The Botanist Kirribilli - 17 Willoughby Street Kirribilli, Sydney

The Botanist encompasses a worldly mix of tastes and concepts. Situated in the heart of Kirribilli, the restaurant uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to curate colourful dishes and vibrant flavours with a Mediterranean flare.

Expect beautifully decorated dishes paired with an equally impressive drinks menu. The bar showcases an extensive list of Australia and International wines and beers, as well as exciting seasonal cocktails
and specials.

The site pays homage to Gerard Fothergill, a well-travelled pioneer in the study of plants and spices and their medicinal qualities.

The Botanist has embraced Gerard’s legacy in the form of fine produce, exotic spices, the spirit of adventure and a thirst for knowledge, easily quenched with a well-poured Botanist gin, just as Gerard would
have liked it.

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Gerard Fothergill was born in the small English village of Barrington in 1868. His early explorations, at the request of Queen Victoria herself, saw him travel through Southern India and the Western
Coast of Africa.

He also spent many years in the Middle East, particularly Lebanon, where his research focused on the Gundelia thistle, a much-savoured ingredient in many of the regions traditional dishes. It was here that he wrote an article for the British Scientific Journal titled ‘Wondrous Desert Thistles: The fountain
of youth.’

Gerard is said to have spent his final years at the current site of The Botanist Kirribilli.

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LITTLE SOMETHINGS

Marinated native Australian olives (VG, GF) 8

Grilled olive bread with herb mascarpone (V) 11

Cheese board, quince, coastal honey see board (GF, V) 12/20/26

Charcuterie see board (GF, DF) 24

Buffalo ricotta, spinach dip and flat bread (V) 12

SMALL SHARES

Oxtail croquettes, green romesco, capers, parsley and preserved lemon (DF) 18

Cured ocean trout, beets, orange, Australian camel curd and hazelnut oil (GF) 21

Pressed confit duck, date puree, orange and spiced amaranth (GF) 22

Smoked buffalo mozzarella, green beans, chilli, mint, currants and sunflower seed (V, GF) 21

LARGE SHARES

Roasted chermoula salmon tail, pickled cucumber, chickpeas, roasted grape, mint and yoghurt (GF) 30

Char-grilled chicken, smoked paprika, wild grains, radish and whipped buttermilk 26

Steamed black mussels, fregola, cacciatorini, grape tomato and marjoram (DF) 28

Sticky lamb neck, smoked yoghurt, fried eggplant, ras el hangout, blackened onion and beets (GF) 30

Wagyu Tajima 6+, roasted sun choke, pickled mushrooms and veal jus (GF) 39

BOTANICAL SHARES

Fried cauliflower, tahini yoghurt, pomegranate and smoked almonds (V, GF) 16

Roasted brussel sprouts, paprika, smoked apple and garlic (VG, GF) 18

Baked sweet potato, ginger, alfalfa, tahini and dukka (VG, GF) 16

BAR FARE

Soft shell crab rolls, celeriac and sumac 14 for 2pc

Beer battered steak fries, rosemary salt and parmesan (V) 10

Beef sliders, cheddar, pickles, mustard mayo and tomato relish 12 for 2pc

Artichoke pizza, green olives and buffalo mozzarella (VG option) 22

Prosciutto pizza, basil and buffalo mozzarella 22

Sobrassada pizza, green capsicum and buffalo mozzarella 22

For any specific dietary requirements, please ask our friendly staff

To view our range just click on a tag.

Cocktails

SIGNATURE A signature drink is any unique or original drink that expresses the nature of the person or establishment creating it. Sour Grapes / 18 Barsol Pisco, sour cherry & red wine syrup, lemon, aquafaba, tonic. Father Thyme / 20 Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin, lemon thyme, lemon, aquafaba. Tropic Ale / 18 Havana Especial Rum, Aperol, grapefruit cordial, lime, pale ale. Spice of Life / 18 Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, Becherovka, spiced apple shrub, lime. Strawberry Fields / 17 Absolut Vodka, strawberry, lemongrass, lime. Smoke & Mirrors / 18 Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, poached mandarin, lemon, mint, orange bitters. TO SHARE Cocktails are better with friends Rosé Sangria / 35 Rosé, Chambord, grapefruit, lemon, strawberry, rhubarb bitters, soda

APERITIVO ‘Aperitif’ is an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. Wild Thing / 14 Regal Rogue Wild Rosé Vermouth, lychee, lemon, Peychaud’s bitters, uncultured pet nat. Australiano / 14 Adelaide Hills Distillery Bitter Orange, Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth, sparkling water, orange wedge. Regal Adonis/ 14 Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth, Olorosso Sherry, orange bitters, lemon twist. AFTER DINNER Digestif is a drink, usually an alcoholic one, consumed before or after a meal in order to aid digestion. Espresso Martini / 18 Absolut Vodka, Kahlua, sugar, Vittoria Oro espresso blend. FIG. 1 / 20 Martell Cognac, port, fig syrup, chocolate bitters. Night Cap/ 20 Jim Beam Rye, Amaro Montenegro, Regal Rogue Bold Red Vermouth, orange bitters. AGED COCKTAIL In the Barrel Ageing is the process of storing a distilled spirit (or wine) in barrel for a specific period of time. The goal of maturation is to remove harsh flavours from the raw alcohol while adding distinct flavour characteristics from the wood. Ask our staff for our rotating Barrel Aged Cocktail!

