters
Sonny Chiba - 14
Lemongrass Infused Japanese Whiskey - Basil Liqueur - Lemon
Shiso Syrup
Flagship - 17
Flag Hill Rye + Apple Brandy + Cranberry Liqueur - Benedictine - Bitters
Liquid Dessert
Creamsicle - 14
Vodka - Licor 43 - Dry Curaçao - Orange
Teddy Grahams - 16
Anejo Tequila - Biscotti Liqueur - PX + Fino Sherry
Beantown - 17
Vodka - Vanilla Rum - Espresso Liqueur - Espresso
(Creamy or Dark)
Allmari - 16
Averna - Braulio - Pasubio - China China
Vino
Cote Mas Cremant de Limoux Brut NV
Groth Sauvignon Blanc ’24
Louis Latour Ardeche Chardonnay ’23
Tormaresca Calafuria Salento Rose ’24
Inscription Pinot Noir ’23
Villa Antinori Toscana ’22
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon ’23
Brewed
Schilling Alexandr Pilsner - 11
Lawsons Little Sip IPA - 11
Champlain Orchards Kingston Dry Cider - 11
True North Any Tang Gose - 11
Athletic Brewing IPA NA - 9
Alcohol Free
Cranberry Lime Rickey - 8
Cranberry - Honey - Lime - Soda
Ghia Fizz - 8
Plum - Yuzu - Elderflower - Citrus Honey - Soda
St. Agrestis Phony Negroni - 8