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The Botanist Cardiff Bay

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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.

Whats On
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Live Music

Join us for live music every week, as our homegrown bands, duos and solo artists take to the stage.

 

Every Friday and Saturday from 9pm ‘til late.

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Class of '26

From seedling to scholar - celebrate your graduation and gather with friends, family and fellow graduates. Join us for a celebratory graduation meal and raise a toast to your future with a complimentary glass of fizz for each member of the party.

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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 

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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. 

 

 

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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.

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The Botanist Sunday Roast

Sunday Roasts

Roasted meats with crisp, garlic & herb roast potatoes and all the trimmings including bottomless Yorkshires and house gravy.

 

Only available on Sundays. 

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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

 

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The Botanist kids menu

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!

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Garden Party!

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.

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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. 

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The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Jack 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…
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Take the Floor

LIVE WEDDING AND EVENTS BAND Phenomenal live music to make sure your Wedding or Event is the best party of the year Based in the UK and having up to 10 years experience in live bands, Take the Floor …
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The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Aled Evans Music

Aled Evans Music specialises in creating unforgettable moments through live acoustic performance. Blending modern favourites with timeless classics, Aled’s upbeat singalong sets are perfect for wedd…
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30.05.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Funk 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…
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04.06.2026•19:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

John Godwin

John Godwin is an acoustic act that brings soulful vocals and Warm Acoustic tones to your Venue, event or Function. John 15 years experience and offers a bespoke service that will be sure to meet your…
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05.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Marv Robinson

With a decade of weddings, private parties, corporate events and international ski seasons under his belt, Marv Robinson always brings a fun and exciting mix of songs to his repertoire to suit any and…
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05.06.2026•21:15
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The 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…
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06.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Lee Broderick

A seasoned and professional performer, Lee Broderick has spent 15 years in the music industry - starting as a singer-songwriter at 16, and touring with major artists including Paolo Nutini, KT Tunstal…
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06.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Jack 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…
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12.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Aled Evans Music

Aled Evans Music specialises in creating unforgettable moments through live acoustic performance. Blending modern favourites with timeless classics, Aled’s upbeat singalong sets are perfect for wedd…
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12.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Tusker Acoustic Duo

‘Tusker’ is an acoustic duo combining the talents of Jon Evans and Kat Jones. Both established musicians, they joined forces in 2023. With Jon’s unique and skilled folk/acoustic style and Kat’…
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13.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

John Godwin

John Godwin is an acoustic act that brings soulful vocals and Warm Acoustic tones to your Venue, event or Function. John 15 years experience and offers a bespoke service that will be sure to meet your…
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13.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Dopamine Duo

A partnership forged while studying together at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, guitarist Tom Harvey and vocalist Siobhan Waters have played together in varying different lineups for four …
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19.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Adam Luke Thomas

Adam Luke Thomas is a musician based in South Wales UK with a distinctive baritone voice, who performs both as a busker and in local bars as a working musician. Steadily penning his own catalogue of m…
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19.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

The 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…
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20.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Lee Broderick

A seasoned and professional performer, Lee Broderick has spent 15 years in the music industry - starting as a singer-songwriter at 16, and touring with major artists including Paolo Nutini, KT Tunstal…
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20.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Take the Floor

LIVE WEDDING AND EVENTS BAND Phenomenal live music to make sure your Wedding or Event is the best party of the year Based in the UK and having up to 10 years experience in live bands, Take the Floor …
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26.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Finlay Leslie

Finlay makes up for what she lacks in height with a big unique voice and experienced guitar skills, writing songs that pull on the heart strings! Using a live harmony pedal, Finn showcases covers fro…
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26.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Take the Floor

LIVE WEDDING AND EVENTS BAND Phenomenal live music to make sure your Wedding or Event is the best party of the year Based in the UK and having up to 10 years experience in live bands, Take the Floor …
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27.06.2026•18:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Jacob Elwy

I am a Welsh and English language musician with over 15 years experience as a solo and session musician. I have worked as a solo and session musician at weddings, on TV (for S4C) and many other digita…
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27.06.2026•21:15
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Funk 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…
Book now

02.07.2026•19:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Jack Perrett

Jack Perrett is an indie singer-songwriter from Newport, South Wales, known for his raw, melodic take on modern indie rock. He released his debut EP What You Saying? in 2015 with Estrons producer Stef…
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03.07.2026•19:00
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The Italics

Based in Cardiff, South Wales, The Italics Band has been bringing live music to life since 2007. As a highly rated duo or three‑piece with nearly two decades of experience performing across Wales an…
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04.07.2026•20:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Take the Floor

LIVE WEDDING AND EVENTS BAND Phenomenal live music to make sure your Wedding or Event is the best party of the year Based in the UK and having up to 10 years experience in live bands, Take the Floor …
Book now

10.07.2026•19:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

MyOfficeToday

Performing across the South West of England and beyond, MyOfficeToday (2 voices, one guitar, a tambourine and a kick pedal) continue to surprise their audience with CREATIVE MASH-UPS as well as origin…
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11.07.2026•20:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

John Godwin

John Godwin is an acoustic act that brings soulful vocals and Warm Acoustic tones to your Venue, event or Function. John 15 years experience and offers a bespoke service that will be sure to meet your…
Book now

17.07.2026•19:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Rose & Ginger

Dynamic acoustic duo based in Gloucestershire, UK. Using Live Loops and male/female vocal harmonies to create a big sound!
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24.07.2026•19:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Take the Floor

LIVE WEDDING AND EVENTS BAND Phenomenal live music to make sure your Wedding or Event is the best party of the year Based in the UK and having up to 10 years experience in live bands, Take the Floor …
Book now

25.07.2026•20:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Finlay Leslie

Finlay makes up for what she lacks in height with a big unique voice and experienced guitar skills, writing songs that pull on the heart strings! Using a live harmony pedal, Finn showcases covers fro…
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31.07.2026•19:00
The Botanist Cardiff Bay

MyOfficeToday

Performing across the South West of England and beyond, MyOfficeToday (2 voices, one guitar, a tambourine and a kick pedal) continue to surprise their audience with CREATIVE MASH-UPS as well as origin…
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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.

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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!

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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.

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Terrace

With views across The Bay, our terrace is just the spot for scenic al fresco dining or cocktails with a view.

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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 

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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.

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Are you dog friendly?

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. 

What gluten-free options do you offer?

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.  

Are your locations accessible?

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.

What vegan and vegetarian options do you offer?

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.

Where can I check my Gift Card balance?

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. 

Is your lunch menu available in all Botanist restaurants?

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

6 Mermaid Quay
Cardiff
CF10 5BZ

029 2270 0075

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 23:00
Friday: 10:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00