SECRET GARDEN
Where the atmosphere is alive with the spirit of nature.
DIG IN!
Fresh menus, packed with the season’s finest veg, fruit, spices and herbs.
EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSÉ
A garden party of liquid botanicals - like taking a stroll through a lush, boozy greenhouse.
The Botanist Barnsley
Bingo
Dog Friendly Bar
Live Music
Outdoor Area
Private HireDIG INTO OUR MENUS
Grown, gathered and served – our menus are packed with the season’s finest veg, fruit, spices and herbs. Dig in!
What's On
Take a stroll and discover what’s on at your local Botanist. From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
Valentine's Day
Whether you’re deep-rooted, freshly sprouted or just want to see what grows, join us from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th February for a little garden-gate mischief this Valentine’s.
Steal a taste of our Sharing Menu of dishes for two, for £39.95.
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.
Happy Hour
Join us for Happy Hour 4-7pm every weekday where the drinks (and good times) flow.
- Any two classic cocktails £16.95
- Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder £4.95
- Bottle of house wine or fizz £16.95
*excludes Edinburgh
Botanista Brunch
90 minutes of joy! Enjoy any brunch dish and 3 drinks for £37.50, or go bottomless for £47.50, every Friday & Saturday from 10am until 2pm.
Sunday Roasts
Roasted meats with crisp, garlic & herb roast potatoes and all the trimmings including bottomless Yorkshires and house gravy.
Only available on Sundays.
Lunch Menu
A lighter version of our famous kebabs, served with garlic flatbread, rocket salad and houmous. Let’s graze!
Served until 4pm, Monday to Friday, just £8.50.
*Lunch menu not available in Lincoln
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!
An oasis made for unforgettable moments
Whether you’re sowing the seeds of party ideas or picking a date, The Botanist is the perfect place to host an event in full bloom. Add a touch of botany to any occasion. From parties and group bookings, to birthday celebrations and weddings, we'll make sure your event flourishes.
Live music at the Botanist
Join us for live music every week, as our homegrown bands, duos and solo artists take to the stage every Friday and Saturday night ‘til late.
30.01.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyJack and Grace Duo
A dynamic and sophisticated Duo from the north of England, performing classic and contemporary pop, soul & blues with style. Jack & Grace have been entertaining as a Duo for over 7 years, with reside…
Jack and Grace Duo
31.01.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyThe Celebration Collective
Professional High-Energy 5 piece band, playing classic hits that will be sure to bring the feel good vibes to your event.We're here to fill your dancefloor and keep your bar as busy as ever! The Celeb…
The Celebration Collective
05.02.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyColette
Singer-guitarist that performs acoustic covers of all the favourites, from 00s RnB to pop and country.
Colette
06.02.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyCapitansam Trio
North West based Trio of piano, guitar and drums playing covers from across genres and decades tailoring set lists to the audience and venue. 3 part harmonies, exceptional vocals driven by percussion …
Capitansam Trio
07.02.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyThe Celebration Collective
Professional High-Energy 5 piece band, playing classic hits that will be sure to bring the feel good vibes to your event.We're here to fill your dancefloor and keep your bar as busy as ever! The Celeb…
The Celebration Collective
13.02.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyTom and James
Lively duo from Mirfield, West Yorkshire. We both sing, play guitar, use close harmony work and clever arrangements to create unique covers from all eras and genres.
Tom and James
14.02.2026•15:00The Botanist BarnsleyColette
Singer-guitarist that performs acoustic covers of all the favourites, from 00s RnB to pop and country.
Colette
20.02.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyJukebox
Unique duo performing covers audiences know and love! Susie on vocals and double bass. Adam on guitar, percussion looping and vocals. Reliable and experienced duo.
Jukebox
21.02.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyCapitansam Trio
North West based Trio of piano, guitar and drums playing covers from across genres and decades tailoring set lists to the audience and venue. 3 part harmonies, exceptional vocals driven by percussion …
Capitansam Trio
27.02.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyNat And Matt (Nathaniel Lodge)
We are a multi instrumental Duo from Halifax, playing a massive range of covers from 50's to 10's from artists such as George Ezra, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, ELO, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Erasure, The K…
Nat And Matt (Nathaniel Lodge)
28.02.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyGod Bless The Band
Blending modern indie, britpop & 80s new wave, God Bless The band have bought high energy performances to Leeds & Yorkshire's favourite venues such as Rita's Beerhall, The Botanist, Ossett Brewery & C…
God Bless The Band
Our Spaces
Situated in The Glassworks in Barnsley, The Botanist is a ground-floor bar and restaurant with a large outdoor seating area. Dining meets entertainment with a unique live music stage set right in the heart of the restaurant, perfect for live music every Friday and Saturday evening.
Perfect for casual drinks, special occasions, or dining with friends, we offer a unique atmosphere, alive with the spirit of nature. With a freshly-cooked menu, a cocktail list boasting a garden party of botanical concoctions, and homegrown live music.
Bar
Our bar area is the perfect place for casual cocktails with friends or after-work drinks. With an extensive range of draught beers, a cocktail list inspired by the best of botany, and a wine list to sip and savour. See you at the bar!
Restaurant
Our restaurant space is alive with the vibrant spirit of nature. Step into a botanical wonderland and dig in to menus full of dishes packed with the season’s finest veg, fruit, spices and herbs. With a freshly-cooked menu of feel-good food, prepared by our chefs and served with a smile by our teams.
Outdoor seating area
Our outdoor seating area is just the spot for al fresco dining or a botanical cocktail (or two), whilst watching the world go by. With festoon lights, rattan furniture and botanical planters.
Valentine's Day
Want to know what love is? Whether you’re truly, madly, deeply in love, you’re giving a shoutout to your ex or you’re girls who just wanna have fun, we’re picking up good vibrations on Valentine’s Day 2026.
Romantic or platonic, celebrate a long weekend of love with Galentine's Day on Friday 13th February and Valentine's Day on Saturday 14th February.
Our Sharing Set Menu is £39.95pp and is designed for two to enjoy.
And every Valentine's Menu comes with a song request card so you can hear your favourite love songs live, because music is the answer!
FAQs
Digging for answers? Discover our frequently asked questions below - if you still can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch.
Yes, The Botanist is dog friendly. We welcome your four-legged friends in our bar and outdoor areas.
We of course welcome all service and assistance dogs.
Our gluten-free menu includes a wide variety of dishes - including classic haddock and chips, chicken schnitzel with green garlic butter... and of course plenty of our famous hanging kebabs.
Discover more allergen and nutritional information here.
All of our locations are wheelchair-user friendly, including entrances, exits and bathroom facilities. Please note, there may be 2nd floor and/or additional private hire areas which are not accessible via wheelchair. For further accessibility information for your local Botanist, please get in touch via our contact form or give our team a call.
We believe plants should be celebrated in all their glory, which is why you’ll find plenty of vegan and veggie dishes on our menu. Head over to our menus to see what's in season.
You can check your Botanist Gift Card balance by entering your Gift Code and PIN here.
For any other Gift Card related questions, please contact us.
The lunch menu is available in all Botanist sites with the exception of our Lincoln restaurant. Our lunch menu is £8.50 and is available Monday to Friday from opening until 4pm.
Find Us
The Glass Works
Barnsley
S70 1GW
Opening Times
Monday: 12:00am to 22:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00am to 22:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00am to 22:00pm
Thursday: 12:00am to 23:00pm
Friday: 11:00am to 00:00am
Saturday: 11:00am to 00:00am
Sunday: 12:00am to 22:00pm
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