What's on
From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
What's On
Take a stroll and discover what’s on at The Botanist Chester. From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
NYE 2026
Join us from 7pm and party 'til the small hours.
Enjoy a welcome cocktail, three-course dinner and fizz as the clock strikes midnight, as part of our Feast ticket for £45pp - all soundtracked by our live house bands, all night long.
Or just looking to dance the night away? Our Bar tickets include a welcome cocktail and bubbles at midnight for just £15.
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.
Festive Botanista Brunch
90 minutes of joy!
Enjoy any brunch dish and 3 drinks for £45pp, or go bottomless for £55pp.
Saturday from 10am until 1pm throughout December.
*excludes Edinburgh
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!
Musical Bingo
*Please note that Botanist Bingo will not be on throughout December and January, 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.
£8.50 Lunch Menu
*Please note, our lunch menu will be paused between 19th November - 5th January.
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!
HAPPY HOUR
*Please note, Happy Hour returns from January 1st
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
FestiveBotanista Brunch
90 minutes of joy! Enjoy any brunch dish and 3 drinks for £45, or go bottomless for £55, every Saturday from 10am until 1pm in December.
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 this weekend.
31.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ChesterAlec T
UPBEAT POP ROCK, INDIE, ALT--COUNTRY, SOUL, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL & IRISH SONGS. CLASSIC & MODERN HITS. …
Alec T
31.12.2025•21:45The Botanist Chesterme + deboe
Established duo ME & Deboe transcend genre to deliver a range of emotive performances driven by poignant lyrics and powerful riffs.
Energetic and intricate compositions, coupled with a fresh approa…
me + deboe
30.01.2026•19:00The 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
31.01.2026•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
05.02.2026•19:00The Botanist ChesterPaul Dunbar
With a strong repertoire featuring classic covers from 50’s right up to current tracks, Paul delivers a powerful performance with his virtuosic voice and rhythmic acoustic guitar playing, leaving au…
Paul Dunbar
06.02.2026•19:00The 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
13.02.2026•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
14.02.2026•20:00The Botanist ChesterAcousticaMCR
Rick and Steve @AcousticaMCR have been playing together for over 15 years. We specialise in Indi style but our catalogue stretches to all genres. The main thing we like is high energy and getting a cr…
AcousticaMCR
20.02.2026•19:00The 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
21.02.2026•20:00The 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
27.02.2026•19:00The 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
28.02.2026•20:00The 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
Book now for Christmas
Join us from Wednesday 19th November until Wednesday 24th December, and indulge in our two- or three-course Christmas Dining Menu, or choose our Festive Finger Food Menu designed for mingling and perfect for drinks parties.
With homegrown live music, sure to get the party started, Christmas at The Botanist is sure to be blooming brilliant.
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.

The Botanist Exchange Society
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