June-August
9am–4pm
September-May
9am-5pm
An oasis in the heart of the botanic gardens. ilex Café consists of indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Inside, floor to ceiling windows fill the room with light and views that overlook vast lawns and the luscious palm-filled nursery. Outdoor guests are treated to an extensive outdoor area surrounded by nature, with bar and food stations setting the scene for a lively day in the gardens.
ilex Food
Living by the mantra: “From garden to plate” ilex food and beverages are a continued appreciation of the land, with produce grown and sourced locally. Culinary creative Jonny Schwass creates menus that reflect the garden landscape, ever-changing with the seasons for all hours of the day.
