The Botanist

Mmmmm... I love the cocktails at The Botanist. Particularly the Thymeless Sour which is really original and delicious. With the fantastic french doors that open out onto the square, we had a snack as the cocktails were going down very well. We had the Pint 'O prawns along with the Chilli Salt Squid both were fantastic. Looking forward to going for dinner soon..
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Rudie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Well... What can you say?! The Botanist is fantastic, firstly I love the decor - perfect surroundings for sipping on one of the delicious Han's garden cocktails that I had the other evening with friends perched on the fantastic vibrant yellow bar stools.

We then decided to go for a bite in the restaurant, we waited for a while for a table, but given that we didn't make a reservation were not suprised, this place is so popular.

I second what the person below has said, when we sat down The Botanist certainly doesn't disappoint. I enjoyed the roast suckling pig with onions purée and crispy potatoes, my friend enjoyed the wild sea trout.

We will definitely be back again, love it!
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Caroline
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, July 16, 2008

I have enjoyed the The Botanist’s fine cocktail selection for some time now so decided it was time to sample the menu and see if the food lived up to the high standard of the cocktails. Unfortunately the first Friday night I attempted to reserve a table they had none available, luckily I was able to snap one up for the week after. The food did not disappoint, perfect fois gras followed by gorgeous tagliatelle finished by bitter chocolate tart. Full and happy, I reserved a table for the next week as I left.
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, July 11, 2008

I had a really brilliant evening at the Botanist over the weekend with a couple of friends, perfect location to start the night off. The cocktails were fantastic with really welcoming, chatty bar staff. The atmosphere is great, it makes such a difference when the staff are all so friendly and efficient as they were here, especially on a very busy Saturday night. Very impressive! I had one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time, dessert was replaced with another cocktail - highly recommend the Rose Square!

All in all, we had a gorgeous evening here, so glad a place like this has finally opened up in Sloane Square!
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Georgia
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, July 07, 2008

This place has become one of my favourites! The cocktails are simply delicious and the food is mouthwatering - especially the wild sea trout with samphire. I highly recommend the lovely Botanist!
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Sam
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, July 07, 2008

I'm a massive fan of British cuisine done well and indeed there is a resurgence of this sort of thing going on right now. Also I'm a fan of the pubs that the Martin brothers own and run, however I think they may have overreached themselves with essentially a restaurant based concept with prices to match.

For less money far superior food can be had at Tom's Kitchen for example or better still superior food and service at Jimmy's just down the Kings Road. These are two proper restaurants that understand elegance and balance on a plate and the freshest ingredients used properly. The Botanist unfortunately is trying to punch above it's weight - and it's a bit obvious.

Still worthwhile for shoppers, drinkers and snackers and doubtless a commercial success in the offing but nonetheless not a serious bid at restaurant status.
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philip marks
Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 3
Saturday, June 14, 2008

Winning formula: great cocktails, great food and great service! What more can you ask for?!
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Natalie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, June 13, 2008

We had dinner at the Botanist over the weekend and it was genuinely delighful. I wouldn't usually bother writing a review on a restaurant, unless it was particularly bad, but felt this deserved an excellent recommendation.

The asparagus starter arrived perfectly cooked and promptly despite the restaurant being at nearly full capacity and the steak was the arguably the finest I'd sampled outside of Argentina. The wine list was comprehensive but clear and the waiter had a knowledgable that would put most sommelier's to shame.

I didn't sample dessert but my guests did and they assured me they were good. Overall. a very pleasurable experience and I hope to be returning soon. Top marks here.
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Arabella Scott-Thomas
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, June 09, 2008

How long have we been waiting for somewhere like this in Sloane Square, there is no where nice to go and have a bite to eat or a drink.

With the windows open looking out onto the square The Botanist is a fab place.

Great for sipping on one of their yummy cocktail, or champagne of course in the beautiful surroundings that The Botanist has to offer.

I had lunch their recently with friends, I really enjoyed the linguini which I followed with the duck leg and we shared the bitter chocolate tart.

Yum Yum!

A great place for dinner or a more relaxed sunday afternoon.

I will definately be back>

A long awaited addition and The Botanist certainly doesn't dissapoint!
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 05, 2008

Fantastic place, great food and amazing cocktails, so great that they have arrived!
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Joanna
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 05, 2008