What's on
From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
What's On
Take a stroll and discover what’s on at The Botanist York. From Musical Bingo and Live Music to Happy Hour and Botanista Brunch, events in our garden are in full bloom.
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.
Our Sharing Set Menu is £39.95pp and is designed for two to enjoy.
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!
Musical Bingo
*please note that Botanist Bingo will not be on throughout December and January, returning on February 6th.
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.
£8.50 Lunch Menu
*Please note, our lunch menu will be paused between 19th November - 5th January.
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!
HAPPY HOUR
*Please note, Happy Hour returns from January 1st.
Let's get wild!
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
Festive Botanista Brunch
90 minutes of joy! Enjoy any brunch dish and 3 drinks for £45, or go bottomless for £55, every Saturday from 10am until 1pm in December.
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 this weekend.
05.02.2026•19:00The Botanist YorkSam Levon
Pianist & Singer-Songwriter based in West Yorkshire, specialising in energetic covers of classic pop and rock songs with versatile playing and powerful vocals. I play frequently in pubs, bars and rest…
Sam Levon
06.02.2026•19:00The Botanist YorkTom and James
Lively duo from Mirfield, West Yorkshire. We both sing, play guitar, use close harmony work and clever arrangements to create unique covers from all eras and genres.
Tom and James
07.02.2026•19:30The Botanist YorkRo Yaxley - Acoustic Duo
Ro Yaxley (guitar and vocals) and Michael Armitage (percussion) are an acoustic function duo that play both old and modern classics perfect for club nights, functions and more. The pair met while they…
Ro Yaxley - Acoustic Duo
13.02.2026•19:00The Botanist YorkThe Reciprocals
The Reciprocals are an upbeat acoustic duo, singing in harmony and playing foot percussion. Sharing a love a spreading musical joy, Patrick and Alex joined forces several years ago to gig as a duo, p…
The Reciprocals
14.02.2026•19:30The Botanist YorkTom and James
Lively duo from Mirfield, West Yorkshire. We both sing, play guitar, use close harmony work and clever arrangements to create unique covers from all eras and genres.
Tom and James
20.02.2026•19:00The Botanist YorkThe Lights
The Lights are an acoustic guitar piano duo with vocal harmonies covering songs from the 50’s to now in many genres you wouldn’t expect from just two people. Also capable of looping to create a fu…
The Lights
21.02.2026•19:30The Botanist YorkGot It Covered - Acoustic Duo
We are Got It Covered - an acoustic double act performing all you favourite singalong hits from the 80's, 90's and 00's! We can play for up to 3 hours and have an adaptable setlist which we tailor to…
Got It Covered - Acoustic Duo
27.02.2026•19:00The Botanist YorkThe Reciprocals
The Reciprocals are an upbeat acoustic duo, singing in harmony and playing foot percussion. Sharing a love a spreading musical joy, Patrick and Alex joined forces several years ago to gig as a duo, p…
The Reciprocals
Book now for Christmas
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.
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.

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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