Guidebook for Bath
Drinks & Nightlife
Its a fantastic little cocktail bar and our first choice for a speakeasy. No loud music and has bohemian-chic and very warming atmosphere. Lots of seating available but busy on wknds!
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Opium Bar
Spring Gardens RoadIts a fantastic little cocktail bar and our first choice for a speakeasy. No loud music and has bohemian-chic and very warming atmosphere. Lots of seating available but busy on wknds!
They do great Stein's and home brewed beer at a budget. Nice ambience.
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The Bath Brew House
14 James St WThey do great Stein's and home brewed beer at a budget. Nice ambience.
Home of Bath Ale sold here - great small pub. On saturday's there are likely will be many Bath Rugby supporters :)
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The Salamander
3 John StHome of Bath Ale sold here - great small pub. On saturday's there are likely will be many Bath Rugby supporters :)
We love this place, great place to eat and drink - roof terrace for drinking or nibbling on a nice day.
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Hall & Woodhouse, Bath
1 Old King StWe love this place, great place to eat and drink - roof terrace for drinking or nibbling on a nice day.
Great little pub with outside space - very popular on sunny days.
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The Boater
9 Argyle StGreat little pub with outside space - very popular on sunny days.
Gastropub with modern-vintage decor and a leafy courtyard garden serving a menu of British pub classics.
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The Hop Pole
7 Upper Bristol RdGastropub with modern-vintage decor and a leafy courtyard garden serving a menu of British pub classics.
Live music every Thursday - great for a drink with friends or just to sit down in the morning with a coffee and newspaper. All rounder.
Jika Jika Coffee House and Canteen
4 Brunel SquareLive music every Thursday - great for a drink with friends or just to sit down in the morning with a coffee and newspaper. All rounder.
Great little club that normally only gets busy after 11pm, our preferred nights out are normally spent here. A lot of locals also go here.
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The Mint Room
Lower Bristol RoadGreat little club that normally only gets busy after 11pm, our preferred nights out are normally spent here. A lot of locals also go here.
Food Scene
We love this place! Small and effective restaurant with great dishes for tapas options - be warned the dishes are very filling don't too many! Tradational mains are also available
Koh Thai
36 Broad StWe love this place! Small and effective restaurant with great dishes for tapas options - be warned the dishes are very filling don't too many! Tradational mains are also available
Maria works here! Its a great French patisserie that serves indulgent cakes and great tea and coffee for a perfect afternoon snack.
Patisserie Valerie - Bath
20 High StMaria works here! Its a great French patisserie that serves indulgent cakes and great tea and coffee for a perfect afternoon snack.
Great place for Sunday lunch - spectacular food and great service book in advance.
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The Chequers
50 Rivers StGreat place for Sunday lunch - spectacular food and great service book in advance.
Cheap and cheerful thai eatery - eat in or out. 2 people can eat for ~£20
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Thai Balcony Restaurant
Saw CloseCheap and cheerful thai eatery - eat in or out. 2 people can eat for ~£20
Great indian curry house. Highly recommended - go here if your on a budget and looking for good quality/Value for Money.
Rajpoot Restaurant
4 Argyle StGreat indian curry house. Highly recommended - go here if your on a budget and looking for good quality/Value for Money.
Bath Sushi
Lower Bristol RoadFor Shushi lovers - about a 10 minute walk from our place.
Favourite local pub and kitchen - good classic food and not too expensive. 5-10 minute walk.
Opening Times:
9am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday
9am to 12pm Friday and Saturday
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Victoria Pub & Kitchen
Upper Bristol RoadFavourite local pub and kitchen - good classic food and not too expensive. 5-10 minute walk.
Opening Times:
9am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday
9am to 12pm Friday and Saturday
Excellent 241 cocktails in a casual atmosphere with food (a bit spicy) and good music.
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Turtle Bay Bath
11 Bridge StExcellent 241 cocktails in a casual atmosphere with food (a bit spicy) and good music.
Great local pub for local people. Serving the famous Raven Ale pie with a beer for £10, fantastic value for a easy no hassle central bath pub and dinner venue.
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The Raven
7 Queen StGreat local pub for local people. Serving the famous Raven Ale pie with a beer for £10, fantastic value for a easy no hassle central bath pub and dinner venue.
Fantastic local cafeteria for hot breakfast choices. Highly recommend.
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8e Chelsea Road
8E Chelsea RdFantastic local cafeteria for hot breakfast choices. Highly recommend.
