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.
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.
£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
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
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.
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 £8.95.
*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!
£8.95 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
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.
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.
02.07.2026•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
03.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichMessiah 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…
Messiah Pro
03.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichTal 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…
Tal Jones
03.07.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichMario 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 …
Mario Rossi
03.07.2026•21:15The Botanist IpswichAcoustic Aura
Acoustic duo covering songs from all genres, we use a loop pedal to create an incredible atmosphere!
Acoustic Aura
04.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichMario 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 …
Mario Rossi
04.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichEvolution 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.
Evolution Acoustic Duo
04.07.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichDJ 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…
DJ Sam
10.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichMessiah 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…
Messiah Pro
10.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichTal 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…
Tal Jones
10.07.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichMario 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 …
Mario Rossi
10.07.2026•21:15The Botanist IpswichJoe Keeley Duo
Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
Joe Keeley Duo
11.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichDJ 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…
DJ Sam
11.07.2026•18:00The 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
17.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichXero
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…
Xero
17.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichEvolution 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.
Evolution Acoustic Duo
17.07.2026•20:00The Botanist IpswichDJ 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…
DJ Sam
17.07.2026•21:15The Botanist IpswichWyldfolk
4 piece Acoustic band from Suffolk. Performing covers spanning many decades with an original twist.
Wyldfolk
18.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichMario 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 …
Mario Rossi
18.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichWill 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…
Will Brownless
18.07.2026•21:15The 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
24.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichTal 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…
Tal Jones
24.07.2026•21:15The 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
25.07.2026•11:00The Botanist IpswichXero
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…
Xero
25.07.2026•18:00The Botanist IpswichCamix 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…
Camix Nova
25.07.2026•21:15The Botanist IpswichJoe Keeley Duo
Professional covers duo, specialising in country music but adaptable for any event
Joe Keeley Duo
£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
Any Classic Cocktails and Spritzes £5
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.
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
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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