Brunch at Raleigh Botanical Cafe with my girlfriends was exactly the kind of Sunday reset we needed. From the seamless online ticketing to the elevated atmosphere, everything felt intentional. The DJ brought the energy, the food delivered, and the complimentary mimosa (with a virgin option available) was a nice touch. We sat both inside and outside, and even with the cold, gloomy weather, the outdoor heaters kept things warm and comfortable, which made the experience that much better. The weather may not have cooperated, but inside and out? Nothing but good vibes and great company. Effortless, fun, and definitely worth it. read more

Botanical Lounge - Inside view of the set up - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Brunch Buffet included: Assorted fruit, spinach salad, eggs, pork sausage & bacon, mini chicken & waffles, French toast dippers, cheese, jams, fruit parfait, donuts & other pastries. Not bad for 30.00 all you can eat however it wasn't great at all. The food was room temp. I guess this would work if you're super toasted & need to fill your stomach up but for someone who truly wanted to enjoy the experience- I couldn't. Here's what I enjoyed... the fresh juice, the patio & the atmosphere. I do not recommend the food at all. read more

Botanical Lounge - Brunch offering - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It's a lounge for mostly young people. I was here celebrating a birthday with friends but we still had a great time. We stayed out on the ground floor and eventually made our way to the rooftop. The servers cater to those buying a lot of alcohol mostly. Lots of lounge seating upstairs but it was a chill spot. read more

Botanical Lounge - The band played tonight and the vibe was nice. - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Visited this location while walking around the area amd celebrating a friends birthday. Definitely caters to the younger crowd. Two floors. Upstairs was more lively and even though we were seated at a table the serves seemed more interested in big groups, younger crowds and people who were at the bar to spend money on drinks. Downstairs was better for us as it was a more calmer vibe and the bartender was very friendly and efficient. Beautiful space for sure. Visited on a Friday night and the young crown is OUT! read more

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Tucked just above Glenwood's buzz, this rooftop garden lounge mixes plush seats, jungle vibes, and cocktails that make you forget there's a whole city below. Up here, every seat's the best seat in the house--whether you're lounging like royalty on a plush couch, or plotting world domination over cocktails at the bar. The music's just right, the plants are thriving, and so are you! Cheers. read more

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I visited Botanical Lounge with a group of friends post dinner for drinks and we had a good time. We arrived around 8:30pm and I noticed the place doesn't really fill up until later in the evening. It's right on Glenwood and the ambiance was very classy. Once the crowd came in, it did get very loud and a little hard to hold a conversation. The food was good, the drinks were well-made, and the servers were attentive, which made our night easy and enjoyable. If you're looking for a place to sit and chat, I recommend going earlier in the evening before it gets crowded. But if you're in the mood for a fun and energetic night out, the rooftop is a great option too. read more

Botanical Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

If you're looking for a cute rooftop spot in Raleigh, definitely visit Botanical Lounge! I love that they have the fire pits for a nice cozy vibe. The service here is great and they have awesome drink prices! Enjoyed my espresso martini here. read more

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Great food and staff!! Everyone was lovely!!! Great vibe and decor! Will be back!! Music could have been better but overall great experience!! read more

Botanical Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is such a fun spot in downtown Raleigh. The cocktails are absolutely incredible, creative, well balanced, and clearly made with care. The new s'mores experience is such a standout and makes the whole visit feel special. I especially love that they offer vegan s'mores, so there is truly something for everyone. They also have a great charcuterie and food menu, which makes it perfect for lingering, sharing bites, and soaking in the vibe. This is the spot. So good. read more

Botanical Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was good but ..... I liked the service they was moving fast and took care of everyone and the ambiance was just a 10/10 is a must to go see how it looks in there! read more

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This place stunning! I mean STUNNING!!!! Romantic, elegant and cozy vibes Let's start with dessert bc the sour cream cake blew my mind! The presentation was gorgeous. And each bite mixed with the pear and gelato was incredible. I loved all tapas and drinks too!!! read more

