This summer, Scott’s Richmond reopens its riverside terrace as The Botanical Garden, a seasonal transformation inspired by the botanicals of the archetypal English garden, running from May through to August in partnership with Silent Pool Gin.
Set above the Thames, the terrace is reimagined as a lush, immersive garden with all the textures and colours of a British summer. Wisteria-draped pergolas, citrus trees and wildflower planting create a layered, evolving setting, balancing long, sunlit tables with pockets of greenery for a secluded riverside escape. Open for lunch and dinner, the space seats up to 25 guests or 40 standing, with uninterrupted views across the water.
A seasonal cocktail list, created with Silent Pool Gin, draws on the same botanicals woven throughout the terrace, delivering a cohesive garden-to-glass experience. The menu unfolds across two evolving lists, anchored by the Bees Knees (£13), blending Silent Pool Gin with lemon, chamomile, thyme, honey and orange.
From May through June, cocktails include the Silent Bloom Spritz (£15), combining Silent Pool Gin, Silent Pool Rose Expression, tawny port, lemon, orange bitters and Fever Tree Orange & Raspberry Soda; the Pink Lady (£14); and the Royal Ascot Blush (£15), timed to the June racing calendar, lifting raspberry and lemon with Fever Tree lemonade. From July through August, cocktails include the Orchard Spritz (£13), blending Silent Pool Gin with St Germain, the Silent Oasis (£15), with crème de pêche, mango purée and lime and the Negroni Sour (£15), a sharper take on the classic with Campari, sweet vermouth and grapefruit
Head Chef Tom Fraser complements the programme with à la carte dishes that draw on Scott’s Mayfair’s original recipes, the raw bar features oysters from Gillardeau, Dorset Rocks and Jersey (from £6.50 each), alongside Caviar served with blinis and crème fraîche (from £65). The à la carte menu includes indulgent Plateaux Fruits de Mer, a signature prawn cocktail (£18) and mains such as Dover Sole (£51) and Portland Crab Linguine (£34). To finish, guests can enjoy a Silent Pool Gin and lemon posset or twinkle sorbet (£14).
The Botanical Garden Terrace runs at Scott’s Richmond from May through August.