Wine

WHITE SAVVY DROP, Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Marlborough NZ 10 / 48 SIMON GILBERT, Pinot Grigio, 2016 Mudgee NSW 11 / 52 ASTROLABE ‘Kekerengu’ Pinot Gris, 2015 Marlborough NZ 14 / 68 Howard Park ‘Flint Rock’ Chardonnay, 2017 Margaret River WA 13 / 62 STEINGARTEN Riesling, 2017 Eden Valley SA 13 / 62 MARQ Fiano, 2017 Margaret River WA 12.5 / 58 DOMAINE CLOS ROUSELLY Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Loire Valley FRA 65 BK ‘Ovum’ Pinot Gris, 2017 Adelaide Hills SA 80 ATHLETES OF WINE ‘Viñero’ Chardonnay, 2015 Macedon Ranges VIC 105 DOMAINE FEVRE Chablis, 2015 Burgundy FRA 95 VALENTINE Riesling, 2017 Yarra Valley VIC 70 BETWEEN FIVE BELLS White Blend, 2016 Lethbridge VIC 75 LAURENZ V ‘Singing’ Gruner Veltliner, 2016 Kamptal AUT 66

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE CHARLES BAILLY NV Blanc de Blancs, Burgundy FRA 9.5 / 45 AMANTI Prosecco NV, Veneto IT 12 / 56 NGERINGA 'Uncultured' Pétillant Naturel, 2017 Adelaide Hills SA 14 / 68 PETIT CORDON Brut Prestige, NV Marlborough NZ 65 G.H MUMM Cordon Rouge Brut NV, Champagne FRA 120 SKINS GOLDEN MULLET FURY Semillon-Viognier, 2016 McLaren Vale SA 14.5 / 70 AMBLE Sauvignon Blanc, 2016 Yarra Valley VIC 65 FREDERICK STEVENSON Roussanne-Marsanne, 2017 Barossa Valley SA 84 LA PETITE MORT ‘Amphora’ Shiraz-Viognier, 2017 Granite Belt QLD 78 ROSÉ DEAR FRANKIE Pinot Rosé Tumbarumba NSW 11/52 COUPE DE GENIE Rosé, 2017 La Londe FRA 13 / 62 GOON TYCOONS 'Rapunzel' Field Blend Rosé, 2017 Pemberton WA 65 CHATEAU GASSIER 'Sables d'Azur' Rosé, 2017 Sainte Victoire FRA 72

RED TOMMY’S LANE Pinot Noir, 2016 Yarra Valley VIC 11 / 52 KONPIRA MARU ‘Gymkata’ Shiraz, 2017 Kilmore VIC 13 / 62 GESTALT ‘Rule of Thirds’ GSM, 2015 Lenswood SA 12 / 56 ALTO! ALTO!! Rosso, 2017 Macedon Ranges VIC 13.5 / 66 LONGVIEW ‘Fresco’ Nebbiolo,2017 Adelaide Hills SA 14 / 68 TOMERO Malbec, 2016 Mendoza ARG 15 / 72 SANTOLIN Pinot Noir, 2016 Gladysdale VIC 95 KATE HILL Pinot Noir,2014 Coal River TAS 85 NEUDORF ’Tom’s Block’ Pinot Noir, 2015 Nelson NZ 76 LA FICELLE Rouge Gamay-Noir, 2017 Saint Pourcain FRA 60 TONIC Grenache, 2016 Clare Valley SA 80 FREDERICK STEVENSON Syrah & Friends, 2017 Barossa Valley SA 95 GEOFF MERRIL Shiraz,2010 McLaren Vale SA 115 DUNE ‘PYLA’ Red Blend, 2017 Blewitt Springs SA 68 ALPHA BOX & DICE ‘Kit & Kaboodle’ Red Blend, 2017 McLaren Vale SA 60 CAMPO VIEJO Tempranillo Reserva, 2012 Rioja ESP 50 PASSI REALE Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 2016 Montepulciano ITA 85 TOMERO Malbec, 2016 Mendoza ARG 72 BELLEWEATHER Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013 Coonawarra SA 110

