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The Botanist is a neighbourhood gem, with a focus on sourcing premium, local and seasonal produce.
Situated in the heart of Kirribilli, The Botanist restaurant and bar has become a local favourite with a passion for sourcing premium local ingredients and utilising sustainable practices.
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.
We cater for most dietary requirements. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free. Prices and items are subject to seasonal changes.
Kitchen Opening Hours:
Monday – Tuesday: 5pm – close
Wednesday – Friday: 12pm – 3pm | 5pm – close
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – close
To Start
Sydney Rock oysters with yuzu gin dressing half dozen/ dozen (GF/DF) | 36/68
Staple organic sourdough, cultured butter (V) | 4pp
San Daniele prosciutto with pickled guindillas (GF/DF) | 28
Crispy Hawkesbury squid with squid ink aioli & rocket (DF) | 26
Grilled cumin lamb skewers with lemon 5 pcs (GF/DF) | 20
To Follow
Burrata with roasted capsicum & marjoram (V/GF) | 26
Cured NZ Salmon with cultured cream & fennel pollen (GF) | 28
Grilled half shell scallop with kombu butter 4 pcs | 36
Ham & pea croquettes with seeded mustard & dill pickles 4pcs | 24
Mains
Spinach & ricotta lasagne with parmesan (V) | 34
Spaghettini with spanner crab & chilli (GFO) | 38
Grilled pink snapper with salsa verde (GF/DF) | 42
Crumbed John Dory with chunky tartare & lemon (DF) | 42
Roasted spatchcock with rosemary & lemon (GF/DF) | 46
Angus sirloin steak with black pepper sauce | MP
Ask us about our daily steak special (GFO)
Vegetables
Heirloom tomatoes with green olives & extra virgin olive oil (GF/VG) | 15
Zucchini salad with parsley & croutons (VG/GFO) | 13
Fennel salad with artichoke. dried olives, celery & pecorino (GF/V) | 15
Mixed leaf salad with Chardonnay vinaigrette (GF/VG) | 11
Hand cut chips with aioli (V) | 12
Botanist Banquet | 72 per person
Available for lunch & dinner, min 4 people
Staple organic sourdough, cultured butter (V)
San Daniele prosciutto with pickled guindillas (GF/DF)
Cured NZ Salmon with cultured cream & fennel pollen (GF)
Grilled cumin lamb skewers with lemon (GF/DF)
Spinach & ricotta lasagne with parmesan (V)
Steak, chef’s choice (GFO)
Hand cut chips with aioli (V)
Zucchini salad with parsley & croutons (VG/GFO)
Add dessert course for $7 per person – Chef’s selection
Our banquet menus can be modified to suit most dietary requirements.
Lazy Grazing | 40 per person
minimum 2 people, available Sundays between 2pm – 5pm and as a package add-on
Heirloom tomatoes with green olives & extra virgin olive oil (GF/VG)
Grilled cumin lamb skewers with lemon (GF)
Crispy Hawkesbury squid with squid ink aioli & rocket GF/DF
San Danielle prosciutto with pickled guindillas (GF/DF)
Hand cut chips with aioli (V)
Signature
A signature drink is any unique or original drink that expresses the nature of the person or establishment creating it.
Southside Spritz | 21
Tanqueray Gin, Lillet Blanc, mint, green apple, citrus, fizz
Picnic Punch | 23
Ketel One Vodka, Pimms, strawberry, mint, ginger, citrus (contains dairy)
Spicy Coconut Tommy’s | 23
Red chilli & coconut oil Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Feels ‘Vivify’ Eau de Vie, agave, lime
Spring Into Summer | 22
Tanqueray Gin, blackberry liqueur, blueberry & thyme syrup, citrus
Swap the gin for whisky! Try this with Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky
Mandarina Dreamer | 23
Four Pillars Yuzu Gin, lillet blanc, verjus, madarin, thyme (contains dairy)
Espresso Martini | 22
Ketel One vodka, Mr Black coffee liqueur, espresso
Fothergrills Favourite
Botanist Lychee Martini | 22
Tanqueray Gin, lemon myrtle verjus, Créme de Lychee
