What's on West Bridgford
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 and Saturday from 6pm ‘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 until 2pm.
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 £8.50.
*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 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.
22.05.2026•18:00The 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
22.05.2026•21:15The 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
23.05.2026•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
23.05.2026•22:00The 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
24.05.2026•18:00The Botanist West BridgfordCiaran O'Donovan
Ciaran offers the highest-quality musical entertainment for all occasions- whether you are looking for an evening of upbeat party music, or chilled acoustic covers- Ciaran has a setlist to cater to yo…
Ciaran O'Donovan
24.05.2026•21:15The Botanist West BridgfordJukebox
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
29.05.2026•18:00The Botanist West BridgfordAlec T
UPBEAT POP ROCK, INDIE, ALT--COUNTRY, SOUL, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL & IRISH SONGS. CLASSIC & MODERN HITS. Powerful and heartfelt vocals & melodic and vibrant acoustic …
Alec T
29.05.2026•21:15The Botanist West BridgfordJukebox
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
30.05.2026•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
30.05.2026•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordBonnylou Duo
Bonnylou duo is a dynamic established duo with over 15 years of experience. Bonnylou plays a wide range of covers of all styles/genres catering to all audiences. Pop/soul/funk/reggae/motown/blues/coun…
Bonnylou Duo
04.06.2026•19:00The 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
05.06.2026•18:00The Botanist West BridgfordJack Hughes
Guitarist and singer based in Lincoln singing some soul…
Jack Hughes
05.06.2026•21:15The Botanist West BridgfordLex & Lou Duo
Lex & Lou Acoustic Duo are based in Leicestershire and regularly gig around the Midlands and the North East. We perform covers from 50s to present day and cover a wide range of genres including pop, r…
Lex & Lou Duo
06.06.2026•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
06.06.2026•22:00The 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
12.06.2026•18:00The 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
12.06.2026•21:15The Botanist West BridgfordBonnylou Duo
Bonnylou duo is a dynamic established duo with over 15 years of experience. Bonnylou plays a wide range of covers of all styles/genres catering to all audiences. Pop/soul/funk/reggae/motown/blues/coun…
Bonnylou Duo
13.06.2026•18:45The Botanist West BridgfordJack Hughes
Guitarist and singer based in Lincoln singing some soul…
Jack Hughes
13.06.2026•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)
19.06.2026•18:00The Botanist West BridgfordLeigh Hitch
Frontman of Little Lions bringing you a selection of stripped back acoustic versions of folk and indie classics.
Leigh Hitch
19.06.2026•21:15The Botanist West BridgfordCassie and the Band
Thumping basslines, catchy guitar riffs, three part harmonies and powerful female vocals, Cassie and the Band offer a versatile set up perfect for any venue. If you need an act to deliver a set of non…
Cassie and the Band
20.06.2026•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
20.06.2026•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordMarlow & Smith
Nottingham based duo / trio and four-piece band, fronted by Dan Kilarski-Marlow and Paul Smith. Performing classics from the 70's through to modern day.
Marlow & Smith
26.06.2026•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
26.06.2026•21:15The 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)
27.06.2026•18:45The Botanist West BridgfordHannah Marshall Music
Hannah Marshall is a versatile acoustic musician with a breathtaking vocal range that has been captivating audiences for the last 13 years. Hannah has wowed in pubs, restaurants, weddings, village fay…
Hannah Marshall Music
27.06.2026•22:00The Botanist West BridgfordJukebox
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
02.07.2026•19:00The 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
03.07.2026•18:00The 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
03.07.2026•21:15The 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
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
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.

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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