Project Botanicals

Overview

A regular highlight of the Melbourne dining scene that pioneered the term ‘ginstronomy’ is making its way to Sydney for three weeks this November. Led by premium gin brand Bombay Sapphire, Project Botanicals is a pop up bar and restaurant that aims to showcase the aromatic flavours of the spirit in ways other than commonplace unions like tonic and juice.

Taking inspiration from the ten exotic botanicals found within Bombay Sapphire — juniper berries, coriander seeds, liquorice, almonds and cassia bark — award-winning Biota Dining chef James Viles has teamed up with the gin giants to create two five course menus matched with five inventive gin cocktails. The offering will rotate weekly, and you'll have the chance to choose between two botanical menus, 'Plants & Roots' and 'Berries & Bark'.

But you don't have to go the whole hog to enjoy this pop-up. Project Botanicals will also boast a rooftop bar, open from 5.30pm Wednesday to Saturday. The drinks have been created in collaboration with some of Sydney's best bars, including Eau de Vie, The Barber Shop, The Rook and This Must Be The Place. There's no doubt that this is the best place to get your gin on.

The Sydney debut of Project Botanicals will be open for three weeks at the Old Rum Store warehouse building in Chippendale's new Kensington Street precinct, with two sittings each day. The ticket price includes a five-course menu matched with five Bombay Sapphire cocktails. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and can be bought here.