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Where the atmosphere is alive with the spirit of nature.

The Botanist Ipswich

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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.

Whats On
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Bottomless Brunch Ipswich

90 minutes of joy! Enjoy any brunch dish and go bottomless for £30pp, every Friday and Saturday from 11am until 4pm.

 

Let us soundtrack your brunch with our DJs till 4pm.

 

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The Botanist Aperol Spritz on the terrace

£5 Fridays

Join us for Happy Hour on Friday where the drinks (and good times) flow, all day, every Friday.

All pints £5
Glasses of Prosecco £5
Large Glass of House Wine £5
All Classic Cocktails and Spritzes £5

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Live Music at The Botanist Bournemouth

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 6pm ‘til late.

Musical Bingo prosecco and cocktails

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.

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The Botanist Sunday Roast

Sunday Roasts

Roasted meats with crisp, garlic & herb roast potatoes and all the trimmings including bottomless Yorkshires and house gravy.

 

Only available on Sundays. 

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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

 

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The Botanist kids menu

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!

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Garden Party!

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.

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Live music at the Botanist

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. 

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The Botanist Ipswich

Messiah Pro

I am a diverse versatile open format Club/Bar DJ playing genres ranging from Commercial to Urban. Sub genres from Hip Hop, R&B, House, Disco, Club Classics/Party Anthems, 90's, Funk & Motown. I Specia…
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Tal Jones

I am a singer songwriter with 10 years of experience playing full band and solo acoustic gigs across the UK. I can play both originals and covers from a variety of genres, including songs spanning 196…
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Mario Rossi

One of the most experienced DJ’s you are ever likely to hear in any Nightclub or Bar. Although a large part of his DJ career has been in venues in London’s West End, Mario Rossi has been exciting …
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Joe Keeley Duo

Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
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DJ Sam

DJ Sam is a versatile and dynamic DJ known for seamlessly blending house, tech house, commercial, and rap to create an electrifying atmosphere on the dance floor. With experience performing across Che…
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Paul Steven Wood

Paul has a big soulful voice and stunning rhythmic guitar tones. Covering a huge range of genres and decades, Paul has the experience to find the right songs to engage and resonate with all of your gu…
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The Botanist Ipswich

Levelupleroy

Crowd Reader = Crowd Pleaser! Always reading the room and no two sets are the same! I'm a highly experienced professional DJ/VideoDJ and well established in performing in Clubs/Bars, Student Unions, …
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Sam and Miriam Trio

Sam and Miriam plus guest musician
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Xero

Open format DJ. Anything from RnB, Reggaeton, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop/Rap, Dance, Pop, 90s & more. I have played across the world at festivals such as San Fermines and Amsterdam Dance Event along…
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The Botanist Ipswich

Evolution Acoustic Duo

We are an upbeat fun acoustic duo that play songs from the 60’s to present ranging from The Beatles, quo, The Monkeys, Winehouse, Bruno Mars etx.
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The Botanist Ipswich

DJ Sam

DJ Sam is a versatile and dynamic DJ known for seamlessly blending house, tech house, commercial, and rap to create an electrifying atmosphere on the dance floor. With experience performing across Che…
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The Botanist Ipswich

Wyldfolk

4 piece Acoustic band from Suffolk. Performing covers spanning many decades with an original twist.
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The Botanist Ipswich

Mario Rossi

One of the most experienced DJ’s you are ever likely to hear in any Nightclub or Bar. Although a large part of his DJ career has been in venues in London’s West End, Mario Rossi has been exciting …
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The Botanist Ipswich

Will Brownless

Singer/songwriter with 6 years experience performing. I play a wide variety of covers and I love writing my own music. I fell in love with Jack Johnson’s and Ed Sheeran’s music from an early age a…
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DJ TLK - the loose kiwi

The Loose Kiwi has extensive music and entertainment knowledge gained from many years of musical and dramatic training on and off the job within the music and entertainment industry. With knowledge in…
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Neon Beats

We are a duo called ‘Neon Beats’ that use live drums and bass alongside our own recorded tracks. We cover a wide variety of songs and utilise vocals harmonies with an emphasis on 80’s music as i…
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DJ Wayne Perry

For Full Bio visit: www.djwayneperry.com
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The Botanist Ipswich

Tal Jones

I am a singer songwriter with 10 years of experience playing full band and solo acoustic gigs across the UK. I can play both originals and covers from a variety of genres, including songs spanning 196…
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The Botanist Ipswich

Buddy and The Narwhal

Buddy & The Narwhal are an acoustic covers duo based in Essex. Featuring both the vocalist from The Hit List and the guitarist from Stiff in the Morning we’re excited to bring soulful melodies and…
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25.07.2026•11:00
The Botanist Ipswich

Xero

Open format DJ. Anything from RnB, Reggaeton, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop/Rap, Dance, Pop, 90s & more. I have played across the world at festivals such as San Fermines and Amsterdam Dance Event along…
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25.07.2026•18:00
The Botanist Ipswich

Camix Nova

Discover Camix Nova (Camilo Gil Núñez), the Colombian singer-songwriter fusing Latin Pop/R&B and Electronic into an irresistible musical concoction. Raised in Cali, a city pulsating with rhythm, Cam…
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25.07.2026•20:00
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Levelupleroy

