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The Botanist, London,

The Botanist

4.1
4.1
1254 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
21:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Botanist is a stylish, contemporary restaurant and bar on Sloane Square, open all day every day. The venue has an elegant look as befits its chic Chelsea location: the light and airy dining space has floor to ceiling windows; a stunning stripped oak floor and a beautifully lit display of botanical images.

The menus offer a selection of carefully sourced, seasonal dishes and delicious desserts are also on offer.

The gleaming pewter bar also offers a fantastic space for drinks.

The extensive wine list features 150 bins and the cocktail list offers all the classics plus a selection of original, bespoke cocktails using of seasonal British ingredients.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00 Restaurant menu Mon–Fri 12:00–22:15 Sat, Sun 17:00–22:15
  • Phone number
    020 7730 0077
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Parking details
    MONDAY TO SATURDAY<br />During the day meters are available in all surrounding streets at a cost of £3 - £4 an hour. <br /><br />Free parking is available on Sloane Square and on the surrounding streets from 6.30pm each night. <br /><br />SUNDAYS<br /><br />Parking is free all day in the surrounding streets.
  • Public transit
    The Botanist is ideally located for public transport. The closest tube stations are Sloane Square and Victoria and local bus routes include the 11,19,22,137,170,211,319,360,452 and C1.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre-theatre menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    2 courses for £30,00 or 3 courses for £35,00. Available Monday-Friday 5:00pm to 7:30pm.
    Pre-theatre menu photo
  • Bottomless Brunch

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bottomless drinks £25 for 1.5 hours Order a minimum of 1 small plate & 1 main to enjoy bottomless drinks: Heineken, Sol, Bloody Mary, Prosecco, Mimosa, The Botanist G&T, Salty Dog Upgrade to Joseph Perrier Champagne for £30
    Bottomless Brunch photo

What 1,254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

1,254 Reviews
  1. Michael

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place but tables too close together food ok setting lovely. Couldn’t hear my guest talk - who was new client as the tables other side were 300mm apart. Starter ok cod was a bit tasteless but my guest enjoyed it so that was a plus.

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  2. Layla

    London

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service poor for the price. Had a few bites of the special pasta (orecchiette with beef ragout) it was flavourless and we found bones in it. Server took dish away without asking how it was or for feedback and we weren’t offered any discount. We asked for coffees, waited 30 mins, they didn’t arrive and were still included on the bill

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  3. Lucy

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good service, didn’t think much of the food. Pre theatre Menu was a bit limited and very dull. Chose the location as we had to go to Cadogan Hall for an event but probably wouldn’t to eat here again.

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  4. Florence

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Tastey food. Would be nice to have more food options as only a few food options. Really beautiful atmosphere. Service was ok it took quite long for the food to arrive and for them to take our plates once we had finished our meal and we went up to them to pay as it was taking a long time. Overall a pretty place with yummy food just a bit slow with the service but would still recommend to a friend.

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  5. Howard

    London

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a very good early-evening meal at The Botanist, where the pre-theatre menu is a relative snip at £30. Tuna carpaccio and halibut were expertly prepared and thoroughly delicious. The dining room is elegant and comfortable, and our window seat gave us an amusing vantage point from which to observe the beautiful people of Sloane Square. All in all a great pre-show option for patrons of the Royal Court & Cadogan Hall.

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  6. Louis

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, great food, reasonable prices and close to many Theaters.

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  7. Ana

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A five star experience from the ambience, the service, corteous staff and the food was superb. Highly recommend
    The BotanistResponded on 13 October 2024
    Ana, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you again for letting our team know how we did! We look forward to helping again in the future. Take care!

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  8. Sandra

    London

    67 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately we had a bad night; table 6.30pm and by the time we ordered 40 minutes later they had run out of the hamburger (one of their most popular dishes). Alternative choice of food was sub par but Manager recognised the issues and dealt professionally. It’s a shame as I’ve been to Botanist many times before but whatever happened in the kitchen it just didn’t materialise.
    The BotanistResponded on 3 October 2024
    Sandra, it's upsetting to hear that you did not receive the top-notch service we strive to provide. If you are willing to give us another chance, please reach out to us at 020 7730 0077 to speak to our manager directly. Thank you

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  9. Kerry

    Seattle

    66 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were greeted warmly and as we were early it was suggested we sit outside and have a drink which we did. When the rest of our party arrived, we were seated and given menus. We all had a starter and a main. The starters were very good - in fact the salad I had was excellent. It was the halibut that ruined the meal for all of us. It was dry, and too salty. The sauces that came with it didn’t complement it at all. It was very disappointing, and since it was our main course, it ruined our meal. The waitstaff were great. Too bad about the food.
    The BotanistResponded on 3 October 2024
    We appreciate all reviews, and appreciate you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Botanist Sloane Square

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing Sunday evening, it was absolutely beautiful. From the moment we walked in, there was welcoming greetings and most polite/excellent service. Special thanks to the chef ! Bravo , most delicious food we have ever eaten, and we are eating out a lot. The value is fantastic, I thought 3 course meal with drinks 120 pounds for two is absolutely fantastic. From now on this is our regular, conveniently local spot.
    The BotanistResponded on 5 September 2024
    Hi Opentable Diner, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Botanist Sloane Square. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!

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The Botanist is rated 4.1 stars by 1254 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Botanist

7 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8EE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–16:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00 Restaurant menu Mon–Fri 12:00–22:15 Sat, Sun 17:00–22:15
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    MONDAY TO SATURDAY<br />During the day meters are available in all surrounding streets at a cost of £3 - £4 an hour. <br /><br />Free parking is available on Sloane Square and on the surrounding streets from 6.30pm each night. <br /><br />SUNDAYS<br /><br />Parking is free all day in the surrounding streets.
  • Public transit
    The Botanist is ideally located for public transport. The closest tube stations are Sloane Square and Victoria and local bus routes include the 11,19,22,137,170,211,319,360,452 and C1.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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