Botanica Bar

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Located in New York, New York

Address: 47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012, United States

Phone: +1 212-343-7251

Rating: 4.3

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine
  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Bar

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-11-06 - Rating: 4)

    Just a cool little spot on Houston Street near Mulberry with a great Happy Hour of $6 well drinks that runs til 7pm. Keep in mind they open at 5pm. But there were actually quite a few people there right after opening. We got cocktails from the regular cocktails menu that are $12 each , thats still a good price in this area . Order at the bar and take your drinks to a table. I got a Ginger Yum Yum which was pretty interesting and my friend got the Golden Oldie which is a bourbon drink that he enjoyed. Cool 90s hip hop soundtrack. Open til 2am

  • Review 2 (2024-07-07 - Rating: 4)

    Very lively and busy around 7pm on a Saturday! No table service, you get up to order at the bar.Ginger Yum Yum ($12) 4/5: strong ginger kick, good flavor from rosemary infused vodka!

  • Review 3 (2024-08-26 - Rating: 5)

    Im mad at myself for only now checking this bar off my list. Good drinks, cozy atmosphere, friendly bartenders, decent prices. This place is great.

  • Review 4 (2024-11-30 - Rating: 5)

    Very nice bar to party or do pregames at night!! Cheap options compared to the usual: $7 shots and $5 beers. They have 2 rooms and offer a lot of space. In the first room there are some DJs and a little bit of space for people to dance !

  • Review 5 (2024-12-08 - Rating: 5)

    Great lil dark bar with neon, plants, and happy hour specials.They have Daisy Cutter on tap👍

  • Review 6 (2023-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    I just love it ! A great place , Latin music . Nice staff . Perfect to share a drink after dinner . I will go back . So much fun ! And as the slogan “don’t tell anyone about this bar” well, to late ! Definitely recommended.

  • Review 7 (2024-12-22 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent selection and fantastic service. Superb happy hour place. Came on a Sunday evening and was very pleasant.

  • Review 8 (2024-11-25 - Rating: 5)

    This is my two favourite local dive bars in lower Manhattan. One of the most inexpensive places to dink in lower Manhattan. Knowledgeable staff and good background music. They have a moderately sized back room for private events.

  • Review 9 (2021-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Really fun bar to get affordable drinks (or shots 😉) and the staff is so friendly!!! shoutout to Fred for being so kind to us, we appreciate you. Will for sure be coming back.

  • Review 10 (2023-03-25 - Rating: 4)

    Cute spot with lovely vibe with all the plants everywhere! drinks are well made and priced average compared to other nearby spots. my biggest gripe with them is that at night the music is played so loud that you have to yell to be heard even when standing next to people which is annoying. I hate when bars try to have a dance club vibe when that’s not what they are. other than that, great place to grab drinks and hang out with friends. i wish they still made food since their pizza was actually pretty good!

  • Review 11 (2024-06-27 - Rating: 5)

    Everything about this place is amazing, I selfishly wanted to rate it 1 star so no one else would find it. Amazing drinks and great vibes!

  • Review 12 (2023-10-23 - Rating: 5)

    10/10. Service was impeccable. Staff was as friendly as my grandmother, the manager was on point. Bar tenders gave a home town feel, being one of em was Austin Texas. #hometown

  • Review 13 (2024-05-02 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar and good atmosphere ! Drinks are the right price for manhattan and the bartender is really nice

  • Review 14 (2024-11-23 - Rating: 5)

    Cheap drinks!

  • Review 15 (2020-11-08 - Rating: 4)

    I did both the indoor and outdoor dining here. The outdoor was convenient since they have a walk up and order sidewalk bar. Idk what it’s like all the time, but the night I was there there was only one person working the outside tables and it was busy, which meant drinks took a little time.Once we transitioned inside, I enjoyed the atmosphere for sure. It’s very dimly lit and has a divey vibe without taking it too far. The tables have separators and seating is ample. We ordered the mushroom and fennel pizza ... it was amazing! Absolutely delicious.