Crowd Reader = Crowd Pleaser! Always reading the room and no two sets are the same! I'm a highly experienced professional DJ/VideoDJ and well established in performing in Clubs/Bars, Student Unions, …
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25.07.2026•21:15
The Botanist Ipswich

Joe Keeley Duo

Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
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The Botanist Ipswich

DJ Wayne Perry

For Full Bio visit: www.djwayneperry.com
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Acoustic Aura

Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres, we use a loop pedal to create an incredible atmosphere!
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DJ TLK - the loose kiwi

The Loose Kiwi has extensive music and entertainment knowledge gained from many years of musical and dramatic training on and off the job within the music and entertainment industry. With knowledge in…
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31.07.2026•21:15
The Botanist Ipswich

Sam and Miriam

Sam and Miriam bringing you a range of upbeat pop, soul and motown.
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Roxa Damas - 886636

With nothing more than a secondhand controller and a random array of around 100 tracks on a USB key, Roxa impressively burst onto the London DJ scene back in 2021. Since then, she's established her si…
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01.08.2026•18:00
The Botanist Ipswich

Tal Jones

I am a singer songwriter with 10 years of experience playing full band and solo acoustic gigs across the UK. I can play both originals and covers from a variety of genres, including songs spanning 196…
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The Botanist Ipswich

Serena Grant

Serena is a solo singer/guitarist from Suffolk
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Our Spaces

Located in Cornhill, The Botanist Ipswich is situated over two floors and features an outdoor terrace area, a bar and stunning botanically-themed restaurant.

Perfect for casual drinks, special occasions, or dining with friends, we offer a unique atmosphere, alive with the spirit of nature. With a freshly-cooked menu, a cocktail list boasting a garden party of botanical concoctions, and homegrown live music.

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Bar

Our bar area is the perfect place for casual cocktails with friends or after-work drinks. With an extensive range of draught beers, a cocktail list inspired by the best of botany, and a wine list to sip and savour. See you at the bar!

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Restaurant

Our restaurant space is alive with the vibrant spirit of nature. Step into a botanical wonderland and dig in to menus full of dishes packed with the season’s finest veg, fruit, spices and herbs. With a freshly-cooked menu of feel-good food, prepared by our chefs and served with a smile by our teams.

The Botanist Ipswich outdoor seating

Terrace

Enjoy street-side dining and drinks in our outdoor area, packed with botanical planters and comfortable rattan furniture. Perfect for a spot of al fresco dining or cocktails whilst watching the world go by.

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The Nutmeg Room

Our private dining room is perfect for private events and intimate dining experiences. Whether it's a special occasion, group dinner or drinks, a business lunch or something completely unique, our private dining room will lend botanical glamour to your event.

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Bottomless Brunch

90 minutes of joy! Enjoy any brunch dish and go bottomless for £30pp, every Friday and Saturday from 11am until 4pm.

Let us soundtrack your brunch with our DJs till 4pm.

Choose from the following drinks - feel free to mix and match: 125ml Prosecco, Botanista Cosmo, Strawberry Shrub Spritz, Aperol Spritz, Mimosa, Veneto Spritz, Hu-No Spritz, Pravha Pint, Aspall's Cyder Pint.

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FAQs

Digging for answers? Discover our frequently asked questions below - if you still can't find what you're looking for, please get in touch.

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Temporary reduction of VAT on kid's meals

Thanks to the Government's temporary reduction of VAT on kid's meals to 5%*, we're passing the savings directly on to you.

Our Seedling's Menu is now just £7.20  (Previously £8.50). Perfect for your little gardener.

Are you dog friendly?

Yes, The Botanist is dog friendly. We welcome your four-legged friends in our bar and outdoor areas. 

We of course welcome all service and assistance dogs. 

What gluten-free options do you offer?

Our gluten-free menu includes a wide variety of dishes 

Discover more allergen and nutritional information here.  

Are your locations accessible?

All of our locations are wheelchair-user friendly, including entrances, exits and bathroom facilities. Please note, there may be 2nd floor and/or additional private hire areas which are not accessible via wheelchair. Many of our venues are housed in unique or listed buildings, which means accessibility features can vary between locations and some original fixtures, fittings or flooring may present additional challenges. To ensure we can best accommodate your visit, we recommend contacting your local Botanist via our contact form or by phone ahead of your booking, and our team will be happy to help with any accessibility queries.

What vegan and vegetarian options do you offer?

We believe plants should be celebrated in all their glory, which is why you’ll find plenty of vegan and veggie dishes on our menu. Head over to our menus to see what's in season.

Where can I check my Gift Card balance?

You can check your Botanist Gift Card balance by entering your Gift Code and PIN here.

For any other Gift Card related questions, please contact us. 

Is your lunch menu available in all Botanist restaurants?

The lunch menu is available in all Botanist sites with the exception of our Lincoln restaurant. Our lunch menu is £8.50 and is available Monday to Friday from opening until 4pm. 

Find Us

1 Cornhill
Ipswich
IP1 1DD

01473 933000

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 - 22:00
Tuesday: 11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 22:00
Friday: 10:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00am-23:00pm