Sometimes, when surrounded by the commercial trappings of this world (and accompanied by some dear friends who, very fairly and understandably, wish to experience and embrace them), one needs a refuge. A place where you can escape (hide?) and enjoy a beverage or two in peace, and prepare for what the day will bring next. This is such a place. Even on a day when the streets were packed, stumbled across this little gem with some friends while our other friends were shopping. Couldn't have asked for a better find. Very chill, quality drinks, friendly bartenders who welcomed us in and made sure we didn't want for refreshment...good stuff! read more

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This is such a great find in the city! It has such a lovely atmosphere and feels very tucked away. The cocktails were tasty and well below the average NYC cocktail. The service was quick even with how busy a Friday night was. read more

Botanica Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

A small, lowkey bar in SoHo serving cocktails, wine, and beer. Prices are very fair compared to other bars in the area. It can be easy to miss because it's located underneath a restaurant. Look for the steps! It's dim and has a laidback, casual ambiance. There's bar seating on the left and more seating on the right. First come, first serve. It gets progressively crowded as the night goes on, so crowded that you might not even have standing room. They have a private room in the back for events that holds around 30-45 people. There's Happy Hour daily until 7 pm with GREAT deals like $6 wine and well drinks, $3-$7 draft beers, and more. Their kitchen is permanently closed, but outside food is allowed. It definitely attracts more of a younger crowd (college students), but who can blame them at those prices? There's a DJ on the weekends which can be a hit or miss. Overall, it might be worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for inexpensive drinks. The atmosphere was a bit too chaotic for me and wasn't my kind of crowd. read more

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We went here the other night for a drink while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. The place was downstairs and had low lighting. They had about 10 tables and a decent sized bar and it was pretty crowded as it got closer to 7pm. The drink prices were very reasonable and the bartender was efficient. We enjoyed our beer and wine and would come back if we were in the area again! read more

For a quick drink can be ok, has a dive-y vibe. There was a private room for a party that looked great. It can be like turtle bay. Floors weren't as sticky when I was there saturday night though. Frozen drink was mid read more

I came here with my coworkers to get drinks on a Friday evening. $6 for wine during happy hour (as of Oct '24). Say no more. We sat outside on the covered patio; the inside is a classic dimly-lit bar. read more

Just a cool little spot on Houston Street near Mulberry with a great Happy Hour of $6 well drinks that runs til 7pm. Keep in mind they open at 5pm. But there were actually quite a few people there right after opening. We got cocktails from the regular cocktails menu that are $12 each , that's still a good price in this area . Order at the bar and take your drinks to a table. I got a Ginger Yum Yum which was pretty interesting and my friend got the Golden Oldie which is a bourbon drink ,he enjoyed it . There's a cool 90s hip hop soundtrack. This place is probably hopping on Friday night . Open til 2am read more

Botanica Bar - Ginger Yum Yum in front, Golden Oldie in back - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I came on a Friday night. After 10PM it get's progressively more packed, and the music gets better. I had to nudge through the middle of the bar to leave. There was no space. There's also only 1 customer bathroom. I enjoyed their cocktails. They were $12 each. Check your receipt before you pay. I saw that someone added 3 shots to my tab, and the bartender promptly fixed that. He apologized and offered a shot for the trouble. read more

My friend and i stumbled on this bar while trying to find happy hour spots post birthday present shopping and what a great place to find! I had quite a large space which was nice. We didn't feel cramped at all and the vibe was really chill inside. The happy hour deal was also good for the area and lasts until 7pm. The well drinks were $6 and frozen marg was 8$. Rose I believe was $6 as well if my memory serves. The bartender was helpful and quick with service. She gave me recommendations which is always appreciated. read more

Botanica Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

Great drinks at a reasonable price for NYC. I really enjoyed the ginger drink and the lavender leo rising was fun too. The outdoor and indoor vibe is great and they have outlets all over the place for people who forget to charge their phones like me. Bar vibes inside are great even on a Tues. Outside was also popping on a Tues. Loved it! read more

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Awesome bar. I really loved the vibe in the back and front. We were able to get tables both times for our group. The drinks were reasonable for a cocktail and beers were a little less. I enjoyed the espresso tonic as well and the other drinks, easy drinking. Everyone working was hustling and customers were having a good time. Love that during a weekend. The DJ was playing good music. They let us bring in pizza and we enjoyed a delicious box of pizza with our drinks. Is there anything better when you're in New York City for the weekend? Will go back for sure. read more

Came here on a Friday night after dinner and the place was pretty packed both inside and out. We ended up waiting for a party to leave ourselves in order to get seats and ordered pretty quickly. The atmosphere is very loud and the crowd was visually very young - mainly young professionals from the look of it. We had to scream in order to be heard from the other side of the table, but overall I think that the ambiance fits the vibe pretty well. I only tried their frozen drinks here and preferred the frosé to the piña colada. The latter was very heavy on the coconut flavor and was more icy for some reason while the frosé tasted a lot like rosé and was a little more melty / liquid. Either way, for $10 both drinks were pretty good. If you're looking for a place to visit for a bar crawl around the area, I think Botanica is a good spot to stop by. I can imagine it gets a lot busier as the night goes on though so maybe stop by earlier if you'd like a place to sit! read more