Madrid
5 Chapel RowGreat little Spanish restaurant for good wine and a relaxed chilled out atmosphere.
Good food at a reasonable price £10-12 pp. Normally french cuisine however can vary from week to week, note will need to have good glasses to read the large menu off the wall - overall fantastic venue
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Same Same But Different
Bartlett StreetGood food at a reasonable price £10-12 pp. Normally french cuisine however can vary from week to week, note will need to have good glasses to read the large menu off the wall - overall fantastic venue
Excellent little italian - reasonably priced at £15 pp. Thoroughly recommended by our italian friends.
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Rustico Bistro Italiano
2 Margaret's BuildingsExcellent little italian - reasonably priced at £15 pp. Thoroughly recommended by our italian friends.
Very good for a taste of the local cider and good pizza - great for a quick fix up and cultural 'alcoholic' experience.
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The Bath Stable
Kingsmead SquareVery good for a taste of the local cider and good pizza - great for a quick fix up and cultural 'alcoholic' experience.
Great Thai food and our preferred Thai eatery - reasonably priced and will deliver. Menu's are in the kitchen.
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Thai Basil
90A Walcot StGreat Thai food and our preferred Thai eatery - reasonably priced and will deliver. Menu's are in the kitchen.
Great place to eat fantastic good sized portions - they do get busy though so bookings are advised. Is ok for price perhaps toward the upper end £15-20 pp
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Firehouse Rotisserie
2 John StGreat place to eat fantastic good sized portions - they do get busy though so bookings are advised. Is ok for price perhaps toward the upper end £15-20 pp
Not that we have been here but one of the best (reportedly) coffee houses in Bath. You can try different coffee from all round the world. It is on your way into town south of Queen Square.
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Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowNot that we have been here but one of the best (reportedly) coffee houses in Bath. You can try different coffee from all round the world. It is on your way into town south of Queen Square.
Quite a popular coffee house directly opposite the entrance to the Roman Baths
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Mokoko Coffee
7 Southgate StQuite a popular coffee house directly opposite the entrance to the Roman Baths
Good place to go for a good coffee and bite of breakfast, their breakfast options are really quite good!
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Boston Tea Party
293 Gloucester RdGood place to go for a good coffee and bite of breakfast, their breakfast options are really quite good!
Sightseeing
There are free walks every day at 1030am and 1430 which take you around the cities major sights and a local tour guide to describe the history of major sights. A great way to see everything in one go!
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The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetThere are free walks every day at 1030am and 1430 which take you around the cities major sights and a local tour guide to describe the history of major sights. A great way to see everything in one go!
For great views over bath visit this park - I guess this is more for those who are keen photographers. Also be warned there is a steep climb to get here.
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Alexandra Park
5 Normandy RdFor great views over bath visit this park - I guess this is more for those who are keen photographers. Also be warned there is a steep climb to get here.
There is a reason this area and beyond is considered one of the most beautiful sights in this part of the county. Climb this tower to see why... :) £4 to enter.
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Beckford's Tower
Lansdown RoadThere is a reason this area and beyond is considered one of the most beautiful sights in this part of the county. Climb this tower to see why... :) £4 to enter.
This is one of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen and even though I drive this route often it never fails to capture the beauty of the somerset hills. Small layby available for photos.
Brassknocker Hill
This is one of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen and even though I drive this route often it never fails to capture the beauty of the somerset hills. Small layby available for photos.
To learn a bit more about Mr Ralph Allen, the man behind much of the architecture and history of bath, visit his landscape garden. Part of the national trust so discounts available if you're member.
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Taman Lanskap Prior Park (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveTo learn a bit more about Mr Ralph Allen, the man behind much of the architecture and history of bath, visit his landscape garden. Part of the national trust so discounts available if you're member.
A 10 minute drive from Bath this park has deer and a large mansion you can interact with perfect for all a day trip and a picnic.
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Dyrham Park
A 10 minute drive from Bath this park has deer and a large mansion you can interact with perfect for all a day trip and a picnic.
Learn what we do know and don't know about Jane Austen and her famous works. Lots of interaction and activities do to here including wearing typical 18th century fashion.
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Pusat Jane Austen
40 Gay StLearn what we do know and don't know about Jane Austen and her famous works. Lots of interaction and activities do to here including wearing typical 18th century fashion.
Great place to go if you want to have a nice picnic or a stroll through the botanical gardens - highly recommended! And is on your way into town and past the Royal Crescent.
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Taman Royal Victoria
Marlborough LaneGreat place to go if you want to have a nice picnic or a stroll through the botanical gardens - highly recommended! And is on your way into town and past the Royal Crescent.
Great place to go for picnics in the sun or some live bands playing light music in the summer on the green (generally on a sat/sun morning). Ice rink and mini golf available nearby.