  • Review 16 (2019-03-13 - Rating: 5)

    Low key dive. Great prices, good location, good music. The bartender was really chill. The customers were also chill and cool. Just one awesome basic watering hole. Totally will go again in the future. Probably gets busy on weekends, but for a weeknight, its a good place. Narragansett is 3 bucks a can most drafts are around 7 bucks. My friend had a whiskey soda that cost 7. Recommend if youre a local, tourist, or out of towner.

  • Review 17 (2022-06-06 - Rating: 5)

    Easy to get to bar (only a block away from the Broadway-Lafayette stop). I was surprised to find that frozen margaritas were only 10 bucks, rare for lower Manhattan in my experience. Nice big tables outside for large groups

  • Review 18 (2021-08-08 - Rating: 5)

    $10 frozen drinks — it was perfectly mixed & presented very nicely. Tasted good, enough alcohol… good vibes too! Gonna come back :) plus, who doesn’t love pizza??!! (It was filled to the top… I drank some before the pic!)

  • Review 19 (2019-08-21 - Rating: 5)

    This place is below ground so its easy to miss. Happy hour is from 5p-8p which is quite nice. Drafts are $2off, $5 Wells/wine, $8 Frozen, and I think Im missing another $5 special. Regardless, there is also a $10minimum to use you credit card. I went here for the first time and it was a great time. The tables were spacious, the lights were super low, candles were put out, the music was low, the crowd filled up after 6:30/7 and the noise level went up, there was a back area seating it looked like but not many people were there-perhaps due to not knowing or a party, the bathrooms were surprisingly clean but did not have paper towels, and you can order food because they do not have a kitchen. I ordered 8 beers and my bill was $22. I had a great time sipping on Left-hand Milk Stout ON DRAFT (woot woot!) and for all those reasons mentioned I would definitely recommend this place.

  • Review 20 (2013-04-10 - Rating: 4)

    This cute little bar has great low lighting and reasonable drink prices. The furniture is really quaint and tables make it easy to spend time with friends. On Saturday nights they have stand-up acts in the back. Its a nice bit of free entertainment while having a round in good company. Plus, the location is so central its a good place to hang out before or after another activity.

  • Review 21 (2020-03-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great Happy Hour deals until 8pm. $2 off draft beers (don’t remember the others). They have lots of great selection too.They allow you to bring your own food. Theres a Whole Foods right down the street. We brought cake for my friend’s birthday.

  • Review 22 (2013-10-13 - Rating: 4)

    Drinks are decently priced, and the atmosphere is jovial and enjoyable. Definitely check out sitting in the back room if youre going with a large party. The bartenders are friendly, which is refreshing to find in the city. Would definitely recommend it if you want to have a fun time in a chill environment.

  • Review 23 (2022-10-07 - Rating: 4)

    The outdoor section got closed off and everyone kicked out at 11:30 despite signage saying it was open til midnight. Otherwise the drinks were decent and the staff were good. Old fashioned had too much sugar.

  • Review 24 (2022-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    This place has lots of space for larger groups. The music is a bit load if your not into those kinds of spaces but seating is great. There’s no food but you can always bring in your own.

  • Review 25 (2022-04-18 - Rating: 4)

    Very cosy and warm. Not too busy on a Sunday night.

  • Review 26 (2023-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    Intimate vibes. Back room with extra seating and larger tables. (It can get loud back there though.) Bathroom was stinky but what can ya do..overall a good place to grab a drink and hang out with friends!

  • Review 27 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great place for happy hour, not usually too busy on the weekdays and excellent prices.

  • Review 28 (2014-11-21 - Rating: 4)

    Great happy hour spot and even after happy hour this place has cheap drinks! Nice refresher for the trendy neighborhood. Crowd is young, hipster-ish professionals. Seems like a singles scene too. Every time I go a dude chats us up. Hey single ladies get on it!

  • Review 29 (2019-01-17 - Rating: 5)

    It’s small but it has good music, good and most of all cheap drinks! Great pregame spot! Got a shot and a beer for 6$ you really can’t beat that.

