Join us for Champagne Session 16 for a masterclass on champagne and cheese pairing, hosted by Valerie Henbest – owner and ambassador of the Smelly Cheese Shop and Sara Underdown, Publisher and Presenter at VINE & BUBBLE. 

Over two hours we will discuss the different types of milk used in some of Europe's finest cheeses and their best pairing with champagne.

Discover five champagnes and carefully curated tasting plates of cheeses in the intimate cellars of APOTECA.  

At APOTECA, we understand that every couple is unique and wants to celebrate their wedding in a way that reflects their special relationship. We offer you a relaxed, sophisticated and intimate wedding experience like no other. Our dedicated team will work with you to create a day that is personalised, enjoyable and stress free. We are committed to ensuring that your special day is filled with unforgettable moments and lifelong memories. You can even exchange vows in our upstairs lounge, followed by pre-dinner drinks and canapes in the bar and reception in the cellar restaurant. Our venue is also the perfect setting for wedding photos!

APOTECA offers all you need to have a delicious meal in the comfort of your own home. Menus can be customised to suit - enjoy with friends or loved ones. Our meals can be up-sized to meet your catering requirements.

Alternatively we can come to you! Our team at APOTECA will come to your home or office for an exclusive dining experience.

We can come to you! Ask us about our outside catering options if you wish to hold your event at your own site or venue. We can manage all aspects of your event - food, drinks, service, equipment hire, florals, entertainment, stationary & decorations. Leave all the hard work to us so that you are free to enjoy your event knowing that APOTECA has it covered.

If you're looking to buy wine + spirits online, our range features products showcased in our bar + restaurant for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Can't find what you're looking for? Send us an email and we will sort you out. drink@apoteca.com.au

Find a range of unique and interesting gifts at our online gift shop. We have a selection of thoughtful gifts - from champagne stoppers to negroni packs! The best part is our gifts start at $20.

Apoteca Bar & Restaurant (formerly The Apothecary 1878) opened in December 2002 in a heritage listed building in the heart of the West End precinct. Originating from London, the 143-year-old pharmacy cabinets grace the front bar. These mahogany pieces feature pure crystal drawer handles with 18-carat gold leaf inscriptions. Tumbled marble floor tiles arranged in the same style as the footpaths of Italy are featured in the main bar. Rustic brickwork lines the cellar walls, and some 1200 wines quietly sleep behind intricate wrought iron work. Antique chaise lounges and seating have been rescued to create the unique and inviting atmosphere in the Dispensary. The West's Coffee Palace building that houses APOTECA has had a very colourful background since it was originally used as a warehouse in 1903. As part of the Temperance Movement, the building became a coffee palace first in 1908 and then building has since operated as an exclusive boarding house, La Cantina restaurant and supposedly a house of ill repute. Today, the elegant building houses an array of businesses both in keeping with its intriguing past and setting the scene for its cultured future.