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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday – Tuesday: 5pm – 12am
Wednesday – Saturday: 12pm – 12am
Sunday: 12pm – 10pm
Please note kitchen closed 3pm – 5pm mid week
Head to our Make A Booking Page to book a table for up to 16 guests.
For bookings greater than 16 guests, please head to our Groups & Events page to find out more and make an enquiry.
We recommend making a bookings to secure a table. If you’re in the area and wish to drop by, please check in with our host upon arrival. We’ll do our best to accommodate you, subject to availability.
If you are unable to make your booking, please contact us via phone 02 9954 4057 or email book@thebotanist.com.au as soon as you know. If you fail to show up, numbers decrease, or you cancel without at least 24 hours’ notice, you will be charged a no-show fee of $50 per person.
The Botanist is perfect for large group celebrations and dining experiences. We are available to hire exclusively Head to our Groups & Events page to view our spaces, menus and to make an enquiry.
Yes we can cater for most special dietary requests, such as vegetarian and food allergies, however, some limitations apply. Please view our menu to see our Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options. Let our team know any food allergies or dietary requirements you may have & we will endeavour to accommodate for you the best we can!
Please note that whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free.
We have several vegan and vegetarian options on our menu. These will be marked with a (V) or (VG). Some dishes will also be able to be altered to make them Vegan. Please ask our friendly staff when placing your order.
We are a fully licensed venue and do not offer BYO. You can find our beverage menu here>
We currently do not offer takeaway or delivery for our menu.
We do not offer any highchairs, however we do have high banquette seating which would be more suited for younger children.
Please be aware that our restaurant has a high front step and uses elevated seating (high tables and stools) throughout. Although the interior is completely level, these features may make it difficult for wheelchair users to access and dine comfortably with friends and family.
To view the entrance, please see our Virtual Tour here >
As much as we love all friendly pooches, we do not allow dogs in our restaurant.
If you have a birthday, anniversary or engagement present to give, or you’d just like to gift something special to make someone smile – purchase a Botanist online gift voucher and we’ll send it directly via email to the recipient to enjoy. Click here to make a purchase.
We always want to hear about our guests’ experiences, whether it’s a compliment, a suggestion, or feedback about something we could have done better. If you had a positive experience, then we would really appreciate if you left us a review on Facebook or Google. We also place a high value on customer feedback and appreciate your honesty. If you have anything constructive that you feel might benefit our business, please do not hesitate to send through your thoughts directly to our manager at book@thebotanist.com.au. We always strive to improve our operation and genuinely value all your comments.
We love hearing from passionate bartenders, managers, floor staff, hosts and chefs that would like to join our family. Read all about Applejack Life, view current available positions at Applejack Careers and email your CV to book@thebotanist.com.au
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