Food scene
Get a 25% discount from your bill at OPA MEZE BAR a greek restaurant by the river. Christina will give you a card for the discount once you arrive.
31 locals recommend
Opa
14 N Parade Get a 25% discount from your bill at OPA MEZE BAR a greek restaurant by the river. Christina will give you a card for the discount once you arrive.
There is a brand new Italian seafood restaurant called Portofino. It just opened and have heard some great reviews.
Portofino Oyster Bar & Fish
20 High StreetThere is a brand new Italian seafood restaurant called Portofino. It just opened and have heard some great reviews.
Another nice Italian is Rustico bistro tiny little place but best Italian cuisine in Bath.
7 locals recommend
Rustico Bistro Italiano
2 Margaret's BuildingsAnother nice Italian is Rustico bistro tiny little place but best Italian cuisine in Bath.
Book far in advance for this top Italian restaurant in Bath, serving homemade pasta
105 locals recommend
Sotto Sotto
10 N ParadeBook far in advance for this top Italian restaurant in Bath, serving homemade pasta
Rosarios is a traditional Italian cafe run by Rosario and his great team. The owner has poured his passion for both coffee and his granny's cooking into his cafe on Northumberland Place.
7 locals recommend
Rosarios
18 Northumberland PlRosarios is a traditional Italian cafe run by Rosario and his great team. The owner has poured his passion for both coffee and his granny's cooking into his cafe on Northumberland Place.
From their signature Full Indian Breakfast to curried eggs on toast, Rooted provides food with a twist.
They're also one of the few cafes on TripAdvisor to get five out of five stars.
11 locals recommend
Rooted Cafe
20 Newbridge RoadFrom their signature Full Indian Breakfast to curried eggs on toast, Rooted provides food with a twist.
They're also one of the few cafes on TripAdvisor to get five out of five stars.
Just around the corner from the house. Great food, quiet and lovely outdoor area at the back.
13 locals recommend
The Crystal Palace
10-11 Abbey GrnJust around the corner from the house. Great food, quiet and lovely outdoor area at the back.
Situated amid the rocky arches of a crypt below The Botanist is Bath’s newest underground bar, styled as a medieval apothecary and offering more space than most. The Botanist has done a good job of sprucing up Bath’s Grade II* listed Octagon building and Beneath is a new venture for the national chain. The Octagon was once a chapel and, though the tendency at the time was to keep a morgue beneath, this chapel had a wine cellar instead. Today, you can choose from a cocktail list that favours botanicals and strong flavours. DJs play later on.
44 locals recommend
The Botanist Bath
46a Milsom StSituated amid the rocky arches of a crypt below The Botanist is Bath’s newest underground bar, styled as a medieval apothecary and offering more space than most. The Botanist has done a good job of sprucing up Bath’s Grade II* listed Octagon building and Beneath is a new venture for the national chain. The Octagon was once a chapel and, though the tendency at the time was to keep a morgue beneath, this chapel had a wine cellar instead. Today, you can choose from a cocktail list that favours botanicals and strong flavours. DJs play later on.
Small, busy, much admired, family-run restaurant; serving seasonal, locally sourced, freshly cooked food; charming and welcoming staff; sensible and honest prices. Set in a fine Georgian house in Bath's most beautiful position - between The Circus and The Royal Crescent. Voted number 4 in the United Kingdom by The Times "Twenty secret restaurants that foodies love". Bookings advised.
209 locals recommend
The Circus
The CircusSmall, busy, much admired, family-run restaurant; serving seasonal, locally sourced, freshly cooked food; charming and welcoming staff; sensible and honest prices. Set in a fine Georgian house in Bath's most beautiful position - between The Circus and The Royal Crescent. Voted number 4 in the United Kingdom by The Times "Twenty secret restaurants that foodies love". Bookings advised.
This popular Bath eatery has an impressive pedigree. Chef-patron Robert Clayton has overseen the operation since its inception in 2012, and he previously garnered a Michelin star at an impressively young age while he was head chef at Huntsrete House Hotel (now the Bath outpost of The Pig) and he was also the head chef of Bath Priory in the city itself.
