The Botanist Reading

You'll find yourself on Reading's busiest stretch, King Street, where The Botanist sits among the usual chain chaos—except this place actually knows what it's doing. Walk in and you're surrounded by suspended plants and greenery that feels more thoughtful than Instagram-bait; there's real intention in the design. The bar staff aren't just pouring spirits; they're building drinks around botanicals with the kind of precision that makes you realise why people queue here on Friday nights. Whether you're after a classic G&T reimagined or something they've dreamed up themselves, there's an actual philosophy behind what lands in your glass.