In the words of maître d’ Fred Sirieix, “Ooh la la!”  

Welcome to the Official UK First Dates Restaurant. 

Located in the Octagon Chapel in the centre of Bath, a grade II listed building and hot spot for the likes of Jane Austen dating back to 1767, The Botanist Bath sets the scene for those looking for love with the help of Fred, Merlin and their team of cupids. 

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Come here often? Then you’ll know your local Botanist is all about feel-good food, innovative botanical cocktails, beautiful green décor and live music... the perfect spot for date night. 

Let’s hang out! Our friendly teams around the country are dedicated to helping you make memories to last a lifetime. All you need to do is say those three little words, ‘famous hanging kebabs’. 

Book now to share the moment at The Botanist. 

Savour the moment like it’s your first date with a sharing menu for two!  

The way to their heart is through feel-good food and expertly crafted cocktails.  Say “I love you” the First Dates way and treat them to a three-course sharing menu for two.

Complete your experience with a complimentary glass of prosecco each and celebrate love! 

Experience includes: 

Sharing Camembert  Whole melted camembert baked in our sourdough loaf with sweet onion marmalade and crispy garlic croutons

Sharing Kebab  Our Chicken, Lamb Kofta and Thai Red Prawn kebabs served with coleslaw, houmous and flatbread 

Sharing Cookie Dough Giant chocolate cookie dough served with strawberries and marshmallows, chocolate butterscotch dipping sauce, vanilla ice cream and a Biscoff crumb 

2x Glasses of Prosecco Or a soft drink of your choice