Botanical Lounge

The wife and I went here during restaurant week. Made a reservation on OpenTable for 6pm, but wasn’t necessary. We were there on the first floor dining area without anyone else there. Service a was good, and the food was excellent as were the cocktails. The food was honestly surprisingly good, very interesting mix of flavors that was quite refreshing and unique.

I was the DJ here for a rehearsal dinner we had a great time celebrating and the vibe was perfect! All 3 floors were very cool and everything was so clean! The staff was also very responsive and elpful. Miriam responded to my emails very quickly and answered all my questions about setup. The event went so smoothly due to her and the rest of the staff. Can't wait to come back!

The Manager and staff was very professional and courteous. They really gave me and my wife a night to remember good food, drinks, and live music.

My husband and I heard about this place from Offline Restaurant Club and decided to give it a try. We didn’t have any set expectations going in, but wow, we were blown away! There is rooftop seating, covered outdoor garden seating (4 top tables), and indoor seating which is pairs of velvet couches facing each other. We went on an overcast Thursday evening and sat inside due to the humidity. There were guests on the rooftop, but no one was sitting inside - we had the entire place to ourselves for dinner! We both loved the atmosphere, cozy but not “sitting on your living room couch” casual. The wall of candles behind the bar flickering gave a romantic vibe but not so much that you couldn’t meet up with people after work, if that makes sense. Anyway, we met Brandon and Evan, who were both very well dressed and very nice, checking on us frequently and wanting to make sure we had a great experience. Evan’s contribution to the drink menu is that of an artist - so balanced, so delicious. Toni was our attendant and he was great - he joked with us, gave great recommendations when we asked, and took excellent care of us. We opted to order several small plates to share and when the first plate arrived, we did not expect the impressive presentation and flavor! We have eaten at Michelin Star restaurants, and I’m not trying to be dramatic, but I almost thought that was what we eating. The attention to detail in the presentation was *chef’s kiss* and every bite was unique with the different components of each plate. Not only that, the “small plates” were a perfect healthy portion for 2 people to share. We ordered the chicken croquettes (5 large croquettes), cauliflower (about 1/2 head cauliflower?), patatas bravas (maybe 2 cups of baby potatoes) and beef empanadas (2 large stuffed) and we were stuffed. We had to try the strawberry s’mores dessert - OMG. The scoop of ganache, the toasted marshmallow, the strawberries - you would never think but then you eat it and wonder how you could have ever settled for anything less in your life. Just amazing! 11/10 stars on all fronts. We will be telling all our friends, this is one of our new favorite places. We would say this place is great for: a date, just a night out where you have to get dressed but don’t have to overdue it, group get together, after-work spot, and probably great for company events given the layout, openness, and general atmosphere of venue.

Simply one of the best spots in Raleigh, the drinks, food and service are excellent as well as the music. Our servers went above and beyond. They were always making sure we had everything we needed and everything came out super fast. If you are looking for a great spot to hang out and grab a drink and some good food then this should first on the list.

Loved it here! What an amazing place and staff. I recently held a team event on the rooftop bar, complete with food and a bar tab. The staff was so accommodating, friendly, and helpful. Food was amazing, and the atmosphere was second to none. Highly recommend!

Great vibe and great service . Our group were downstairs at Botanical on Friday night. Thanks to Niamh for looking after us so well

Botanical Lounge is hands-down one of the most unique and refreshing spots in Raleigh. The ambiance is what really sets it apart. Beautiful greenery, cool lighting and stylish seating. Their menu is truly something special. Management and staff do an excellent job. Whether you're a local or just visiting, don't miss the chance to sip, relax, and vibe in one of the city's coolest lounges. Cant wait to go back!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

The Botanical lounge was a great experience. Great drinks and bartenders. The management, specifically the AGM was a bit awkward, but... the bartenders were amazing! Specifically Jeff was making me laugh and have a great time. Definitely gonna check it out again.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

I can only review the drinks in the bar. The bar service was fine. I went to the High bar. It was a nice atmosphere. In the botanical lounge. It was gorgeous but I was seeking fresh air. I will go back again for drinks. but the menu didn't spark my interest.

