A bar in a restaurant with a long wooden counter, eclectic hanging lights, and shelves of bottles 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

A large functional space for both standing and seated events centred in the heart of the venue.

Offers accessibility and a clear view of our live music. Providing an unmatched atmosphere this space has the option to be closed off for private events.

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£750 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£750 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£750 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £750–£1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 17:00
from £750 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£2000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per morning
11:00 – 13:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per afternoon
13:00 – 15:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per afternoon
15:00 – 17:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 56

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
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
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
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 Notice (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 Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Paul Bellis
Member of Tagvenue since July 2025
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