My husband and I had heard of The Botanist from some people traveling from the cities who happened to stop at the brewery in our town, so we went to celebrate our anniversary. If we could've stayed there all day, we would have. The atmosphere was spectacular - it's a restored bank building that looks like a high-end cocktail bar you'd expect to see in a large city. Adam (the owner/bartender) was so personable and made incredible drinks - he told us not to bother with the menu and just asked what we liked. He made me a hibiscus gin martini and then a hibiscus aviation. My husband had some whiskey sour and sage drink that he loved. The pizza was excellent, too! The bar started to fill up as we were there, and we had a great time just talking to the other people there. The Botanist is somewhere completely unexpected for a super small town like Mountain Lake, but it is absolutely worth the drive if you're not from around there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Jarvie
The owner was amazing and had custom drink for our anniversary!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Sara Ebert
Good drinks, nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lance Peterson
Absolutely fantastic cocktails and service. Adam is an amazing mixologist. Customer service is amazing! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corinne Firme
Very nice cocktail! The mixologist knows his stuff?
Service: 5
justin mork
Excellent little cocktail bar with carefully fashioned and beautifully presented drinks. Atmosphere is friendly, inviting, and casual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob Maricle
What a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kris Hopper
I love the fact that we have a wonderful upscale bar in our small community! Adam is so friendly and knowledgeable! I have participated in 2 mixology courses, and learned a lot! The food and drinks are very delicious! I highly recommend this place if you're looking to relax in a fun yet sophisticated atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Eric Sauer
Real deal quality craft cocktails at very reasonable prices. See their classics menu for traditional cocktails like a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Negroni or Vieux Carre. Or, check out their specialty menu for a rotation of fantastic and fun house recipe cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Swati G
What an amazing place. I love how amazing the drinks were and how Adam was able to customize the drinks as per what you were felt like drinking. He is such a good mixologist. Our group had an amazing evening. I am sure we will be back again.
Second time at the Botanist. Great service and cocktails both times! First time was a Smoked Rye Old Fashioned and second time was a Rusty Nail. If we lived in Mountain Lake, we'd be in more often. If you're passing through, definitely worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Schmit
I would probably give it 6 stars if that was an option. Beyond impressed that a high caliber bar like this exists in a small town. The owners are top notch, the drinks are superb, and this place is going to be in business for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becca Witzke
Great atmosphere and great mixologist! Customized drinks to each one’s liking. Will be returning regularly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy Brown
The Botanist is the best bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Jacob Gross
Adam’s the man, his staff is great. They want to customize your drinks just for you. Highly recommend!
My husband and I had heard of The Botanist from some people traveling from the cities who happened to stop at the brewery in our town, so we went to celebrate our anniversary. If we could've stayed there all day, we would have. The atmosphere was spectacular - it's a restored bank building that looks like a high-end cocktail bar you'd expect to see in a large city. Adam (the owner/bartender) was so personable and made incredible drinks - he told us not to bother with the menu and just asked what we liked. He made me a hibiscus gin martini and then a hibiscus aviation. My husband had some whiskey sour and sage drink that he loved. The pizza was excellent, too! The bar started to fill up as we were there, and we had a great time just talking to the other people there. The Botanist is somewhere completely unexpected for a super small town like Mountain Lake, but it is absolutely worth the drive if you're not from around there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner was amazing and had custom drink for our anniversary!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Good drinks, nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fantastic cocktails and service. Adam is an amazing mixologist. Customer service is amazing! Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice cocktail! The mixologist knows his stuff?
Service: 5
Excellent little cocktail bar with carefully fashioned and beautifully presented drinks. Atmosphere is friendly, inviting, and casual.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I love the fact that we have a wonderful upscale bar in our small community! Adam is so friendly and knowledgeable! I have participated in 2 mixology courses, and learned a lot! The food and drinks are very delicious! I highly recommend this place if you're looking to relax in a fun yet sophisticated atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Real deal quality craft cocktails at very reasonable prices. See their classics menu for traditional cocktails like a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Negroni or Vieux Carre. Or, check out their specialty menu for a rotation of fantastic and fun house recipe cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing place. I love how amazing the drinks were and how Adam was able to customize the drinks as per what you were felt like drinking. He is such a good mixologist. Our group had an amazing evening. I am sure we will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Second time at the Botanist. Great service and cocktails both times! First time was a Smoked Rye Old Fashioned and second time was a Rusty Nail. If we lived in Mountain Lake, we'd be in more often. If you're passing through, definitely worth a stop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I would probably give it 6 stars if that was an option. Beyond impressed that a high caliber bar like this exists in a small town. The owners are top notch, the drinks are superb, and this place is going to be in business for a long time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and great mixologist! Customized drinks to each one’s liking. Will be returning regularly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Botanist is the best bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizzas
Adam’s the man, his staff is great. They want to customize your drinks just for you. Highly recommend!
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