The Botanist
The Botanist was founded in 2012 in the North West of England with one simple mission: to celebrate the vibrant world of botany through food, drink, and unforgettable experiences.
From the very beginning, we set out to create more than just a bar and restaurant. At The Botanist, the atmosphere is alive with the spirit of nature.
Where laughter fills the air, the energy is high, and every dish and cocktail is infused with and inspired by the beauty of plants, herbs, and the changing seasons.
With menus that bring our guests fresh and colourful dishes that stir the senses. We celebrate veg, glorious veg! Alongside our inventive, botanically inspired cocktails that have been carefully curated by our resident botanist, we’ve built a reputation for hospitality that is genuine, warm, and refreshingly unpretentious.
But we’re not just about food and drink. The final flourish? Every weekend, we showcase live music from homegrown artists, creating the perfect backdrop for relaxed evenings, catch-ups with friends, or big celebrations.
The Botanist isn’t about rules or formality it’s about real connections, playful touches, and moments that feel just a little more special than you expected. Come as you are, raise a glass to nature, and leave with memories worth keeping.
So take a stroll through our lush, secret garden of food and drink, The Botanist is always more than you imagined.
The Lady In The Margins
Isabella Anne Allen was an elusive botanist of the 1800s, whose passion for botany came to life on the pages of her notebooks, where she would sketch plants and preserve pressed flowers.
Her discoveries were noted beautifully in the margins, giving her the name 'Lady in the Margins’.
Isabella, however, would sign her drawings under the name ‘La Botaniste’.
Although her astonishing work was not widely recognised during her lifetime, her profound influence continues to inspire our dishes, drinks, décor and spirit
Long live La Botaniste!
What's On
Discover What's On at The Botanist
New Years Eve 2026
Join us from 7pm and party 'til the small hours.
Enjoy a welcome cocktail, three-course dinner and fizz as the clock strikes midnight, as part of our Feast ticket for £50pp - all soundtracked by our live house bands, all night long.
Or just looking to dance the night away? Our Bar tickets include a welcome cocktail and bubbles at midnight for just £15.
Live Music
Join us for live music every week, as our homegrown bands, duos and solo artists take to the stage.
Every Friday from 7pm and Saturday from 8pm ‘til late.
Festive Botanista Brunch
90 minutes of joy!
Enjoy any brunch dish and 3 drinks for £45pp, or go bottomless for £55pp.
Saturday from 10am until 1pm throughout December.
*excludes Edinburgh
Sunday Roasts
Roasted meats with crisp, garlic & herb roast potatoes and all the trimmings including bottomless Yorkshires and house gravy.
Only available on Sundays.
Seedlings Menus
Our Kids Menu is perfect for little gardeners. Every kids meal includes a houmous and cucumber snack pot, a main and a pud.
Don't forget - eat your greens!

The Botanist Exchange Society
Join The Botanist Exchange Society for a first look at what’s in season – from new dishes and drinks to exclusive offers, competitions and events – freshly handpicked, gathered and delivered straight to you.