  • Review 30 (2024-03-04 - Rating: 4)

    Friendly staffs. Chill vibe and atmosphere. Good music. Tasty cocktails.

  • Review 31 (2022-03-17 - Rating: 5)

    We went into Botanica Bar on a Wednesday recently. My bartender was Isabelle, and she was soooo sweet! It was so nice to go to a bar that had incredible vibes and atmosphere, and also where the staff looked happy to be there. She checked on us every time we needed a refill, AND recommended the pizza. It was delicious, and im convinced that saved me from getting a hangover LOL. Cant wait to go visit botanica next time im downtown!

  • Review 32 (2018-01-25 - Rating: 4)

    Great happy hour with beer and cocktails. Came on a Wednesday night and it wasnt overly crowded during prime time. Bar tenders are friendly and the place is big enough to hang with a group.

  • Review 33 (2020-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Some of the comparisons made in other reviews seem disrespectful. Forum di Yelp is free and I enjoy that aspect of it the most. My opinion is that reviews should be holistic and comparisons should be made to comparable venues. Comparing happy hour in a small low-cost neighborhood watering hole to a happy hour experience in a non-similar distant venue isnt fair to any of us. It doesnt tell us that this is or isnt the go-to in the area for what it is offering. Tell me why I would want to come here and why I wouldnt want to come here.Here is my take:Come here if you want:To see and meet attractive peopleA friendly crowd on both sides of the barIf your music tastes shade GenXialIf you like dark and intimate spacesIf you arent feeling as cool as normal and want to feel coolerIf you want to do some drinking on a budgetDont come here if you:Are looking for some contrived downtown scene worthy of a milquetoast gram accountWant to frown, be unhappy and unfriendlyDont see this place as a preserved New York treasureWant to watch sportsWant to talk politicsAre critical and negative

  • Review 34 (2020-02-25 - Rating: 5)

    Me and my fianceé went there during happy hour. They offer good and inexpensive well drinks, beer and wine. The music is great and the service is excellent. Definitely recommend it!

  • Review 35 (2020-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Pretty nice bar for good happy hour deals. It gets really packed during happy hour, but the ambiance is really nice. The bartenders were nice and friendly too. Would definitely come back.

  • Review 36 (2018-02-10 - Rating: 4)

    Chill bar right on Houston St. So great location, dinks are cheep, and atmosphere - relaxed. The only reason I took off a star is because the music got progressively louder over the evening. We were there with a group of friends so by the end we could barely chat and hear each other.

  • Review 37 (2022-05-10 - Rating: 5)

    Went here on Cinco De Mayo. Good times, bartender Isabelle was friendly and perfectly mixed our cocktails. Friendly and chill place to hang with buddies...

  • Review 38 (2016-03-05 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite place for happy hour into late night drinks. The happy hour is unbeatable with a really cool and laid back vibe. Then a DJ comes and spins and this place turns into am even cooler place to be.

  • Review 39 (2017-10-10 - Rating: 4)

    Great casual place to go for drinks with a group. There is no table service dispite having several table in the back of the establishment. The place looks small from the inside until you continue walking back which opens to a separate room with more seating and tables. There is a long table as well which can hold a group of about 15 people.

  • Review 40 (2018-09-13 - Rating: 5)

    Ive been a frequent Botanica patron since 2012, and it has changed very little in the past six years--the only thing I can think of is that the happy hour prices went up by 50 cents (yes, a well cocktail used to be THREE FIFTY at happy hour). Its a great place if you like basement dive bars, and the vibe is pretty chill most of the time, but the fact that its so cheap (SO CHEAP!!!), especially for the area, means that the crowd varies a lot, and can tend towards obnoxious/underage/bridge and tunnel if you get unlucky or during peak time. It is always, always loud. Get here early, bring food in because youre allowed and the drinks are STRONG, and enjoy this classic gritty New York oasis.

  • Review 41 (2020-02-21 - Rating: 4)

    Tough to find a single seat during happy hour but boy is it worth it! The house wine tastes like a finely aged Bordeaux at $5.

