The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Restaurant

  2 reviews  – 
Mermaid Quay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ –
Butetown, Cardiff
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Venue overview

Gastropub-style restaurant in Cardiff Bay’s Mermaid Quay, known for botanical cocktails, hearty meals, and live music in a strikingly designed space. Ideal for special celebrations or lively parties, with a PA system and the option to bring your own DJ for personalized entertainment.

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Spaces for hire at The Botanist Cardiff Bay

Rockpools Dining Area
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
30 seats
Whilst the venue may be open-planned, our Rockpools section of the restaurant gives a private and intimate feel which is semi-sectioned off from the restaurant. Perfect for the following: - Hen Parties - Stag Parties - Birthday Dinners - Business Meetings - Team Building Dinners With The Rockpools, you get a dedicated server for all food and dr...

Alcohol licence until 1:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £800 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Exclusive Venue Hire
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
150 seats
350 standing
Perfect for any large corporate event or large family celebration. You can hire out our beautiful venue and outdoor areas for any occasion. Exclusive to you and your guests with a large bar area on the ground floor and further seating on the 1st floor with an outdoor balcony area overlooking the scenic bay. Perfect for the following: - Weddings - ...

Alcohol licence until 1:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Dining Menu – Rockpools Dining Area – Rockpools Dining Area

£36.95 per person

Menu
STARTER
1. Sharing starter
MAINS
1. Hanging kebab
2. Pan-fried salmon
3. Mushroom bourguignon pie
4. 8oz sirloin steak
PUDDINGS
1. Sticky toffee pudding
2. Millionaire’s brownie
3. Vegan festive cheesecake
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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Helena K.
Verified review
21st Birthday Party · 25 guests · January 2025 · Rockpools Dining Area
28 of us celebrated a special birthday at the rock pool area. Food and drinks were lovely. Our server was Bella and she was brilliant, very attentive, did a great job at getting the birthday cake out at the right time and she looked after us. Thank you Bella.
It would be nice to have some toilets upstairs, as we had someone with us with some mobility issues and it was inconvenient to go downstairs for the toilets.
5.0
HK
Helena K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 22:00
from £800–£5000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
11:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
11:00 – 22:00
from £5000 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 22:00
from £800–£5000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
11:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
11:00 – 22:00
from £5000 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 22:00
from £800–£5000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
11:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
11:00 – 22:00
from £5000 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 22:00
from £800–£5000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
11:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
11:00 – 22:00
from £5000 min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£7000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
10:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£7000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
10:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 22:00
from £800–£5000 min. spend
Rockpools Dining Area
11:00 – 22:00
from £800 min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
11:00 – 22:00
from £5000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 350
standing
Up to 150
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Botanist Cardiff Bay

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

The Botanist Cardiff Bay is a two-storey restaurant and cocktail bar that pairs gastropub-style comfort food with a botanical-focused drinks programme.

Venue highlights: An expansive two-floor layout includes a glazed upper level and balcony that suit evening hire. The venue provides in-house catering and a menu with extensive vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options. Accessible features include a lift to all floors and a disabled toilet.

Best for: Milestone family meals, after-work cocktail receptions and private dinners that include live music or entertainment.

Location: Mermaid Quay is a waterside leisure quarter lined with bars, restaurants and late-night options, providing places for guests to continue after an event.

What guests say: The service is attentive and accommodating during private celebrations, including help with table layout and bringing cakes. The kitchen delivers well-flavoured mains and sharer dishes that suit group dining.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At The Botanist Cardiff Bay, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Botanist Cardiff Bay:

  • Rockpools Dining Area hosting 31 guests: £840.80

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Botanist Cardiff Bay is located at Mermaid Quay, in Butetown, Cardiff.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Helena K. rated it 5/5 stars
    '28 of us celebrated a special birthday at the rock pool area. Food and drinks were lovely. Our server was Bella and she was brilliant, very attentive, did a great job at getting the birthday cake out at the right time and she looked after us. Thank you Bella.'

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