Botanica Bar
5 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Botanica Bar is a cocktail bar that several visitors recommend for its budget-friendly cocktails and happy-hour deals. One patron recalls enjoying a quiet solo read at the bar and describes the place as leaning toward a dive feel. Another commenter simply notes it as a nearby option without further detail.
Address
Botanica Bar, 47 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012
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- Cocktails
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/27years50000beers in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026ambience
Recalls a pleasant time reading solo at the bar and calls the place somewhat divey.
- Recommendsu/lingerieinmovies in r/AskNYC · Feb 2025value
Recommends it for affordable cocktails and cheap happy-hour well drinks.
- Recommendsu/president_of_burundi in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024price
Long-time regular who still visits; says it remains very affordable.
- Recommendsu/beerbellybeard in r/FoodNYC · May 2025price
Recommends its shot-and-beer deal as a cheap way to drink.
- Recommendsu/iluvdebate01 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025price
Recommends it for affordable cocktails and frozen margaritas.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.