Good spot! Great cocktails! Manager is the best one you definitely wanna get back! Atmosphere is amazing

I've been wanting to go to this bar for every and a friend and I walked by and decided to give it a try. We got a seat at the bar. All the staff were so friendly and helpful! We happened to go during their "Harry's house" party - their entire drink menu was based off of songs from Harry styles last album - how fun! The cocktails are SO good and fun. The aesthetic is so cool and modern. This is a perfect first date spot or a great spot to catch up with a friend. I will say it is pretty tiny so it's not great for large groups. read more

"One of the best mixed drinks in Lawrenceville." - Our friend who lives in Pittsburgh Everyone her wore masks and were super kind and professional The space is perfect for a girls day or a day-date. We were waiting ten minutes before they opened but they let us in early to use their wifi. We all really enjoyed our drinks and the cozy environment! My whiskey sour was definitively on the stronger side but I don't normally drink much. Our friend who lives in town and is knowledgeable about mixed drinks said this place is one of the best! Would definitely come here again for the drinks but also since it's in a great area where there's a lot of cute shops nearby to go to. read more

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100% fantastic. Another local bar that does justice to cocktails. Never have a bad time or a bad drink here. It's always busy but the service is always primo. read more

What a nice place for drinks and the waitstaff are just soooo friendly!!!! Out for an evening in Lawrencevilee and enjoying the weather with a friend, so we decided to stroll and get a drink. We ordered The Bees Knees drink and it was delicousness! The waitress was friendly and when I told her I like sweet drinks she let me know the drink wasn't sweet, but she could sweeten it up as much as I liked. Can't wait to go there for food and drinks! read more

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Horrible arrogance ...... would never return.... Nice atmosphere- ruined by bartender..................

Very unfortunate!!!!! Couldn't get the full experience due to a lazy worker( tall bearded guy with glasses ) .. this guy literally told me and my coworker to get up from a bar seating area and literally had his friend take our seats .. I would love to speak to someone regarding his behavior read more

OK, before I talk about how nice this restaurant is here is my Rant! Ladies, do not go out to eat and bath in perfume. A young lady walked in and immediately we were overcome with this terrible perfume. Everyone turned to look (not just us). A short time later a friend of hers came in, sorry for that person. (OH Yeah, have had men do this too, so men need to be careful of how much cologne you use, too). Anyway just as our meal arrived we were overcome. Actually had to wait a few minutes to eat. Do you not realize that part of a good dining experience is to use all your senses including smell? OMG it was terrible. On to BB. Great bar with friendly and helpful staff. Was looking at the dinner set and asked what type of shellfish, fish and meat were being served to get a feel for our order. When our order came out the sides and meal were all described to use in great detail. Loved the salad and zucchini that had some Japanese and Korean flavors. My choice was a very tasteful roasted beef on grits with a couple of small roasted veggies. Really a well thought out meal and great tasting. It is a little different since you do not know what you are getting until it arrives with a thoughtful description. But a really lovely meal. read more

i love bar botanico! queer friendly, such a cute space, and inventive, delicious drinks. the service is so friendly, constantly checking up on you, and the bartender in the hat had Charli and Bey on aux all night... major win. read more

I finally got to check out Bar Botanico! My friend suggested it for a girls night on a weekday, and I assumed it would be too busy to get in! I remember people waiting in line outside when they first opened. I expected it to still be like that. There were 5 of us and we got a table at 7 pm. The decor is beautiful! It is very clean and bright. It's a very cool and trendy bar/restaurant. We ordered cocktails first. The menu is a little overwhelming and I found myself googling cocktail ingredients to know what I'd like! Lol I know basic types of drinks and ingredients that I like, but this was very advanced. I decided on the DAINTY DAME - Cocchi Rosa, Carpano Bianco, Vanilla, Lemon, Cava. It was presented beautifully with little flowers pinned onto the side of the champagne flute. I loved my drink. It was refreshing and a good balance between bitter and sweet. My other friends ordered the "Bartender's Choice". You can tell the bartenders the flavor profiles you like, and they will create something special for you. My friends loved their drinks! One had coconut milk, aloe, lime, and my other friend had tequila, grapefruit, and something spicy. It was fun to see and try different things! I heard that their mac and cheese was actually not like typical mac and cheese and more like fresh pasta in cheese sauce. I knew I wanted a meal, so I went with the veggie burger with a side of mac and cheese. The veg burger patty was on a toasted bun with 2 sauces, but I wish it had toppings! It was pretty dense and needed lettuce, tomato, onion in my opinion. The garlic aioli sauce was really good to dip it in. I ended up cutting it with just half the bun because it was so heavy. I enjoyed it, but would not order it again. The mac and cheese was essentially cacio e pepe. Wow, it was the highlight of the dinner! It had some toasted breadcrumbs on top, and was creamy and crunchy. I loved it! My friends got french fries that I tasted and they were yummy and homemade. My other friend got a big salad, and I will definitely order that next time. It looked fresh and was bigger than I expected. We also shared the buffalo cauliflower wings and they were awesome! It came with vegan ranch and bleu cheese. Next time I will order one of their pastas for my meal. read more

