Known for its vibrant ambiance and stunning floral decor, The Botanist emphasises fresh, seasonal produce, showcasing creativity and culinary artistry making The Botanist Edinburgh the perfect place to enjoy Brunch and Sunday Lunch.

The Botanist Edinburgh Brunch menu features a range of Breakfast and Brunch classics including a Full English Breakfast, a Scottish Breakfast and a vegan Full English Breakfast. Or indulge in their Shakshuka - eggs baked in a harissa tomato sauce with zhough, crispy chickpeas and sourdough toast, and you can even add chorizo! 

Sunday Lunch is served from 11am and offers a selection of whole-roasted joints, served with maple glazed carrots, roast potatoes, greens and a rich gravy. Choose from a Roast Rump of Beef, Roast Chicken or Slow Roast Honey Glazed Pork Belly. This roast is too good to miss, and that's why The Botanist Edinburgh caters for everyone, with a vegan Celeriac, Mushroom & Pearl Barley Wellington in a creamy cashew nut and porcini sauce, served with a vegan gravy!

The menu also features a range of classic Sunday Roast sides including Cauliflower Cheese, Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing Balls and Pigs in Blankets. 

The Botanist Edinburgh is located within the heart of Edinburgh, close to Edinburgh Castle, and The National Museum of Scotland and is within close proximity to Edinburgh Waverley train station.

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Brunch

Served daily from 11am - 1pm

Sunday Lunch

Served from 11am - 10pm

  • Dog Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Live Music
  • Online Booking
1 Little King Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AR
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    a week ago
    Great vibes! Love the dim lighting and all the plants. I've come here for coffee, drinks, and lunch. They have fun botany themed drinks. They have cheap lunch kebabs that are to die for (8 pounds) and it comes with pita and hummus. It is a tad loud downstairs like why are we blasting pop music at 1130am but that's my only complaint.
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    a week ago
    While wandering through Edinburgh, I stumbled upon a hidden gem — The Botanist, a glasshouse-style garden restaurant.Surrounded by layers of lush greenery, it felt like a secret greenhouse tucked away in the heart of the city. Sunlight streamed through the glass roof, dancing through the leaves and lighting up the garden tables — I felt instantly soothed. What started as a visit for the ambiance turned into a delightful culinary surprise. The fish and chips were the best I’ve ever had — perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. And the burger? Stacked with a layer of crispy fish, tender chicken, and smoky bacon — such a bold and unexpected combination! To finish, I had the classic sticky toffee pudding, warm and rich, served with vanilla ice cream — a sweet and comforting end to a lovely meal. Sometimes, the most unforgettable moments in travel aren’t the iconic landmarks, but quiet afternoons like this — when you’re wrapped in sunlight, greenery, and the warmth of a truly satisfying meal.
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    5 months ago
    Oh where to begin! We were really excited about visiting here as we had only heard good things. When we arrived at 6:30 for our res (to have the festive menu) we had noticed that our table was missing Christmas crackers when all the other tables had them, no biggie it’s not the end of the world. The cocktails we got were fab, however it went downhill after the starter. The starter took a wee while to come out but we appreciated it’s busy due to Christmas, however after the starter it took them almost an hour to bring out the main. We were watching other people getting food while we were just growing unimpressed. When the main finally came out, the food was warm and lacklustre. It was now around 8:15pm. There was a server who appeared to be looking at the tables to see where new reservations would be seated, they seemed confused because we were still at our table. Validly so because we were meant to give our table back at 8 but we hadn’t received our main till after this time. Our other server was lovely but she just kept disappearing for long periods of time. The deserts came out a bit faster, however by the time we left we had been then for 2 hours and 20 minutes. Won’t be back and won’t be recommending to friends.