  • Review 42 (2020-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    My fav bar in NYC.Fun, cool staff and not pretentious.One will always find a nice crowd, everyone is welcome.I would def say this is a place you can go by yourself and meet locals in their natural habitat lol...

  • Review 43 (2017-07-14 - Rating: 5)

    One of my all time favorite dives. Great atmosphere, plenty of seating, and amazing happy hour deals. The house cocktails are always a good choice, too

  • Review 44 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    Super fun, and drinks are a bargain

  • Review 45 (2015-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    Been going to Botanica since I first landed in NYC... before it ever had any sign in the window saying what the place was. (Took years for them to finally put up one.) Always a good vibe, DJs, nice stuff on tap. Theyve got two happy hour periods—from 5 to 8 pm and another from 2 am to 4 am. TWO happy hour periods. Need I say more??

  • Review 46 (2018-11-09 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place. Cheap drinks in a dark dive bar! Literally have been coming here for 8-10 years.. damn Im old, but so is this place! It stays strong!

  • Review 47 (2024-08-23 - Rating: 5)

    Great prices for the neighborhood, fun young vibe

  • Review 48 (2023-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Best happy hour. Prosecco on tap. Great beer selection. Wish I had this place back home

  • Review 49 (2021-09-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great bar with a really good happy hour selection. not sure what its like with so many people WFH but it used to get very crowded

  • Review 50 (2018-04-02 - Rating: 5)

    Very reasonably priced drinks. Friendly atmosphere. Great place to hang out. I will come back next time in NYC.

  • Review 51 (2016-07-03 - Rating: 4)

    Used to be great. Now just okay. Good drinks and options and service. Comfy couches and location are best reasons to come here. Not for the DJs. Worse, DJs.

  • Review 52 (2017-03-26 - Rating: 4)

    Low key bar. Decent beer selection. Cool spot to hang with friends since its not too loud in there.

  • Review 53 (2018-07-23 - Rating: 5)

    Dig the vibes and the drinks. There is nothing more pleasant than having a handsome bartender on a wednesday smiling the whe time youre there. DJ played great music too

  • Review 54 (2019-01-31 - Rating: 4)

    Dark and often crowded, it has a divey feel but with much better drinks, and well priced for the Soho location.

  • Review 55 (2017-01-28 - Rating: 4)

    Fun dive bar, gets busy later. Good selection of beers. Good music.

  • Review 56 (2016-03-27 - Rating: 4)

    Good, cheap beer. Back room provides false sense of security needed for dancing on tables.

  • Review 57 (2019-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Dont tell anyone about this bar! It has a great atmosphere and good prices! Keep it a secret!

  • Review 58 (2022-03-07 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful for a late night with a combo of people who like to go out and those who just want to snag a beer.

  • Review 59 (2018-12-31 - Rating: 5)

    Such a cute space! Great location and prices. Can’t beat $5 happy hour drinks in NYC.

  • Review 60 (2023-11-10 - Rating: 4)

    Very dark and crowded but decently quick service

  • Review 61 (2024-05-05 - Rating: 5)

    Good spot for a happy hour drink. Staff are good.

  • Review 62 (2017-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Good beer and the definition of a dive bar so if thats your thing youll love it.

  • Review 63 (2017-12-07 - Rating: 4)

    Nice bar with a neighborhood feel ( well it is NY so please adjust the neighborly feelings ). Music was a little all over the place.

  • Review 64 (2020-08-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great staff, great drinks, and excellent pizza! Socially distanced fun with enforcement of protocols.

  • Review 65 (2018-02-07 - Rating: 4)

    Cheap bar for pre game or after work. Not the best view or Manhattan s place but very affordable for the area

  • Review 66 (2017-01-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great for happy hour before 8pm, especially on a Saturday evening before it gets packed

  • Review 67 (2019-09-27 - Rating: 5)

    If youre looking for a good place to get your drink on, this is a great place to do it.

