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 Edinburgh. From Musical Bingo, Live Music and Sunday Roasts, events in our garden are in full bloom.
New Years Eve 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 £50pp - 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.
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
Join us on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm for Musical Bingo with live house bands.
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
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!
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.
05.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghRaquel & Riccardo
We're a duo based in Edinburgh, playing a mix of covers across different genres. Our sets are designed to suit all kinds of crowds, with songs that both younger and older audiences can enjoy.
Raquel & Riccardo
06.12.2025•14:00The Botanist EdinburghBrian O'Donovan
Brian O'Donovan is a talented Irish musician with over two years of experience bringing memorable performances to various events, from elegant weddings to lively cocktail bars. With a rich repertoire …
Brian O'Donovan
06.12.2025•17:15The Botanist EdinburghScott McGachan
Scott McGachan is a solo vocalist/guitarist who plays covers from 1950’s to present day in and around Edinburgh and central Scotland
Scott McGachan
06.12.2025•20:00The Botanist EdinburghKM Trio
3 piece band trio based in Edinburgh. Male vocals, Female vocals, piano, guitar, drums
KM Trio
07.12.2025•17:00The Botanist EdinburghGordon Pollock
I have been playing solo piano bar gigs for the last 30 years. I also do solo gigs with acoustic guitar and quite often mix both Piano and Guitar with my vocals on solo gigs. I perform as part of a du…
Gordon Pollock
10.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghFinlay Balfour
With over 10 years of professional performing experience, a unique musical style, and a broad repertoire spanning 7 decades of tunes; Finlay is sure to make any occasion entertaining and memorable! …
Finlay Balfour
11.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghGood Roosters
One brimstone burning, barnstorming bar-band. The Good Roosters are two good kiwi boys Caleb Isaacs and Brad Meyer (plus occasional extras) who have been playing the greatest songs of all time all ove…
Good Roosters
12.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghTyla and Murray
Tyla and Murray are an Edinburgh-based acoustic duo covering songs from a range of decades and genres. With nearly 5 years of experience performing together, they also regularly perform together in th…
Tyla and Murray
13.12.2025•14:00The Botanist EdinburghKatie Wills
Katie is a professional versatile singer and pianist based in Glasgow. She covers a wide range of genres from the 40s-present day and can do a variety of sets to suit different occasions, akin to a hu…
Katie Wills
13.12.2025•17:15The Botanist EdinburghRaquel & Riccardo
We're a duo based in Edinburgh, playing a mix of covers across different genres. Our sets are designed to suit all kinds of crowds, with songs that both younger and older audiences can enjoy.
Raquel & Riccardo
14.12.2025•17:00The Botanist EdinburghSian Miles
With the rich sound of the piano and her powerhouse blend of rock and soul, she brings both current hits and timeless classics to life. Every performance is filled with heart and soul, creating an unf…
Sian Miles
17.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghFinlay Balfour
With over 10 years of professional performing experience, a unique musical style, and a broad repertoire spanning 7 decades of tunes; Finlay is sure to make any occasion entertaining and memorable! …
Finlay Balfour
18.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghRoadrunner (duo)
Superb all-live two-piece covers band playing wall-to-wall classic and contemporary acoustic bangers
Roadrunner (duo)
19.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghThe WeegieaBeats - Duo
Duo playing rock, pop and soul. Piano, guitar, saxophone and vocal harmony duo for all occasions
The WeegieaBeats - Duo
20.12.2025•14:00The Botanist EdinburghAleena
Aleena is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter based in Glasgow, renowned for her soulful sound and captivating performances. Blending folk and acoustic pop, Aleena combines technical skill, heartfelt emot…
Aleena
20.12.2025•17:15The Botanist EdinburghWilliam Oke Duo
The William Oke Duo have been active for a number of years and have performed in popular venues around Edinburgh and other cities in Scotland. They come with a wide repertoire of material from the 196…
William Oke Duo
21.12.2025•17:00The Botanist EdinburghScott McGachan
Scott McGachan is a solo vocalist/guitarist who plays covers from 1950’s to present day in and around Edinburgh and central Scotland
Scott McGachan
31.12.2025•19:00The Botanist EdinburghJames Ingham
Classic and contemporary acoustic favourites from legendary Scottish multi-instrumentalist. James has shared the bill with major artists including Girls Aloud, the Bluebells, Coolio and the Bluetones.
James Ingham
31.12.2025•21:45The Botanist EdinburghRetrotonix
Edinburgh based trio, we play your favourite covers
Retrotonix
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.

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