What's on Newcastle
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.
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 classic cocktail for £8.95
- Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder £4.95
- Bottle of house wine or fizz £19.95
*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.
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 125ml, Mimosa, Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Shrub Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Pravha Pint, Aspall's Cyder Pint
Cocktails: Botanista Cosmo, Classic Margarita, Espresso Martini
Non Alc: Hu-No Spritz,
Veneto 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.
17.04.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleLily Brooke - Duo
The Lily Brooke duo is a live acoustic duo bringing modern hits and classic favourites to life. Known for their versatile sets and engaging performances, they deliver crowd-pleasing music to get every…
Lily Brooke - Duo
18.04.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleSophisDuo
Acoustic/Electric Duo performing loads of cheese mainly from the 90s and 00s. Think artists like Ricky Martin, Shania Twain, Blue, Natalie Imbruglia, B*Witched, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys and more.
SophisDuo
24.04.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleHonest Jack
Honest Jack have spent the last 25 years perfecting their act and using their talents to bring a diverse range of classic rock, pop and indie tunes to life in the live stage. The sound that Honest Jac…
Honest Jack
25.04.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleThe StereoTypes
Meet The StereoTypes: a lean, mean, three-piece musical machine that defies easy categorization. With a sound far bigger than their numbers suggest, this band is all about versatility and vocal chops.…
The StereoTypes
01.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleSophisDuo
Acoustic/Electric Duo performing loads of cheese mainly from the 90s and 00s. Think artists like Ricky Martin, Shania Twain, Blue, Natalie Imbruglia, B*Witched, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys and more.
SophisDuo
02.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleSpilt Milk ( 3-piece)
Spilt Milk is an indie/funk/rock band from Gateshead. This 3-piece version of the band is 21-year-old triplet brothers, Oscar, Isaac and Theo Nolan. The brothers have been gigging since the age of 14,…
Spilt Milk ( 3-piece)
03.05.2026•20:00The Botanist NewcastleLily Brooke - Duo
The Lily Brooke duo is a live acoustic duo bringing modern hits and classic favourites to life. Known for their versatile sets and engaging performances, they deliver crowd-pleasing music to get every…
Lily Brooke - Duo
07.05.2026•19:00The Botanist NewcastlePaul Michael Gray
Paul Michael Gray is a Teesside based singer and acoustic guitarist, whose performing talents have taken him anywhere from Manchester to Bahrain in the Middle East. His extensive vocal range allows…
Paul Michael Gray
08.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleHonest Jack
Honest Jack have spent the last 25 years perfecting their act and using their talents to bring a diverse range of classic rock, pop and indie tunes to life in the live stage. The sound that Honest Jac…
Honest Jack
09.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleRyan & Joe
We are a partyish duo from the North East. Massive repertoire of songs to keep your venue bouncing. Two guitars and vocals, occasionally a bass, to get people dancing.
Ryan & Joe
15.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastlePek & Wanley
Probably the North East’s best ramshackle hipster-hop, hillbilly, folky, pop and rock acoustic cover duo! We’re Pek & Wanley and we play covers of songs we like. Whatever your occasion, business o…
Pek & Wanley
16.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleDave Red Duo
Dave Red duo playing upbeat covers of classic hits. I work with many different duo partners, all top musicians, including piano, percussion, bass, guitar and saxophone. No matter the combination at y…
Dave Red Duo
22.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleUnplugged
Acoustic Duo (trio optional) based in the North East of England. Innovative covers of popular songs from the 50’s through to modern day chart hits.
Unplugged
23.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastlePaul Michael Gray Duo
Paul Michael Gray is a Teesside based singer and acoustic guitarist, whose performing talents have taken him anywhere from Manchester to Bahrain in the Middle East. His extensive vocal range allows…
Paul Michael Gray Duo
24.05.2026•20:00The Botanist NewcastlePek & Wanley
Probably the North East’s best ramshackle hipster-hop, hillbilly, folky, pop and rock acoustic cover duo! We’re Pek & Wanley and we play covers of songs we like. Whatever your occasion, business o…
Pek & Wanley
29.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleJack Cummings Duo
The Jack Cummings Duo are a North East based act with over 20 years of experience. Covering hits throughout the decades to entertain any crowd! The Jack Cummings Duo is available as two acoustics, wit…
Jack Cummings Duo
30.05.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleJack Cummings Duo
The Jack Cummings Duo are a North East based act with over 20 years of experience. Covering hits throughout the decades to entertain any crowd! The Jack Cummings Duo is available as two acoustics, wit…
Jack Cummings Duo
04.06.2026•19:00The Botanist NewcastleJack Cummings Music
North East based acoustic artist with over 20 years experience, playing a mix of genres from across the decades to please any audience!
Jack Cummings Music
05.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleThe StereoTypes
Meet The StereoTypes: a lean, mean, three-piece musical machine that defies easy categorization. With a sound far bigger than their numbers suggest, this band is all about versatility and vocal chops.…
The StereoTypes
06.06.2026•21:00The Botanist Newcastleme + deboe
‘me + deboe’ are an established duo delivering intricate arrangements and powerful guitars, reimagining covers with a bold, contemporary edge.
“They encapsulate what it means to be a duo: Blendi…
me + deboe
12.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleUnplugged
Acoustic Duo (trio optional) based in the North East of England. Innovative covers of popular songs from the 50’s through to modern day chart hits.
Unplugged
13.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleSophisDuo
Acoustic/Electric Duo performing loads of cheese mainly from the 90s and 00s. Think artists like Ricky Martin, Shania Twain, Blue, Natalie Imbruglia, B*Witched, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys and more.
SophisDuo
19.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleSpilt Milk ( 3-piece)
Spilt Milk is an indie/funk/rock band from Gateshead. This 3-piece version of the band is 21-year-old triplet brothers, Oscar, Isaac and Theo Nolan. The brothers have been gigging since the age of 14,…
Spilt Milk ( 3-piece)
20.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastlePek & Wanley
Probably the North East’s best ramshackle hipster-hop, hillbilly, folky, pop and rock acoustic cover duo! We’re Pek & Wanley and we play covers of songs we like. Whatever your occasion, business o…
Pek & Wanley
26.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleJames Hedley Trio
Highly experienced acoustic trio with residencies across the North East. Repertoire ranging from the 60’s through to modern day hits. Vocals, guitar, keyboard and percussion/drums - can tailor any s…
James Hedley Trio
27.06.2026•21:00The Botanist NewcastleLily Brooke - Trio
The Lily Brooke Trio is a live acoustic trio bringing modern hits and classic favourites to life. Known for their versatile sets and engaging performances, they deliver crowd-pleasing music to get eve…
Lily Brooke - Trio
HAPPY HOUR
Let's get wild!
Join us for Happy Hour 4-7pm every weekday where the drinks (and good times) flow.
Any classic cocktail for £8.95
Pint of Pravha or Aspall Cyder £4.95
Bottle of house wine or fizz £19.95
*Excludes Edinburgh
Easter Weekend
Join us this Easter weekend for Live Music, Happy Hour, Brunch, Roasts and much more!
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.

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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