  • Review 68 (2024-01-01 - Rating: 5)

    Huge shoutout to Darwin. Excellent bartender. Drinks here are great and so are the vibes.

  • Review 69 (2023-01-04 - Rating: 5)

    It is such a vibe, great music and great drinks.

  • Review 70 (2017-08-17 - Rating: 4)

    Nice vibey hole in the wall, unexpected for the area. Good draft selection and eclectic DJs.

  • Review 71 (2018-02-14 - Rating: 4)

    My go to bar in the area, still the same as it was years back when I lived nearby. Consistency is key!

  • Review 72 (2017-01-16 - Rating: 4)

    Nice local bar with decent drink prices and live DJ.

  • Review 73 (2018-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    Good drinks and good music always. Nice chill hangout spot.

  • Review 74 (2023-10-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great happy hour, lovely bartenders, and an excellent place to grab post work drinks. Absolutely killer bar.

  • Review 75 (2016-03-14 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot and good music, affordable drinks too!

  • Review 76 (2019-06-30 - Rating: 5)

    Honestly alright drinks, but fantastic price for the area

  • Review 77 (2022-10-18 - Rating: 5)

    Cheap happy hour and great music

  • Review 78 (2017-07-14 - Rating: 5)

    Love this place. Always have. Awesome dive bar in Soho.

  • Review 79 (2023-11-12 - Rating: 5)

    Loved the place. Great atmosphere and drink selection.

  • Review 80 (2019-01-08 - Rating: 4)

    Cozy little bar, great drinks and not too crowded.

  • Review 81 (2021-11-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great little hideaway spot...good bartenders too.

  • Review 82 (2016-08-12 - Rating: 4)

    Grungy but simple. Good space in the back to have a chat but otherwise very loud.

  • Review 83 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Ziggy is the best! Great bartender who makes you feel right at home.

  • Review 84 (2016-11-28 - Rating: 4)

    Stumbled into this place. Has a cool vibe. From what I remember I had a good time.

  • Review 85 (2019-09-28 - Rating: 4)

    Nice little bar and good place to hang out in.

  • Review 86 (2019-11-17 - Rating: 5)

    Classiest dive bar Ive ever been to

  • Review 87 (2023-02-28 - Rating: 4)

    Quaint little find. A hole in the wall but enjoyed. Only problem is happy hour wine is is a juice glass.

  • Review 88 (2020-10-08 - Rating: 5)

    My fav bar. Their ginger yum yum is the best.

  • Review 89 (2022-02-03 - Rating: 5)

    Wonderful! Another hidden gem of mine in NYC. it’s peaceful and jazzy atmosphere makes it so lovely and cozy for an intimate and soothing time. They’ve got a full bar and small but delicious menu. The bartenders are lovely. It’s one of the only places left in the city where you can still find that warm, calm and movie-like privacy at a bar. Love it there.

  • Review 90 (2024-01-20 - Rating: 5)

    6$ beer and shot (not on the menu)

  • Review 91 (2022-02-21 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing and kind service with delicious drinks. I recommend the Christina yum yum. A pleasant mix of ginger and acid with a good kick of booze. This place is owned by warm people with good hearts. Their outdoor seating is nice too!

  • Review 92 (2021-11-08 - Rating: 4)

    Cruised into this NYC bar, the first one that I have been in since February 2020...checked at the door for proof of vaccinations...found a easy going atmosphere and doable pricing for the drinks. What really made the difference was the four or five girls sitting next to us who were singing to the songs on the jukebox they sounded so good that we joined in and had some good laughs as a result...thats what good times are all about...

  • Review 93 (2022-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    Has kind of a dive bar feel (which I love) and some fun interior decorating choices with lots of plants. They had a special for tequila shots and a beer for $6, which was both great and terrible.

  • Review 94 (2020-02-19 - Rating: 5)

    Karaoke night it’s great, especially with friends or coworkers

  • Review 95 (2022-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    About a week ago I walked into this bar and while the vibe was very nice, some of the patrons were a little....weird. This girl named Christina kept bothering people claiming shes going to be a famous white rapper or something. I figured she was just drunk but she kept insisting people chant Chris Angel because her name was similar or something? The whole thing was very awkward and we ended up just leaving. Too bad. Cool spot though!

