The Botanist Warrington

You'll find yourself in a slick, plant-filled space that takes its botanicals seriously—this isn't the sort of place that throws a sprig of mint at a G&T and calls it done. The Botanist does craft cocktails with real technique, leaning hard into their gin selection, which is genuinely impressive if you know what you're looking for. What sets it apart is the live music programme; they actually book decent acts rather than background muzak, so you could catch anything from acoustic sets to proper bands depending on when you visit. It's become a proper destination for a night out in central Warrington rather than just a drinks spot you stumble into.