Realm of the 52 Remedies

Named after the Wushi'er Bingfang—a Chinese medical text dating to approximately 215 BCE—this Convoy District speakeasy blends ancient herbal philosophy with contemporary cocktail technique. Lead bartender Chris Lee and the team build drinks around traditional remedy ingredients: ginseng, goji, chrysanthemum, Sichuan pepper. A 2025 Spirited Awards finalist for both Best U.S. Cocktail Bar and Best Cocktail & Spirits Shop, Realm operates through Tock reservations in a space that channels apothecary aesthetics into atmospheric drinking. The concept sounds niche; the execution is universal.