  • Review 96 (2021-11-24 - Rating: 4)

    Nice little dive.

  • Review 97 (2019-08-26 - Rating: 4)

    Good choice of beers and reasonable prices for the area

  • Review 98 (2022-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    Best happy hour! Always packed but always able to get a seat! Great beer and addition of pizza is a game changer!

  • Review 99 (2019-08-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great drinks, music, & karaoke DJ!..

  • Review 100 (2021-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    I used to work very close to Botanica and its been my favorite bar since they opened back in the late 90s. They snazzed it up slightly some years back but its still a friendly, low-key place to get reasonably priced drinks and hang with friends. During the pandemic they had to offer food to remain open, so they transformed the back room into a pizza kitchen. I recently tried it for the first time (pepperoni) -- really flavorful and good! Didnt think it was possible but now I like the place even more.

  • Review 101 (2019-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    Love how spacious it is, if it seems busy make sure to walk to the back and see if there’s seats in the back room! Extremely affordable for lower Manhattan and the happy hour is very generous. Every bartender I’ve encountered was extremely friendly and open to conversation. Definitely check this out after a long day of shopping or work!

  • Review 102 (2022-10-24 - Rating: 4)

    Not my #1 but definitely gets the job done, nice ambiance

  • Review 103 (2020-09-08 - Rating: 4)

    Highly recommend. The dude working was great. Super nice. The pizza was good. Cooked a bit hot but very good. Pina coladas could use an extra shot for sure.

  • Review 104 (2018-08-06 - Rating: 5)

    Sunday night karaoke for 11 years. Perfect!

  • Review 105 (2023-03-04 - Rating: 4)

    Small, good music, cool people!! Would come again

  • Review 106 (2023-09-02 - Rating: 4)

    Great place with amazing prices.

  • Review 107 (2023-05-10 - Rating: 4)

    The amazing pizza that was once here during the pandemic now has its own home at Oma Grassa in Fort Greene. Still a decent bar with service that is always friendly

  • Review 108 (2022-03-20 - Rating: 4)

    $6 beer shot combo is where it’s at. outdoor seating is great. bathroom is always coated in piss though. ha.

  • Review 109 (2019-01-28 - Rating: 4)

    Unremarkable bar. Good happy hour, bad wine.

  • Review 110 (2018-02-07 - Rating: 4)

    Kewl spot. Crowded for a Tuesday but great priced beers! A little section in the back when it gets heavy in the front and the bartender was amazing! He was focused and I never felt looked over which can happen in a busy bar! Great area. Place was easy to find as well just at Houston and Mott Street

  • Review 111 (2019-05-22 - Rating: 5)

    Hidden gem with true dive prices and a Happy Hour that runs till 8. A rarity given how easy it is to access with a train station down the block. Spacious too but no frills. It is a dive afterall.Pretty sweet find for the area and the selection is pretty broad too.

  • Review 112 (2017-01-25 - Rating: 4)

    Was fine - your standard basement bar on the LES

  • Review 113 (2020-10-14 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing spot. The owner is an absolute delight and the pizza theyre serving up these days is honestly some of the best za in the city. Truly delicious. Dont miss it.

  • Review 114 (2016-11-26 - Rating: 4)

    Every time I go its very quiet and the drinks at happy hour are the best. All the bartenders are always nice to me. And dont talk you to death

  • Review 115 (2019-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Good reasonably priced drinks and good aervice

  • Review 116 (2019-02-08 - Rating: 4)

    The place is a bit on the dark side, but the prices and happy hour special cannot be beat. $2 off a solid menu of drafts and (small) wine glasses. Great local spot in the LES neighborhood for getting together with a medium sized group of friends. Grab a table and kick it back for a few hours.

