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Antarctica

287 Hudson St
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 352-1666
Fax: (212) 627-5923
Antarctica
Cross Street:
Spring Street
Directions:
1 at Houston St
Hours:
Mon-Sat 4pm-4am

Message from Antarctica

Antarctica

Best Unpretentious Downtown Bar-V.Voice; Best Bar to Shoot Pool-NYMag

  • 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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Editorial Review for Antarctica – by Lisa Marie Rovito

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.

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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.

User Reviews for Antarctica

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/2008 Posted 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

3 Star Rating: Average

09/22/2005 Posted 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

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

Divey, but in a respectable, almost reverent way.  See the full editorial review.

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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.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Neighborhood
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Romantic
  • Bars
  • Singles
  • Billiards Bar
  • Sports Bar

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 4pm-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express

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