The Botanist Newcastle

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  Melanie Straight

  ·1 month ago

  “We hosted our annual company summer party at The Botanist on Friday with a full venue hire, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! The venue itself is gorgeous, and getting to make full use of the rooftop terrace was fantastic. A huge thank you to the management team - they were incredibly well-organised, attentive, and ran the entire event seamlessly behind the scenes. The staff were the absolute highlight of the night. Every single team member across food service and the bar was outstanding -attentive, friendly, full of energy, and visibly having fun at work. They are a massive asset to the business, and I was completely wowed by them. Now for the food: to put it simply, scrumptious! Beautifully presented, packed with flavour, and an all-around 10/10 (I’m still thinking about the halloumi and lamb skewers). As an event organiser, the team made my night completely relaxing and stress-free while making it memorable for our whole team. I’ll definitely be back in touch! Thank you!”

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  Oliver Winhammar

  ·2 months ago

  “Upon entering such an interestingly intricate, and jaw-dropping interior, we were welcomed by a very friendly and positive hostess and waitress. When traversing across the restaurant we were seated next to a large window, with adjustable blinds, that fabulously overlooked some parts of the city. When it comes to food, The Botanist had not disappointed, with serving both delicious vegetarian and non-vegetarian options that satiated the hunger in all our bellies. Overall, fantastic service quality, great food, and clean toilets, had ultimately made this day of graduation even more memorable ☺️”

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  Diana

  ·2 months ago

  “The most wonderful venue in the heart of Newcastle ♡ High class service, beautiful cocktails and nourishing food is here to suit everyone's tastebuds ♡ I thoroughly enjoyed my Restaurant Week experience at The Botanist, you have an amazing team to be proud of and thank you Josh for being super efficient ♡ I will most certainly return to indulge myself in more of your gastronomic pleasure ♡ Thank You ♡”

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  Shaun Lowther

  ·3 months ago

  “Won't be going back! We visited as a group of eight and found a couple of tables together so we could all sit as one group. Unfortunately, the tables were covered with leftover food from previous customers. We moved some of the dirty plates and food onto nearby tables, expecting that a member of staff would come over to clear everything away. After ordering our drinks, my mother-in-law politely asked if someone could clean the tables for us and was told, "Yes, no problem." However, 40 minutes later, the food was still sitting there untouched. The building was very warm, and as you can imagine, the smell from the leftover food became quite unpleasant. My mother-in-law eventually had to find a staff member again and asked if she could have a cloth so she could wipe the tables down herself. Instead of a staff member coming to clean the tables, she was simply handed a cloth and had to clean them herself. I find it unacceptable that customers are expected to clean their own tables after waiting so long, especially after being assured that someone would take care of it. Very disappointing service, and unfortunately, we won't be returning”

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  Amy Everson

  ·4 months ago

  “Really enjoyed the food, there were 25 of us out for a work meal, no one had any complaints about their meals. Staff were friendly and helpful. If I had one suggestion- come around for drinks orders more than once.”

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  Nomad Bites

  ·5 months ago

  “Awesome place for drinks! I absolutely loved the atmosphere it’s super unique and inviting. The highlight of my visit was seeing the lights come on as it got dark it felt really magical.”

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  Jinja-Ninga97 C

  ·6 months ago

  “The interior is what made me book. We were seated soon after arriving earlier than our booking which we apreciated. The starters and puddings were top notch bit both our mains we ok. I had a lovely burger but my mum's kebab stick was cold. She spoke to the manager and she was happy for it to be re-fried and brought back. The cocktails we order were lovely too and my mum got a free drink as a good will of jesture. It wouldn't stop me from coming back”

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  Jingjo Sarita-Smith

  ·6 months ago

  “The Botanist in Newcastle has such a beautiful and unique atmosphere. The ambiance is truly exceptional — stylish, vibrant, and very inviting, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy your time. The overall setting creates a wonderful dining experience, whether you’re visiting with friends or just looking for a nice place to unwind. Definitely one of the best spots in Newcastle for great vibes and a memorable atmosphere. I would happily return again.”

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  Max Ward

  ·7 months ago

  “The Botanist is a beautiful space with a great atmosphere. I had onion rings and the seasoned fries, both of which were absolutely fantastic and a great value in my opinion. The downside for me is the service. We first had to wait a few minutes for anyone to notice us waiting to be seated, and it was the bartender that finally did, not waitstaff. On the tables are menus, but there doesn’t appear to be table service (which is fine, but not clearly communicated), and you have to order via your phone. The online ordering asks for you to both login with email, and then also provide your phone number and you cannot skip it. We were able to order at the bar, but it’s a little bit of an annoyance to find that out later. Online ordering also does not reflect special prices, nor does it allow special instructions. The staff themselves are very friendly and kind though, and overall I would definitely come back and recommend it. Just hope those quirks with the ordering can be worked out or better communicated.”

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  Jackson Branham

  ·7 months ago

  “Food and atmosphere were great. The food came out hot and tasted great. Had trouble getting seated, it was wait to be seated, which took a couple minutes, then we were asked to sit wherever in the bar. Automated ordering where you had to login with your phone and email, although ordering at bar is allowed. The menu didn't reflect special pricing, so might've had to pay double if I didn't ask a person. Drink from the menu wasn't on the online menu. When I asked about these missing menu items the staff were very nice and helpful.”

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