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 Exeter 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!
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.
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.
£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!
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
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 this weekend.
05.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterEmily Howard Duo
Emily and Ash are an acoustic duo based in Exeter, playing a range of popular covers from the 1960s to present day. They have been playing together in restaurants, pubs, clubs and festivals across the…
Emily Howard Duo
05.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterDave Hayes DJ
Professional DJ /Previous residencies internationally & UK. Currently based in south west England. Able to cover gigs in Bristol/ Bath/ Exeter/ Worcester/ Cardiff areas. Can travel further if needed a…
Dave Hayes DJ
06.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterDave Hayes DJ
Professional DJ /Previous residencies internationally & UK. Currently based in south west England. Able to cover gigs in Bristol/ Bath/ Exeter/ Worcester/ Cardiff areas. Can travel further if needed a…
Dave Hayes DJ
06.12.2025•19:30The Botanist ExeterMike Lumb Duo
An acoustic indie pop/rock duo that covers artists such as The Kooks, The Wombats, Kate Bush, Bon Jovi, and more. Mike Lumb Duo has over three years of experience in the live music industry, previousl…
Mike Lumb Duo
10.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterEmily Howard
Emily Howard is an award winning singer songwriter from Exeter, South West, UK. Featuring on the BBC Introducing radio show, receiving rave reviews as well as a nomination in the South West Music Awar…
Emily Howard
11.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterTim Whitt
Young musician. Has played lots of different types of Venues and pubs in Wales/Shropshire/Cheshire playing tunes from all decades guaranteed to get all types of audiences dancing and singing!
Tim Whitt
12.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterRhythmia
Warm jazzy swinging covers of rocks biggest and best tunes
Rhythmia
12.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterDave Hayes DJ
Professional DJ /Previous residencies internationally & UK. Currently based in south west England. Able to cover gigs in Bristol/ Bath/ Exeter/ Worcester/ Cardiff areas. Can travel further if needed a…
Dave Hayes DJ
13.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterDave Hayes DJ
Professional DJ /Previous residencies internationally & UK. Currently based in south west England. Able to cover gigs in Bristol/ Bath/ Exeter/ Worcester/ Cardiff areas. Can travel further if needed a…
Dave Hayes DJ
13.12.2025•19:30The Botanist ExeterSophie Morrell & Matthew George
Sophie Morrell and Matthew George are a captivating acoustic duo known for their extraordinary talent. Sophie's powerful vocals and Matt's remarkable guitar skills blend elements of rock, pop, and sou…
Sophie Morrell & Matthew George
17.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterEmily Howard
Emily Howard is an award winning singer songwriter from Exeter, South West, UK. Featuring on the BBC Introducing radio show, receiving rave reviews as well as a nomination in the South West Music Awar…
Emily Howard
18.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterMike Lumb
An acoustic indie pop/rock musician who covers artists such as The Kooks, The Wombats, Kate Bush, Bon Jovi, and more. Mike has over 3 years of experience in the live music industry, previously perform…
Mike Lumb
19.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterSophie Morrell & Matthew George
Sophie Morrell and Matthew George are a captivating acoustic duo known for their extraordinary talent. Sophie's powerful vocals and Matt's remarkable guitar skills blend elements of rock, pop, and sou…
Sophie Morrell & Matthew George
19.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterDave Hayes DJ
Professional DJ /Previous residencies internationally & UK. Currently based in south west England. Able to cover gigs in Bristol/ Bath/ Exeter/ Worcester/ Cardiff areas. Can travel further if needed a…
Dave Hayes DJ
20.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterDave Hayes DJ
Professional DJ /Previous residencies internationally & UK. Currently based in south west England. Able to cover gigs in Bristol/ Bath/ Exeter/ Worcester/ Cardiff areas. Can travel further if needed a…
Dave Hayes DJ
20.12.2025•19:30The Botanist ExeterMike Lumb Duo
An acoustic indie pop/rock duo that covers artists such as The Kooks, The Wombats, Kate Bush, Bon Jovi, and more. Mike Lumb Duo has over three years of experience in the live music industry, previousl…
Mike Lumb Duo
31.12.2025•19:00The Botanist ExeterMike Lumb
An acoustic indie pop/rock musician who covers artists such as The Kooks, The Wombats, Kate Bush, Bon Jovi, and more. Mike has over 3 years of experience in the live music industry, previously perform…
Mike Lumb
31.12.2025•21:45The Botanist ExeterEmily Howard Duo
Emily and Ash are an acoustic duo based in Exeter, playing a range of popular covers from the 1960s to present day. They have been playing together in restaurants, pubs, clubs and festivals across the…
Emily Howard Duo
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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