Best Unpretentious Downtown Bar-V.Voice; Best Bar to Shoot Pool-NYMag
(212) 352-1666
287 Hudson St
(Spring Street)
New York,
NY
10013
40.725504
-74.007612
Neighborhoods: Downtown, SoHo
Hours:
Mon-Sat 4pm-4am
Last updated 10.29.09
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…
09/08/08
I like Antarctica
by harryhy
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.
- Pros: Friendly Atmosphere, Service
02/26/08
Now this is your neighborhood bar!
by treylub
Good beer, good drinks, good atmosphere, good people, good service, there's a pool table....Antarctica, a great American bar
- Pros: Beer, Drinks, Service
09/22/05
It's a dive
by yukster11
Pretty plain place. There's a pool table in the back (the sticks could use some work). A few TV's scattered throughout and a decent jukebox with a mix of hip-hop and rock. Surprisingly draws a decent number of English and Irish folk. If you come to play pool for fun, be warned. The people who gather by the pool table are very competitive. If they lose, some will try and interfere with the next game to vent out their frustrations. Name night is a good deal if you're lucky enough to have yours drawn. Bathrooms are plain.
- Pros: Cheap
- Cons: Plain, Clientele
The Details on Antarctica
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, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs, Dive Bars, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Antarctica
- Name Night
- Parties
- Events
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.
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