
FEAST, FIZZ, FUN
Get merry with three drinks per person, whilst digging into our famous Christmas Dinner Hanging Kebab with all the trimmings. Our homegrown live musicians will keep the festive cheer wild, playing live as you drink and dine, all for £29.95 per person.
Offer valid Sunday to Thursday throughout December, from 6pm.
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.
….AND A PARTRIDGE IN A PEAR TREE
Our lush, plant-filled spaces turn into a boozy winter wonderland this festive season.
Feast, Fizz, Fun offer... Step into Christmas for just £29.95pp
The Botanist West Bridgford
West Brigford
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.
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.
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
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.
05.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordThe Face
Acoustic covers band based in Nottingham. Partial to a mash up and not afraid to span the genres. From indie to R&B and UK Garage we’re not your average middle of the road acoustic duo. Over 20 year…
The Face
05.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordValensi
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
06.12.2025•18:45The Botanist West BridgfordMatt Chapman
Upbeat crowd pleasing solo guitarist/singer. Strong voice, upbeat vibes, will always bring energy. Regular Botanist player to great reviews!
Matt Chapman
06.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordValensi
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
07.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordMartin Jackson
Martin Jackson is a solo acoustic singer and guitarist based in Nottingham. Stemming from his diverse music taste, Martin prides himself on being highly adaptable. His soaring vocal, creative guitar …
Martin Jackson
11.12.2025•18:30The Botanist West BridgfordKat Kyrris
I cover well known songs from across the decades in a loungey soul/jazz style. Perfect for champagne receptions.
Kat Kyrris
12.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordBroken 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
12.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordDownshift (Duo)
Dynamic semi-acoustic guitar duo with great harmonies and melodic solos playing classic and modern sing-a-long pop, soft-rock, indie, britpop and country from 60s to present.
Downshift (Duo)
13.12.2025•15:00The Botanist West BridgfordAndrew Cox Acoustic
I'm an acoustic guitarist singer from Nottinghamshire. I play a range of pop/indie hits from 80s to present day and have a relaxed, atmospheric sound.
Andrew Cox Acoustic
13.12.2025•18:45The Botanist West BridgfordBen Mark Smith
Ben Mark Smith is a acoustic guitarist and singer based in Nottinghan. With 10 yesrs experience performing cover music and original Ben has performed all across the UK at countless venues and festiva…
Ben Mark Smith
13.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordDownshift (Duo)
Dynamic semi-acoustic guitar duo with great harmonies and melodic solos playing classic and modern sing-a-long pop, soft-rock, indie, britpop and country from 60s to present.
Downshift (Duo)
14.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordNick keen
Nick is a hugely popular solo guitarist and vocalist. His soulful, rich voice and immense guitar skills have earned him an enviable reputation within the music industry. This Nottingham-based soloist…
Nick keen
17.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordJack Hughes
Guitarist and singer based in Lincoln singing some soul…
Jack Hughes
18.12.2025•18:30The Botanist West BridgfordMatt Chapman
Upbeat crowd pleasing solo guitarist/singer. Strong voice, upbeat vibes, will always bring energy. Regular Botanist player to great reviews!
Matt Chapman
19.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordValensi
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
19.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordAcoustic Vibes
We are a lively and accomplished acoustic covers duo with amazing harmonies and great singing voices and a superb and eclectic choice of songs. We can be mellow or play songs to make people dance. We …
Acoustic Vibes
20.12.2025•18:45The Botanist West BridgfordBen Kirby
Ben Kirby is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist that tailors his unique style and personality to suit your venue and audience. He can bring his upbeat, high energy sing-along performance to life wit…
Ben Kirby
20.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordDaggers Duo
The Daggers Duo are a talented and versatile duo made up of George (Guitar and Vocals) and Matt (Drums and Backing Vocals), playing a variety of classic covers ready to make a dancefloor move. With …
Daggers Duo
21.12.2025•18:00The Botanist West BridgfordBen Mark Smith
Ben Mark Smith is a acoustic guitarist and singer based in Nottinghan. With 10 yesrs experience performing cover music and original Ben has performed all across the UK at countless venues and festiva…
Ben Mark Smith
24.12.2025•18:45The Botanist West BridgfordAnya-Lace
Playing pop/country well known hits as well as original material. A night tailored to the venue and audience. I have played a range of pubs and events including BBC Introducing stage of Tramlines fest…
Anya-Lace
24.12.2025•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordBonnylou MUSIC
Bonnylou Music is a well established singer/songwriter and performer from the West Midlands. Playing genres such as Soul/RnB/ Motown/Pop/Funk/ Blues /party. I often perform orginals/covers in a duo/tr…
Bonnylou MUSIC
27.12.2025•13:00The Botanist West BridgfordBen Mark Smith
Ben Mark Smith is a acoustic guitarist and singer based in Nottinghan. With 10 yesrs experience performing cover music and original Ben has performed all across the UK at countless venues and festiva…
Ben Mark Smith
30.12.2025•18:00The Botanist West BridgfordThe Urban Players (duo)
The Urban Players are a versatile duo from the West Midlands. We have over 30 years of experience playing the local pub scene, plus weddings and charity events. We can offer a wide range of songs from…
The Urban Players (duo)
31.12.2025•19:00The Botanist West BridgfordFranklyn Ogosi
Hello! Growing up as a child my parents my house was full of music from different genres and eras. From Chaka Khan to Shania Twain, I listened to everything and anything and this spirit has stayed wit…
Franklyn Ogosi
31.12.2025•21:45The Botanist West BridgfordDusk
DUSK - playing those songs you forgot you love, and the ones you didn’t! Dusk is a live music band that specialises in providing top-notch entertainment for weddings, corporate events and parties. B…
Dusk
Our Spaces
Situated on Bridgford Road, The Botanist bar and restaurant is perfect for casual drinks, special occasions, or dining with friends. With a front patio area, rear terrace and private dining room, 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.
Private Dining Room
Our private dining room is perfect for private events and intimate dining experiences. Whether it's a special occasion, group dinner or drinks, a business lunch or something completely unique, our private dining room will lend botanical glamour to your event.
Outdoor seating area
Our outdoor seating area is just the spot for al fresco dining or a botanical cocktail (or two), whilst watching the world go by. We have seating at the front patio and rear terrace.
Book Now For Christmas
Our lush, plant-filled spaces turn into a boozy Winter wonderland, with feel-good food, cocktails that sparkle, house live bands... and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.
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.
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.
Find Us
40 Bridgford Road
West Bridgford, Nottingham
NG2 6AP
Opening Hours
Monday: 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday: 11:00 -23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 -23:00
Thursday: 11:00 -00:00
Friday: 11:00 -01:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 01:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 23:00

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