The Botanist - Marlow

Very nice and fancy restaurant in Marlow. We came here on Sunday and it was good choice, Sunday roast was delicious, beef was very tasty, vegetables were very well done and seasoned. Nice atmosphere. The place is divided into 2 areas, pub for drinks and restaurant. Very well designed, cosy and elegant. The service was quick and efficient. Definitely worth visiting 👍

Booked lunch for my wife’s birthday and as we go to order cocktails we were told they didn’t have the ingredients for her favourite - espresso martini? It was midday on a Saturday and we were one of the first to arrive so you’d expect them to have everything fully stocked . We then went to choose other cocktails to be told 4 others weren’t available. For a restaurant that’s known for its cocktails this wasn’t a good start. We continued to order food and our daughter’s kids meal. Again they didn’t have any of the kids drinks on the menu but somehow had a different kids drink not on the menu? We stopped the order and had to confirm what was actually available on the menu before we decided whether to leave and go elsewhere instead. Food-wise we were told everything was available. Food was good - hanging kebab, chicken burger and kids sausage and chips. We made a small request that for the kids chocolate dessert to have some popping candy scattered on it (as we’d seen it on one of the main cookie desserts on the main menu and our daughter really wanted to try it). We were told they don’t have it on the menu even though it was right there printed in front of us? The chef did manage to find some popping candy ‘’upstairs’’ though. We finished our meals and as we get up to leave we see 2 espresso martini’s being served to the table next to us??? It was a disappointing experience and there seemed to be a lack of awareness of the menu. I wouldn’t recommend for drinks but food was good. I doubt we’ll return.

Food is amazing and great value. Lovely atmosphere and staff are really helpful.