
A Free £25 Gift Card
Book our 2- or 3-course Christmas Dining Menu for 4+ guests and we'll send a £25 gift card to spend in January, just for you. Think of it as a little treat for doing all the hard work.
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
DIG 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.
Christmas Dining Menu + Bottomless Prosecco
Gather around our 2 or 3 course Christmas Dining Menu, featuring our Christmas Dinner Hanging Kebab (with all the trimmings). From just £28.95 per person. Plus add bottomless Prosecco for £25pp.
Early Bird Christmas Offer
Book our 2- or 3-course Christmas Dining Menu for 12+ guests and everyone enjoys a glass of Prosecco on us.
It’s the perfect way to get your celebration into full bloom.
Enquire early to secure your preferred date before the festive crowds beat you to it!
A Free £25 Gift Card
Book our 2 or 3 course Christmas Dining Menu for 4+ guests and we'll send a £25 gift card to spend in January, just for you. Think of it as a little treat for doing all the hard work.
Be quick, offer ends October 31st.
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 classic cocktail for £8.95
- Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder £4.95
- Bottle of house wine or fizz £19.95
*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 until 2pm.
Musical Bingo
Eyes down, listen up!
With live house bands, plus a bonus Happy Hour that goes all night long.
The first Thursday of every month from 7pm.
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 £8.95.
*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.
17.10.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyBETHONEY COLLECTIVE
Function Band - playing you reworked arrangements of all the classics old & new. This band is available as a 5 piece, with vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and sax. Or can work as an acoustic trio, or…
BETHONEY COLLECTIVE
23.10.2026•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
24.10.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyNat Matt And The Cat (Nathaniel Lodge)
We are a multi instrumental trio from Halifax, playing a massive range of covers from 50's to 10's from artists such as Sam Fender, The Beatles, Jackie Wilson, George Ezra, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, E…
Nat Matt And The Cat (Nathaniel Lodge)
31.10.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyThea & The Mob
Girl fronted Classic Pop band. Dancefloor classics from last 5 decades. Adele Amy Anastasia BonJovi Britney Bruno Ceelo Cher Chaka Florence Fleetwood Gaga Gloria GnR Journey Kings Katy Killers Lionel …
Thea & The Mob
05.11.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyJames Wood Musician
James is a sensational vocalist and pianist based in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. He has performed at countless events over a professional career spanning nearly 10 years. The subject of a v…
James Wood Musician
06.11.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyValensi
Valensi is a musical duo that features excellent vocal and guitars with music from the contemporary, way back to the 60s and everything in between. Between them, they have played venues and festivals …
Valensi
07.11.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyBETHONEY COLLECTIVE
Function Band - playing you reworked arrangements of all the classics old & new. This band is available as a 5 piece, with vocals, guitar, bass, percussion and sax. Or can work as an acoustic trio, or…
BETHONEY COLLECTIVE
13.11.2026•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)
14.11.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleySecond Hand Store
Hi! We are Second Hand Store, a six piece function band from Leeds UK. Our lively sets are packed with classics as well modern Pop, Soul, R&B, Rock and Indie hits. We pride ourselves on excellent musi…
Second Hand Store
20.11.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyThe Serenades
The Serenades are a North West based acoustic duo featuring smooth, soulful female vocals. Our repertoire is eclectic, touching on classic soul, pop, indie, country, Irish and rock from the 60's to p…
The Serenades
21.11.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyPlatinum Party Band
Hello! We are Platinum Party Band. We specialise in getting people up on their feet and creating a wonderful ‘party’ atmosphere!
Platinum Party Band
27.11.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyJuni & Ben
Forged in the Aussie country pub scene, our sound is raw and rootsy – drawing influences from country, 90's R'n'B, pop and folk. Back in 2024, we completed a successful tour of small venues over a 3…
Juni & Ben
28.11.2026•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
03.12.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyJames Wood Musician
James is a sensational vocalist and pianist based in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. He has performed at countless events over a professional career spanning nearly 10 years. The subject of a v…
James Wood Musician
04.12.2026•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
05.12.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyCassie and the Band
Thumping basslines, catchy guitar riffs, three part harmonies and powerful female vocals, Cassie and the Band offer a versatile set up perfect for any venue. If you need an act to deliver a set of non…
Cassie and the Band
11.12.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyCapitansam
Lively duo who play requests and tailor sets to the crowd. A singer who specialises in RnB, Motown and Reggae and another who specialises in Rock, PoP and Soul. Harmonies guitar and keyboards complime…
Capitansam
12.12.2026•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
18.12.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyThe Cover Babes
Guitar/ Vocal Harmonies Covers Duo Providing Music For All Occasions (Pop/ Rock/ Indie/ Country / Folk/ and more from 60s/ 70s/ 80s/ 90s/ 2000s/ Modern
The Cover Babes
19.12.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyThe Left Backs
Singalong classics from the 50s to modern day. All your favourites, all occasions, always a party. Can perform as a solo, duo, reduced band set up and full band
The Left Backs
31.12.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyAlice Ede
Alice Ede is a 19 year old singer-songwriter from Sheffield. She began performing live in the summer of 2021, her first ever gig being on the Leadmill stage at tramlines that year. Over the past three…
Alice Ede
31.12.2026•21:45The Botanist BarnsleyPlatinum Party Band
Hello! We are Platinum Party Band. We specialise in getting people up on their feet and creating a wonderful ‘party’ atmosphere!
Platinum Party 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.
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 until 2pm.
Choose from the following drinks – feel free to mix and match:
Favourites: Prosecco 125ml, Mimosa, Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Shrub Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Pravha Pint, Aspall's Cyder Pint
Cocktails: Botanista Cosmo, Classic Margarita, Espresso Martini
Non Alc: Hu-No Spritz,
Veneto Spritz
*Excludes The Botanist Edinburgh
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.
Absolutely! Our Christmas diary is now open, secure your preferred date today.
This Christmas, our lush, botanical spaces are bursting with seasonal cheer, piled high with festive feasts, overflowing with handcrafted cocktails and packed with homegrown live music - bringing more to every celebration.
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
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. Many of our venues are housed in unique or listed buildings, which means accessibility features can vary between locations and some original fixtures, fittings or flooring may present additional challenges. To ensure we can best accommodate your visit, we recommend contacting your local Botanist via our contact form or by phone ahead of your booking, and our team will be happy to help with any accessibility queries.
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 £8.95 and is available Monday to Friday from opening until 4pm.
Find Us
The Glass Works
Barnsley
S70 1GW
Opening Times
Monday: 11:00am to 22:00pm
Tuesday: 11:00am to 22:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am to 22:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am to 22:00pm
Friday: 10:00am to 00:00am
Saturday: 10:00am to 00:00am
Sunday: 11:00am to 23:00pm

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.

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