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The lounge is super cute with a cozy atmosphere. Love the botanical theme and green live plants all over the lounge. They serve great drinks. It was a super busy weekend but drinks and appetizers was served at a timely manner. Also there is a rooftop. One of my favorites places for drinks when am around the area. read more

Botanical Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ok let's start with the positive.. service.. even at the door they made you feel welcomed.. servers inside stayed on the go making sure your taken care of..even the older gentleman that seemed maybe the manager was working cleaning up tables and taking away food containers that was finished..ambience beautiful clean establishment.. negative but not to much of a negative was shocked not to see a seafood of any type was expecting to see maybe a shrimp and grits dish type of item read more

My friends and I went here for lunch and had an overall pleasant experience. They have a really nice rooftop area and our server was super nice. The manager also checked on us multiple times and even adjusted their heat lamps for us :) The food was good. Nothing in particular really stood out but I can say that our overall favorite dish was the fried oysters. Same thing with the drinks, they were yummy but no standouts. read more

Botanical Lounge - Chicken Croquettes (far left) Fried Oysters (front dish) Patatas Bravas (far right) - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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It's a place to been seen...I'd rate this restaurant a 3.5. Here's the breakdown: * Ambiance: 4 - The interior is well-appointed, but I do wonder about the cleanliness of the furniture. Overall, the ambiance was spot-on. * Food: 3 - The small plate concept was interesting, and the food came out quickly, but the flavors were mediocre. * Service: 3.5 - Service started off strong but became lackluster after our first round and the arrival of our food. * Cocktails: 3 - The house special was just okay; it was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the pricing seemed high for what we ordered. * Price: 3 - For a party of three, including two bubbly cocktails, two glasses of wine, and three small plates, the cost was quite high. read more

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Very cool, and pretty bar. The decorations on the first floor are amazing. They have a very pretty outside spot and two large bars. The upstairs has a rooftop deck. They also have a DJ on certain nights. Drinks were great. If I lived here I would frequent this bar. read more

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We hosted our son and his bride's rehearsal dinner of 56 people, which then turned into a welcome party of 177. The venue was the perfect spot. After the 10:00pm last call at our party people could go to the roof top or 1st floor lounge and still enjoy drinks and music. Miriam was amazing to work with. She supplied everything we needed and worked with our budget. She was very efficient and patient with this first-time mother of the groom. I truly appreciated her help and great attitude. read more

DO NOT Recommend !!!! We booked a 10 top VIP table for NYE ($1,000) We had a tab with about $400+ and two other tabs with $300+ and tipped CASH to managers and waiter $200+ Let's start with they had zero security watching VIP tables. Entire night we would have to keep telling strangers to stop stealing from our table (drinks, food, souvenirs). I caught a woman stuffing her pants (YES HER PANTS) with our table food and topping off all her friends cups with our bottles. We told the waiter and nothing was done. This happened through out the night. We drove from DC to be apart of this NYE event. You would think if a VIP table costs $1000, you would at least have a secured table as promised with no issues. Spoke to the manager and from the $2,000+ spent that night, he was only able to refund $40? Which is a slap in the face and complete disrespect. Also to add a clutch was stolen with all the cash missing In it too but we didn't make a fuss about it. Even though this wouldn't had happened if there was security there and hovering over VIPS We need better customer service and better compensation for these troubles. The worst experience for NYE after traveling from so far. 100% do not recommend. Let's add, they were short staffed and it took me 25 mins to get my drinks on the rooftop and 30 mins to get drinks on the second floor. DO BETTER FOR HUGE EVENTS. unacceptable. read more

It's still early but the Botanical Lounge in S. Glenwood is now open! Brought to you by Hibernian Hospitality, it's a stunner of a space, located where Solas used to be. Part bar, part lounge and part restaurant, the decor is posh but modern. A front and side patio means there's plenty of air and sunshine to keep you happy. And the menu of small plates are quirky and varied. It's still early, food service won't start until 10/6 but call me impressed so far. I'll be updating the review as they continue to open up. read more

