
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.
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.
10.07.2026•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
11.07.2026•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 George Ezra, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, ELO, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Erasure, The …
Nat Matt And The Cat (Nathaniel Lodge)
17.07.2026•19:00The 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
18.07.2026•20:00The 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
24.07.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyKatie Billes and Josh Aitken Duo
Acoustic duo, singing/guitar
Katie Billes and Josh Aitken Duo
25.07.2026•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
31.07.2026•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
01.08.2026•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
06.08.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyTommy Cei
Singer, songwriter, and performer based in Manchester, bringing iconic songs to life with a fresh twist. Graduated at BIMM and with 20 years of experience as a live performer, I move from the soulful …
Tommy Cei
07.08.2026•19:00The 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
08.08.2026•20:00The Botanist BarnsleyKatie Billes and Josh Aitken Duo
Acoustic duo, singing/guitar
Katie Billes and Josh Aitken Duo
14.08.2026•19:00The Botanist BarnsleyTommy & Josh Duo
Tommy and Josh are here to turn your venue into a real party! With a combined 20 years of live performance experience, they pride themselves on bringing great energy, an eclectic mix of songs and plen…
Tommy & Josh Duo
15.08.2026•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
22.08.2026•20:00The 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
28.08.2026•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
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•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
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.
Thanks to the Government's temporary reduction of VAT on kid's meals to 5%*, we're passing the savings directly on to you.
Our Seedling's Menu is now just £7.20 (Previously £8.50). Perfect for your little gardener.
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 £8.50 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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