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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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.
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.
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!
£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.
04.07.2026•21:00The 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
10.07.2026•21:00The 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
11.07.2026•17:00The 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
11.07.2026•21:00The Botanist ChesterCapitansam
Lively duo who play requests and tailor sets to the crowd. A singer who specialises in RnB, Motown and Reggae and another who specialises in Rock, PoP and Soul. Harmonies guitar and keyboards complime…
Capitansam
17.07.2026•21:00The Botanist ChesterLive Lounge Duo
Danny Lee & Gary Kirk formed Live Lounge Duo in 2011. Sharing the same passion and musical interests, Live Lounge Duo quickly became their main project. Their unique style simply consists of two acous…
Live Lounge Duo
18.07.2026•21:00The Botanist ChesterMK Acoustic
We are MK Acoustic - Mike’s expertise on the acoustic guitar and vocal range intertwines with Kirsty’s lead vocals to create an unforgettable musical experience. Together, we form the duo, MK Acou…
MK Acoustic
24.07.2026•21:00The 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
25.07.2026•17:00The Botanist ChesterKojo Duo
Kojo is a Duo combining elements of jazz, funk and soul to produce an uplifting and inspiring sound. Unrivalled in musicality, the repertoire combines catchy originals with ingenious Kojo reworks of p…
Kojo Duo
25.07.2026•21:00The 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
31.07.2026•21:00The 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
01.08.2026•21:00The 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
06.08.2026•19:00The Botanist Chesterailis
Based in the Northwest, Ailís is a powerhouse vocalist who has had the seal of approval from the likes of Sam Fender, the Sex Pistols and Louis Tomlinson. Ailís has shared the stage with legendary a…
ailis
07.08.2026•21:00The 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
08.08.2026•21:00The 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
14.08.2026•21:00The 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
15.08.2026•21:00The 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
21.08.2026•21:00The 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
22.08.2026•17:00The 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
22.08.2026•21:00The 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
28.08.2026•21:00The 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
29.08.2026•21:00The Botanist ChesterKojo Duo
Kojo is a Duo combining elements of jazz, funk and soul to produce an uplifting and inspiring sound. Unrivalled in musicality, the repertoire combines catchy originals with ingenious Kojo reworks of p…
Kojo Duo
30.08.2026•21:00The Botanist Chestera. Guacamaya Duo
An adaptable setup for up-beat nights or quiet atmosphere. The duo is a mixtape of Britpop, 70's hits of Soul and Reggae, Gypsy Kings, Latin hits, Calypso, Samba, Latin Jazz and American pop music, al…
a. Guacamaya Duo
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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