These days, Clayton can be found at this rustic-chic space, which features soft colour tones, exposed brick, and wooden tables and chairs.
63 locals recommend
Clayton's Kitchen
15A George StreetThis popular Bath eatery has an impressive pedigree. Chef-patron Robert Clayton has overseen the operation since its inception in 2012, and he previously garnered a Michelin star at an impressively young age while he was head chef at Huntsrete House Hotel (now the Bath outpost of The Pig) and he was also the head chef of Bath Priory in the city itself.
These days, Clayton can be found at this rustic-chic space, which features soft colour tones, exposed brick, and wooden tables and chairs.
Consistently amazing. Short drive / taxi from the house. Great views. Fantastic Sunday roasts.
75 locals recommend
Hare & Hounds
Lansdown RoadConsistently amazing. Short drive / taxi from the house. Great views. Fantastic Sunday roasts.
Graze Bar, Brewery and Chophouse is situated in the Vaults development in Bath, next to Bath Spa Station.
Graze takes the concept of its sister establishments in Bristol and Cirencester, fine ales, wines and spirits and a delicious selection of classic British and European dishes, and nudges it one step further with the addition of its own micro-brewery.
The premises are part of a food quarter in and around the arches of the nineteenth-century railway station, originally built by none other than Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The menu has a strong focus on British meat cookery with a particular emphasis on dry aged steak cooked in a searingly hot Josper charcoal oven. In addition to the seriously meaty fare there is also a great selection of small plates, fish and shellfish dishes and vegetarian options, as well as seasonal specials.
22 locals recommend
Graze
9 Brunel Square
Graze Bar, Brewery and Chophouse is situated in the Vaults development in Bath, next to Bath Spa Station.
Graze takes the concept of its sister establishments in Bristol and Cirencester, fine ales, wines and spirits and a delicious selection of classic British and European dishes, and nudges it one step further with the addition of its own micro-brewery.
The premises are part of a food quarter in and around the arches of the nineteenth-century railway station, originally built by none other than Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The menu has a strong focus on British meat cookery with a particular emphasis on dry aged steak cooked in a searingly hot Josper charcoal oven. In addition to the seriously meaty fare there is also a great selection of small plates, fish and shellfish dishes and vegetarian options, as well as seasonal specials.
Discover something new in a truly historic setting. Delicious dishes on an ever changing menu with French and Italian influences.
8 locals recommend
eight
3 N ParadeDiscover something new in a truly historic setting. Delicious dishes on an ever changing menu with French and Italian influences.
Coffee
Rosarios
Rosarios' Salmon Eggs (Image: Rosarios)
Rosarios is a traditional Italian cafe run by Rosario and his great team. The owner has poured his passion for both coffee and his granny's cooking into his cafe on Northumberland Place.
Francesca B's review on TripAdvisor said: "We come here often, especially for the good coffee and interesting selection of Italian pastries. The service is always incredibly friendly and welcoming.
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowA great local coffee shop to start your day - a local favourite
Mokoko Coffee
7 Southgate StGreat coffee, baked goods and pastries in the centre of Bath
Another local favourite serving amazing coffee and pastries in the middle of Kingsmead square - great to sit out and people watch
51 locals recommend
Society Café
5 Kingsmead SquareAnother local favourite serving amazing coffee and pastries in the middle of Kingsmead square - great to sit out and people watch
The Colombian Company
6 Abbeygate StFantastic Coffee. Just around the corner
Drinks & Evening
Once voted the best bar in the world, the Dark Horse is a cozy cocktail lounge with some amazing drinks
67 locals recommend
The Dark Horse
7A Kingsmead SquareOnce voted the best bar in the world, the Dark Horse is a cozy cocktail lounge with some amazing drinks
Serves local gin plus over 230 or so other gins on the bar’s shelves
80 locals recommend
The Canary Gin Bar
2/3 Queen StServes local gin plus over 230 or so other gins on the bar’s shelves
This upmarket bar and live music venue is set in an old bakery, with a long marble-top bar, a stage surrounded by dining tables (the kitchen serves plates of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern crowd-pleasers) and a second room and bar for DJs. Smart leather banquettes sit beneath industrial piping and the cocktails are reasonable at £9. Expect to be serenaded by swing, jazz or Latin musicians before the tables are cleared away for dancing after 10pm. The vibe in the second room is younger, with disco, soul and R&B tunes.
