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The Botanist Birmingham (Gas Street Basin)

Canal‑side bar and restaurant with lush planting, botanical cocktails, live music and an atmospheric beer garden on Birmingham’s Gas Street Basin.

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A two‑storey canal‑side bar and restaurant framed by hanging plants and festoon lights, The Botanist Birmingham serves botanical cocktails, hearty British‑style plates and live music in an atmospheric riverside beer garden. Set at Gas Street Basin, the venue mixes lush interior planting, timber accents and an al fresco terrace to suit lunches, weekend brunches, evening drinks or private hire celebrations.

A brief summary to The Botanist Birmingham

  • House 14, 16 Temple St, Birmingham, B2 5BG, GB
  • +441216007430
  • Visit website
  • Duration: 1 to 3 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Mixed
  • Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
  • Monday 11 am-12 am
  • Tuesday 11 am-12 am
  • Wednesday 11 am-12 am
  • Thursday 11 am-1 am
  • Friday 11 am-1 am
  • Saturday 11 am-2 am
  • Sunday 11 am-11 pm

Local tips

  • Book weekends and larger tables in advance—private dining rooms are available for groups and events.
  • If the weather is fine, request a table on the terrace or in the beer garden for canal views and al fresco dining.
  • Check the events calendar for live music nights and special brunches; these change seasonally and can affect noise levels.
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A leafy canal‑side setting with theatrical style

The Botanist Birmingham occupies a dramatic waterside corner at Gas Street Basin, where the canal channels and brick warehouses give way to a bar that leans into green, theatrical styling. Inside, plants spill from shelves and hanging baskets, timber finishes and brass fittings frame bar stations, and festoon lights and mirrors amplify a warm, convivial glow that carries through to the beer garden overlooking the water.

Food, drink and a botanical mood

Menus emphasise bold, accessible plates and shareable dishes alongside a cocktail list built around herbs, fruit and floral flavours. Casual mains, pub classics and seasonal small plates sit next to inventive signature drinks named for plants and garden imagery. Offerings cover brunch and lunch through to dinner dishes and Sunday roasts, while special menus and seasonal events appear at key times of year.

Spaces for every occasion

The venue is arranged over two floors with multiple dining zones: a ground‑floor bar and indoor dining area, a first‑floor terrace and several private dining rooms suitable for small groups or private events. The beer garden and terrace are principal selling points in fair weather, set with tables and lighting that encourage lingering evenings by the canal.

Live music and programmed events

Live bands and acoustic acts form a recurring part of the venue’s evening programme, with busier, band‑led nights at weekends. The Botanist also hosts themed events, seasonal parties and ticketed evenings; these programming choices add a lively, sociable dimension to the restaurant’s character without altering the core offering of food and drinks.

Atmosphere and practical character

The Botanist balances a slightly theatrical, botanical aesthetic with an accessible city‑centre pub vibe: it’s as suitable for a relaxed midday meal as it is for cocktails after work. The combination of indoor planting, canal views and layered lighting creates an impression of an urban greenhouse rather than a traditional pub, with a steady hum of conversation and music at peak times.

Why it stands out locally

What distinguishes this site is its canal‑front position combined with an intentionally plant‑forward interior and a consistently programmed events calendar. The multi‑level layout — including private rooms and a large outdoor terrace — makes it flexible for groups, small celebrations and repeat visits across seasons, from bright summer evenings to cosy winter gatherings.

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