The Botanist in Cardiff: photos, reviews, menu

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The Botanist in Cardiff offers a delightful blend of American and British cuisine amidst a lush and inviting atmosphere. Known for its excellent service and friendly staff, this venue is perfect for a family dinner or a casual hangout. Guests can enjoy a varied menu featuring tasty halloumi, spectacular kebabs, delicious burgers, and beautiful garlic bread. Live music sets the mood, complementing the great cocktails and selection of beer, wine, and coffee. With a beautiful roof terrace and options like outdoor seating, The Botanist ensures that every visit feels special. They even celebrate birthdays with a complimentary brownie! Whether you're there for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the moderate pricing, which ranges from 8 to 20 GBP per person, makes it a must-visit spot. Pets are welcome, and they offer free Wi-Fi and gift cards, making it a versatile destination for various occasions.

Price

$$$$ 8 - 20 GBP

Meals

Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

American, British, Vegetarian

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating

Offering

Serving alcohol

Payment

Payment by credit card

4.3

based on 1,665 reviews

Google

4.3/5 1,665 reviews

Kian Griffin

Very creative drinks and cocktails, and a very nice selection of non-alcoholic options too. The venue is absolutely delightful incredibly beautiful. The food was very nice as well. All of the small plates ordered were tasty and the large kebabs and the botanist bowl were all very much enjoyed. The biggest issue really was the service, the weight staff seemed unenthusiastic and not particularly friendly. Our table felt a little intimidated by our waiter who had slightly rudely laughed at us when we were taking a little while to order he would clean empty tables before taking away our plates we just felt slighted in a way, he seemed rude. The kitchen also made a few clumsy errors, there was no pomegranate in a pomegranate couscous salad and falafel was not initially present in the botanist bowl despite being a crucial part of the meal. This was fixed in the end. We also felt it wasn’t justifiable as they were very quiet that it took so long for our order to be taken. On a different night, this could a very easily be a five star review. We just felt slightly put out by the front of house staff, the service was really not there.

George Bryant

One of the best all round meals I have had in a very long time

C T

A no from me. The decor is full of interest, but the food is not. And the place was very cold making the atmosphere flat. Best avoid.

What is the address of The Botanist?
The Botanist is located at Church Street, 5, CF10 1BG, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Kingsway Hilton (Stop GP) (258 m walk)
- Bus stop Castle Stop KA (180 m walk)
- Bus stop Kingsway (Stop GR) (190 m walk)
- Bus stop Royal Hotel KJ (239 m walk)
- Bus stop Castle Street (255 m walk)
How is The Botanist rated by visitors?
The Botanist has an average rating of 4.3 based on 1,665 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What dishes and beverages are served?
The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beer, coffee, wine, cocktail, along with a variety of drinks.
What is the average price at The Botanist?
The average price is 8 - 20 GBP (it is moderate - $$).

The Botanist in Cardiff