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Botanist, Birmingham

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: The new world trading co
12 Bridge Street, City Centre, Birmingham, B1 2JR (View on Google Map)
(0121) 643 8829
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A large bar and restaurant alongside the Gas Street canal basin. Part of the nationwide Botanist chain. Formerly the James Brindley pub, built in the 1980s but closed by 2009, it was refurbished and reopened as Canal House in 2017 and rebranded as The Botanist in 2024.

A two-story building, with seating for 135 diners. The ground floor has a more laid back atmosphere, while upstairs benefits from large windows and is distinctly lighter and airier. The outdoor drinking area can be very busy in the summer months as it benefits from plenty of sun.

Handily located close to the ICC, NIA and Symphony Hall.

Information for this venue is provided by the Birmingham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Canal House; James Brindley
Local Authority
Birmingham District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BIR/3596
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
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Every weekend
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Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to metro (700m)
Grand Central
Nearby Station (750m)
Birmingham New Street

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