Botanica Bar
ProHighlights
- The Loft holds 100 cocktail-style or 50 seated
- Private bar and adjustable lighting in the upstairs Loft
- Off-peak Loft bookings need a $100 deposit and no minimum spend
About Botanica Bar
Botanica Bar fills a converted Georgian sandstone warehouse at 23 Salamanca Square in Battery Point. Downstairs is a cocktail bar and dining area that showcases local distilleries, breweries and produce. Functions are held in the Loft, a timber-beamed room upstairs fitted with a private bar, relaxed seating and lighting that can be dimmed or raised to suit. It holds up to 100 for a cocktail-style event or 50 seated, and can be booked exclusively or shared. Sunday to Thursday, plus Friday and Saturday daytime, count as off-peak, when the space needs only a $100 deposit and a staffed bar is arranged separately. Friday and Saturday nights carry a minimum spend of $2,000 for two hours, $2,500 for three or $3,000 for four, with a $500 deposit refunded after the event. Food is ordered as platters that each serve around eight to ten people, from meatballs, buffalo wings and calamari to cheese and antipasto boards. Dishes from the regular menu can be added, and a celebration cake is the one outside item allowed in. Audio-visual gear can be hired through outside suppliers, but noise limits rule out live bands and DJs. The Loft is reached by stairs only and the bathrooms are downstairs, as the heritage building has no disabled access to the function room. Groups of about 25 or more book through the venue's function enquiry form, and final numbers are confirmed 48 hours ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people fit in the Loft?
Up to 100 for a cocktail-style function, or 50 seated.
Is there a minimum spend?
Off-peak bookings (Sunday to Thursday, plus Friday and Saturday daytime) need a $100 deposit for the space only. Friday and Saturday nights need a minimum spend of $2,000 for two hours, $2,500 for three hours or $3,000 for four, plus a $500 deposit.
What food can we order?
Share platters serving roughly eight to ten guests each, priced from $40 to $110, including corn fritters, croquettes, popcorn chicken, buffalo wings and cheese or antipasto boards. Dishes from the regular menu can be added too.
Can we bring our own cake?
Yes. A celebration cake is the only food you can bring in. Cutlery and napkins are supplied, but the kitchen doesn't cut cakes.
Is the Loft wheelchair accessible?
No. The Loft is up a staircase in a heritage building with no disabled access. An accessible public toilet is about 20 metres from the bar.
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Scotty Hsv
a week ago
Always a great experience. However I recently misplaced an item at their premisies and the item was recovered with a quick turnaround. Great service from Sunday morning and Saturday evening staff and daytime Monday. Too…
Georgia Allie
5 months ago
Had such a lovely lunch at Botanica Bar! The braised beef cheek was absolutely divine, so tender and packed with flavour. The mulled wine was deliciously warming and the Raspberry Peach Spritz is always so fruity and fun…
Chelsea Tong
7 months ago
My husband and I went there for lunch. The Mexican Parmi was delicious. Pearl’s service was excellent. We enjoyed our lunch very much.
Ivonne Rivera
5 months ago
I had such a great experience at Botanica Bar and Restaurant Salamanca. The place is really nice and has a lovely, cozy atmosphere—perfect for a dinner with friends. There was a live singer when we visited, which made th…
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