(212) 343-7251
47 E Houston St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7246
-73.9946
Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoLita
What People Are Saying About Botanica Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Neither edgy enough for the Lower East Side nor cheesy enough for Bleecker Street, Botanica offers a happy medium. A DJ blasts a fittingly eclectic mix of rock and hip-hop from a small booth in the front window for a crowd of low-key and low-budget hipsters. Through its overriding darkness, the semi-basement bar's multitude of mismatched furniture is barely illuminated by a couple of candle-bearing Virgin Mary statues and funky sconces. Well-loved, threadbare armchairs line the worn brick walls, and a separate back room offers enough couches and chairs to seat a small army--or a big birthday…
04/10/08
Please Don't Go Here.
by cwhitcas at Citysearch
This bar is one of the only bars in the area that I can stand. The music is excellent. The bartenders are cool. The drinks are cheeeeeeeeap. Happy hour is the best around. I don't need this getting ruined by a bunch of yuppie a$$holes, frat boys, and general gangsta types. Stay out if you fit any of the above catagories, if not come by and have a drink at the best bar around.
- Pros: happy hour, hot hipster chicks, and cool bartenders
- Cons: Starting to see more and more blue blazers and khakis.
02/24/08
Always reliable and always cheap!
by alicemcg at Citysearch
I have never posted on citysearch, but looking at the small number of reviews for Botanica I thought that I should tell you about this little gem. Botanica is one of those bars that feels like home. The bouncers are friendly. The dj plays what you want and the bartenders are very liberal with the drinks that they make. No matter who I come with to Botanica, it never disappoints. I recommend this bar to anyone who is looking for good times with good people.
- Pros: cheap strong drinks, good music, open late, friendly staff
06/02/06
Old Favorite
by suebee610 at Citysearch
Been going here for years. Nice people, fun music and a great place to meet friends after work. Keep it a secret.
The Details on Botanica Bar
Save Money:
The drinks are cheap to begin with, but two happy hours--one from 4pm to 8pm and another from 3am to 4am--promise $3 well drinks and $1-$1.50 off drafts.
The Extras:
A low-key, boozy birthday celebration is no sweat at Botanica. If you don't want to bother with bottle service or guest lists, but you do want everyone to get in and have fun without a hassle, call to inquire about throwing a party in the back room.
Save Money:
The drinks are cheap to begin with, but two happy hours--one from 4pm to 8pm and another from 3am to 4am--mean $3 well drinks and $1-$1.50 off drafts.
The Extras:
A low-key, boozy birthday celebration is no sweat at Botanica. If you don't want to bother with bottle service or guest lists, but you do want everyone to get in and have fun without a hassle, call to inquire about throwing a party in the spacious back room.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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