Botanic Cafe Ristorante - Adelaide

I love the ample seating, wide drink selection, and excellent service at this restaurant. Located on the border of North and East Terrace, it's in a fantastic spot. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming. It seems to be a popular spot for after-work drinks. The only downside is that they don't serve Asahi, which costs them one star. Come on Botanic Bar, start carrying Asahi already!

How gorgeous does this little pub on the corner want to be? I hadn't been here for years and was pleasantly surprised by the decor when I recently visited. The staff went out of their way to facilitate for our large group and explain the drink specials and the fantastic array of delicious beers on tap. To top it off, I could hear the tunes in the background and was loving the choice of music! Can't wait to come back next time I need a drink down the East End!

I last reviewed Botanic in 2011. I wrote, incisively: Adelaide 's best bar. Simple. And it was, in my book. But that was a long time ago and before the small bar revolution took hold of Adelaide. Now this city has a trove of brilliant bars of all sizes that compete in a space that use to be dominated by that classy bar on the corner. First of all, Botanic has shrunk drastically since the opening of Golden Boy next door, in what use to be the pool saloon and back bar kitchen area. No more $6 pizzas, to be sure. Many of the same paintings I am looking at you Napoleon adorn the walls, giving a sense of nostalgia to those that have been visiting this establishment for over 10 years. At 11pm on a Friday night, we were one of the only groups. The place was quiet. But that was ok with us. We could take our time with the menu and slink back into the comfy Chesterfield style booths. Our gins they have a good range were nicely mixed and garnished and wet the whistle just right. Service was as friendly, if a little more relaxed, as it has always been. Maybe not the best bar in Adelaide anymore that 's just too hard to call but certainly doing what it has always done well. And that is creating a warm inviting atmosphere, filled with quality drinks, and and air of laid back tunes.

Visited this place a few times while on holiday in Adelaide. Just love the decor/style: it's got some serious character, unlike most places these days. The leather booths are great for chilling with friends. The barman also knew how to make a serious martini (also a rarity!

Too much attitude. The place has been around years. Love the interior, unfortunately the venue is spoiled by typically rude, overly cool bar staff. I would have happily spent a load here, but never. This is another example of why bars in Adelaide just don't last, the staff have too much attitude and forget the customer (me and my cashed up clients) keep them open and in a job.