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Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentGreat place to go for picnics in the sun or some live bands playing light music in the summer on the green (generally on a sat/sun morning). Ice rink and mini golf available nearby.
Spectacular although a bit of a drive is really worth doing the 3 mile walk - just a great day out!
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Lembah Cheddar
Spectacular although a bit of a drive is really worth doing the 3 mile walk - just a great day out!
Fantastic beach - less than 2 hours drive from Bath. I always go during the summer, great time and lots of things to do.
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Durdle Door
Fantastic beach - less than 2 hours drive from Bath. I always go during the summer, great time and lots of things to do.
Fantastic Museum one of the main reasons people visit Bath - it is really worth it and much bigger than you think being spread over 3 floors.
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Kolam Renang Romawi
Abbey ChurchyardFantastic Museum one of the main reasons people visit Bath - it is really worth it and much bigger than you think being spread over 3 floors.
“I have looked further into space than any human being did before me” - William Herschel - telescope maker. Go here if you are keen astronomer and historian - £6 per person.
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Herschel Museum of Astronomy
19 New King St“I have looked further into space than any human being did before me” - William Herschel - telescope maker. Go here if you are keen astronomer and historian - £6 per person.
This museum was established in 1978 to present the commercial development of Bath over the last 2000 years and includes displays on four floors. Closed - December. £4 per person.
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The Museum of Bath at Work
Julian RoadThis museum was established in 1978 to present the commercial development of Bath over the last 2000 years and includes displays on four floors. Closed - December. £4 per person.
A must visit if you are coming to Bath. A special atmosphere and rich history in this holy and uplifting place. Tower tours run for £6 per person and offer fantastic views around Bath - amazing!
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Abbas Bath
A must visit if you are coming to Bath. A special atmosphere and rich history in this holy and uplifting place. Tower tours run for £6 per person and offer fantastic views around Bath - amazing!
Arts & Culture
Park here and walk down this hill, cross the railway track and you will get to a spectacular little waterfall and canal. Its free and you can swim in the summer months :)
Ferry Ln
Park here and walk down this hill, cross the railway track and you will get to a spectacular little waterfall and canal. Its free and you can swim in the summer months :)
Great place to go on Wednesday nights for live music and taste of local cider/beer. Highly recommended.
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The Bell Inn
103 Walcot StGreat place to go on Wednesday nights for live music and taste of local cider/beer. Highly recommended.
For good cinema in a throw back to the 70s go here, good venue & food although selection of films is somewhat lacking but understandable given the size of cinema
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The Little Theatre
For good cinema in a throw back to the 70s go here, good venue & food although selection of films is somewhat lacking but understandable given the size of cinema
Great place to go along for a fantastic theatre experience - sometime can get cheap tickets if you turn up on the day. There can be people trying to sell their tickets for discount prices - bargain!
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Ustinov
1 Saw ClGreat place to go along for a fantastic theatre experience - sometime can get cheap tickets if you turn up on the day. There can be people trying to sell their tickets for discount prices - bargain!
Excellent venue for book readings and demonstrations from famous authors and actors - highly recommended. Our last visit here was for vegeterian cookery demonstrations :)
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Topping & Company Booksellers
York StreetExcellent venue for book readings and demonstrations from famous authors and actors - highly recommended. Our last visit here was for vegeterian cookery demonstrations :)
The Holburne Art Museum sits within its own grounds at the end of Great Pulteney Street with Sydney Gardens behind. Open from 10am - 5pm weekdays (from 11am Sunday). Its free to enter.
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Muzium Holburne
Great Pulteney Street
The Holburne Art Museum sits within its own grounds at the end of Great Pulteney Street with Sydney Gardens behind. Open from 10am - 5pm weekdays (from 11am Sunday). Its free to enter.
Everything Else
Curry Nights
6 Augusta PlaceLittle indian takeaway shop for a quick something to eat.
Great local place to rent a bike for the day and ride along the canal path (just behind the house). They provide everything you need from helmets to locks. Rough cost for the day is £25-30
Cadence
9 Chelsea RoadGreat local place to rent a bike for the day and ride along the canal path (just behind the house). They provide everything you need from helmets to locks. Rough cost for the day is £25-30
Another great place to rent a bike they provide you with bike lock, helmets and backpack. Rough estimate to rent bike £20-25.
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Green Park Station
Green Park RoadAnother great place to rent a bike they provide you with bike lock, helmets and backpack. Rough estimate to rent bike £20-25.
Essentials
Good place to store bags - wifi is expensive here. Is free in Debenhams department store round the corner.
Bath Luggage Storage Centre
13 Manvers StGood place to store bags - wifi is expensive here. Is free in Debenhams department store round the corner.