My friends and I received prompt and polite service from Isaac! He truly helped celebrate her birthday! And the drinks were incredible.

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!

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

Botanical lounge has a vibe themed on horticulture Its floral themed cocktails hit the spot as you enjoy the inviting spaces with your friends. The bar is three stories with a gorgeous rooftop space making it unique and a MUST try.

DON'T waste your time! I been wanting to visit this place for the longest so when I finally got a chance to experience this " oh so nice place" we received the worst service everrrrr. Sat for 25mins without being greeted. The manger walked passed us twice and never opened his mouth to see if we had been helped. I will never step foot in this lounge again and neither will I recommend it to anyone!!!!!! Take your money elsewhere.

we went to this rooftop a few weeks ago, and were very disappointed. The food was not very good and the drinks were horrible. Other than that the floor around our table was so sticky and had cut up limes laying around. I'm sure it hadn't been cleaned in several days.

Ok I've been wanting to try this spot out since I saw it open. The aesthetic was spot on: great lounge area with lots of outside seating. That part was great. That's where it stoped. The food was subpar and yea it's tapas but damn. The shrimp empanadas were minuscule. The drinks were also just not great. I left and headed to clockwork which is amazing. The music was also not popping. Boring. I hope they get it together.

husband came down with a virus and puked in the floor on the rooftop (complete accident)...friend and I tried to take him to the bathroom before leaving and security basically threw us out and acted like he did it on purpose. he bought zero drinks. rest of us bought 1-2. he had one drink in his system from home two hours before. we tried to talk with security and ask if we could just clean his face off and he said no, tossed us a wad of paper towels, and replied "he puked on the fucking couch" (he didn't, it was the floor, all of us were super apologetic about the whole thing). I will say that the other security guard seemed embarrassed of his colleagues behavior and understanding of the situation.

Really pretty building. And not too many rooftops in Raleigh at all to speak of. The bartenders upstairs are so incredibly slow and rude. Half of them are chatting and trying to pick up girls or guys, or are on their phone the entire time. Me and my group of friends were waiting at the bar 20 minutes over the weekend to get a drink while several were just Instagram and taking photos and stuff. Unreal. If I was the owner I would've been livid. We laughed about it and then went to the Willard.

I wanted to take a moment to share just how much I appreciated the venue, the food, the customer service Miriam provided from day 1, and the service of the waitstaff and bartenders the night of our recent party. From the moment I sent my first email inquiry, Miriam was responsive and available to meet with me to view the space right away. She was kind, easy to work with, prompt with getting back to me with follow up questions and emails over the next couple of months and she was patient with me since I told her I was nervous and a bit scarred from other experiences. I really wanted our company party to reflect well on my boss and on me and for everyone to have a wonderful time and truly all went to plan and the guests have all raved about what a great location I picked and how good the food was. Thank you all for not letting me down! I conveyed my appreciation, my level of gratitude and my experience to Miriam and I hope she and the other staff felt my genuine appreciation that evening for the presentation being so perfect that night. We felt secure and safe, the decorations were lovely, the food and drinks didn't disappoint my sometimes snooty coworkers, and the level of customer service (walking around the room to ask if people needed another beverage, asking how everything tasted, etc.) didn't go unnoticed. As a small business owner and entrepreneur, I notice and really value these things. When people asked me about the location leading up to the party, I was hesitant to describe it as the "old Solas" spot because I was worried about preconceived notions and I'm so glad they all got to see what I saw when I first visited. You guys have done a great job re-branding and I fully intend to have more events there. Keep up the good work!

Don't go here if you want good service and food. The bouncer are rude and the food is one of the worse on Glenwood.