69 locals recommend
Walcot House
90B Walcot StThis upmarket bar and live music venue is set in an old bakery, with a long marble-top bar, a stage surrounded by dining tables (the kitchen serves plates of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern crowd-pleasers) and a second room and bar for DJs. Smart leather banquettes sit beneath industrial piping and the cocktails are reasonable at £9. Expect to be serenaded by swing, jazz or Latin musicians before the tables are cleared away for dancing after 10pm. The vibe in the second room is younger, with disco, soul and R&B tunes.
Vino Vino
5-6 Saw ClSub 13
4 Edgar BuildingsGreat cocktails
The Dorset brewery’s eye-catching conversion of what used to be Bonham's auction rooms is a buzzy place for a drink. The dramatic, open-plan interior includes long wooden tables for drinking (and eating – but there are better places to dine in Bath) and a clubby-looking area with Chesterfield sofas, battered leather armchairs, shelves of board games and an indie soundtrack. Upstairs, there is a roof terrace open until 10pm. Among the 'Signature Serves' is the French Revolution - a refreshing and highly drinkable blend of vodka, black raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice and fresh raspberries.
82 locals recommend
Hall & Woodhouse, Bath
1 Old King StThe Dorset brewery’s eye-catching conversion of what used to be Bonham's auction rooms is a buzzy place for a drink. The dramatic, open-plan interior includes long wooden tables for drinking (and eating – but there are better places to dine in Bath) and a clubby-looking area with Chesterfield sofas, battered leather armchairs, shelves of board games and an indie soundtrack. Upstairs, there is a roof terrace open until 10pm. Among the 'Signature Serves' is the French Revolution - a refreshing and highly drinkable blend of vodka, black raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice and fresh raspberries.
Sat on the lower ground floor of this enigmatic shop-cum-bistro-cum-charcuterie is a champagne bar, in a raffish den of velvet sofas, 1970s coffee tables, multi-coloured lampshades and vintage posters. Alongside a list of champagne cocktails – which includes a Bath Sunrise involving creme de cassis – three champagnes are particularly recommended to accompany a range of cheesboards, fondues and baked camembert. Classic cocktails are available too.
14 locals recommend
Comptoir+Cuisine
5 George StSat on the lower ground floor of this enigmatic shop-cum-bistro-cum-charcuterie is a champagne bar, in a raffish den of velvet sofas, 1970s coffee tables, multi-coloured lampshades and vintage posters. Alongside a list of champagne cocktails – which includes a Bath Sunrise involving creme de cassis – three champagnes are particularly recommended to accompany a range of cheesboards, fondues and baked camembert. Classic cocktails are available too.
Halfway up cobbled Queen Street is one of the city’s best-loved bars. On offer are some 200 gins, covering fruity, floral, vegetal and dry varieties. They include Bath Gin, distilled in the cellars under the bar and with a winking Jane Austen on the bottle. The dapper bartenders really know their stuff, so ask for recommendations, such as the beguiling Lady Liberty - Bath Gin, Cointreau, orange marmalade, lime and cranberry juice, Peychauds bitters and rose champagne. The place gets packed at weekends. The second bar upstairs can be less crowded. Gin-making classes are offered too.