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Bar Botanico is one of the better cocktail bars in Pittsburgh. Owner, Kelsie, always has an excellent drink menu available that changes all the time. However, my favorite is the Bartenders Choice. All their bartenders are fantastic, but if Manager Keiran is behind the bar, let him get creative for you. He never disappoints. read more

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Great vibes, great drinks, great food. I didn't have many expectations when coming here for the first time but was I blown away. Upon entering, we were greeted with friendly service and an aesthetic interior (so many plants!!). We ordered 3 different drinks (THE LETTY, PISCO MILK PUNCH, MOJITO) which were all super tasty, smooth and not too overpowering with the taste of alcohol. We also ordered food just expecting typical bar food but the FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH was probably one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had. It was a perfect size, the chicken was perfectly crunchy on the outside and the meat was moist and tender. The side of chips were also the best house chips I've ever had, they were the perfect crisp (not too hard but with a satisfying snap). My first visit was such a great experience that I'm already looking forward to the next time I go! tldr; Food 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Service 5/5 Interior 5/5 read more

Bar Botanico - Fried Chicken Sandwich (10/10 very delicious!!) + Mojito (Left drink: Letty; Right drink: Pisco Milk Punch) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Walked into a bustling yet cozy vibe on a freezing Pittsburgh day. Came to try the Sozin's Comet and it was so comforting, almost tea-like as it's a hot cocktail and the spices were reminiscent of mulled wine. Exactly what I wanted and needed in 10 degree weather! Lots of plants inside making it feel extra homey. Service was great and will definitely return next time I'm in Lawrenceville, hopefully to try some food too. read more

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This place had great ambiance for hipster vibes. It was clean. The staff were very friendly. The drinks were awesome. The food tastes great! Only downside is the "amount" of food compared to the prices did not match up. I think I wouldn't have been let down if there were pictures of the food and/or the amount you are receiving was listed. Overall decent spot though. read more

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Great ambiance and cool trendy vibe. Love the outdoor window front seats. They also have a nice cocktail selection.

Had a lovely Christmas date the evening of the Dec 23rd. First we stopped into @bar_botanico for an expertly crafted cocktail. Everything on the menu sounded so unique, it was hard to choose just one drink - we'll have to go back to try more! I went with THE VETERAN: Plantation 5 Year Rum, Vanilla Demerara, Drambuie, & Lemon. It was so nice & our bartender was super friendly too. Very relaxed, chill vibes in this cozy little space. read more

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Great interior and cocktails here! The vibes are great in this bar and waiter was super friendly. The food wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad either. I'd probably come back again, but when you don't have to buy food with drinks because of the covid rules. read more

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Very busy - but they made room for us. Made 4 boutique cocktails and got us our bill in time to make dinner down the street, all in under 45 minutes. Great service, great cocktails. It's busy, but I'm glad that they're doing so well. read more

One of the best local bars on Butler St. with Great owners! Way to go Kelsey! Kirin, Taul, and the rest of the staff are first class. read more

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This place has THE VIBE for a Saturday night. Our bartender made us a gin based Nordic cocktail. Over all the service was good and the bar looked amazing. read more

