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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 Ipswich. From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.

The Botanist Christmas Prosecco

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.

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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 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

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.

The Botanist kids menu

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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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Eyes down, listen up!

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.

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£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!

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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 Eggs

Take a barrowful

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.

The Botanist Sunday Roast Stuffing Balls

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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 night ‘til late. Take a look below at who's playing this weekend.

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Ron Thomas

Spidermonkey have been playing their very special blend of acoustic classics nationwide for over 10 years. Their choice of edgy but accessible pop/rock tunes are always very well received, and their p…

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Ben Goble

Piano and vocals, usually accompanied by a drummer.

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Sam and Miriam

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

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Wyldfolk

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

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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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Joe Keeley Duo

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

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Acoustic Aura

Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres!

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Sam and Miriam

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

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Ben Goble

Piano and vocals, usually accompanied by a drummer.

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Acoustic Aura

Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres!

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Wyldfolk

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

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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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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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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.

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