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Early-bird Christmas Offer

A Free £25 Gift Card

Book our 2- or 3-course Christmas Dining Menu for 4+ guests and we'll send a £25 gift card to spend in January, just for you. Think of it as a little treat for doing all the hard work. 

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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.

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New Years Eve

Ring in the New Year, rooted in nature. 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 - 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.

So turn over a new leaf with us and party like is 2027.

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Christmas Dining Menu + Bottomless Prosecco

Gather around our 2 or 3 course Christmas Dining Menu, featuring our Christmas Dinner Hanging Kebab (with all the trimmings). From just £28.95 per person. Plus add bottomless Prosecco for £25pp. 

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Early Bird Christmas Offer

Book our 2- or 3-course Christmas Dining Menu for 12+ guests and everyone enjoys a glass of Prosecco on us.

It’s the perfect way to get your celebration into full bloom.

Enquire early to secure your preferred date before the festive crowds beat you to it!

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Monthly Musical Bingo

Eyes down, listen up!

Join us for Musical Bingo the first Thursday of every month from 7pm.

 

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Bottomless Brunch Ipswich

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

 

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

 

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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.

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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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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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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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Silen' Jimm

Silen’ Jimm is an acoustic music duo based in London. With their unique sound full of quirky indie vibes and harmonies, they have captivated audiences at renowned venues all over London and the UK. …
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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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Dan Solo

High energy acoustic guitar based covers utilising a kick drum and backing tracks created by myself for a full sound! I cover a huge range of songs and have over 20 years live experience. Full PA and …
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Wyldfolk

4 piece Acoustic band from Suffolk. Performing covers spanning many decades with an original twist.
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DJ SPORCO

DJ Sporco is a London-based open-format DJ known for seamless sets spanning R&B, hip-hop, afrobeats, dancehall, & party classics from across the decades that highlight the dancefloor and reimagine nos…
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Borderline

Lively acoustic duo featuring male and female vocals and acoustic guitar
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Alic

Alic is a DJ with over 18 years of experience behind the decks - Known for his high-energy style, deep musical knowledge and ability to reimagine familiar tracks in exciting new ways. His approach to …
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Annie Maguire

Essex / London based singer-songwriter Annie Maguire has a very unique and uplifting sound, with a mixture of influences from country-folk pop to soul and blues. Her repertoire includes decades of m…
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Sam and Miriam Trio

Sam and Miriam plus guest musician
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Joe Keeley Duo

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

DJ Sporco is a London-based open-format DJ known for seamless sets spanning R&B, hip-hop, afrobeats, dancehall, & party classics from across the decades that highlight the dancefloor and reimagine nos…
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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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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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Joe Keeley Duo

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

DJ Sporco is a London-based open-format DJ known for seamless sets spanning R&B, hip-hop, afrobeats, dancehall, & party classics from across the decades that highlight the dancefloor and reimagine nos…
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Bethaney Coulson Vocalist

Recent gigs include Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Lyons Holiday Parks, P&O Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Parkdean Resorts, and local pubs… I am a female vocalist and guitarist, touring around the UK and ove…
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Verona - Acoustic Duo

We are a highly rated and experienced female fronted acoustic duo based in Essex. We are available for weddings, functions and pub gigs. We play a wide variety of hits from almost every decade of musi…
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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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DJ SPORCO

DJ Sporco is a London-based open-format DJ known for seamless sets spanning R&B, hip-hop, afrobeats, dancehall, & party classics from across the decades that highlight the dancefloor and reimagine nos…
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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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Sam and Miriam

Sam and Miriam bringing you a range of upbeat pop, soul and motown.
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DJ AJ

19 Years as DJ covering my own events inc RNB legends night and Bottoms in Suffolk , held a 7 year residency in a club until Lockdown. Since hosted my own online shows and a few main room parties. Hi…
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EJ Stone

E.J. Stone is a Cambridgeshire-based singer-songwriter bringing heart, energy, and great music to venues across the region. Blending acoustic rock, pop, and country, E.J. delivers an experience thatâ€â€¦
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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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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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Matt Rayner

If you’re looking for energetic, engaging sets full of rhythm and vibe then look no further. Matt Rayner is a high energy DJ and wireless roaming Guitarist/Vocalist based in Essex. With many years p…
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Serena Grant

Serena is a solo singer/guitarist from Suffolk
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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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Sam & Julia

Sam & Julia – Acoustic Duo Sam & Julia are an acoustic duo bringing a warm, fresh sound to well-known songs from across the decades. Julia is an experienced professional vocalist who has performed…
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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.

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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 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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Can I book for Christmas

Absolutely! Our Christmas diary is now open, secure your preferred date today.

This Christmas, our lush, botanical spaces are bursting with seasonal cheer, piled high with festive feasts, overflowing with handcrafted cocktails and packed with homegrown live music - bringing more to every celebration.

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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 £8.95 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: 11:00 - 00:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 00:00
Sunday: 11:00am-23:00pm