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The Botanist Reading 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 selection 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!

WIN A CHRISTMAS PARTY 🎉 To celebrate the upcoming festive season, we’re giving away a Christmas party for up to 6 guests...
09/10/2026

WIN A CHRISTMAS PARTY 🎉 To celebrate the upcoming festive season, we’re giving away a Christmas party for up to 6 guests, including:

🍴 Our three-course Christmas dining menu
🍾 A bottle of bubbly on arrival
🍸 £100 to spend at the bar

To enter simply:
💚 Follow The Botanist Reading
💚 Like this post
💚 Tag 5 friends you'd invite
♻️ Share this post for an extra entry.

Competition closes on Friday 6th November, 5PM. One winner will be chosen at random and messaged from this account only. Be aware of false profiles, we never send links or ask for personal information. Prize includes 3 courses from our Christmas dining menu for 6 guests, one bottle of house prosecco and a £100 Botanist gift card which will be emailed to the winner. This prize is not exchangeable and must be redeemed over 18th Nov to 24th Dec. 18+ only. Good luck.

🎁 £25 GIFT CARD ON US 🎁You’ve rallied the group chat, found a date everyone can make - now it’s time to reap the reward...
05/10/2026

🎁 £25 GIFT CARD ON US 🎁

You’ve rallied the group chat, found a date everyone can make - now it’s time to reap the rewards as the organiser!

Book our 2 or 3 course Christmas Dining Menu for 4+ guests and we'll send a £25 gift card to spend in January, just for you. No strings attached. No minimum spend. Simply use the full value in one visit and let January feel a little less bare.

Book today and your £25 Gift Card will land in your inbox on January 1st: https://thebotanist.uk.com/christmas

*T&Cs apply

23/09/2026

Flip the switch and let the cauldron bubble ✨

Our PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 inspired menu has every margarita you ever witched for - from the spellbinding classic to magical twists, our Midnight Margaritas are a bewitching blend of Cazcabel tequila and ingredients hand-selected by our resident botanist.

Available until the 30th September

See PRACTICAL MAGIC 2, in Cinemas Now.

16/09/2026

The Botanist's lunch menu > Meal deals

A lighter version of our famous kebabs, served with garlic flatbread, rocket salad and houmous with crispy chickpeas for £8.95. Monday to Friday, served until 4pm.

*excludes Lincoln

14/09/2026

Put the lime in the coconut... something magical is brewing ✨🧹 To celebrate the release of PRACTICAL MAGIC 2, in Cinemas now, we’re bringing a touch of magic and mayhem to our menu.

We've conjured up a limited-edition menu of Midnight Margaritas - each crafted with a spellbinding twist of its own.

From the classic to the unexpected, discover every margarita you ever witched for, made with a bewitching blend of Cazcabel Tequila and ingredients hand-selected by our resident botanist.

Classic: A classic tipple to celebrate the season of the witch
Lime & Coconut: An Owen's family classic - don't forget to throw spilled salt over your left shoulder
Spicy: For your fiery side and to channel your inner Gilly Owens
Black Cherry: As mysterious and enchanting as Sally Owens

Gather your coven, raise a glass and embrace a little magic - it’s midnight somewhere 🌙

Available until 30th September

09/09/2026

Roast season is officially BACK! We’re so here for the cosier weather 🍂 Gather round and tuck into tender, roasted meats served with crisp roast potatoes, maple-glazed carrots and tender stem broccoli. Our Yorkshire puddings and house gravy are bottomless!

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

Now regular scheduled programming has resumed, we're here to whisper...Christmas. Book before September 30th to enjoy a ...
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

Book in for the Bank Holiday this weekend!🍸 Enjoy live music all weekend, including Sunday 🎵Dig in to fresh plates perfe...
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!

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

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