The Botanist is a modern European restaurant at number 7 Sloane Square, Chelsea.


In chapter 24 of The Ink Black Heart, Robin spends the morning sat on a bench watching Fingers’ flat in Sloane Square.




Around midday, Fingers leaves his flat and walks to The Botanist, a restaurant that he frequents, similar to how Robin and Strike often go to the kebab shop at the end of Denmark Street for lunch.

Because the restaurant is fully booked, Robin lingers outside until Midge arrives at 2pm to take over surveillance.

Visit the Botanist’s website at thebotanistsloanesquare.com
Find the restaurant on the map below:
Address: 7 Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8EE

Sloane Square was also featured at the end of The Silkworm when Robin crashes the car into a shop window shortly before the killer is caught and arrested.
It is also just down the road from a Career of Evil location. Strike and Robin pass a statue of Sir Hans Sloane before entering Gallery Mess for an interview with Tempest and Jason.
Nearby Locations:
- Gallery Mess (Career of Evil) – 8 minute walk.
- Franklin Row (The Cuckoo’s Calling) – 10 minute walk.