80 locals recommend
The Canary Gin Bar
2/3 Queen StHalfway up cobbled Queen Street is one of the city’s best-loved bars. On offer are some 200 gins, covering fruity, floral, vegetal and dry varieties. They include Bath Gin, distilled in the cellars under the bar and with a winking Jane Austen on the bottle. The dapper bartenders really know their stuff, so ask for recommendations, such as the beguiling Lady Liberty - Bath Gin, Cointreau, orange marmalade, lime and cranberry juice, Peychauds bitters and rose champagne. The place gets packed at weekends. The second bar upstairs can be less crowded. Gin-making classes are offered too.
Without the buzzing, walled terrace that spills out below an alley near Bath Abbey, you would hardly know The Hideout was there. A small but jovial den – once for highwaymen and thieves, now for lovers of a good dram – there are more than 200 different types of whisky on the shelves of the stone walls. Staff will suggest that you try a shot of Crab Smasher which was invented here. It’s an invigorating blast of peaty 10-year-old Ardbeg, Scapegrace Gold gin, Green Chartreuse and bitters.
21 locals recommend
The Hideout
1 Lilliput CourtWithout the buzzing, walled terrace that spills out below an alley near Bath Abbey, you would hardly know The Hideout was there. A small but jovial den – once for highwaymen and thieves, now for lovers of a good dram – there are more than 200 different types of whisky on the shelves of the stone walls. Staff will suggest that you try a shot of Crab Smasher which was invented here. It’s an invigorating blast of peaty 10-year-old Ardbeg, Scapegrace Gold gin, Green Chartreuse and bitters.
A subterranean late-night hangout, where the rooms are decorated in shabby-chic styles – a chaise-longue here, a wind-up gramophone there, replica Renaissance murals on vaulted ceilings, that sort of thing. If you’re feeling decadent – and in this environment you should be – have a glass of absinthe, poured over a sugar lump on a slotted spoon. The playlist is eclectic but upbeat. Opium is centrally located but hidden: from the city centre, cross Pulteney Bridge, turn first left, then left again.
52 locals recommend
Opium Bar
Spring Gardens RoadA subterranean late-night hangout, where the rooms are decorated in shabby-chic styles – a chaise-longue here, a wind-up gramophone there, replica Renaissance murals on vaulted ceilings, that sort of thing. If you’re feeling decadent – and in this environment you should be – have a glass of absinthe, poured over a sugar lump on a slotted spoon. The playlist is eclectic but upbeat. Opium is centrally located but hidden: from the city centre, cross Pulteney Bridge, turn first left, then left again.
Sightseeing
Enjoy the shops, architecture and history of The Guildhall.
The Guildhall Market is one of the longest running shopping venues in Bath, serving the community for a staggering 800 years.
The indoor market is open every week day from 8am until 5pm and promises "something for everyone at the best prices in town."
As well as fancy dress, health and bodycare and electrical and hardware supplies, you'll find:
Bakery
Fruit and veg
Butcher
Pet supplies
Barber
Furnishings
Guildhall
High StreetEnjoy the shops, architecture and history of The Guildhall.
The Guildhall Market is one of the longest running shopping venues in Bath, serving the community for a staggering 800 years.
The indoor market is open every week day from 8am until 5pm and promises "something for everyone at the best prices in town."
As well as fancy dress, health and bodycare and electrical and hardware supplies, you'll find:
Bakery
Fruit and veg
Butcher
Pet supplies
Barber
Furnishings
The Green Park Station Saturday Market is the oldest of its kind in the country, every Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
Whether you're a serious foodie or antique hunter you won't be disappointed by the array of friendly independent traders that flock to the market week after week.
As well as hand crafted and locally sourced goods you'll find:
Seasonal vegetables
Choice meats cuts
Local cheeses.
Cakes
antiques
36 locals recommend
Green Park Station
Green Park RoadThe Green Park Station Saturday Market is the oldest of its kind in the country, every Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
Whether you're a serious foodie or antique hunter you won't be disappointed by the array of friendly independent traders that flock to the market week after week.
As well as hand crafted and locally sourced goods you'll find:
Seasonal vegetables
Choice meats cuts
Local cheeses.
Cakes
antiques
Bath Vintage & Antiques Market offers an exciting day out for Vintage, Antique and Art lovers.
