The Botanist York

The Botanist is a bar and restaurant at 15 Stonegate in York, with a botanical theme running through its food, drinks and setting. Its atmosphere is designed around the character of a secret garden, creating a lively space for meals, drinks and social occasions.

The food menu focuses on seasonal vegetables, fruit, spices and herbs, with dishes intended for sharing as well as more substantial meals. The venue also serves lighter weekday lunches, including a kebab-style option with garlic flatbread, rocket salad and houmous. Sunday dining centres on roast meats with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. A dedicated children’s menu includes a snack, main course and dessert.

Drinks follow the garden-inspired theme, with cocktails and other serves built around botanical flavours. The bar also hosts a regular happy hour on weekday afternoons. Brunch is available on Friday and Saturday mornings, with a choice of brunch dish and drinks served as part of the format.

Live music forms a regular part of the evening programme, with bands, duos and solo artists performing on Friday and Saturday nights. Other events include musical bingo, while private hire and group bookings provide options for celebrations, parties and larger gatherings. The venue is also dog friendly, making it suitable for relaxed drinks or casual meals with four-legged companions.

The Botanist suits groups of friends, family gatherings, informal celebrations and diners looking for a meal in a lively bar setting. Its mix of seasonal cooking, botanical drinks, live entertainment and event spaces gives the Stonegate venue a flexible character across daytime dining and evening occasions.