
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.
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.
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.
27.03.2026•18:00The 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
27.03.2026•21:15The 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
28.03.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyCorduroy moustache
Dynamic live guitar duo, Corduroy Moustache, offer a night of eclectic musicality and soul that creates a great atmosphere. They masterfully combine all the rawness of roots music, with a classic 60s …
Corduroy moustache
28.03.2026•21:15The Botanist Barnsleya. Guacamaya
We’re a versatile wedding/Corporate band that has been heading out across the UK since June 2016, taking our unique festival-vibe sets out to pack dance floors up and down the country. We cover a ma…
a. Guacamaya
02.04.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyMolly Rymer
A soft-spoken singer-songwriter with a voice that pacts a punch, performing your favourite songs from across the decades with a signature folk-acoustic twist!
Molly Rymer
03.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyMat Hook
Mat Hook is an English singer-songwriter, re-entering the live and recorded music scene after being the frontman of Sheffield indie rock band ‘Kartica’ between 2008-2014. Those days saw sold out g…
Mat Hook
03.04.2026•21:15The 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
04.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyMK Acoustic
We are MK Acoustic - Mike’s expertise on the acoustic guitar and vocal range intertwines with Kirsty’s lead vocals to create an unforgettable musical experience. Together, we form the duo, MK Acou…
MK Acoustic
04.04.2026•21:15The Botanist BarnsleyLEILA
Leila and her band bring a high-impact live set built around the songs everyone actually knows, big hits across multiple decades, delivered with a huge repertoire and the ability to adapt to any room.…
LEILA
05.04.2026•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
10.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyEccentric Pony Duo
Eccentric Pony are a professional duo with a wealth of experience and talent who will tailor their performance perfectly to your event. We know exactly how to get the party started and keep it going …
Eccentric Pony Duo
10.04.2026•21:15The Botanist BarnsleyKatie Billes and Josh Aitken Duo
Acoustic duo, singing/guitar
Katie Billes and Josh Aitken Duo
11.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleySki Girlz Duo
Ski Girlz are a high energy acoustic duo, with international touring experience. With members having gigged extensively across the country, at venues such as the Etihad Stadium, M and S Bank Arena and…
Ski Girlz Duo
11.04.2026•21:15The 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
17.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyMidnight Skye
An acoustic duo blending soul, blues, country, pop and rock to create stripped back, feel good vibes. With years of experience writing, recording and performing around the UK, our set lists are carefu…
Midnight Skye
18.04.2026•18:00The 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
18.04.2026•21:15The 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
24.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyMat Hook
Mat Hook is an English singer-songwriter, re-entering the live and recorded music scene after being the frontman of Sheffield indie rock band ‘Kartica’ between 2008-2014. Those days saw sold out g…
Mat Hook
24.04.2026•21:15The 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
25.04.2026•18:00The Botanist BarnsleyCorduroy moustache
Dynamic live guitar duo, Corduroy Moustache, offer a night of eclectic musicality and soul that creates a great atmosphere. They masterfully combine all the rawness of roots music, with a classic 60s …
Corduroy moustache
25.04.2026•21:15The 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
02.05.2026•21:15The 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
06.06.2026•21:15The 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
25.07.2026•21:15The 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
29.08.2026•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
19.09.2026•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
03.10.2026•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
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
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.
Easter Weekend
Join us this Easter weekend for Live Music, Happy Hour, Brunch, Roasts and much more!
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

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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