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 Cardiff Bay
Dog Friendly Bar
Live Music
Outdoor Area
Bingo
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
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.
Our Sharing Set Menu is £39.95pp and is designed for two to enjoy.
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.
Festive Botanista Brunch
90 minutes of joy!
Enjoy any brunch dish and 3 drinks for £45pp, or go bottomless for £55pp.
Saturday from 10am until 1pm throughout December.
*excludes Edinburgh
Sunday Roasts
Roasted meats with crisp, garlic & herb roast potatoes and all the trimmings including bottomless Yorkshires and house gravy.
Only available on Sundays.
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 Cardiff BayThe Italics
Based in Cardiff, South Wales, The Italics Band has been bringing live music to life since 2007. With nearly two decades of experience performing across Wales and the South West, we know exactly how t…
The Italics
31.01.2026•20:00The Botanist Cardiff BayRoyal Soul
Funky, soulful duo with beautiful harmonies, guitar and keyboard. We play all sorts of popular music form all sorts of genres, but always in our soulful, fun way!
Royal Soul
05.02.2026•19:00The Botanist Cardiff BayJack Butler
I cover a wide range of pop/rock songs from the 1950s to the modern day. I have a lot of experience playing in a plethora of line-ups. Coldplay, Noel Gallagher, Tom Grennan, Charlotte Church, Circa Wa…
Jack Butler
06.02.2026•19:00The Botanist Cardiff BayFunk and Fable Duo
Bethany and Connor are a versatile acoustic 2-piece who can tailor their performance to suit any occasion. Performing the biggest pop, rock, funk and soul hits of the last 70 years, their crowd-pleasi…
Funk and Fable Duo
07.02.2026•20:00The Botanist Cardiff BayJack Butler Duo
I cover a wide range of pop/rock songs from the 1950s to the modern day. I have a lot of experience playing in a plethora of line-ups. Coldplay, Noel Gallagher, Tom Grennan, Charlotte Church, Circa Wa…
Jack Butler Duo
13.02.2026•19:00The Botanist Cardiff BayFunk and Fable Duo
Bethany and Connor are a versatile acoustic 2-piece who can tailor their performance to suit any occasion. Performing the biggest pop, rock, funk and soul hits of the last 70 years, their crowd-pleasi…
Funk and Fable Duo
14.02.2026•20:00The Botanist Cardiff BayEverglow Duo
Everglow Acoustic Duo is a slimmed down version of the main acoustic trio, just featuring Holly on lead vocals and Martin on acoustic guitar, Lead and backing vocals. The versatile setlist spans the d…
Everglow Duo
20.02.2026•19:00The Botanist Cardiff BayJack Butler Duo
I cover a wide range of pop/rock songs from the 1950s to the modern day. I have a lot of experience playing in a plethora of line-ups. Coldplay, Noel Gallagher, Tom Grennan, Charlotte Church, Circa Wa…
Jack Butler Duo
21.02.2026•20:00The Botanist Cardiff BayThe F Word Duo
With over 20 years of experience performing together, The F Word Duo combines acoustic guitar, piano, and rich vocal harmonies to deliver a polished and versatile sound. Their repertoire spans classic…
The F Word Duo
27.02.2026•19:00The Botanist Cardiff BayAcoustic Sinners
The Acoustic Sinners are an exciting musical duo that can bring any party to life! Their signature blend of folk, country and pop music creates an unforgettable live show experience that will leave yo…
Acoustic Sinners
28.02.2026•20:00The Botanist Cardiff BayThe Italics
Based in Cardiff, South Wales, The Italics Band has been bringing live music to life since 2007. With nearly two decades of experience performing across Wales and the South West, we know exactly how t…
The Italics
Our Spaces
Situated in Cardiff Bay - and one of two Botanist's in Cardiff - The Botanist Cardiff Bay is a bar and restaurant set across two floors, with an outdoor terrace boasting beautiful views of The Bay. 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, 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.
Terrace
With views across The Bay, our terrace is just the spot for scenic al fresco dining or cocktails with a view.
New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year, rooted in nature and celebrate New Year's Eve at The Botanist. Join us from 7pm and party 'til the small hours. Enjoy a welcome cocktail, three-course dinner and fizz as the clock strikes midnight, as part of our Feast ticket - all soundtracked by our live house bands, all night long.
Or just looking to dance the night away? Our Bar tickets include a welcome cocktail and bubbles at midnight.
So turn over a new leaf with us and party like is 2026.
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.
Find Us
6 Mermaid Quay
Cardiff
CF10 5BZ
Opening hours:
Monday: 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 00:00
Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00
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