The market is held on the first and last Sunday of every month, with additional dates throughout the year.
Expect to find a mixture of the following plus plenty more:
High Quality Furniture
Jewellery and decorative Accessories
Vintage and retro Fashion
Homewares, Kitchenallia, Recycled Products
Paintings, Sculpture, Clocks and art
Bath Vintage and Antiques Market
Green Park RoadBath Vintage & Antiques Market offers an exciting day out for Vintage, Antique and Art lovers.
The market is held on the first and last Sunday of every month, with additional dates throughout the year.
Expect to find a mixture of the following plus plenty more:
High Quality Furniture
Jewellery and decorative Accessories
Vintage and retro Fashion
Homewares, Kitchenallia, Recycled Products
Paintings, Sculpture, Clocks and art
Food Shopping
Excellent food hall. Just steps away from the house. Great for essentials and treats for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
11 locals recommend
Marks & Spencer Bath
16-18 Stall StExcellent food hall. Just steps away from the house. Great for essentials and treats for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great selection of groceries. Next door to Guild Indoor Market
142 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
Northgate StreetGreat selection of groceries. Next door to Guild Indoor Market
Every Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm at Bath Farmers’ Market you'll find quality, fresh, seasonal produce at a fair price.
All of the goods are sold directly by the people who produce them and everything usually comes from within a 40 mile radius of the city.
There are a range of stalls selling:
Seasonal organic and non-organic vegetables
Meat including beef, rose veal, pork, lamb, salt marsh lamb, venison, fish, game and chicken
Various Award winning local cheeses, pates, savoury pies including meat pies, pasties, quiches and pork pies
Cakes, including gluten free, speciality cakes for weddings, birthdays etc
Plants, herbs and flowers
14 locals recommend
Bath Farmers' Market
Every Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm at Bath Farmers’ Market you'll find quality, fresh, seasonal produce at a fair price.
All of the goods are sold directly by the people who produce them and everything usually comes from within a 40 mile radius of the city.
There are a range of stalls selling:
Seasonal organic and non-organic vegetables
Meat including beef, rose veal, pork, lamb, salt marsh lamb, venison, fish, game and chicken
Various Award winning local cheeses, pates, savoury pies including meat pies, pasties, quiches and pork pies
Cakes, including gluten free, speciality cakes for weddings, birthdays etc
Plants, herbs and flowers
Parking information and directions to Henry Street.
It is possible to drive straight up to the house on Henry Street, off load your bags into the house and then drive over to Manver Street car park which is 30 seconds around the corner. Depending on what time you arrive there is free parking outside the house from 8pm-8am, space permitting, and it is the same in Manver St car park but you do need either to move your car from outside the house at 8 am or remember to pay in the morning at Manver Street. The traffic wardens unfortunately are very punctual ! In Manver Street carpark you can pay for your entire stay at the beginning then you do not have to worry about going back to top it up each day or getting up early to move your car. Bath does get very busy so if Manver St is full then South Gate carpark is just around the corner under the shopping centre. If you park near to the Top Man entrance you will pop up in the lift about 50m from the house. Your registration number is scanned as you enter the carpark and you pay at the lift entrance when you leave.
5 Henry St
5 Henry StreetIt is possible to drive straight up to the house on Henry Street, off load your bags into the house and then drive over to Manver Street car park which is 30 seconds around the corner. Depending on what time you arrive there is free parking outside the house from 8pm-8am, space permitting, and it is the same in Manver St car park but you do need either to move your car from outside the house at 8 am or remember to pay in the morning at Manver Street. The traffic wardens unfortunately are very punctual ! In Manver Street carpark you can pay for your entire stay at the beginning then you do not have to worry about going back to top it up each day or getting up early to move your car. Bath does get very busy so if Manver St is full then South Gate carpark is just around the corner under the shopping centre. If you park near to the Top Man entrance you will pop up in the lift about 50m from the house. Your registration number is scanned as you enter the carpark and you pay at the lift entrance when you leave.