Botanica Bar - Frosé marg - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This was my first time visiting Botanica bar and I really liked it! The drinks were super affordable, around $10 per drink, and their Frose's were really good! I forgot to take pics of the drinks, but I'd recommend the frose for sure. My only complaint would be that there's 0 food on the menu, which is quite dangerous when the drinks are that affordable. I'll definitely make a note next time to eat before visiting, but overall I really liked this bar and will be coming again soon! read more

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My friends and I randomly stopped by to have some drinks while in the area. The doorman and bartenders were real chill and friendly. The drinks with great and so were the prices! They also give a discount if you use cash. Would definitely come here again if we're in the area and don't wanna spend a ridiculous amount. read more

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Fernando is a coked out busboy who ruined my night. I sat down for 2 minutes and he started to argue with my friend about cutting the bathroom line. While my friend proved that he was in the right, Fernando was still arguing in front of other customers. It was obvious that he was acting out of rage with his aggressive tone and wailing arms. My 5 minutes of being there was very uncomfortable experience and the manager Mark was nowhere to be found. Please be aware of going out to this establishment while Fernando is working. He might rush you out of the bathroom door to take another bump! If the cameras were replayed you could see who was honest and who was on drugs (Fernando) on 9/21 at 9:15pm. What a weirdo. read more

I've come here a couple of times and got the ginger yum-yum and the second time was definitely way stronger than the first. I've also tried the Frose but it wasn't my favorite. It gets pretty loud in here but drinks are a good price and a fun time if you don't mind screaming at the people you're with read more

Super rude, confirmed my drink was on happy hour and charged $4 more and when I asked for spicy rim was charged and additional $1 without any word but it had nothing but salt. Plus the drink was watered down and SUCKED but said nothing since it was suppose to be on HH. Guy in white tank was super rude and did not care but good hustle stealing $5 from a customer. Total rip off and ZERO customer service. Learn some manners bro read more

Chill, low key bar that was just what I was looking for. Good beers on tap and good music. read more

Cute, hip, cozy, quaint bar on Houston Street. Happy hour sees a few discounted drink options, and the beer+shot combos are decent: $6 for a 'Gansett and whiskey will kickstart any evening's revelry. When I sidled in shortly after 5 PM, the place was empty. By the time I left at 7, it was packed, raucous and loud. Most of the other patrons seemed to be in their late 20s, young professionals, enjoying their lives. It's a good scene to be a part of. read more

Good happy hour deals but the drinks weren't anything special and it was super loud. Not my vibe but if you're looking for somewhere that plays music and just have a good time as opposed to chatting with people you would enjoy it. read more

Really great weekday happy hour spot with great prices and great space! $2 off drafts during happy hour means a $3 narangassett, what more can you ask for (along with $6 well drinks and $8 frozen)?! And the happy hour lasts until 7pm! Also the space is huge and doesn't feel crowded at all like the lower east side bars do. Seriously the perfect place to catch up with a friend or host a large group happy hour. And a DJ was setting up as we were leaving around 8pm. Will definitely be back read more

Great vibes good drinks. Def worth checking out! Everything was up to par and we had a nice time!

What a prime dining experience. The ambiance and the mixture of shitty liquor pair nicely with my growing depression... But that's for another review. What else can j say? I don't know. I am running out of words. Six out 9 stars. read more

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Classic dive bar. Nothing to really write home about except the staff is super rude and passive aggressive. I came here twice and both times was treated very poorly. The drinks are also not anything I thought to be unique. I found them to be watered down and tasteless, the second time I came I ordered a canned beverage and was much happier with that. The ambiance is typical dive bar, complete with the very sticky seats and tables. The bathroom leaves a lot to be desired as well. It's not my vibe but if you're looking for divey bar feel with overpriced watered down drinks, staff who are hostile and unhelpful, and a younger clientele, this is the place for you. Unfortunately, I will not be coming back. read more

Amazing drinks, the vibes were immaculate with cool music and lots of dancing. The place is great for date nights as well.

Extremely nice atmosphere with plenty of seating. Come here before 8PM for specials. Great WiFi! read more

Botanica Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

I'm sorry, did you say $5 well drinks during happy hour? In SoHo? Pinch me--I must be dreaming. This basement bar is the perfect watering hole to hit up after work. Some of the reviews describe Botanica Bar as a gross dive bar, but I disagree. It gravitates more toward a pseudo-hipster vibe: dark and industrial (with exposed brick walls, obviously) but far too clean to be divey. Hipsters have to grow up one day and become young hipster professionals in TriBeCa, I guess. Even though they might try to sneak in a cigarette between drinks and start smoking in the back room... This place starts getting packed after 7 p.m. on a weekday night, so try to get there a little earlier to claim your seats for the night. read more

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! Bouncer and bartenders kicked our entire party out for not ordering enough drinks WHILE WE WERE ORDERING DRNKS! spend your money elsewhere!!!! read more

Really neat bar with Happy Hour till 8pm. There were lots of outlets for you to charge your phone. I'll make a stop again if I'm in the area. read more