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*HIGHLY RECOMMEND* (Before Covid) Love their concept of zero food waste. Given a simple menu of the meat, fish, or vegetarian/vegan set, the whole dining experience is a pleasant surprise. As an adventurous food lover, this place is right up my alley as I get to enjoy different meals each time, no two ever the same. My friends and I basically ordered each of the sets and they were all delicious. The sets were just the right size, the presentation just as aesthetic as the restaurant itself, and the food was well seasoned and garnished. The ingredients they used were definitely fresh as noticeable by the color, taste, and texture. Heard their drinks are good as well but I have not tried that yet. Right now, they are doing drinks only so I will have to hop on it sometime. *VERDICT* I would DEFINITELY go back again whenever it is safe to do so :) read more

Excellent cocktails, great place to drop in on a Friday, there's usually room at the bar. Great food, decor just ok but lighting makes up for it. Feels very fresh read more

I have come here several times for cocktails, and I think it's on of the best places for them on the east end! I absolutely love doing Bartender's Choice - the cocktail where you simply tell them what you like and what you don't and they create something just for you. It's never failed me and it's always such a fun surprise. Stop in and check them out. It's a great vibe, great drinks, and great location! read more

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Lovely, but busy! Bar Botanica is a notorious first date spot right in the center of Lawrenceville. The cocktails are thoughtful and made with care. The selection of beers keeps me happy. If you're looking for immaculate vibes, hip atmosphere, and don't mind a wait and noise, then botanico is perfect for you! read more

What a cute bar!! Covid times: They have a window you can do cocktails to go. Also do in-house dining with social distancing and face masking. Food - small rotating menu. The kitchen does close at 9 so be aware if you come hungry. On the happy hour menu I tried the bites plate and you let the bartender know if you're vegetarian or not and the chef makes a plate accordingly. I loved it to try an array of things and they were all delicious! Drinks - delicious cocktails. Great bartenders. Rotating menu. Ambiance - best part of the place. Service has always been great but the open doors, white walls and plants gives off a very fresh inviting vibe. Overall I see this becoming a regular spot for me...unfortunately for my wallet ! read more

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Very clean and minimalist feeling bar, speckled with live plants. The cocktails are out of the world - delicious and creative. The staff is always friendly and willing assist. read more

This is a nice new restaurant right on Butler. It's a small space so they cannot accommodate many people at once and do not take reservations. We came at 8:30 on a Saturday night hoping to miss the main rush crowd. The kitchen closes at 10 and we were told they weren't taking anymore tables for dinner. So, it seems if you want to sit at a table, you have to to wait 1 hr+ and there's really nowhere to wait inside. They really need to take reservations. The bar is first come first serve and we ended up sitting there. The menu is really simple where you basically just pick your type of protein and they make a dish. I ordered beef, which turned out to be short ribs over grits and was delicious. It came with soup and a sort of grapefruit and avocado salad. The price point is a bit high. It was about $40 for the main entree. I think they should cut out those random sides that automaticcally come with the dish and lower the price $10-$15. I also saw that pizza was one of the menu options, but they were charging $30 for a pizza. Again, price point is too high. Overall it was a nice dinner and a nice restaurant, but there are definitely some kinks to work out, which is to be expected from a new restaurant. read more

Went on a Saturday evening. The drinks were very good but I was underwhelmed with how many plants were in the bar for a place called "Bar Botanico". The atmosphere was also not the best. I understand it was a Saturday but the music choice was poor and it was incredibly too loud to talk with my friends. read more

Really unique experience at Bar Botanico! You order your type of meal (ie a meat dish, a non meat pizza, etc) and they bring you whatever the chef decided to make off that theme. Everything that we received was so tasty with amazing flavors and big portions. Our drinks worked in the same way by telling them your type of alcohol and flavors. I would recommend coming here unless you are a very picky eater as you may get something that you don't want to eat. However, they also have a great bar area that you could come for drinks. Overall we had a great time and loved the food and interior decor. read more

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Rad space & the nicest people. The only tweak would be more variety and options on their food menu. read more

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We just tried Bar Botanico for brunch and it was outstanding. Beautiful space, attentive staff, and delicious food. We got the brunch feast and we're so impressed with the inventive cuisine. So much food! Can't wait to return for cocktails!! read more

