New World Trading Company (NWTC) has announced exciting plans to expand its Botanist brand even further in 2020, taking up residence in the new restaurant quarter at St George’s Shopping Centre, Preston.Preston will open in the autumn of 2020, this news follows the opening of The Botanist Bath this year, alongside the upcoming openings of Warrington (Winter 2019) and Cardiff (Spring 2020). The Botanist Preston will provide a 10,000 sq. ft botanical haven for visitors, with the best elements of a pub reimagined set to guarantee good times, all day long with amazing cocktails . St George’s is located between Preston’s two main shopping streets and, in its new location, The Botanist will sit in good company amongst flagship stores, a 400-space multi-storey car park and in the heart of the city.  

Chris Hill, CEO at The New World Trading Company, commented: “The exciting development of St Georges and the sense of community in Preston aligns with our wider brand vision making it the ideal next home for us. We take our role in the community seriously and we can’t wait to be part of this city.” 

The launch of The Botanist will create new job roles in Preston from management to front of house and kitchen staff. Further information on recruitment will be announced later in the year for those interested in joining this exciting brand, voted 5th in ‘The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2019’.