Don't you just love a divey bar? Their bartenders here were so friendly and makes mean watermelon drops. Hmmm sooo good! Loved their DJ and the music genre had something for everyone. They have nice seating area up front, and more towards the back for large groups like us. Best of all, their drinks here were also really cheap. So order more because the more you drink, the prettier everyone gets. Cheers! read more

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The bathroom smells terrible every time, I've been here more than 5 times and it's really clear no one takes care of it. It's actually disgusting. Smells like an unshowered unclean individual had been sleeping and sh*tting in it and smearing it on the walls Also the bartenders are quite rude, but the main issue is really the bathrooms. Filthy. read more

That movie mean girls... I'm pretty sure it's based on the two ladies behind the counter. So rude and sophomoric. They treat the patrons like dogs and the drinks are quite lousey. This bar is a no go. Sure it's cheap.. but you ever hear of the saying "too good to be true". Yep, that's they're cheap drinks. Too good to be true. read more

Came here for New Year's Eve drinks and it was a good time. Drinks were 50% off which was unheard of for NYE in New York, and everyone was given complimentary champagne for the countdown! Very divey, drinks are cheap for the area and music is live. Lights are dim and there is chatter that fills the atmosphere without being too loud (unlike some places where you can't hear anything!). The Happy Hour (6-8PM) is a great deal, with drinks under $5 mostly all day, all week. read more

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I love this bar! The bartenders are always really friendly and they have great happy hour deals. We always come for their $4 well drinks. Their environment is great with a good crowd always coming in. Theirs a lot of seating but also enough room to stand comfortably. Definitely recommend this bar for after work drinks and weekend chill vibes. read more

Botanica Bar - Great drink deals! $4 well drinks!! - Beer Bar Near Me - New York, New York

This place was so fun and the energy here was great. The bartenders were super nice and friendly too which is a plus. Glows: -Friendly bartenders -Decent beer selection -Happy Hour goes from 5-8 -Lively group of patrons Grows: Make more restrooms lol There was always a line - gender neutral tho so plus The place does get packed quickly as it isn't that big so keep that in mind. I'll definitely be coming back again the next time I'm in the area! read more

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Cool dive around the corner from Musket Room. We had some time to kill after dinner and it was drizzling out, so we needed a bar and quick. A quick Yelp search led us here. It was pretty dead around 8-9pm, but it definitely started to get packed. Drinks were much more affordable than most places in the city. Shots! Shots! Shots! The bartender was also so chill. Seemed more like locals vibe, which I appreciated! 59/365 read more

Swung by Botanic Bar for a quick HH drink to take advantage of their wine specials. Opted for their house rosé which was actually really good. It's a cool little spot to hang out with some friends and enjoy an interim drink while you're on the go. Pretty easy grabbing a drink and chill staff here. Solid spot! read more

I've been coming to this place for over a year since I came back to NY. I used to come with some of my friends that used to work out here with (white) after work and never had a problem. They grab the togo drinks and not tip everytime because they were clearly getting off work and not always able to. No one ever said anything to them. When I come and sit and drink and start a tab I also always tip. The last time being a few days ago. When I come and sit with my other friend group (predominantly black) we were asked to stand because we had someone smoking and vaping. Ok no problem.Even though we've seen other people smoking/vaping in the seats and they haven't been asked to stand up or move to smoke as servers walk past them .The past few times we've come the tab has been covered by someone else so they haven't consistently been tipping (even though we've been coming during happy hour and paying the full price bc someone told me the other day they weren't doing happy hour currently) the same two drinks $22 and we get them to go and leave. The servers are super rude and I tried to explain that I wasn't the one covering the tab and legit kept arguing with me and saying comments towards me. Even started talking about me at the bottom of the steps near the door about me when I walked up and I asked the server helping me today about it and she confirmed that she was making comments about me being cheap and never tipping. Any time i've come with my original friend group and we stood around with drinks togo and done the same thing after work no one ever looked at us funny or anything no one ever said anything. I come with my predominately black friend group and they're really standing around talking about me and looking directly at me while she's talking about me when we walk up. That's mad embarrassing like they're trying to justify the fact that she was talking about me and is gonna ask me if i'm going to tip. Like you're trying to bully me into tipping after me not tipping for a few days. Besides that only the short guy and the one dark haired girl who dresses cute are the only two people who are ever nice towards us in the first place. Like y'all are mad rude we just come bc it's on the way home and it's a togo drink. read more

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This bar has great happy hour deals, from 6-8, but unfortunately no food, which I wish I'd known before going in. However, I noticed a few people bring in food with them and eat so that's at least an option. It's just a hop, skip and a jump from the F and D lines. Inside feels a little dark and dinghy. There is also no table service so we had to order and pay at the bar. At around 6:30 PM, it started to get really rowdy so this is not a place I would suggest to meet for a nice chat over some drinks--we were basically shouting to hear each other over the ruckus. read more

I did a Yelp search for craft beers, and I found Bontanica Bar. They had a good craft beer selection and a cool vibe. Meghan our server, was really cool. read more