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The Botanist

The Botanist brings the best in innovative plant based cuisine to the stunning south coast of Wellington. We're bringing real food to the people - fresh & healthy, comforting & tasty, using seasonal produce with local ingredients,  ethically sourced & organic where possible.

Views to the sea, a sheltered sunny courtyard, six rotating craft beer taps, botanical cocktails, local & organic wines.

For delivery head over to Uber Eats or DoorDash

Make a booking in the link above, or just pop in to see us. Menu also available on Uber Eats and DoorDash

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Online Gift Vouchers - Click here to purchase

The sea is now deemed safe to swim in, thanks Andrew Little :-) 

Burger Nation - 2026! Feb 25th - 29th March
Introducing - Dirty Elvis!
The King’s reimagined plant-based ‘beef’ patty with battered banana, whipped peanut butter créme, chargrilled facon, caramelised onions, McClure’s bread & butter pickles and iceberg in a butter-toasted brioche bun, with Memphis-salted fries $26

Beer match - Garage Project Please and Thank You Session Hazy IPA 3.8%
An all-new session hazy IPA, overflowing with citrus, peaches and cream $12

We are now taking brunch bookings on weekends, in the link above or email us at info@thebotanistlyallbay.co.nz 

Taco Tuesdays are back!
3 Tacos & a Pint, Wine or Non Alc for $25.
From 5pm

Wednesday's are Lyall Bay Locals Day!

$13.50 cocktails, 20% off beer & wine
4-7pm every Weds

Thursday Burger & a Beverage $20!

Any house beer, wine or juice plus any burger for only $20, incl fries

We are open 9am-10pm Monday to Friday for winter, and 8am - 10pm Saturday and Sunday. 
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