The Beneath at The Botanist, Bath

Bar in a Restaurant
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Private space
46a Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DN
Bath City Centre

About this space

A self contained space 'beneath' the main building of The Botanist with entrances through either the main venue or a private entrance in Milsome Place.

With a standing capacity of up to 150 comfortably with three arches and two secret booths, set up for live music and DJ plus a well stocked bar, this space is the perfect space for work gatherings, weddings, birthdays, every celebration.


Prices

Monday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £4000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 23:00
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 22:00

Host rules

No Smoking
No external catering
Under 18's vacate by 9.30pm


Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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HH
Helen H.
Verified review
Pub · 90 guests · December 2025
On a positive note, the venue is well located and the space itself has a pleasant aesthetic. The lighting worked well and the room has real potential for private events.
We booked a private corporate event at this venue and unfortunately the experience fell well below expectations. There was clear confusion around the event timing, and the agreed welcome drinks were not in place when I arrived. When this was flagged, the team were unaware of the arrangement. Fortunately, I arrived ahead of the guest start time and was able to ensure this was resolved before guests arrived. Food service was late, dietary requirements were poorly managed, and allergen labelling was not available despite advance planning and guest details being provided. As a result, some guests were hesitant to eat, and I had to personally intervene to locate those with specific dietary needs so they could be served. Garlic flatbread, which was included as part of the food offering, was also not provided. It was also made clear on the night that management attention was being prioritised elsewhere in the venue, which left our booked private event feeling secondary throughout the evening. The venue itself was cold, with heating only being turned on after approximately two hours. We are also still awaiting confirmation as to whether we were charged for the “complimentary” prosecco, as no final bar tab or receipt has been provided despite requests. Additionally, photographs were taken during the event for venue marketing purposes without my prior knowledge or consent as the organiser. I have since had to formally request confirmation that any images taken of our private event are deleted, which was unexpected and inappropriate for a corporate booking. Overall, the event felt underprepared and poorly coordinated, which was disappointing given the level of planning in advance and the cost involved. I have been advised that CCTV footage will be reviewed to verify the feedback provided, which further reflects the lack of clarity and organisation on the night. While the bar staff and hostess were polite, the overall organisation and management did not meet the standard expected for a private corporate event. The extensive planning and email correspondence undertaken to ensure a smooth evening ultimately felt wasted. I would strongly recommend confirming all arrangements in writing and ensuring clear accountability if considering this venue for a corporate event.
2.6
HH
Helen H.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
Whilst emails were responded to promptly, it transpired that pre-planning was either not communicated or carried out by the team at the venue, it ultimately wasted my time and resulted in an evening that I had to manage on the night. I was also looking forward to enjoying the event with my colleagues but sadly this wasn't meant to be.
3.0

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