The BotanistLyall Bay, Wellington
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Vegan restaurant · Lyall Bay

The Botanist

219 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Weekly opening hours for The Botanist
Monday9 am – 10 pm
Tuesday9 am – 10 pm
Wednesday9 am – 10 pm
Thursday9 am – 10 pm
Friday9 am – 10 pm
Saturday8 am – 10 pm
Sunday8 am – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 891 0198 to check.

219 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington

About

About The Botanist

Found at 219 Onepu Road in Lyall Bay, The Botanist is a vegan restaurant that has become part of the Lyall Bay dining scene. It is about 4.7 km from central Wellington.

The kitchen focuses on vegan food. Dishes typical of this style include tofu curry and smoothie bowl, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 46 vegan venues we list in Wellington.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 8 am on Saturdays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 93 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for The Botanist include outdoor seating, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, vegan restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of vegan restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
SweetsBliss balls

Dates and cacao

$4–5

DrinksOat flat white

Double shot

$5.5–6.5

BrunchAçaí bowl

With granola and fruit

$16–20

BrunchVegan big breakfast

Mushrooms, beans, hash brown and toast

$24–29

SweetsVegan brownie

Dark chocolate

$6–8

DrinksGreen smoothie

Spinach, banana and mango

$9–11

Plan your visit

When is The Botanist busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at vegan restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about The Botanist

Where is The Botanist?

The Botanist is at 219 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay, Wellington, about 4.7 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Botanist's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 9 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 10 pm; Thursday 9 am – 10 pm; Friday 9 am – 10 pm; Saturday 8 am – 10 pm; Sunday 8 am – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Botanist open on weekends?

Yes – The Botanist is open on both Saturday (8 am – 10 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 10 pm).

What kind of food does The Botanist serve?

Vegan food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of vegan restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Botanist?

As an estimate, a meal at a vegan restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

How can I contact The Botanist?

You can call +64 4 891 0198. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Botanist?

The closest is Onepū (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Botanist

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Lyall Bay
Onepū – Cafe food 30 m
Cafe

Onepū

Onepu Road, Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay, Wellington
L Bay – Cafe food 330 m
Cafe

L Bay

Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay, Wellington
Puku 400 m
Cafe

Puku

74 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay, Wellington

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Maranui CafeLyall Bay250 m
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Sinbad Kebab HouseKilbirnie970 m
Tandoori HeritageKilbirnie990 m
The Leafy StopKilbirnie1.0 km
Kanama Kopi KadaiKilbirnie1.3 km