Our Head Chef, Phil Yates, has created a menu which offers everything from gourmet sandwiches, to amazing burgers, to delicious salads, to 28 day aged prime steaks, to classic favourites. Our restaurant terrace and garden has tables for outside dining and our bar and lounge are comfortable places to relax before or after your meal. The Botanist at Keavil House is perfect for a casual lunch on Saturday and Sunday or dinner on any evening. We offer traditional lunch roasts at weekends and a children's menu is always available. You can reserve a table for lunch from 12.00pm to 2.00pm and for dinner in the evening from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.
If you are celebrating a birthday, an engagement, a wedding anniversary or a family occasion we promise to make the event special for you. You can reserve a private dining rooms for your special occassion dining.
Visit: https://www.keavilhouse.co.uk/restaurant to view menus.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Vegetarian, Grill
Hours of Operation
Lunch
Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Dinner
Daily 6:00 pm–8:45 pm
The Botanist Bistro restaurant offers classic favourites from chef Phil Yates and his team. Produce is local and Scottish from independent suppliers where available. Steaks are 28 day aged. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and other dietry requirements.
Private party facilities
The Botanist Bistro and private dining rooms are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an engagement, a wedding anniversary or a family occasion we promise to make the event special for you.
Ample free parking. Well lit car park. Free EV charging.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
Menu
Afternoon Tea
Lunch
Afternoon Tea £19.95
A selection of sandwiches* Smoked salmon & cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, chutney & tomato, Honey roast ham & tomato, Scone, whipped cream & raspberry jam, Chocolate brownie, Carrot cake, glass of Prosecco *Please specify if you would prefer an alternative filling
What 98 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
4.1Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
4Value
Noise • Energetic
98 Reviews
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MikeO
Bath
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 2023
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 1
Ambience 1
We made a reservation online half an hour before arriving, we got there exactly on time and were told that they could not honour service at that time. There was a very big party in and I saw that the reservation book had big crossings out for a pre-booked party across the time I had booked just half an hour earlier. They offered a later slot, but with such a big party just having settled down I declined as I supposed there would be a long delay in the food arriving. The restaurant management need to ensure proper coordination of online bookings with reality in the dining room.
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FredaP
Cumbria
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2023
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 3
My husband's chicken liver pate seemed shop bought and when he asked for it was slid onto the table in foil packaging straight from fridge and not presented on dish. Our steaks were good, as was wine and apple crumble. Red wine seemed to be served in white wine glasses.
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margarett
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I had a fabulous birthday meal at the restaurant. The vegetarian haggis meal was absolutely amazing I've never tasted anything like it I highly recommend. Also was treated to a glass of prosecco for my birthday. Thank you.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Angus
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2023
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 3
Food and service is always lovely but I’m conscious that with things like the Kiev burger it would be good to offer a smaller portion as well or an option with salad.
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GillianM
Angus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2023
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely meal and well presented. Staff very pleasant and helpful
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FamilyTimes
Angus
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2023
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 3
Overall disappointing menu & felt expensive for range and standard on offer. Definitely not the quality it used to be.
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LisaG
Angus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 March 2023
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely setting for dinner with excellent service and tasty food. Will most certainly return.
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OpenTable Diner
Angus
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2023
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Mother’s Day set menu, excellent range and portion sizes healthy. Value for money in a lovely setting.
Staff friendly and attentive.
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stewartr
Edinburgh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2023
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 3
My meal was good, my wife had the steak and wasn't overly impressed with it. The service was good enough when they came to the table but too often we were left waiting and then had to try to grab someone's attention. The meal wasn't exactly value for money and you can get similar meals elsewhere for much less
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LindaR
Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2023
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food choice and quality exceptional. Would recommend a visit.
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FAQs
The Botanist at Keavil House is rated 4.1 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
The Botanist Bistro restaurant offers classic favourites from chef Phil Yates and his team. Produce is local and Scottish from independent suppliers where available. Steaks are 28 day aged. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan and other dietry requirements.
Private party facilities
The Botanist Bistro and private dining rooms are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, an engagement, a wedding anniversary or a family occasion we promise to make the event special for you.