Antarctica
Best Unpretentious Downtown Bar-V.Voice; Best Bar to Shoot Pool-NYMag
(212) 352-1666
287 Hudson St
(at Spring Street)
New York,
NY
10013
40.725504
-74.007612
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
Hours:
Mon-Sat 4pm-4am
Last updated 6.22.09
What People Are Saying About Antarctica
The Owner
Antarctica
Owner
WELCOME TO ANTARCTICA
Where the drinks are big, and the memories are short. Also, the drinks are big.
A pre-prohibition, pre-Internet drinking establishment, Antarctica this year celebrates its 276th year of continuous business. Established the same year that Guinness Stout was invented, Antarctica shares with that beverage a rich, dark history of intoxicating peasants and noblemen alike.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
It's nothing fancy, but that doesn't keep after-work drinkers from loosening their ties and staying awhile. A vintage photo of an Old New York pub crowd covers one whole wall opposite the handsome antique bar, and quotable quotes are scribbled on chalkboards throughout. Expect to stand, but order a pitcher of beer and play pool, catch the game on TV or just plot who you'll "bump into" on your next trip to the bar.
The Draw
Looking for that low-maintenance special someone? Inexpensive drinks and an effective touch of grunginess attract a down-to-earth bunch that's sensible, sociable and has a wry sense of humor. The Soho-Tribeca locale adds irony: Most patrons aren't scraping their pockets for change, but appreciate the post-workday grit and grumble like anyone else. Groups pile in for a quick drink, but rarely keep it at that.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 10, 2008
It is the type of bar I like. It is never overly crowded and never saw many rowdy people in there. It is very spacious and relaxed. The staff are pleasant to deal with. It's not a sports bar... which in itself can get an A+ for. You can actually hear your date or friends speaking and noone sitting next to you trying to talk to you while spitting in your ear/face.
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harryhy
September 08, 2008
Antarctica is a cool place to hang out and watch a game. They have friendly bartenders and a bunch of beers on draft. You can also shoot a game of pool if the game gets boring. Highly Recommended.
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treylub
February 26, 2008
Good beer, good drinks, good atmosphere, good people, good service, there's a pool table....Antarctica, a great American bar
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Save Money:
There's a name-of-the-day game that gets you free drinks from 5pm to 11pm if you have ID to prove it. Check the website for the month's names.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Sports Bars, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Antarctica
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WELCOME TO ANTARCTICA
Where the drinks are big, and the memories are short. Also, the drinks are big.
A pre-prohibition, pre-Internet drinking establishment, Antarctica this year celebrates its 276th year of continuous business. Established the same year that Guinness Stout was invented, Antarctica shares with that beverage a rich, dark history of intoxicating peasants and noblemen alike.
