The Botanic Inn

Donal

Crowded but popular 25th September 2008

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The Botanic Inn, or more commonly known as The Bot, is one of the most recognised venues for students in Belfast, who make up almost the entire clientele. It’s a gorgeous pub on the inside, with cultural murals on the walls, and lots of wood fittings on display. Drink is cheap and food is of a surprisingly high standard. With a nightclub upstairs, and side bar next to the large bar downstairs, the Bot is hard to beat for those seeking a fun night out. Where it falls down however, is with the nightclub. Open several times a week, the bouncers don’t put a limit on the amount of people they in, which makes for an extraordinarily crowded night out. Getting the bar is impossible, the music is so loud it makes conversation impossible, and moving from one end to the other will take the guts of 45 minutes to an hour. Avoid the upstairs, and stay downstairs. Much better fun, and a far better night out.

ciaranmcg

Student Central 23rd September 2008

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Any thurs, fri or sat night your going to find this place SWAMPED with students. In fact so swamped you can barely move which is why I only give this bar 3 stars. For me its just too busy. It still may only take you about 5-10 mins at most to get a drink as they have so many staff on (who are very friendly) but you cant move anywhere. Nice smoking area/beer garden for anybody that it appeals to. Any big football matches on a sat/sun during the day will be shown upstairs on projector screens and is always good craic. In fact its a must to watch any match.

lordbulldog

nice little quiet place 24th August 2008

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Nice little bar if your looking for some where quiet. Drinks are quite cheap to (for belfast any way) the only bad thing about it is that its way to small for the amount of customers they have.

colocube

good but tight squeeze 21st August 2008

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This place is a good night out - great cocktails - but lots of people not much room on dancefoor - tight squeeze.