What's on Chester
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.
Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother Nature, Sunday 15th March.
Celebrate those who help you grow this Mother’s Day and join us for our great Sunday Roast, soundtracked by soulful live music.
When you book a table for Mother’s Day this year, a Mother's Day cocktail is on us for all the Mums, Grandmums, Bonus Mums and Mum-figures – our way of saying thank you for all the care that helps us flourish.
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 two classic cocktails £16.95
- Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder £4.95
- Bottle of house wine or fizz £16.95
*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 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.
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
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!
£8.50 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 from 10am until 2pm.
Choose from the following drinks – feel free to mix and match:
Favourites: Prosecco, Mimosa, Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder, Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Shrub Spritz
Cocktails: The Bloody Botanist, The Botanista Cosmo, Espresso Martini, Garden, Gimlet
Non Alc: Garden Mary, Hu-No 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.
05.03.2026•19:00The Botanist Chesterailis
Guitar/vocal solo act. Sets can be adapted for chilled afternoon vibes or made more lively for evening slots. Set features songs from 60’s - 2025 with a specialism in Indie, pop, rock and stripped-b…
ailis
06.03.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterShe’s Electric
She’s Electric are a high-energy acoustic duo performing chart anthems, indie favourites and classic sing-alongs – delivered with huge harmonies and a full, punchy sound. One half of the duo is Ir…
She’s Electric
07.03.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterTom Jarvis
Tom Jarvis and Tom Thorley-Fox are an engaging singer-songwriter duo known for their compelling acoustic sound, with Tom Jarvis on lead vocals and rhythm guitar and Tom Thorley-Fox contributing lead g…
Tom Jarvis
13.03.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterTom Jarvis
Tom Jarvis and Tom Thorley-Fox are an engaging singer-songwriter duo known for their compelling acoustic sound, with Tom Jarvis on lead vocals and rhythm guitar and Tom Thorley-Fox contributing lead g…
Tom Jarvis
14.03.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterBaby’s Band - Duo
Meet Baby’s Band, a dynamic Duo bringing a fresh spin to classic hits
Baby’s Band - Duo
15.03.2026•13:00The Botanist ChesterAlec T
UPBEAT POP ROCK, INDIE, ALT--COUNTRY, SOUL, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL & IRISH SONGS. CLASSIC & MODERN HITS. Powerful and heartfelt vocals & melodic and vibrant acoustic …
Alec T
20.03.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterAnthony Sylvester Duo
The Anthony Sylvester Duo playing songs ranging from 70s soul to modern day pop bangers, combining funky acoustic guitar with groovy cajon (or piano depending on request). The AS duo brings fun, funk …
Anthony Sylvester Duo
21.03.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterTommy & 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
27.03.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterGuy Connor & Andrew Leather Duo
Combining soulful vocals, the riffs & rhythms of an acoustic guitar, and the heavy beats of a Cajon - Guy Connor & Andy Leather create a surprisingly big sound. A melting pot of Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk…
Guy Connor & Andrew Leather Duo
28.03.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterBig Guy Small - Duo
Pop, soul and rock 'n' roll band based in the North West. With members of the band based in Liverpool and Cheshire, they came together in 2017 to create a project that oozes style, passion and excitem…
Big Guy Small - Duo
02.04.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterSarah Deboe
Established guitarist and singer, with extensive experience touring both nationally and internationally, as part of duo: me + deboe. Music director and composer. Electric and acoustic guitar. Stomp bo…
Sarah Deboe
03.04.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterPaul Dunbar Duo
Acoustic duo performing classic tracks throughout the ages. Duo can consist of Acoustic, bass, piano, cajon, additional singer
Paul Dunbar Duo
04.04.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterOli Ng - Duo
Oli Ng Duo, consisting of Solo Singer Oli Ng and a variety of accompanying instrumentalists such as Guitar, Bass, Percussion or backing singer.
Oli Ng - Duo
05.04.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterGroovy Revolution Duo
An upbeat and energetic duo specialising in clever medleys and mashups. Equally comfortable providing background entertainment or being the main focus of the evening.
Groovy Revolution Duo
10.04.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterThe Serenades
The Serenades are a North West based acoustic duo featuring smooth, soulful female vocals. Our repertoire is eclectic, touching on classic soul, pop, indie, country, Irish and rock from the 60's to p…
The Serenades
11.04.2026•20:00The Botanist Chesterme + deboe
‘me + deboe’ are an established duo delivering intricate arrangements and powerful guitars, reimagining covers with a bold, contemporary edge.
“They encapsulate what it means to be a duo: Blendi…
me + deboe
17.04.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterTom Jarvis
Tom Jarvis and Tom Thorley-Fox are an engaging singer-songwriter duo known for their compelling acoustic sound, with Tom Jarvis on lead vocals and rhythm guitar and Tom Thorley-Fox contributing lead g…
Tom Jarvis
18.04.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterMojo
Hey, we’re Alex and Chris and we’ve been working in the industry for many years – across various platforms such as weddings, corporate sector, and numerous bars and restaurants. We always striv…
Mojo
24.04.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterStephanie R Duo
We are an acoustic duo and have been performing throughout the North West in many different venues. We cover a wide range of genres and can provide excellent entertainment for any occasion.
Stephanie R Duo
25.04.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterTommy & 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
HAPPY HOUR
Let's get wild!
Join us for Happy Hour 4-7pm every weekday where the drinks (and good times) flow.
Any two classic cocktails £16.95
Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder £4.95
Bottle of house wine or fizz £16.95
*Excludes Edinburgh
Mother's Day
Celebrate those who help you grow this Mother’s Day and join us for our great Sunday Roast, soundtracked by soulful live music.
Gather the family and settle in over roasted cuts served with crispy, fluffy, garlic and herb roast potatoes, maple-glazed charred carrots and fresh Tenderstem broccoli. Add pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing balls and oozy cauliflower cheese for everyone at the table to dig in to. Our Yorkshire puddings and house gravy are bottomless, just like Mum’s love.
Raise a glass to the women who’ve helped you bloom with our I'll Be Mother cocktail. For pudding? Our Mother Nature Pud – a limited-edition edible plant pot.
When you book a table for Mother’s Day this year, a Mother's Day cocktail is on us for all the Mums, Grandmums, Bonus Mums and Mum-figures – our way of saying thank you for all the care that helps us flourish.
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
*please note that Botanist Bingo will be returning on February 6th.
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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