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Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin
Light, airy decor with flowers of flowers
Fresh blue and white furniture by a window overlooking the rainforest garden
Light airy decor
Beautiful white jug filled with fresh flowers on a wooden table

Pollen

Plate of fresh food with a Pollen napkin
Light, airy decor with flowers of flowers
Fresh blue and white furniture by a window overlooking the rainforest garden
Light airy decor
Beautiful white jug filled with fresh flowers on a wooden table

Overview

Savour a dining experience in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens at Pollen.

Pollen features modern, delicious, healthy food in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, surrounded by the beauty of the world’s most diverse collection of Australian plants.

Options include an all-day breakfast menu, fresh juices, a range of lunch options along with beer, cider and local wines.

Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 134 reviews

“Pollen in the people.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by rossmcgr

Lots of ‘gluten free’ options and the winter special pasta and ragu very warming. Lots of nice desserts such as gluten free chocolate and orange, rosemary and lemon. Chai cheesecake with gluten...

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“Pollen at the NBG disappoints greatly”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Relotra

I was looking forward to eating again at Pollen with a friend. But what awaited us was a lacklustre minimalist menu from which our favourites had disappeared, in fact pretty much everything that...

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“Meeting old friends again”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by angela-ongania96

Charming location surrounded by the greenery of the Canberra National Botanic Garden. Lunch with old friends, I tried the Korean Fried Chicken Burger it was delicious, a combination of not too spicy...

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Cuisines
  • Bistro/Cafe/Deli
  • Brunch
  • Gluten Free Available
  • Modern Australian
  • Vegetarian
Meal Types
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Suitable for Functions
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Takeaway Available
BYO Licences
  • Fully licensed
Restaurant Prices
  • Under $20
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)