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Eh...eh...ehhh. And that's how I feel after visiting Bar Botanico. We were very excited to try this spot... Before I start I would like to note that we were very open about the menu concept... But there are a lot of holes in their approach. You are told that it is family style. It, my friends, is not. Well I suppose it is in that each food item comes on one plate...but, it just doesn't work. We ordered the pizza, which was advertised as coming with two side items. The side items were soup (butternut squash) and a salad (unremarkable). The soup was no more than a normal cup of soup so we were a bit baffled this was offered as family style. The salad was also quite small but a bit more practical to share. The pizza was the meat pizza and while it wasn't bad, it was still a small 10" six slice cut that just wasn't big enough to truly feel like you've had a meal. On it was ham, pepperoni and corned beef. Aside from the food, our drinks came out pretty late and the pizza actually came before the soup and salad. I'll assume these are new restaurant kinks that need worked out....all in all, a lot of work needs done here. I wouldn't feel inspired to come back unless I heard big changes were made. By the way, we each had a cocktail which were decent. read more

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This place was SO unexpected and RIGHT down my ally. If you're adventurous and willing to try anything, this place is going to be your new favorite place. Based in a great part of Lawrenceville, Bar Botanico thrives on their drinks and adventurous food.. it's kind of like you're surprised when you receive your order because you order something like a "meat dinner set" or "seafood pizza set" and you get a dinner entree or pizza with two sides. Bar Botanico is truly one of a kind. Also, you can order a the "bartenders choice" and be surprised by a drink... I did this twice with vodka and whiskey and LOVED both of them. I look forward to seeing what else they do and I can guarantee I'll be along for the ride!! Great work. read more

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INCREDIBLE unique drinks! If I lived in the area, I would be there regularly. Their menu changes frequently so there's always new fun stuff to try read more

I am obsessed!!! We were on tour of the 2019 Cookie Crawl in Lawrenceville, and we saw a sign that it took them 2 years to open, so of course I wanted to support them.....HOLY CRAP it was the best decision of the day!!!!! AND they gave us cookies to be apart the crawl!!! YOU HAVE TO GO! You will not regret it!!! Because it's a "chef's choice" menu they can accommodate any type of food preference or allergy. They said only because of the pizza oven in the facility, severe celiac's is difficult because it is in the air. But other than that, they can pretty much accommodate any needs!! Drinks were divine and food was delicious!!!! Vegan, vegetarian and Splurge options! read more

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Excellent experience from beginning to end. Such a unique place in Pittsburgh; it has the class but still serves the comfort. The staff wants to serve to your palate; and have a little bit of fun with the dining experience while you're at it. It's amazing when you can tell they want nothing but the best for you. Having fun at Bar Botanico is surely high on their priority list. The food you will begin to dream of and crave.... (Thank you chef!). Some restaurants have "staples" everyone should get. But, It's truly wild that from pizza, to a fancy meat dish, to the phenomenal veggie/vegan apps we tried...nothing lacked! Food knocks it out of the part with flavor and surely freshness. You can tell heart and soul goes into this place. You can come to eat, drink and be merry - somehow leaving feeling lighter than when you came in. So the botanical life-giving plant theme is on point!! Go and enjoy. Oh, and...every day of the week. read more

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classy cocktail place in the heart of lawrenceville. the cocktail menu is elevated, very original and well crafted. the drinks are expensive, but given the quality of the ingredients and the atmosphere, i would expect that. will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Went with a friend before dinner nearby and loved it! Staff were friendly and cocktails were tasty, elegant and creative. I had the manana sera bonito read more

Looking for a good cocktail, we stumbled into the perfect spot! The entire inside is incredibly inviting & the cocktails were AMAZING. The mixologists behind the bar were incredibly talented, and made our cocktail dreams come true, literally...we described our favorite flavors, spirits & styles & they created exactly what we were looking for. The eats were simple in selection but elevated in flavor & execution, from the poutine to the chilli. Thank you for a great experience! read more

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New place in town that I was glad I checked out! Tiny but has a very open feel. Love all the greenery and plants. Interesting and unique menu concept. Order general items and it's chef's pick based on what's available! Able to give food restrictions. Vegan in the group was pleased! Went for happy hour food and drink specials. Friendly and attentive staff. read more

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