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:
6/9/26
6/15/26
6/24/26
7/15/26
Menu
Signature Mixology
Elderflower Collins
Refreshing blend of gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and soda water.
$12
Smoky Old Fashioned
Classic bourbon cocktail infused with smoked cherry wood for a unique twist.
$14
Spicy Margarita
Zesty tequila cocktail with fresh lime, agave, and a hint of jalapeño.
$13
Historic Libations
Sazerac
Historic New Orleans cocktail featuring rye whiskey, absinthe, and bitters.
$15
Bee's Knees
Prohibition-era gin cocktail with honey and lemon for a sweet finish.
$11
Corpse Reviver #2
Revitalizing mix of gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and a dash of absinthe.
$13
Craft Creations
Lavender Lemonade
Delightful fusion of fresh lemonade and lavender syrup for a floral touch.
$10
Cucumber Basil Gimlet
Cool cocktail combining gin, fresh cucumber, basil, and lime juice.
$12
Maple Bourbon Sour
Rich bourbon cocktail with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a hint of bitters.
$14