  • Review 117 (2017-07-14 - Rating: 4)

    Simple, small bar. The Happy Hour is pretty solid, and they have a good beer selection. The place is divey but it works. They have a few snacks if youre hungry, but they dont have a full kitchen so dont expect a lunch or dinner here unless youre on a liquid diet.

  • Review 118 (2018-04-29 - Rating: 4)

    Best happy hour in soho, gets really crowded during happy hour so get there early. It’s a great place for groups because of all the seating, bartenders have a lot of people to serve so sometimes it can take a minute. Definitely a mixed crowd

  • Review 119 (2019-03-15 - Rating: 5)

    Went to watch a friends set here. Had a good vibe and friendly staff. Would definitely come back to hang out again.

  • Review 120 (2011-11-08 - Rating: 4)

    The first thing I noticed was the cute bartender. The second was the amazing happy hour. And then I was introduced to the Ginger Yum Yum. While its embarrassing to hear those words come out of your mouth, this is an amazing drink made with rosemary-infused vodka, fresh ginger, and Goslings ginger beer. If the noise up front bothers you, head to the backroom to enjoy a quiet conversation on the eclectic mismatched furniture. Hungry? Botanica allows you to bring in your own food.

  • Review 121 (2021-04-01 - Rating: 4)

    Cute spot, will be going back!Definitely needs more Botanica inspired house drinks 🙏🏻

  • Review 122 (2018-08-02 - Rating: 4)

    Love Botanica! Ive been coming here for years. Happy hour is a bargain and the bartender is always chill. DJs are great as well. Can get crowded so come early and often.

  • Review 123 (2021-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    Great Vibe! Cool People & Cool drinks!

  • Review 124 (2021-10-31 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot with great deals! $6 for a Narraganset and a well shot, amazing!!

  • Review 125 (2017-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    Best happy hour Ive come across yet in the city. Cheap drinks, friendly service. Plan on coming here a lot!

  • Review 126 (2021-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    Honestly Botánica has been our go-to spot for years. It never fails & the playlist is always PERFECT.

  • Review 127 (2019-05-21 - Rating: 5)

    Frozen Spicy Margaritas are Soo good.

  • Review 128 (2018-12-13 - Rating: 4)

    Neighborhood bar feel. Not a crowded when I went and not at all loud. Seems great for drinks and conversation.

  • Review 129 (2017-09-23 - Rating: 4)

    Had a great time at Botanica. The drinks and beer on a scale of 1 to 10 give it a 10. Now as for the music a bit too loud we had to yell at each other to be heard. All in All a nice place...i will go back soon.

  • Review 130 (2020-10-26 - Rating: 5)

    Great terrace and affordable drinks, very good cider :) will definitely come back to try the pizzas

  • Review 131 (2017-05-02 - Rating: 5)

    Dope music. Cheap, but creative and tasty drinks. Credit cards accepted. Definitely coming back with friends again.

  • Review 132 (2018-10-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere and happy hour

  • Review 133 (2021-07-13 - Rating: 5)

    Nice place, delicious ginger drink.

  • Review 134 (2018-11-10 - Rating: 4)

    You cold describe this place as a “hole in the wall” but it’s a lively spot in a lively neighborhood. Great beer selection, close to many subway options.

  • Review 135 (2018-06-06 - Rating: 5)

    My favorite happy hour spot. Great drinks, good music and vibes.

  • Review 136 (2019-11-10 - Rating: 5)

    Classic village/Soho dive bar. Good place to start and finish a night out.

  • Review 137 (2019-08-23 - Rating: 5)

    Botanica has an amazing happy hour, is so loud after 6, is quite shabby and also the best.

  • Review 138 (2017-03-27 - Rating: 5)

    Cheap strong drinks with an authentic downtown vibe. Dark, so ideal for introverts and cool kids...

  • Review 139 (2019-08-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great place. Awesome drink special. Cool music with dj and very cozy and loungy withoit being too serious. Relaxed fun atmosphere.

  • Review 140 (2019-12-07 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere, unbeatable happy hour, and centrally located! Definitely recommend!

