The Botanical is a sophisticated restaurant, bar and function venue, situated on the edge of the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.
The Bistro is perfect for casual dining – with the doors opened to views of the neighbouring Royal Botanic Gardens, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the South Yarra atmosphere. The contemporary menu celebrates provincial French & Mediterranean cuisine and incorporates only the highest quality, sustainable produce, paired with an award-winning wine list.
The Botanical’s dining room is a Melbourne institution. Perfect for special celebrations, yet equally suited to weekday lunches and dinners, the dining room is a classic, sophisticated space. The contemporary Australian menu takes its culinary cues from across the world – from France, through Italy, across Asia and the Americas – delivering a modern dining experience that is always delicious.
The Botanical’s five-time award-winning wine list is integral to the dining experience. Featuring around 900 wines, there’s something to suit all occasions.
Featuring modern function rooms, award-winning menus and professional service, the Botanical has earned its reputation as an institution in Melbourne’s hospitality scene. The private dining rooms can host a range of events including boardroom meetings, team planning sessions, long luncheons and intimate dinners. View our private dining packages now.
Venue Amenities
Cuisines
- Modern Australian
Table Sizes
- 0 to 10 Seated
- 10 to 15 Seated
- 15 to 20 Seated
- 20 to 25 Seated
- 25 to 30 Seated
- 30 + Seated
Venue Features
- AV Equipment
- Award Winning
- Bar Mitzvahs
- Bat Mitzvahs
- Birthday Parties
- Breakfast
- Business Lunches
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Cocktail Parties
- Corporate
- Engagement Parties
- Meetings
- Set Menu
- Small Function Rooms
- Venue Hire
- Weddings
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This is one of those venues you can confidently recommend. The quality of the food never disappoints, the atmosphere is comfortable without being noisy and the team genuinely care about providing great service. We’ll certainly be returning for another dinner soon.
The Botanical Hotel continues to impress every time we visit. The dining room has a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, the menu offers plenty of variety and every meal is consistently excellent. The staff were welcoming, attentive and ensured we had everything we needed throughout the evening.
We celebrated a family birthday here and everything ran perfectly. The meals were beautifully prepared, the wine list had excellent local choices and the service struck the perfect balance between professional and friendly. It was an enjoyable evening that everyone appreciated.