What's on Cardiff Central
From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
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Here's your weekly event line-up, select your preferred Botanist for your upcoming, local happenings.

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.
Father's Day
Celebrate Dad with a proper Sunday session this Father’s Day, soundtracked by our homegrown live bands – Dad gets bottomless pints of Madri with his meal, on us!
Dad's jokes may be dry, but his glass shouldn't be!
Botanist Live
Our free live music festival, on the last Saturday of every month, throughout the summer.
With live bands from 1pm 'til late, located on our terrace.
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 6pm ‘til late.
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.
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!
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.
£8.95 Lunch Menu
Join us for our lunch menu, served until 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Enjoy a lighter version of our famous kebabs (this time not hanging), served with garlic flatbread, rocket salad and houmous with crispy chickpeas. Let’s graze!
*excludes Lincoln
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
Botanist Sunday Roast
Our great Sunday roast is a warm hug when you need it most. Gather your friends and take it easy over roasted meats served with crisp garlic & herb roast potatoes, maple-glazed carrots and fresh steamed greens.
Add pigs in blankets, sage & onion stuffing balls and oozy cauliflower cheese for everyone at the table to dig in to. Our Yorkshire puddings and house gravy are bottomless.
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 night ‘til late. Take a look below at who's playing around the country this weekend or head to your local Botanist What's On page for a personlised weekly event line-up.
19.06.2026•16:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
19.06.2026•18:00The Botanist CardiffTusker 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’…
Tusker Acoustic Duo
19.06.2026•21:15The Botanist CardiffVERSIONS DUO
A Female & Male Acoustic duo that brings high energy chaos for punchy crowd pleasing entertainment or chilled out, cocktail hour vibes! Catering to Parties, Events & Weddings, we are Also available as…
VERSIONS DUO
20.06.2026•15:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
20.06.2026•18:00The Botanist CardiffMics And Fins
Top quality Duo Michaela Warne and Finkai Hunt-Humphries combine soaring vocal harmonies with pro level finger style guitar. Rest assured the night will go well, both having degrees in music performan…
Mics And Fins
20.06.2026•21:15The Botanist CardiffSomething Blue Band
Full band - female lead vocalist, guitar, bass and drums. Sax can be added upon request. Something blue have been together for four years and are currently working at several wedding venues across the…
Something Blue Band
21.06.2026•13:00The Botanist CardiffBen Dain-Smith
I'm Ben, an experienced acoustic entertainer from South Wales and I'd love to perform for you! I played my first professional gig aged 16, and haven't looked back since. My career so far has included…
Ben Dain-Smith
26.06.2026•16:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
26.06.2026•18:00The Botanist CardiffBella - Acoustic Duo
Hey we’re Ben and Ella (Bella) an acoustic guitar/keyboard/vocals duo based in South Wales. We cover songs mainly from 90s to present including indie hits, rock and pop. Available for bookings now …
Bella - Acoustic Duo
26.06.2026•21:15The 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
27.06.2026•13:00The Botanist CardiffTomos Lewis
Upbeat sing a long covers to relaxed sunny afternoon chilled music sets the choice is yours. With his incredible vocal quality and range, acoustic guitar skills and bass kick drum keeping the beat Tom…
Tomos Lewis
27.06.2026•14:15The Botanist CardiffAnna Young
Anna Young blends folk, pop and americana playing covers from the 60s to present day. Her choice of songs and heartfelt performance adds the perfect atmosphere for any event
Anna Young
27.06.2026•15:30The 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
27.06.2026•16:45The 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
27.06.2026•18:15The Botanist CardiffBella - Acoustic Duo
Hey we’re Ben and Ella (Bella) an acoustic guitar/keyboard/vocals duo based in South Wales. We cover songs mainly from 90s to present including indie hits, rock and pop. Available for bookings now …
Bella - Acoustic Duo
27.06.2026•19:30The Botanist CardiffThe Chelsea Daggers
Experienced, professional and talented, The Chelsea Daggers are an amazing live band who love to make a dancefloor bounce. Specialising in weddings, bars, corporate and function work. With a repertoi…
The Chelsea Daggers
27.06.2026•22:00The Botanist CardiffJustin Stride/Black Sonix ( EX Dirty Martini/Revolution Resident for 14 years) Plus Event DJ with full Rig
Black Sonix Black Sonix (a.k.a Justin Stride) has created some fantastic projects over the years, which includes his work under the alias “Southern Divide” (with Phil Evans, & Deli-G), who’ve b…
Justin Stride/Black Sonix ( EX Dirty Martini/Revolution Resident for 14 years) Plus Event DJ with full Rig
02.07.2026•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
03.07.2026•16:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
03.07.2026•18:00The 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
03.07.2026•21:15The 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
04.07.2026•16:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
04.07.2026•18:00The Botanist CardiffThe 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…
The Italics
04.07.2026•21:15The 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
10.07.2026•16:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
10.07.2026•18:00The 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
10.07.2026•21:15The Botanist CardiffTake 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 …
Take the Floor
11.07.2026•16:00The Botanist CardiffJay Beats
OPEN FORMAT DJ - Based in South Wales RnB ][ Hip Hop ][ Garage ][ House ][ Afrobeats ][ Dancehall
Jay Beats
11.07.2026•18:00The Botanist CardiffMics And Fins
Top quality Duo Michaela Warne and Finkai Hunt-Humphries combine soaring vocal harmonies with pro level finger style guitar. Rest assured the night will go well, both having degrees in music performan…
Mics And Fins
HAPPY HOUR
Let's get wild!
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
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.
Gift Cards
Treat your loved one to dishes packed with veg, fruit, spices and herbs, cocktails inspired by the best of botany and homegrown live music.
Musical Bingo
Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm for Musical Bingo with live house bands, plus a bonus Happy Hour that goes all night long.
It’s a full house! We welcome walk-ins so booking isn’t essential, but we recommend securing your spot in advance.

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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