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 Central
Bingo
Dog Friendly Bar
Live Music
Outdoor Area
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.
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.
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!
Pizza On The Terrace
All our pizzas feature hand-stretched dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, and creamy fior di latte mozzarella, slow-baked to perfection. A slice of sunshine - garden fresh, oven-fired.
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 CardiffFunk 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
31.01.2026•20:00The Botanist CardiffThe F Word Trio
With over 20 years of experience performing together, The F Word Trio combines two acoustic guitars, piano, and rich vocal harmonies to deliver a polished and versatile sound. Their repertoire spans c…
The F Word Trio
05.02.2026•19:00The Botanist CardiffJohn 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…
John Godwin
06.02.2026•19:00The Botanist CardiffAZ Acoustic Duo
AZ Acoustic are a professional acoustic duo from Bristol with a big sound and fun setlist. We take all requests, and always put on an entertaining, interactive show! After many amazing reviews and cro…
AZ Acoustic Duo
07.02.2026•20:00The Botanist CardiffEverglow Acoustic
Everglow Acoustic is a dynamic acoustic trio featuring Holly on lead vocals, Martin on acoustic guitar, and backing vocals, and Jake rounding out the sound with cajon accompaniment. The versatile setl…
Everglow Acoustic
13.02.2026•19:00The Botanist CardiffThe F Word Trio
With over 20 years of experience performing together, The F Word Trio combines two acoustic guitars, piano, and rich vocal harmonies to deliver a polished and versatile sound. Their repertoire spans c…
The F Word Trio
14.02.2026•20:00The Botanist CardiffThe Eggmen
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…
The Eggmen
20.02.2026•19:00The Botanist CardiffEverglow Acoustic
Everglow Acoustic is a dynamic acoustic trio featuring Holly on lead vocals, Martin on acoustic guitar, and backing vocals, and Jake rounding out the sound with cajon accompaniment. The versatile setl…
Everglow Acoustic
21.02.2026•20:00The Botanist CardiffFunk and Fable Trio
Beth, Connor and Sadie are a dynamic acoustic trio based in South Wales. Their repertoire features the biggest pop, rock, funk and soul hits of the last 60 years. They’ve elevated the usual acoustic…
Funk and Fable Trio
27.02.2026•19:00The Botanist CardiffJG Duo
Available as an acoustic solo act , duo and Trio. John Godwin is an upbeat artist with soulfull tones and warm acoustic notes. Whether your relaxing at a special occasion or are looking for party vibe…
JG Duo
28.02.2026•20:00The Botanist CardiffThe F Word Trio
With over 20 years of experience performing together, The F Word Trio combines two acoustic guitars, piano, and rich vocal harmonies to deliver a polished and versatile sound. Their repertoire spans c…
The F Word Trio
Our Spaces
Situated in Church Street in Cardiff city centre, The Botanist is a bar and restaurant set across two floors, with a large roof garden boasting festoon lights and a roaring fire pit - perfect for al fresco dining. One of two Botanist's in Cardiff, the space features a large bar with banquette seating and an indoor feature river complete with unique bridge, perfect for instagrammable moments. A private dining room is perfect for life's celebrations.
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.
Roof garden
Our unique roof garden is just the spot for rooftop, al fresco dining. With city views, perfect for scenic dining - along with an open fire pit and festoon lighting, our roof garden is the destination for special occasion dining or cocktails with a view.
Private Dining Room
Our private dining room is perfect for private events and intimate dining experiences. Whether it's a special occasion, group dinner or drinks, a business lunch or something completely unique, our private dining room will lend botanical glamour to your event.
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.
Romantic or platonic, celebrate a long weekend of love with Galentine's Day on Friday 13th February and Valentine's Day on Saturday 14th February.
Our Sharing Set Menu is £39.95pp and is designed for two to enjoy.
And every Valentine's Menu comes with a song request card so you can hear your favourite love songs live, because music is the answer!
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.
Cardiff Bay
Church Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BG
Opening Times
Monday: 12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday: 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 12:00 - 23:00
Friday: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 22:00
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