What's on Ipswich
From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
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Here's your weekly event line-up, select your preferred Botanist for your upcoming, local happenings.

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.
Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother Nature, Sunday 15th March.
Celebrate those who help you grow this Mother’s Day and join us for our great Sunday Roast, soundtracked by soulful live music.
When you book a table for Mother’s Day this year, a Mother's Day cocktail is on us for all the Mums, Grandmums, Bonus Mums and Mum-figures – our way of saying thank you for all the care that helps us flourish.
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.
Happy Hour
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.
Sunday Roasts
Roasted meats with crisp, garlic & herb roast potatoes and all the trimmings including bottomless Yorkshires and house gravy.
Only available on Sundays.
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 £8.50.
*Lunch menu not available in Lincoln
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!
£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!
*excludes Lincoln
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 around the country this weekend or head to your local Botanist What's On page for a personlised weekly event line-up.
05.03.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichPaul 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…
Paul Steven Wood
06.03.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichJoe Keeley Duo
Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
Joe Keeley Duo
07.03.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichNeon 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…
Neon Beats
13.03.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichAcoustic Aura
Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres, we use a loop pedal to create an incredible atmosphere!
Acoustic Aura
14.03.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichBen Goble
Piano and vocals, usually accompanied by a drummer.
Ben Goble
15.03.2026•13:00The Botanist IpswichPaul 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…
Paul Steven Wood
20.03.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichNeon 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…
Neon Beats
21.03.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichSam and Miriam
Sam and Miriam bringing you a range of upbeat pop, soul and motown.
Sam and Miriam
27.03.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichBuddy 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…
Buddy and The Narwhal
02.04.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichJoe Keeley
Professional covers artist specialising in country music for any event. Available as a solo, duo or trio. Based in Ipswich, UK
Joe Keeley
03.04.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichBuddy 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…
Buddy and The Narwhal
04.04.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichNeon 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…
Neon Beats
05.04.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichAcoustic Aura
Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres, we use a loop pedal to create an incredible atmosphere!
Acoustic Aura
10.04.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichJoe Keeley Duo
Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
Joe Keeley Duo
11.04.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichWyldfolk
4 piece Acoustic band from Suffolk. Performing covers spanning many decades with an original twist.
Wyldfolk
17.04.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichAcoustic Aura
Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres, we use a loop pedal to create an incredible atmosphere!
Acoustic Aura
18.04.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichJoe Keeley Duo
Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
Joe Keeley Duo
24.04.2026•19:00The Botanist IpswichNeon 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…
Neon Beats
25.04.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichSilen' Jimm
Funky Acoustic Duo - Covers and Originals - Guitar and Vocals - Beautiful Harmonies - Available for: Pubs | Bars | Events
Silen' Jimm
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
Mother's Day
Celebrate those who help you grow this Mother’s Day and join us for our great Sunday Roast, soundtracked by soulful live music.
Gather the family and settle in over roasted cuts served with crispy, fluffy, garlic and herb roast potatoes, maple-glazed charred carrots and fresh Tenderstem broccoli. Add pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing balls and oozy cauliflower cheese for everyone at the table to dig in to. Our Yorkshire puddings and house gravy are bottomless, just like Mum’s love.
Raise a glass to the women who’ve helped you bloom with our I'll Be Mother cocktail. For pudding? Our Mother Nature Pud – a limited-edition edible plant pot.
When you book a table for Mother’s Day this year, a Mother's Day cocktail is on us for all the Mums, Grandmums, Bonus Mums and Mum-figures – our way of saying thank you for all the care that helps us flourish.
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.
Musical Bingo
*please note that Botanist Bingo will be 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.

The Botanist Exchange Society
Join The Botanist Exchange Society for a first look at what’s in season – from new dishes and drinks to exclusive offers, competitions and events – freshly handpicked, gathered and delivered straight to you.

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