The Botanist, Edinburgh

Bar

#14 of 197 Party venues in Edinburgh
#12 of 153 Engagement Party venues in Edinburgh
  4 reviews  – 
1 Little King Street, Little King Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3AR
New Town, Edinburgh
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Spaces for hire at The Botanist, Edinburgh

The Greenhouse
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
70 seats
150 standing
Stunning area of our bar to the front of The Botanist. Perfect for semi private or private hire for both drinks & food. Capacity - Dining 70, Standing 150 Perfect for all sorts of occasions and celebrations!

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

from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Main Restaurant
Dining Room
·
Shared space
100 seats
150 standing
One of the most beautiful restaurants in Edinburgh, botanical-themed St James' Quarter brings you The Botanist! Littered in greenery, not only is The Botanist a looker from head to toe, they're up for some fun, complete with bingo events on the first Thursday of each month and a regular rotation of live acoustic music to make your night. The food...

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

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0
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Begg
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Excellent communication
5.0
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Helga F.
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Excellent communication
5.0
CW
Camille W.
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Excellent communication
5.0
MI
Marion I.
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Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 22:00
from £2500 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 22:00
from £2500 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 22:00
from £2500 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 22:00
from £2500 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 1:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 1:00
from £5000 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 1:00
from £5000 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 1:00
from £2500 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500–£2500 min. spend
The Greenhouse
11:00 – 22:00
from £2500 min. spend
Main Restaurant
11:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 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 150
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Botanist, Edinburgh

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

The Botanist, Edinburgh is a bar-restaurant that pairs botanical cocktails with gastropub-style British cooking across a multi-level setting.

Venue highlights: The venue offers in-house catering and shared plates arranged for group dining and private bookings. The menu includes extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free choices. The layout spans multiple floors and includes a lift for accessibility, while the drinks programme supplies botanical cocktails and themed presentations that can be integrated into private hires.

Best for: Brunch gatherings, cocktail receptions and celebratory group meals (including hen parties).

Location: Little King Street in Edinburgh's West End; the street sits among cafés, shops and cultural venues that provide options for guests to meet beforehand or continue plans after an event.

What guests say: The interior delivers a dense, plant-filled styling that reinforces the botanical concept throughout the venue. The food and drinks programme provides a broad vegetarian and vegan selection alongside inventive cocktails, and management has shown responsiveness when resolving billing or booking issues.

FAQ

Yes, as an alternative, the restaurant area could facilitate seated dining, finger food and drinks later in the evening, if this is suitable.

Drinks packages include drinks tokens, welcome cocktails, prosecco receptions, wine and prosecco packages, and iced beer buckets.

At The Botanist, Edinburgh, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Botanist, Edinburgh:

  • The Greenhouse hosting 120 guests: £7499.84

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

The Botanist, Edinburgh is located at 1 Little King Street, in New Town, Edinburgh.

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