# Botanica Art & Cocktails

> Botanica Art & Cocktails — Cocktail Bar bars in San Diego, CA.

## Key facts
- **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/botanica-art-cocktails-124726
- **Type**: Bars
- **Cuisine**: Cocktail Bar
- **Location**: San Diego, CA
- **Address**: 3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, US
- **Phone**: (619)310-6370
- **Website**: https://botanicabarsd.com
- **Menu**: https://botanicabarsd.com/#menu
- **Coordinates**: 32.75, -117.13
- **Claimed**: claimed
- **Vibes**: Classy

## About
Botanica is meant to be a place where visual and experiential art meet. We dreamt up this concept with the aim of bringing a new creative and experiential gathering space to North Park. Through food, amazing cocktails and unique art events, we want to connect our community! Our spirits of choice are botanical and artisanal spirits sourced from all over the world with a strong focus on Genever & Gins. Our food focuses on the art of pintxos with innovative bar bites that evolve with the seasons. Our art gallery features local artists commissioned pieces as well as unique NFTs

## Hours
- Tuesday: 5pm - 10pm
- Wednesday: 5pm - 10pm
- Thursday: 5pm - 10pm
- Friday: 4pm - 12am
- Saturday: 4pm - 12am
- Sunday: 5pm - 10pm

## Amenities
- Cryptocurrency
- Apple Pay
- Credit Card
- Outdoor Seating
- Full Bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Reservations
- Wheelchair Friendly

## Social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/botanica_sd/?hl=en

## Reviews
### chef.chelle — 5.0/5 · Jan 21, 2024
A great date spot with specialty cocktails and tapas! Share an intimate conversation over shared plates and a variety of drinks to choose from! Their restaurant setting is nice and cozy, so youll enjoy each others company!

### moonnight — 5.0/5 · Feb 2, 2025
Botanica in North Park is a cozy, artsy cocktail bar known for its gin-focused menu, creative drinks, and intimate ambiance. Guests praise its unique decor, rotating art displays, and attentive service, though some mention slow service during busy times. Popular items include churros, fried olives, and inventive cocktails like “Heads Will Roll.” Ideal for date nights or small gatherings

### rbuke521 — 5.0/5 · May 25, 2025
Definitely a pleasant surprise! Randomly chose this spot and we loved it. The murals and art were amazing and the cocktails were excellent. Our favorite was Memoirs of a Geisha and the rolls we got were delicious! Definitely coming back.

### shekamoo — 5.0/5 · Jul 26, 2025
Officially my favorite bar in North Park!! Waltzed in here on a Saturday night and sat at the bar, where all the bartenders who I just met felt like close friends. They are all so warm and friendly. I really enjoyed the Dream and Heads Will Roll cocktails - the polenta mushroom haloumi bites were also a big win. Loved the DJ throwing it down in the background, too!!

### brennasmith — 5.0/5 · Dec 28, 2025
Such good cocktails and the Christmas decor was so freaking cute!

### jnj.foodies — 5.0/5 · Nov 27, 2025
Cozy, reative and experiential gathering space to North Park.

### shekamoo — 5.0/5 · Mar 25, 2026
Gin-forward bar with great martini specials on Tuesdays!

### foodthoughts4all — 5.0/5 · Oct 25, 2022
NEW BOUGIE cocktail bar alert! 🍸✨ Botanica is an art-forward cocktail bar and social experience. Focusing on genever and gin, the menu’s cocktails are crafted to reflect famous works of art. Seriously, the cocktails were not only delicious but SO gorgeous 😍✨ Such a fun night of music, art, and bites by Chef Tiffany Tran 🫶 Mark your calendars 📆  Grand Opening October 27th!

### princesspurpley — 5.0/5 · Dec 31, 2024
Drinks and art!

### shekamoo — 5.0/5 · Jul 15, 2025
Super funky vibe with artfully crafted gin-based cocktails and bartenders skilled enough to make you whatever your heart desires off-menu. Both indoor and outdoor seating available.