Bistro at Botany Bay Hotel

Last Thursday, I caught up with a long-time friend at the Sir Joseph Banks Hotel in Botany. This popular watering hole has been serving up bistro meals for many years, and the menu has been recently updated to a higher standard. I indulged in a huge double beef, bacon, and cheese burger with chips, which was absolutely delicious! The beer prices were typical for a hotel, with the beer of the month being my favorite Coopers Pale Ale for just $5.00 a schooner – great value for money. The hotel, now run by the son of the original owners, Liz, has a main bar and courtyard areas which cater to both locals and visitors. The Sir Joseph Banks Hotel is a family-friendly establishment and I would rate it a very good 8/10.

Great meals, fast service, friendly staff. especially cold beer! also reasonable prices

I was very disappointed with the overpriced pub food at this restaurant. I went on a Friday night and it was empty. They couldn't even cook a few steaks properly. My daughter's fish was terrible. It seems like they don't even taste the food they serve. I can't believe that after all my efforts to give them another chance, the best they could come up with was very basic. I'll give them two stars out of sympathy.

I often go to this restaurant on quiet Wednesday nights for trivia and on the last Saturday to meet friends for a pick-up dinner. The staff is excellent, the food is delicious, and the prices are reasonable. I wish them success and hope they become more well-known, as it currently feels like a hidden gem for locals. I will definitely be returning soon to see how they continue to impress customers.

Looking for a new triv venue, winners on first night...lucky yes very lucky!! Booked a table by email very quick response, thanks for that. Food was great..awesome sirloin, tuna, chicken snitz...great pizza too. Really friendly bar staff and chef. Very good prices on food and...drinks Happy to return next week, see you next Wednesday!!