
SECRET GARDEN
Where the atmosphere is alive with the spirit of nature.
DIG IN!
Fresh menus, packed with the season’s finest veg, fruit, spices and herbs.
EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSÉ
A garden party of liquid botanicals - like taking a stroll through a lush, boozy greenhouse.
DIG INTO OUR MENUS
Grown, gathered and served – our menus are packed with the season’s finest veg, fruit, spices and herbs. Dig in!
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.
Valentine's Day
Whether you’re deep-rooted, freshly sprouted or just want to see what grows, join us from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th February for a little garden-gate mischief this Valentine’s.
Steal a taste of our Sharing Menu of dishes for two, for £39.95pp.
Pancake Day
Our iconic Pancake Hanging Kebabs are back from Monday 16th -Friday 20th February, including:
Strawberry Blondie - Mini American pancakes, blondie bites and fresh strawberries, served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis
Chocolate Orange Brownie -Mini American pancakes, chocolate brownie bites and fresh orange segments, served with vanilla ice cream and salted chocolate butterscotch sauce
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.
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.
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!


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.
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.
13.02.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnBroken Crown
Great tunes from the best musical bygone eras. Some times as a duo and sometimes as a trio…if you’re really lucky!
Broken Crown
14.02.2026•15:00The Botanist LincolnLeigh Hitch
Frontman of Little Lions bringing you a selection of stripped back acoustic versions of folk and indie classics.
Leigh Hitch
14.02.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnJukebox
Unique duo performing covers audiences know and love! Susie on vocals and double bass. Adam on guitar, percussion looping and vocals. Reliable and experienced duo.
Jukebox
20.02.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnJames Wood Musician
James is a sensational vocalist and pianist based in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. He has performed at countless events over a professional career spanning nearly 10 years. The subject of a v…
James Wood Musician
28.02.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnBroken Crown
Great tunes from the best musical bygone eras. Some times as a duo and sometimes as a trio…if you’re really lucky!
Broken Crown
05.03.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnLeigh Hitch
Frontman of Little Lions bringing you a selection of stripped back acoustic versions of folk and indie classics.
Leigh Hitch
06.03.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnValensi
Valensi is a musical duo that features excellent vocal and guitars with music from the contemporary, way back to the 60s and everything in between. Between them, they have played venues and festivals …
Valensi
07.03.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnBroken Crown
Great tunes from the best musical bygone eras. Some times as a duo and sometimes as a trio…if you’re really lucky!
Broken Crown
13.03.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnJames Wood Musician
James is a sensational vocalist and pianist based in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. He has performed at countless events over a professional career spanning nearly 10 years. The subject of a v…
James Wood Musician
15.03.2026•13:00The Botanist LincolnThe Kayleigh Project
I hail from beautiful Ireland and have spent my time there playing in and around the iconic Dublin Temple Bar, as well as touring the country playing at weddings and corporate events. I have also play…
The Kayleigh Project
20.03.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnBroken Crown
Great tunes from the best musical bygone eras. Some times as a duo and sometimes as a trio…if you’re really lucky!
Broken Crown
21.03.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnJukebox
Unique duo performing covers audiences know and love! Susie on vocals and double bass. Adam on guitar, percussion looping and vocals. Reliable and experienced duo.
Jukebox
27.03.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnJack and Grace Duo
A dynamic and sophisticated Duo from the north of England, performing classic and contemporary pop, soul & blues with style. Jack & Grace have been entertaining as a Duo for over 7 years, with reside…
Jack and Grace Duo
28.03.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnAdam Lynch
I’m a one man band all around entertainer with a unique sounding voice and delicate spin on all your favourite sing alongs! From indie to pop from rock to country, I have a wide range of genres to a…
Adam Lynch
02.04.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnJack Hughes
Guitarist and singer based in Lincoln singing some soul…
Jack Hughes
03.04.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnAdam Lynch
I’m a one man band all around entertainer with a unique sounding voice and delicate spin on all your favourite sing alongs! From indie to pop from rock to country, I have a wide range of genres to a…
Adam Lynch
04.04.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnJukebox
Unique duo performing covers audiences know and love! Susie on vocals and double bass. Adam on guitar, percussion looping and vocals. Reliable and experienced duo.
Jukebox
05.04.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnCopper Tones | Acoustic
Forget sleepy background music. Copper Tones Acoustic is a high energy, rhythm driven outfit designed for the Golden Hour, the Beer Garden, and the Party Starter slot. We are not your typical "strum …
Copper Tones | Acoustic
11.04.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnJack and Grace Duo
A dynamic and sophisticated Duo from the north of England, performing classic and contemporary pop, soul & blues with style. Jack & Grace have been entertaining as a Duo for over 7 years, with reside…
Jack and Grace Duo
17.04.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnJukebox
Unique duo performing covers audiences know and love! Susie on vocals and double bass. Adam on guitar, percussion looping and vocals. Reliable and experienced duo.
Jukebox
18.04.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnBroken Crown
Great tunes from the best musical bygone eras. Some times as a duo and sometimes as a trio…if you’re really lucky!
Broken Crown
24.04.2026•19:00The Botanist LincolnJack and Grace Duo
A dynamic and sophisticated Duo from the north of England, performing classic and contemporary pop, soul & blues with style. Jack & Grace have been entertaining as a Duo for over 7 years, with reside…
Jack and Grace Duo
25.04.2026•20:00The Botanist LincolnBroken Crown
Great tunes from the best musical bygone eras. Some times as a duo and sometimes as a trio…if you’re really lucky!
Broken Crown
Our Spaces
Located in Lincoln's Cornhill Quarter, overlooking Exchange Square, The Botanist is a beautiful botanically-themed restaurant and bar and features a bar and outdoor seating area.
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.
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!
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.
Outdoor seating area
Our outdoor patio area may be small but it's perfectly-formed and is just the spot for al fresco dining or a botanical cocktail (or two), whilst watching the world go by.
Valentine's Day
Want to know what love is? Whether you’re truly, madly, deeply in love, you’re giving a shoutout to your ex or you’re girls who just wanna have fun, we’re picking up good vibrations on Valentine’s Day 2026.
Romantic or platonic, celebrate a long weekend of love with Galentine's Day on Friday 13th February and Valentine's Day on Saturday 14th February.
Our Sharing Set Menu is £39.95pp and is designed for two to enjoy.
And every Valentine's Menu comes with a song request card so you can hear your favourite love songs live, because music is the answer!
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.
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.
Our gluten-free menu includes a wide variety of dishes - including classic haddock and chips, chicken schnitzel with green garlic butter... and of course plenty of our famous hanging kebabs.
Discover more allergen and nutritional information here.
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. For further accessibility information for your local Botanist, please get in touch via our contact form or give our team a call.
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.
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.
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
Exchange Square
Cornhill Quarter
Lincoln
LN5 7ET
Opening Times
Monday: 11:30-22:00
Tuesday: 11:30-22:00
Wednesday: 11:30-22:00
Thursday: 11:30-23:00
Friday: 11:00-00:00
Saturday: 11:00-00:00
Sunday: 11:00am-22:00pm

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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