The Botanist Bath

The building

The draw here is the space. The octagon rises over several levels, with classical columns, an encircling mezzanine, patterned tiled floors and brass pendant lights, and the whole room is themed on botany and vintage style. The ground floor centres on an island cocktail bar with a tree at its heart, while the balcony restaurant looks down over it. Beneath, a separate bar with three brick arches and booths has its own entrance from Milsom Place.

Eating and drinking

The menu takes its cue from the grill and the deli, mixing British classics with international dishes, and there are Sunday roasts and bottomless brunches. Botanical cocktails are the signature at the bar. Live music plays regularly in the main bar, and the Beneath bar is set up for bands and DJs, so evenings get lively.

When to go

It works well as a stop between shopping on Milsom Street and SouthGate, for a weekend brunch, or for drinks before dinner. Groups and parties can hire individual areas or the whole venue. If you want a quieter meal, aim for the balcony restaurant earlier in the day; later on, the ground floor bar is the busier, louder space.

Highlights

• Octagonal multi-level building at Milsom Place
• Island bar built around a central tree
• Grill and deli-inspired menu with Sunday roasts and brunch
• Botanical cocktails
• Regular live music and a separate vaulted Beneath bar

Good to know

• Part of The Botanist group of bars and restaurants
• Areas of the venue, or the whole building, can be hired for events
• Bottomless brunch and Sunday roasts are on the menu

Frequently asked questions