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It started with a seed. An idea shared amongst friends. Food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and grill.
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Take a stroll through our lush, secret garden of food and drink 🌿 The Botanist is always more than you imagined...

🍴 Home of the Famous Hanging Kebab
🎶 Live music Friday and Saturday evenings until late
🎤 Botanist Bingo 1st Thursday of every month They imagined a secret garden, where all can enjoy curious refreshments of nature...

A concept like no other, offering a soon to be world-famous sele

ction of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. With live music every night, sublime social times are guaranteed! Continue the journey and explore our daily adventures... a botanical world awaits!

04/09/2026

Now regular scheduled programming has resumed, we're here to whisper...Christmas. Book before September 30th to enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz per person, on bookings of 20+ guests 🥂

Get ahead of the game (future you will thank you!) and book now: https://thebotanist.uk.com/christmas

02/09/2026

EYES DOWN, LISTEN UP! Musical Bingo is back TOMORROW at 7pm 🎶 Grab your family or friends and get ready to play and win prizes, with live house bands, plus a bonus Happy Hour that goes all night long 🍸️

Book your free spot here: https://thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

26/08/2026

Book in for the Bank Holiday this weekend!🍸 Enjoy live music all weekend, including Sunday 🎵

Dig in to fresh plates perfect for sharing, our famous Hanging Kebabs or if you're feeling the switch to Autumn, our roasts with bottomless Yorkshire puddings are waiting for you!

Book now: https://thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

24/08/2026

Our newest cocktail is a special one 🐝 The Beekeeper was crowned the winner of The Botanist’s summer cocktail competition.

Over 50 team members from across The Botanist entered their botanical liquid creations, and the winning cocktail, crafted by Mackenzie Heppenstall, bartender at The Botanist Barnsley, was selected out of 11 finalists by our Head Botanist and a panel of drinks experts.

A ray of sunshine in a glass - Absolut Vanilia Vodka, St-Germain and Avallen Calvados Apple Brandy shaken with lemon and apple juices and salted honey syrup.

It's the bee's knees!

19/08/2026

Win a 3 course meal at The Botanist! We're giving one person the chance to win a 3 course meal and drinks with a plus one. To enter,

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Competition closes on Friday 28th August, 12PM. One winner will be randomly chosen from the comments and messaged from this account only. Multiple entries allowed. Please be aware of spam accounts, we never send links or ask for personal detailsl, This prize is not exchangeable for anything else and includes 2 starters, 2 main or 1 sharing main, 2 desserts and 1 drink of choice each.

07/08/2026

Welcome to The Spritz Garden 🌿 Explore seven refreshing spritzes bursting with flavours of nature, from classics that can’t be beaten, to beautifully crafted liquid botanicals. Enjoy on long, leisurely afternoons that turn into evenings, perfectly paired with our bar nibbles for snacking while you sip - your ticket to euro-summer! ☀️

Book now: https://thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

05/08/2026

POV: You've found your new favourite social this summer 🎶 Join us tomorrow from 7pm for Musical Bingo, plus Happy Hour that goes all night long ☀️

Booking isn't essential but we recommend securing your spot: https://thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

Happy Hour excludes Edinburgh.

30/06/2026

GRADUATION 🎓 Join us for a celebratory graduation meal and raise a toast to your future with a complimentary glass of fizz for each member of the party! 🥂

Choose 2 courses from our Graduation Celebration Menu, featuring our Famous Hanging Kebabs™. Our signature edible Plant Pot Pudding for the Graduate, on the house - along with a complimentary glass of prosecco for everyone on the table when you book the Graduation Celebration Menu.

Book now and celebrate in style with us: https://thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

16/06/2026

Free Bottomless Beer for Dad this Father's Day! 🍺 Still looking for plans this Sunday? 👀 Join us for Sunday Roasts and live music with requests throughout lunch 🎵 Dad gets bottomless pints of Madri with his meal, on us!

Tag a Dad who deserves this and BOOK NOW: https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/reading/book-online

*Bottomless pints excludes Edinburgh

02/06/2026

POV: you've just found your new weekday social 👀 Join us for Musical Bingo this Thursday at 7pm, plus a bonus Happy Hour that goes all night long 💃

We welcome walk-ins so booking isn’t essential, but we recommend securing your spot in advance: https://thebotanist.uk.com/book-online

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Reading

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 10pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	10am - 12am
Saturday	10am - 12am
Sunday	11am - 10pm

Website

http://www.thebotanist.uk.com/locations/reading

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