  • Review 141 (2020-06-29 - Rating: 5)

    They had 2 dollar draft during covid. Pretty unheard of in NYC

  • Review 142 (2017-09-11 - Rating: 5)

    Really nice bar. Beer is good and not overpriced. + there is good music.

  • Review 143 (2016-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Really great classic dive bar. They have a solid tap beer selection, good cocktails and friendly bartenders. A place with a good vibe us non fancy out of towners can go to escape the high price city bars yet still get a good experience.

  • Review 144 (2018-05-13 - Rating: 5)

    Cool spot, cool cocktails. Great prices for a place that still has that weird bleachy dive bar smell.

  • Review 145 (2019-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    The best bartender in the city. Noone can serve everyone like her in the midst of chaos with a smile 😊

  • Review 146 (2019-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    Its a nice and simple bar. Not too many like them left in NYC.

  • Review 147 (2016-12-30 - Rating: 4)

    Cool bar with good music and drinks.

  • Review 148 (2017-06-30 - Rating: 4)

    Dive bar with great dj & bartender on Thursday night. Mixed crowd and every genre of music that sounds good

  • Review 149 (2020-11-21 - Rating: 4)

    Fair prices for drinks but server was slightly rude. The ambiance seemed nice but we didn’t get to go in :(

  • Review 150 (2017-04-18 - Rating: 4)

    A great place to meet blind dates. Great djs and some reasonable delicious cocktails.

  • Review 151 (2016-03-22 - Rating: 5)

    Cosy place great for afterwork drinks.

  • Review 152 (2018-11-15 - Rating: 4)

    Great drinks and very trendy bar for meetup with groups of friends.

  • Review 153 (2019-01-12 - Rating: 5)

    Relaxed, chill atmosphere, real neighborhood vibe

  • Review 154 (2018-01-17 - Rating: 5)

    No place Id rather be on a Sunday night. Great bartenders, great selection, best dive bar in NYC.

  • Review 155 (2020-01-19 - Rating: 4)

    $5 well drinks for happy hour, and only $7 after that.

  • Review 156 (2019-04-09 - Rating: 5)

    This is my go to spot for a drink... Good crowd, great location, and reasonable drink prices (for NY...)

  • Review 157 (2017-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    I have been coming here for a while, friendly staff and great proced drinks. 5-8 hapoy hour and of you are out late theres a late happy hour on top.

  • Review 158 (2020-02-04 - Rating: 5)

    Unassuming bar with an excellent happy hour.

  • Review 159 (2022-11-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great music & atmosphere!

  • Review 160 (2017-09-06 - Rating: 5)

    Love their late happy hour! And I didnt catch her name, but the bartender there was really great!

  • Review 161 (2017-09-08 - Rating: 4)

    Need to go back, but seemed like a chill place with nice music

  • Review 162 (2018-08-17 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent place with great selection of beers, friendly staff

  • Review 163 (2016-12-11 - Rating: 4)

    Super cheap happy hour.

  • Review 164 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 5)

    Good value, good vibes

  • Review 165 (2017-11-23 - Rating: 4)

    Hideaway basement bar with a grungy vibe and usually a good DJ. Good place to take people for an intimate conversation. Big room in the back for large groups.

  • Review 166 (2019-04-07 - Rating: 5)

    Good cheap drinks and friendly staff!

  • Review 167 (2017-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    Went on happy hour to celebrate a going-away.

  • Review 168 (2016-10-01 - Rating: 4)

    Pretty cool dark bar in SoHo

  • Review 169 (2018-09-28 - Rating: 5)

    The last great bohemian bar in Soho

  • Review 170 (2015-04-26 - Rating: 5)

    I just really love this bar a friend of mine put me on to this lovely place ever since then Ive been hooked the prices are really cheap go there with like 80 to 60 bucks and your coming out stumbling lol its a chill spot and one of the bars that I regularly drink at

  • Review 171 (2017-01-30 - Rating: 5)

    Young, friendly crowd with cheap happy hour drinks. Ill go back.

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