Botanist
5a & 5b Leopold Square, City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2JG
0114 2737855
https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/sheffield
[email protected]
0114 2737855
https://thebotanist.uk.com/locations/sheffield
[email protected]
Location
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Botanist Public House
A world-famous selection of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. Food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ.
General Information
- The New World Trading Co.
- No known awards
Pub Facilities
- Real Ales
- Cocktails
- Beer garden
- Smoking area
- Car park
- Disabled access
- Disabled facilities
- Children welcome
- Dogs welcome
- Card payments
- Function room
- Accommodation
- Wi-Fi Internet access
Pub Entertainment
- Background music
- Sports on TV
- Pool table
- Snooker table
Pub Food
- Food served
- Walk-ins welcome
Sheffield's popular bar and restaurant, The Botanist, has closed its doors at Leopold Square. The closure, which took effect on 6th January, follows a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) by its parent company, New World Trading Company (NWTC), as part of an effort to address financial challenges.
The Leopold Square venue, renowned for its nature-inspired decor, cocktails, and live music, became a city-centre favourite, with its iconic birdcage seating a highlight for special occasions. Its closure reflects broader adjustments NWTC has undertaken to improve profitability.
Although the closure marks the end of an era for Leopold Square, fans of The Botanist can look forward to a new chapter. NWTC has announced plans to transform The Furnace, another of its venues located on Charter Square in Sheffield city centre, into a new Botanist branch. The reopening is scheduled for February 2025, promising a fresh location for Sheffielders to enjoy the distinctive Botanist experience.
This strategic move aligns with NWTC's approach of converting underperforming sites into thriving Botanist branches. The company has successfully rebranded venues like The Club House, The Smugglers Cove, and The Canal House into Botanist locations, and it aims to replicate that success in Sheffield.
The closure in Sheffield is part of a larger restructuring effort that saw NWTC shuttering two additional sites this week: a Botanist branch in Coventry and The North Light in Chester. These closures are aimed at addressing profitability challenges.
Despite these changes, NWTC remains committed to expanding The Botanist brand, having recently opened branches in Edinburgh, Sunderland, and Barnsley. A new Botanist location is also planned for Bournemouth in May, underscoring the brand's growth and continued popularity.
While Leopold Square bids farewell to The Botanist, its legacy of vibrant gatherings and unique atmosphere will continue to inspire the city's social scene. Sheffield residents can anticipate the brand's return at Charter Square, where NWTC plans to bring the beloved concept back to life with fresh energy.
We have added a new listing for The Botanist bar and restaurant, located at 5a-5b Leopold Square in the city centre.