Tired, worn-out and in need of a major facelift, b...

Tired, worn-out and in need of a major facelift, but still a good venue. In any other city this building would better looked after and be a delight to visit. Here you have to make do with grubby facilities, poor lighting and basic toilets (for which you pay). In winter, most people come here to drink and listen to bands so Botanique is shamefully treated like a "black box" rather than an architectural delight.The Bota Cafe serves simple easy eat preshow food at fair prices. Reserve a table if you are more than 4 people. The Gardens are lovely though it is a stretch to call them 'botanical' and the poor signage means you are likely to miss anything exotic. No disabled parking and access to various parts of the building is often via 4-5 steps.