Botany

Botany brings a garden-like setting to the Gasworks precinct in Newstead, Brisbane, with leafy planting and views across the green space at the centre of the development. It is positioned as a flexible venue for weekend brunch, relaxed lunches, dinner and drinks, with a laid-back atmosphere that can stretch from daytime dining into an evening at the bar. The venue’s 4.5-star Google rating from 459 reviews also makes it a well-regarded option in the area.

The food offering is built around fresh, flavour-focused dishes intended to suit different kinds of visits, from casual snacks and long lunches to date nights. Its weekday lunch specials include the Tuscan salad, buttermilk chicken burger, chicken schnitzel, beer-battered fish and chips, ratatouille paella and wagyu beef cheeseburger, with selected add-ons available. The menu also allows for a range of dietary preferences, although the website does not provide enough detail to assess the full selection.

Drinks are a major part of the Botany experience. The venue lists wines from Australia, New Zealand, Italy and France, along with Australian craft beers, non-alcoholic choices and an extensive gin selection. Its cocktail program includes modern signatures such as the Grey Goose Gingerbread Martini, Bloody Sage Sour and Winter Lemonade. Guests can also customise a margarita with different tequilas and flavour infusions, including watermelon, coconut and extra-spicy options.

Botany is suited to several types of occasion: weekend brunch, a leisurely lunch, an evening meal, or drinks with friends. Its Sips & Sounds sessions add live music to the relaxed bar setting, while the function space caters for birthdays, corporate cocktail events, formal lunches, casual dining and full venue hire. With its greenery, broad drinks list and adaptable dining format, it is a practical choice for groups as well as couples looking for a more atmospheric meal in Teneriffe and the Newstead precinct.