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Very nice ambiance here. Seemed to be a mature crowd out on a Friday night earlier before 10. It started to get crowded as the night went on. The bartenders were attentive. The server came around and offered us drinks. They do serve food but after a certain hour they do stop serving. I do think they should keep serving at least until 10:30. I enjoyed the experience overall. Very nice chill vibes. I would recommend Botanical to friends. read more

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Incredible interior decorating! Drinks were great, I prefered the Garden Spritz over the Don't Kill my Vibe. Amazing music and atmosphere. My husband and I just needed to kill an hour on a Friday night and couldn't have stumbled into a better place. Many bars on this street and definitely preferred this place. read more

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So having been to this place prior, when it was Solas, I must say I am highly impressed with the new ownership. The atmosphere is so chic, yet zen. The decor is beautiful and really sets the tone for the start of a good night or even a wine down. The only update, I'd suggest would be the flooring for the roof top. Wearing heels can still be a drag, should a heel get stuck. Other than that, I'm super impressed. The food, so I'm huge on checking out a yelp page to actually see photos of what I could possibly order at a new restaurant, however in this case I only saw maybe 2 or 3 prior to coming. So I was set on doing a review with photos. I played it safe, because who doesn't love seafood. The server was beyond patient. There were quite a few of us, but she was very attentive, and had anything we ordered out in good timing which was great! I ordered the Lobster nuggets and Empanadas. They were both amazing choices. The empanada and the sauce! That was everything! I'll definitely be back for more of these. A friend of mine got the cheese/bread dish. I'm not really sure the details. But she did say the cheese wasn't as firm as cheese usually is. So she wasn't completely impressed. I didn't taste it unfortunately, so definitely order at your own risk. My cocktail was really good. Great taste, not strong, not super sweet but a great cocktail concoction. 2 people in the party ordered club soda, and both mentioned it was flat. I'm not sure if that was just a malfunction last night or what. We did make the suggestion to maybe add some desserts and coffee/dessert beverages to the menu. Again that would pair well with the ambiance of the venue. Overall great experience, I'll definitely return. read more

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Great vibe and great drinks. Peter and Daniella are amazing behind bar. Highly recommend stopping for drinks and apps

Manager was on top of everything, we came a little late due to a conflict and he served us food even though the kitchen was closed. Super cool guy we will be back!!! read more

A beautiful bar/lounge! Such a cool vibe for a night out for drinks. And for the time we visited, a great place to book for special event or birthday! They have a cocktail, wine and beer menu, and do small plates (tapas), if you're wanting to munch while sippin'. read more

Botanical Lounge - Patio - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Eclectic drink selection. Different stories with different vibes. Dancing, if that's your thing. Good spot for photo opps. Expedient service. Overall a fun spot. read more

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The ambiance in the Botanical Lounge was amazing. The staff was awesome, super attentive and very courteous! The food and drinks were outstanding! I would recommend you try their drink called "Crime of Passion"! If you're looking to have an all around great time with a great atmosphere and chill crowd, give it a try! read more

A dreamy view of the skyline of Raleigh with a wide variety of cocktail drinks to pick from. Such a great spot, but on cold days make sure to grab a warm fire or sit inside. For more recommendations follow @raleighunlocked on Instagram. read more

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Fantastic spot to hangout in groups both small or large. Plenty of seating available, all of which is incredibly comfortable, and the service is all very friendly and prompt. The music is great, adding to the cozy, laid back, yet fun environment. Would definitely recommend. read more

