Rachele 22
05.03.2025
We had a really good lunch at The Botanist. The calamari was amazing—perfectly cooked, very soft, and full of flavor. The sea bass was also excellent, cooked just right and tasty. Also tried the Botanist Lemonade, which was super refreshing. Chocolate s’mores cookie dough was delicious. The staff was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Probably need more waiters during the week as we struggled at times to get the waiters. Overall, a great experience, and we’d definitely come back!
Alison Lontay - Rebagliati
04.03.2025
Delicious, the seafood plater for two was absolutely perfect as was the beer battered haddock with mushy peas and chips. Always loved coming here! 🌸🩷
Marcelo Vani
28.02.2025
The place looks really cool and cosy, I love that decoration.
M Paricha
27.02.2025
The Botanist garden in Reading is a must-visit for steak lovers. The steak was cooked to perfection and was bursting with flavor. Service was good too.
The pub/restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and we highly recommend trying their steak when you visit.
W S
01.07.2017
Came for a few drinks and some pre dinner snacks on a Monday night. Food was decent. Service was slow, despite it being quiet, there was hardly anyone being the bar when you needed them. Overall it was a decent experience.
Rich Jackson
19.02.2025
What a massive disappointment.
The food was good but the service was absolutely terrible. We ordered drinks first of all which took 10 minutes to arrive before we could even order our food and the place wasn't even busy! The starter then took another 45 minutes. Once we received our mains I asked for another drink but after 10 minutes we just went to the bar and ordered as it was quicker.
The pita for the kebabs was rock solid and we weren't even asked how our food was during our meal for them to rectify the problem. Granted, when I said I wasn't paying for the pita they agreed to take it off the bill but with no apology or even ask why. Then when I did complain about the service I got an apology and they said they appreciated good and bad feedback but why not ask for the feedback?! They obviously just don't care and you can tell by the service. They still had the audacity to add a service charge which I asked them to remove.
What a let down, especially when I took my partner out for a birthday meal.
Lucy Williams
16.02.2025
Came here on a Saturday evening, they were quite understaffed and service was slow. Good live music though was too loud to have a conversation at the bar. We arrived a little earlier and were asked to wait in the bar, but I think the service staff forgot about us and we had to remind them a couple of times that we were waiting for our table. The food was tasty, though rice with the kebab was undercooked. Decent menu with variety of options. Drinks were really tasty and definitely the best bit. On the fence about whether to come back for another visit.
M Young
12.02.2025
Hanging kebabs are the future!
Simona Bertrandino
10.02.2025
a tad more expensive than similar places. But they have a good menu, a variety of food offer. The atmosphere is amazing and the waitresses are really kind.
Isn Settle
08.02.2025
Lovely meal excellent food and great Service.
Thank you for chasing us when we left a bag too!!!
Highly recommended
Claire Robertson
08.02.2025
Fish & chips were great and the staff are absolutely lovely
Jamie Lovering
04.02.2025
I'd booked for bottomless brunch on Saturday lunchtime, and upon arrival we were shown to our table and handed menus.
Our waitress then left and nobody came back to our table for approximately 25mins so we decided to leave. It wasn't particularly busy so that made it even more disappointing.
The 1st time I've been and we won't be rushing back after seeing similar reviews.
Libby James Watt
04.02.2025
Sorry to leave a negative review, but I was a little irked by this place and it bothered me.
Was recommended this bar and was impressed on entry - eye catching interior design, friendly host to take us to the bar stools, pretty packed. And then it went wrong.
Now don’t get me wrong - I’m an easily impressed person. I was stoked to order the spicy margarita (as a margarita enthusiast, including spiced kind), what could go wrong? Spoiler: a lot.
No salt on the rim? Okay, I’ve had a few spicy margs sans salt. No biggy. But then I smelt it - was baffled - tried it and wanted to gag. I’d spent over a tenner on jalapeño brine. I’ve no idea how this concoction can masquerade as a spicy marg?
Safe to say we didn’t stay long, as I’d felt mugged with my icy brine. Other guests seemed happy enough so guess I just was unlucky
Sarah S
01.02.2025
Friendly welcome. We walked out before ordering after being ignored for 20 minutes. Service poor compared to previous visits.
Trish
28.01.2025
Ordered the prawn skewer with chunky chips. Food was delicious. Staff was super friendly. Wish the menu had a few more options or at least an option for a side salad, but other than that, perfection. The environment is super chill and cozy.
Gary Hughes
26.01.2025
5 min wait at the bar even though the place wasn’t busy . The live music was average at best . The bar man was rude to me for mentioning the fact that the girls stood next to me had been waiting quite a while . Maybe they should employ more staff as the time it takes to make the cocktails is quite long .
Sofia Guerreiro
19.01.2025
Very good restaurant with healthy and tasty food!
Frances Wahlen
14.01.2025
Lovely atmosphere and really friendly staff, felt well looked after. The food was really nice and came quickly
Jim Kennedy
08.01.2025
First time going here. Went with my wife over xmas. Booked the festive menu. Poor service. Waited for over 25 mins for a drink. Poorly staffed. Main course was poor. The hanging turkey and meat I liked the idea but the veg was very poorly cooked almost raw. Sticky toffee pudding had no sauce so was basically dry sponge with icecream! Felt like complaining at the time but decided not to dampen the xmas spirit.
£100 the meal cost for two of us which is very dissappointing considering the quality. Would need some persuading to come back!
Mike W
03.01.2025
Service was impeccable and the food was excellent. Been several times and they haven't disappointed yet.
Barbara A.
31.12.2024
Food was good with very helpful personnel. Can be very busy during the festive periods.
Russell Brooks
30.12.2024
so impressed with the food! Thank you to Charlie for looking after us! will be back!
Cédric Delobelle
28.12.2024
Company lunch, food was average, chicken burger was dry, cheese fused with the burger as it was left under the hot light for too long.
However, the staff was great and cocktails amazing.
Addison Rogers
27.12.2024
Alright food, nothing special from the service