Non Alcoholic Cocktails
Bandwagon Boogie | 15
Four Pillars Bandwagon Bloody Shiraz, ginger, verjus, soda
Passionfruit Shandy | 15
Passionfruit, grapefruit, lemon, Capital Brewing ‘Alc Less’ Pacific Ale (<0.5%)
NON1 Salted Rsapberry & Chamomile | 15
Whole raspberries, chamomile, Murray River salt, verjus (wine alternative – sparkling)
Botanist Lychee Martini | 16
Four Pillars Bandwagon lemon myrtle Gin, verjus, lychee
Seasonal Sodas | 7
Sparkling
Applejack ‘Be Present’ Prosecco| 13
Regional, SA, NV
Glera
Clover Hill ‘Pyrenees’ | 16
Pyrenee, VIC
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Champagne Taittinger | 27
Reims FRA, NV
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay
Skin Contact & Rosé
150ml/250ml
Geyer Wine Co. | 16/26
Barossa Valley, SA, 2022
Chenin Blanc
Rameau d’Or Petit Amour | 15/24
Provence, FRA, 2021
White
150ml/250ml
Seresin Momo | 14/23
Marlborough, NZ , 2022
Sauvignon Blanc
Adelina ‘Polish Hill’ | 16/26
Clare Valley, SA, 2022
Riesling
The Other Wine Co | 15/24
Adelaide Hills, SA, 2023
Pinot Gris
Famille Roux ‘Les Cotilles’ | 14/28
Burgundy FRA, 2020
Aligoté
Murdoch Hill | 18/29
Adelaide Hills, SA, 2022
Chardonnay
From the Coravin
150ml
Domaine Fèvre Chablis | 26
Burgundy, FRA, 2022
Chardonnay
LAS Vino | 29
Margaret River, WA, 2022
Chenin Blanc
Red
150ml/250ml
Giant Steps| 20/33
Yarra Valley, VIC, 2022
Pinot Noir
Henschke ‘Five Shillings’ | 18/29
Barossa Valley, SA, 2022
Shiraz, Mataro
Applejack ‘Otis’ by Margan | 13/21
Hunter Valley, NSW, 2022
Shiraz
Howard Park | 15/24
Margaret River, WA, 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon
Inkwell ‘Infidels’ | 16/26
McLaren Vale, SA, 2020
Primitivio
From the Coravin
150ml
Head ‘Old Vine’ | 23
Barossa Valley, SA, 2020
Shiraz
Bruno Rocca ‘Fralù’ Langhe | 34
Piedmonte, ITA, 2021
Nebbiolo
Dessert & Fortified
75ml
De Bortoli ‘Noble One’ | 19
Riverina, NSW, 2019
Botrytis Semillon
Mount Horrocks ‘Cordon Cut’ | 18
Clare Valley, SA, 2022
Riesling
Inkwell ‘Black and Blue’ Fortified | 17
McLaren Vale, SA, 2018
Zinfandel
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Premium Gin & Tonics
Malfy Gin Rosa | 16
Served with grapefruit & juniper berries
Mocalieri, Italy
Brookies Byron Dry Gin| 16
Served with lemon myrtle & pink grapefruit
Byron Bay, NSW
Aviation | 16
Served with pomegranate & mint
Portland, USA
Renegade Gin | 16
Served with rosemary
London, UK
Upgrade with one of our premium fever tree tonics $3
Mediterranean or Indian
Australian
Four Pillars Rare Dry | 12
Brookie’s Dry | 13
Never Never Triple Juniper | 13
Manly Spirits Australian Dry | 13
Hickson Rd Australian Dry | 13
Hickson Rd London Dry | 13
Young Henrys Noble Cut | 13
Four Pillars Modern Aus | 14
Four Pillars Yuzu | 14
Four Pillars Olive Leaf | 14
Something Wild Green Ant | 16
Four Pillars Navy Strength | 16
Nosferatu Blood Orange | 14
Manly Spirits ‘Lilly Pilly’ Pink | 14
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz | 14
Brookie’s Slow | 13
United Kingdom + The Beyond
Tanqueray | 11
Tanqueray No.10 | 17
Sipsmith London Dry | 14
Hendricks | 14
The Botanist | 16
Hernö | 16
Monkey 47 | 18
Aviation | 16
Malfy Rosa ‘Grapefruit’ | 13
Tanqueray ‘Sevilla’ | 12
Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger | 12
Whitley Neill Quince | 12
Beer & Cider
On Tap
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale, NSW | 12
Bottles & Cans
Hawke’s Lager, NSW | 11
Young Henrys ‘Newtowner’ Pale Ale, NSW | 12
Mountain Culture ‘Scenic Route’ Session Hazy, NSW | 14
Grifter Brewing Co. ‘Big Sur’ West Coast IPA, NSW | 15
Young Henrys ‘Stayer’, NSW | 12
Capital Brewing Co. Alc-less Pacific Ale, ACT (<0.5%) | 9
Batlow Apple Cider, NSW | 12

News | Meet our Head Chef: Sendura Lim
Our Head Chef
Meet our incredible Head Chef Sendura Lim.