Eh. Let's talk about it... It was Saturday 9/4. Every other bar near Botanical requires a dress code. One of our friends had on a graphic Palm Beach Florida tank top, so we couldn't enter the other bars. I thought Botanical did also, but they allowed six of us to enter without question (maybe because they were dead?) Also, I recognized this building from 2018 when it used to be a club (I can't remember the name) so I definitely wanted to check it out as I haven't been to Raleigh in about 4 years! Review is mainly based off of the rude manager/server we encountered. They close at 2am. There was no one else on the rooftop. We ordered around of drinks around 12:45 with a sweet blonde bartender. She didn't rush us and was very attentive and for that, I appreciate. However, when I went up to the bar a second time to order one last round, around 1:15am, I asked a separate bartender what time last call was and before she could even respond the male manager rudely said "LAST CALL IS AT 1:30AM!" without even looking at me with his bartenders cash drawer/close out receipt and stormed off. I just want to remind this manager that you chose to work in the hospitality industry, yeah? Myself, partner and friends I was with was nothing but kind from speaking with the bouncer to kindly asking for drinks while your rooftop was DEAD. Do you not want sales? The tone was unnecessary and for that I can speak for myself and tell you I won't be back. The couch seating area behind the high tops was the only seating big enough to fit our party. A lot of the cushions were warped or split open and most of the couch seating had dirty tables. There were 3 full drinks on the table before we sat down. The server after my encounter with the manager proceeded to grab drinks from our table rolling her eyes at us as we said thank you. Even though they weren't our drinks. I won't be back and it's a shame because this rooftop has potential but your staff should be like your babies. They feed off of energy. Change the tone. Take some tips from the bartender I first mentioned in this review. read more

It's a beautiful spot. Unfortunately when we visited they had to push the start date to serve food back so we grabbed a cocktail instead. The drinks were good and the service was friendly. We will be returning soon to check out the tapas and more drinks. read more

This place is special. Engaging staff and beautiful decor with unique cocktail choices, along with beer & wine. The rooftop is set up for great hang out space and downstairs is spacious & offers outdoor seating and many garden-like lounging areas. The management & staff are top notch. You can just tell it's going to be the place to be. read more

Botanical Lounge - Upstairs rooftop - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Aesthetically, extremely pleasing. Went around dinner time for drinks and appetizers. Had a reservation set days before, and were properly sat accordingly, but it took maybe 15 minutes for a server to come by so we could get the drink menu from her. Drinks were very strong which is fun and the vibe is beautiful, but the service isn't up to par. We skipped the small plates and ate somewhere else. Perhaps this is nightlife focused and our dinner time service isn't their bread and butter. read more

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Food , great ! Service was great ! And ambiance was perfect . Was there on the day some crazy dude was outside fighting ppl . I can't wait to go back :) read more

Okay, so for starters this place is so pretty. I can't say too much about the food yet but the drinks were awesome. I would definitely recommend! read more

Botanical Lounge - the interior of a restaurant - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The place is nice, but, Isaac makes it amazing!!!!! He gave us the best experience we could have asked for! And bonus, he took the best pics! Will be definitely be back! read more

Wow wow wow! One word for this place: A VIBE! I guess thats two words but you know what I mean lol. I went to Botanical Lounge on a Wednesday night and it was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want it to be packed, I just wanted great food and great drinks and let me tell you, they definitely met those expectations! The decor is beautiful as well! Our waitress Angie was such an angel too! If you eat chicken, the tostadas are a must! They were so delicious! I would also recommend the drink called "El Vuelo". I cant wait to go back! read more

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Went on a Friday night and they weren't too packed. Sat on the inside at the bar and ordered Lemon drops which were good. The ambiance is very nice. From the decor to the live band that was present. There is a rooftop to enjoy the views of Glenwood with seating and another bar. Glad to find a more upscale and order option on Glenwood. read more

Botanical Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Such a cute lounge spot! Friendly staff & the vibes were on point. The aesthetic is very "Instagram worthy" There's a roof top bar that gives you a nice view of Glenwood. I will definitely be back! read more

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Like the vibe here , Cool design , I like the draft cocktails and small bites .. roof is supercool read more