The Botanist announces closure of Didsbury bar and restaurant after six years

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Bosses behind The Botanist's south Manchester venue have announced that it is closing its doors for good after six years. The Botanist bar and restaurant on School Lane in Didsbury will be ‘permanently closed’ from today (February 27), bosses shared on social media.

Owned by the New World Trading Company (NWTC), which also runs the Oast House in Spinningfields and the Smugglers’ Cove in Liverpool, the Didsbury venue first opened in 2017 after taking over the former Milson Rhodes pub site from Wetherspoons. READ MORE: Bagel that ‘rivals Borough Market’ and costs under £5 found just seconds from Piccadilly The venture is described as being a place where 'resident botanists craft unusual concoctions' featuring a wide-array of unusual cocktails and drinks, alongside a bustling food menu.

There are more than 20 Botanist venues across the country, including Alderley Edge, MediaCity and Deansgate, which will remain open.

Posting on social media, a spokesperson for the venue said: “The Botanist Didsbury will be permanently closed from today. Your closest Botanist bar & restaurant is Media City or Deansgate.