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(212) 352-1666

287 Hudson St (at Spring St.)
New York, NY 10013 40.725504 -74.007612

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

antarcticabar.com/

Hours:

Mon-Wed 4:30pm-2am

Thurs-Fri 4:30pm-4am

Sat 7pm-4am

Last updated 8.31.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs , Sports Bars , Bars & Pubs , Neighborhood Bars , Singles Bars , Dive Bars , Billiards Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express , Visa , MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Work

Smoking Permitted:

No

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What People Are Saying About Antarctica

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Antarctica

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WELCOME TO ANTARCTICAWhere 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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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…

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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.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Good beer, good drinks, good atmosphere, good people, good service, there's a pool table.”
drinks
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “... great cold beer.”
  2. “They have friendly bartenders and a bunch of beers on draft.”
  3. “Antarctica, a great American bar”
  4. “Great staff, great jukebox and great drinks for the right price!”
  5. “This is a great bar, I just wish there were more people to enjoy it with.”
  6. “Good beer, good drinks, good atmosphere, good people, good service, there's a pool table.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Nice breath of fresh air compared to all those "trendy" spots downtown.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great bar, I just wish there were more people to enjoy it with.”
  2. “Friendly enough staff, decent prices and lots of room (at least the Friday I went there was).”
  3. “Great staff, great jukebox and great drinks for the right price!”
  4. “Good beer, good drinks, good atmosphere, good people, good service, there's a pool table.”
  5. “I've held two parties here and the staff and the space were great on both occassions.”
  6. “Very attentive bartender, plenty of seats, and a good jukebox.”
  7. “They have friendly bartenders and a bunch of beers on draft.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Great staff, great jukebox and great drinks for the right price!”
  2. “Friendly enough staff, decent prices and lots of room (at least the Friday I went there was).”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/26/12

Great to unwind

by jsheryl at Citysearch

Great place to unwind have a few drinks and relax. There is a great atmosphere. Def. good choice.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/09

Cheers to Antarctica

by Freddy75 at Citysearch

Perfect for happy hour, after work or just a place to grab a beer with friends.

  • Pros: Great After Work Spot
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/08/08

I like Antarctica

by harryhy at Citysearch

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/26/08

Now this is your neighborhood bar!

by treylub at Citysearch

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

09/22/05

It's a dive

by yukster11 at Citysearch

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

Place Categories:

  • great jukebox
  • nice space
  • great american bar
  • cool place
  • great staff
  • great cold beer
  • good service
  • cold beer
  • love juke
  • friendly bunch
  • friendly bartenders
  • attentive very
  • good atmosphere
  • nice breath
  • good crowd
  • decent prices
  • fresh air
  • like antarctica
  • great drinks
  • good people

Message from Antarctica

  • Name Night
  • After Work Bar, Happy Hour, Pool Table
  • Private 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.

Antarctica