Beer & Cider

BEER & CIDER PERONI RED Traditional Lager, IT / 9 ESTRELLA DAMM Lager, ESP / 9 MOON DOG 'Beer Can' Lager, VIC / 10 ENDEAVOUR 'Mid Strength' Pale Ale, NSW / 8 MISMATCH Session Ale, SA / 10 YOUNG HENRYS 'Newtowner' Australian Pale Ale, NSW / 9 ENDEAVOUR Pale Ale, NSW / 10 BATCH BREWING American Pale Ale, NSW / 15 LA SIRÉNE Citray Sour, VIC / 11 SAILOR'S GRAVE 'Down She Gose' Gose, VIC / 12 YULLIS 'Amanda' Mandarin IPA, NSW / 12 WAYWARD 'Charmer' India Red Ale, NSW / 11 BATLOW Apple Cider, NSW / 10 HILLS Apple & Ginger Cider, SA / 11 BROOKVALE Union Ginger Beer, NSW / 12

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September 7, 2018
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Support Our Farmers 👨🏼‍🌾 We believe it is important to give back so we will be donating $1 from our char-grilled chicken dish to Buy A Bale this Sept.

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Celebrate Father's Day at The Botanist. Delicious eats, refreshing drinks & live music!

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July 18, 2018
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Flower Crown Workshops now available! Enquire today.

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06/11/2018>
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Melbourne Cup ~ The Botanist is in full bloom and Spring Racing ready!

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June 19, 2018
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Gin of the Month - Bloody Shiraz Gin - Find out more...

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June 9, 2018
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Cocktail Masterclasses - Perfect for hen’s parties, birthdays, team building and group gatherings

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Coming up at The Botanist:

Sun 2nd September – Calvin
Sun 9th September – Aaron Lyon
Sun 16th September – Tommy Novak|
Sun 23rd Sept – Jordan Madden
Sun 30th Sept – Aaron Lyon

Organising a group of friends or work colleagues for lunch or dinner?  The Botanist makes booking for groups easy. Just turn up and relax. You and your friends will enjoy a selection of our best share plates... BOTANIST BANQUET $49 per person (Available lunch & dinner, Min 4 persons) Marinated native Australian olives (V,GF) Buffalo ricotta, spinach dip and flat bread (V) Oxtail croquettes, green romesco, capers, parsley and preserved lemon (DF) Cured ocean trout, pickled beets, orange, Australian camel curd and hazelnut oil (GF) Smoked buffalo mozzarella, green beans, chilli, mint, currants and sunflower seeds (V, GF) Fried cauliflower, tahini yogurt, pomegranate and smoked almonds (V, GF) Char-grilled chicken, smoked paprika, wild grains, radish and whipped butter milk Wagyu Tajima 6+, roasted sun chokes, pickled mushrooms and veal jus (GF) Our banquet menus can be modified to suit most dietary requirements.

$55 per person ENDEAVOUR Pale Ale, NSW PERONI Traditional Lager, ITA BATLOW Premium Apple Cider, NSW SAVVY DROP Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ TOMMY'S LANE Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC DEAR FRANKIE Pinot Rosé, Tumbarumba NSW CHARLES BAILLY NV Blanc de Blancs, Burgundy, FRA ROSE SANGRIA JUG Soft Drink / Fruit Juices 2 hours package - Minimum 4 persons

The Botanist is available to hire exclusively for lunch only Monday to Thursday. Groups of 13 - 50 can book a lunch from Wednesday through to Sunday, and book dinner from Monday through to Sunday.

To book a table online for 12 people or less, use the above form to make a booking instantly online.

For bookings of 13 people or more, please fill in your details in the below form or contact us directly on (02) 9954 4057 or email: info@thebotanist.com.au.

*Please note: Filling in the form below is not a guaranteed a booking. Our friendly staff will be in contact to confirm your booking request.

No reservation? No problem. We book half of the restaurant and allow the other half for walk-ins. If we can’t seat you when you arrive there is plenty of space at the bar and the waiting area where the full dinner menu is also available.

If you wish to learn about our function options please send through your details to info@thebotanist.com.au or fill in the form below. We have various food and beverage packages available and can cater for dietary requirements.

Terms & Conditions:

Your booking will be held for 15mins after the reservation time. In relation to the banquet menu, The Botanist needs to be informed of any guest cancellations at least 24 hours in advance or full payment of that guest may be required.

FUNCTION ENQUIRY FORM

Address

17 Willoughby Street Kirribilli, Sydney (Enter via Broughton Street. Look for the light above the door)

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Contact

Phone No. 02 9954 4057

Online Enquiries: Please fill in the form below

Email info@thebotanist.com.au Social

Hours

Monday & Tuesday for dinner

Wednesday to Sunday for lunch & dinner

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