Temporary closure
Please note, Restaurant Botanica at Spicers Vineyards Estate will be temporarily closed from 26 May 2025 as we undertake a full renovation to enhance your future dining experience. The closure is expected to last up to 12 weeks, with the reopening date to be confirmed closer to completion.
During this period, we are still welcoming guests at Spicers Vineyards Estate and a continental breakfast will be available onsite for all guests. Alternatively, guests may choose to enjoy a full breakfast at Spicers Guesthouse, located just a 12-minute drive away. Evening dining will be available at our sister properties, Spicers Guesthouse and The Convent, with complimentary transfers provided for in-house guests.
We appreciate your understanding as we refresh Restaurant Botanica and look forward to welcoming you back to an elevated dining experience soon. For any enquiries, please contact our team on 1300 192 868 or email [email protected].
Botanica boasts considered, generous and playful dishes, the best drops from the Hunter, a vibrant cocktail list and genuinely warm hospitality. This Hunter Valley gem is a culinary destination to enjoy with those closest.
In the heart of Pokolbin, the restaurant showcases Australian-grown ingredients and utilises classic and modern French techniques. Guests can expect to see locally sourced sourdough bread, fresh market crudites, the best cuts of beef, fresh seafood and a celebration of roasted, pickled, preserved and baked vegetables complimented by decadent desserts and carefully crafted vegan and vegetarian dishes.
As would be expected of such an establishment, the wine list is educated and extensive. Guests are invited to explore the best of the region, and the team is always ready to impart their exceptional wine knowledge and to help pair the dishes with the Hunter’s iconic wines. Our cocktail offering is carefully curated, using our kitchen garden and botanical spirits and alcohol-free alternatives to create an experience that will please all.
Botanica’s style is sometimes adventurous, sometimes playful, but always generous, balanced and approachable, with a modern, heartfelt take on the classic bistro.
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