Botanica - New York

Chill, little key strip that was exactly what I was looking for. Good beers on tap and good music.

That was my first visit to the Botanica Bar and I really liked it! The drinks were super affordable, about $10 per drink, and their Frose's were really good! I forgot to take photos of the drinks, but I would certainly recommend the frose. My only complaint would be that there are 0 foods on the menu, which is quite dangerous when the drinks are so affordable. I will definitely make a note next time to eat before I visited, but overall I liked this bar and will come back soon!

This place has plenty of space for larger groups. The music is a bit loaded if you are not in these types of rooms, but seating is great. There is no food, but you can always bring yourself.

Still in shock about a rude bartender from Saturday night. Coming from someone who bartended for almost 10 years, I do understand when they’re busy, but I sat there for a good 20 minutes with no acknowledgment. These bartenders had no sense of urgency, just kinda strolling through the evening. Finally after waiting long enough, I very politely said to the bartender “hi, may I please order a drink when you have a second?” She snapped at me and said “I don’t have a second but when I do, you can” — my friend looked at me said let’s go so I knew there was major attitude when I politely asked for a drink. I get it, bartenders are busy but there is an ENTIRE bar. Not the same 3 inch radius that she continuously served throughout my time there. I will never be back here.

Great time great people great music. But I have to say the bathroom on the right ASSAULTED MY SENSES. This smell will haunt me for the rest of my life. Imagine the largest gas station bathroom at a 115 degree day smell TIMES 20. And that's still not so bad. I've almost escaped. I'm really not a dramatic person, but that's changed life and I'm going to move nightmares forward. Like I said great music and vibes though!