A bar in a restaurant with a long wooden counter, eclectic hanging lights, and shelves of bottles at The Botanist Chester.
A rustic bar with hanging Edison bulbs, greenery, and shelves of spirits at The Botanist Chester.
A bar in a restaurant with hanging glassware, exposed pipes, and a bartender behind a backlit shelf at The Botanist Chester.
A bar in a restaurant with eclectic pendant lighting, hanging plants, and a well-stocked back bar at The Botanist Chester.
An exterior restaurant sign with hanging ivy and exposed brick at The Botanist Chester.

Main Bar at The Botanist Chester

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
13 Saint Werburgh Street, Chester, CH1 2DY –
Chester City Centre
Up to 56
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Main Bar, Bar in The Botanist Chester is a semi-private bar area centred on a sculptural cluster of suspended lights and reclaimed objects.

Design: The interior uses painted brick, timber joinery and patterned tiles for a vintage-meets-industrial look. Layered plant displays and warm-toned fixtures create a busy, curated atmosphere while a mezzanine and overhead glazing supply natural light.

Features: A staffed service bar runs along one side of the space. A fixed PA system and speakers are available for background music or announcements. The room includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The space is wheelchair accessible and has a step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups of friends or colleagues seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or an informal seated gathering.

What guests say: The space has friendly, attentive staff and a lively atmosphere. The space's terrace is attractive, though service consistency varies between visits.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 22:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 56

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

- We do not permit smoking in the building
- We do not permit external catering or alcohol suppliers
- We do not permit confetti or glitter
- We do not permit pets in the dining areas
- All guests under 18 years old must vacate the bar by 21:00pm
- All guests under 18 years old must vacate the restaurant by 22:00pm

About The Botanist Chester

The Botanist Chester is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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