Botanic House

OVERVIEW

Nestled in Sydney’s most famous public gardens, Botanic House is a gorgeous destination for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Overlooking a tranquil pond with towering palms and whimsical foliage, Botanic House is an attractive extension of its environment. The split-level venue allows you to host all sections of your day in one place.

The Farm Cove is the ground-level event space, which makes a picturesque ceremony venue or a gathering area for welcome drinks. Guests can also spill out onto the alfresco decking, which gives the venue an airy, relaxed feel. Upstairs, the Botanic House restaurant has a built-in bar and a modern Scandinavian appeal, where you can dine and dance on into the night.

For the ultimate dining experience, Trippas White Group culinary partners are well-versed in delivering high-quality wedding meals in a variety of cuisines. They can prepare sharing feasts, innovative bowl food or even a selection of live cooking stations. The team will work with you to bring your gastronomic visions to life, and in doing so, they’ll exceed all expectations.

Top three things you’ll love about your Botanic House Sydney wedding:

Royal Botanic Gardens. Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens are a cherished tourist attraction; they make a beautiful seasonal backdrop to any outdoor wedding. Wedding photographers also love to capture the happy couple in this unique Sydney setting.
Contemporary style. For couples who would like a modern aesthetic on their wedding day, Botanic House is a minimalist lover’s dream. There are sleek Scandinavian-style tables and chairs included, or you can bring in your own decor to make it unique.
Delicious catering. The renowned Trippas White Group are the exclusive culinary partner at Botanic House. They have the expertise and experience to make a wedding menu offering to remember. All dietaries and specific requests can be accommodated.

What Botanic House wedding space is like:

An all-in-one wedding destination with expansive garden views
Outdoor terrace for alfresco drinks and canapé receptions
Exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day
The maximum capacity is 150 seated and 300 standing
Dedicated wedding coordinator to assist with planning
Open-plan layout with a variety of table plan options
Direct access to the Royal Botanic Gardens

Here’s what else you need to know about Botanic House weddings:

Beautiful outdoor photo opportunities in and around the venue
Trippas White Group can provide you with bespoke menus
State-of-the-art AV equipment is installed for you to use
Close proximity to Sydney CBD, parking and public transport
Plenty of nearby 5-star hotel accommodation nearby

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Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

Min 1 / Max 250 Reception guests

Min 1 / Max 200 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 12:00 PM

In-house catering

5.50 hours Event time included

Additional Hours $15 Per Head

Music must end by 12:00 PM

Easy Weddings Special Offer

Exclusive Offer for Wedding Clients

Book your wedding at Botanic House, Terrace on the Domain, or Centennial Homestead before December 31st, 2025, with a minimum spend of $15,000 or more on food and beverage, and receive $1,500 worth of special inclusions from Trippas White Group.

Enhance Your Celebration

Choose from one of the following:

Arrival Cocktails
Additional Canape
Late Night Hunger Buster
Bar Tab

T&Cs: Minimum food and beverage spend and venue hire requirements apply.

Not valid with any other offer. Subject to availability.

Valid for new bookings contracted between May 1st - August 31st, 2024.

Mention booking code TWGxEW2024 at the time of booking to redeem this offer

Third Party and venue hire costs not applicable to minimum spend requirements.

Enquire to claim offer Enquire to claim offer

Location

Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, New South Wales

Nearby Accommodation

Browse Hotels

FAQ

Do you supply styling and theming?

The Botanic Gardens Restaurant offers ample amounts of furniture to be used in the venue including tables, chairs, high tables, stools and lounges.

In addition, our external expert suppliers work closely with our venue and can assist you with your styling and theming ideas. Speak to our events team about your requirements and we will send you our recommended supplier details so that you may connect them directly.

Which Botanic Gardens gate should my guests enter to access your venue?

Woolloomooloo Gate on Mrs. Macquarie’s Road is the main gate we recommend for guests to enter and exit from, however there are number of other gates that may be suitable for your guests. Speak to our events team who will recommend the best gate for your event.

In addition, the Choo Choo Express is a small, red, trackless train within the Gardens that can be hired privately to escort your guests from the gate to our venue. There are two trains that can be hired, each train accommodates 30 guests. Ask our events team for more information.

Do you cater for special dietary requirements?

Yes we do! We understand the wide range of dietary requirements that guests may have. Dietary requirements must be confirmed 14 days in advance of your event.

Aside from choosing from the food and beverage packages offered, can I create a bespoke menu?

Yes you may! We understand events may have specific culinary requirements, or be focused on a particular theme or style. Speak with our events team for more information as this option may incur additional costs.

What is the latest time I can book my event to run to?

Our event closure time is midnight, however we stop serving alcohol from 11.30pm.

43 reviews 4.8 Write a Review

March 2019

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They were very lovely. We communicated mostly through email and they were so quick to reply to us and were so kind. They were so easy going, and gave us a lot of flexibility with where we could go and for how long.

Tammy F.

February 2018

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Loved having our wedding at Botanic Gardens Restaurant. Food was great! Staff and service was really good and professional.

Miki S.

Botanic House

And we loved hosting your special day! Thank you for sharing your feedback and would love to see your photos soon! Love from the team at Botanic Gardens Restaurant xo

March 2016

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What a great venue for a wedding reception! We had the ceremony in the morning at the Herb Garden (5 mins walk from the Botanic Gardens Restaurant), and then held a lunch reception at the restaurant afterwards. It was a small wedding (50 people), cozy and intimate. The service and the food was flawless. Jacinta, our event organiser, answered all our enquiries promptly. Everything went perfectly. The venue is bright and open with a nice view of the gardens. They also gave us 1 night accommodation as part of the package at Pier One hotel which was fantastic. It is a bit expensive compared to other venues, but it is all worth it!

Rina B.

September 2022

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Botanic House was such a dream. Chloe, our event coordinator at Botanic House was the best to work with. They checked in with us regularly, met with us and helped us plan much of our reception. It was so great to use the space however we'd like with their furniture and decor. It is such a stunning location and we got to take the most beautiful photos before hand. I highly recommend checking this venue out not just because of its beauty and location but also because of customer service and food/drinks. I also love that we can also go back to visit during the day as it is a cafe when it is not a wedding venue. They also organised all our vendors and their arrive and set up times. Could not recommend them more! We seriously had the best night!

Samantha O.

December 2021

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Botanic House exceeded our expectations! The venue itself is breathtaking and stunning. The staff that we had the pleasure to work with, whether it was through emails/phone calls or on the day, were all so helpful, kind and professional. All our guests complimented us on the food/drinks and the amazing atmosphere! Thank you for hosting our special day!

Michelle N.

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