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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 124 reviews

“Lovely setting, make sure to book ahead. Food slightly pretentious.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 4d ago by Eleanor255057

A lovely setting, but very busy, we should have booked. They squeezed us in. We were unfamiliar with the ordering system at the table but worked it out. The desserts (it was our joint birthdays) were...

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“Disappointing”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by Canberrascooter

The cakes appeared to be sophisticated desserts. However, when presented with a generous slice it was obviously mouldy. The replacement of a different sort was disappointing. The coffees were not...

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“Service With a Smile”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by Neville B

We were disappointed that a couple had occupied our booked table (with our name on it) but apparently refused to vacate it. The owner of Pollen was most apologetic but was not able to find us another...

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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)