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The Botanist, London,

The Botanist

4.2 (1235)
£26 to £40
British
7 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8EE

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Bottomless Brunch

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bottomless drinks £30 for 1.5 hours Order a minimum of 1 main yo enjoy bottomless drinks: Heineken, Sol, Bloody Mary, Prosecco, Mimosa, The Botanist G&T, Salty Dog Upgrade to Joseph Perrier Champagne for £35
    Bottomless Brunch Photo
  • Pre-theatre menu

    £24.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    2 courses for £24.50 or 3 courses for £27,50. Available Monday-Friday 5:00pm to 7:15pm.
    Pre-theatre menu Photo
  • Express Lunch

    £24.50 - £27.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Envelop yourself in the elegant atmosphere of The Botanist providing top-tier service, stunning food and drinks right in the heart of Sloane Square. Offering a 2 course set menu for £24.50 or a 3 course set menu for £27.50.

What 1,235 people are saying

The Botanist reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.0Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Botanist offers "exceptional food" with "beautiful presentation" in an elegant setting at Sloane Square. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "friendly staff." Despite occasional lapses, the overall experience is enhanced by charming surroundings and a "lovely location." Ideal for brunch and post-theatre meals, this venue is highly recommended.
1,235 Reviews
  1. Samer VIP

    London92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the service impeccable. We also enjoyed the elegant setting, with views on the vibrant Sloane Square.
    The BotanistResponded on May 25, 2025
    Samer, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you!

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  2. penny

    Berkshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional food - beautiful presentation and delicious to eat. A lovely location and classy but not stuffy ambiance. The only disappointment was the way the waitress (Antonella) badgered us for a review !
    The BotanistResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  3. Jonathan

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Earlier this year was a much much better in every respect . Last time we ate with you in January, my other half and I independently voted your restaurant top, over the other restaurants that we ate in, namely The Wolesley, Bob Bob Ricard, and Josephine in the Fulham Rd. This visit was so disappointing in comparison. Firstly we were kept waiting at the door far too long before being seated, secondly the maitre d' who took our order wasn't listening and repeated the incorrect order back to us which I corrected, thirdly, the wrong meal was STILL presented to me which I obviously DID NOT accept. He did try to make it up and eventually brought me the dish that I had ordered and also brought up an additional appetiser as a further apology, which was fine. fourthly, I had to ask for our wine to be topped up more than once and it just seemed that there was a lack of attention to detail. This was so very different to our last lunchtime experience here which was excellent, so we were hugely disappointed. The food was OK but not as crisp and well-presented as last time. We probably will try the COLBERT opposite next time we visit our hotel in London.
    The BotanistResponded on May 20, 2025
    We are very sorry to hear about your disappointing experience compared to your visit in January. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. We are taking your feedback seriously and will be working to improve in all these areas. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  4. Sarah

    Brighton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, delicious food, warm and friendly service in charming surroundings. This time for a post-theatre meal.
    The BotanistResponded on May 11, 2025
    Hello Sarah, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We really look forward to see you again! Take care Thank you

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  5. Olga

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious breakfast, and the service was both friendly and efficient. I would definitely recommend this place.
    The BotanistResponded on May 9, 2025
    Fantastic! We're delighted you enjoyed the breakfast and our service. We appreciate your recommendation!

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  6. Doğan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Thanks to Angelika, who was looking after our service, my evening was wonderful. She was friendly and kind.

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  7. Patrick

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and lovely, attentive staff - good selection on the menu
    The BotanistResponded on February 20, 2025
    Patrick, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. We hope to see you soon!

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  8. martin

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice decor very attentive staff great atmosphere we started with oysters fresh and tasty then we had lobster spaghetti from the specials it was just horrible swimming in a dark brown soup that had a horrible bitter taste we complained and the manager wouldn’t come to our table they took one meal off the bill but it ruined our night and I feel we should not have had to pay for the mains awful experience

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  9. Anne-Marie VIP

    London108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angelina was wonderful today we had excellent service for our bottomless brunch 5 🌟
    The BotanistResponded on February 13, 2025
    Anne-marie, thank you so much for the positive review! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!

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  10. Oded

    London30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Post theatre and post big lunch so we shared courses. But the service and the food were great. It sealed a good evening.
    The BotanistResponded on February 13, 2025
    Hello Oded, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Botanist Sloane Square

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FAQs

The Botanist is rated 4.2 stars by 1235 OpenTable diners.

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  4. South West London
  5. Chelsea

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Botanist

7 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8EE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 11:00 am–11:30 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:30 pm
  • 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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