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For over 30 years, this sleek space in the basement of the Queensberry Hotel has served top-notch English and Mediterranean dishes, finally being recognized with a Michelin star (the only one in town) in 2018. Head chef Chris Cleghorn creates a seductive, sophisticated selection of four-, six-, and nine-course tasting menus featuring delights such as smoked Devon eel with Isle of Wight tomatoes and tarragon; Cornish monkfish cooked over coal and served with leek and ginger; and raspberries accompanied by sheep curd and lemon verbena. The set-lunch menu (available Friday through Sunday) is a good value at £70.
Russel St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2QF, England
Known For
- Only Michelin-starred restaurant in Bath
- Nine-course tasting menu
- Vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Thurs.
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The Bath outpost of the growing Pig empire is a funky but chic "restaurant with rooms" in a converted country house in the Mendip Hills. It's all about the local and seasonal here (everything comes from within a 25-mile radius): kale, arugula, and other leaves and veggies are sourced from the Pig’s kitchen garden; apples, pears, and apricots come from its orchard; and pork, chicken, quail, and venison are provided by animals raised on the property. Salmon, pancetta, and bacon are smoked on-site. The results are exceptionally fresh and flavorsome dishes like loin of home-reared venison or “Kentucky-fried” wild rabbit. Dining alfresco in summer, when the wood-fired oven gets going, is a delight. The 29 comfortable and reasonably priced rooms are decorated with an elegant simplicity and have glorious views. It's located about 8 miles from Bath, off the A368.
Hunstrete House, Pensford, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 4NS, England
Known For
- Locally raised pork
- Relaxed atmosphere in a quaint deer park setting
- Alfresco dining in summer
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Just five minutes from the Holburne Museum, this former rowing club house serves quality food in a picturesque setting. The global menu ranges from roasted belly pork to freshly caught fish, and the set menu is well priced at £25 for two courses. On warm summer nights, enjoy sitting on the veranda by candlelight (in winter, you can get tucked up with a throw) and enjoy food cooked to perfection. If you come during the day, you can also work up an appetite by taking out a skiff or canoe from the next-door boat station.
1 Rockliffe Ave., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6QP, England
Known For
- Riverside setting
- Quality food with a global influence
- Warm atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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At Boho Marché, Morocco meets the Mediterranean, with delicious platters featuring dishes such as marinated eggplant, jben cheese, and a zingy green slaw for lunch. In the evening, start with a cocktail and then order from the a la carte menu; the seared salmon carpaccio and slow-braised ox cheek with creamy mash and red wine jus are particularly good. On a nice day, you can eat outside on the terrace.
Queen Sq., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2HH, England
Known For
- Central location
- Imaginative design
- Family-friendly atmosphere
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Sit in this bustling café and watch the comings and goings of the Bath square outside and take your pick from the all-day menu. Impressive choices include everything from croque monsieurs to Cuban sandwiches. There's also a wide range of teas, coffees, and smoothies.
19 Kingsmead Sq., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2AE, England
Known For
- All-day menu of sandwiches, teas, and coffee
- Friendly staff
- Lively atmosphere
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The enticing prix-fixe lunch menu attracts diners to this award-winning French restaurant, which is renowned for its signature dishes like onglet steak with tarragon and sea bass with clams and samphire. Chez Dominique is also a great place to stop for afternoon tea or coffee after a walk by nearby Pulteney Weir.
15 Argyle St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4BQ, England
Known For
- Private dining room
- Good afternoon tea
- Excellent fixed price menu
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Step away from the center of town to sample the ingenious cuisine that Michelin-trained chef Gordon Jones conjures up in his open kitchen. There is no set menu, but you can choose between seven and nine courses and every dish will be a surprise; there might be smoked eel with maple syrup and purple potatoes, a crisp haggis, roasted turbot with giant raisins and caper dressing, and blackberry sorbet with marinated cucumber. You can also choose a wine flight to accompany the tasting menus. The location is unprepossessing and the decor plain, enlivened by a few antlers and phials of oil, but the service is friendly and unstuffy; if you want to talk with the chef about your food, he will willingly do so. Book well in advance; lunch is easier to reserve than dinner.
2 Wellsway, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3AQ, England
Known For
- Imaginative cuisine served with style
- Tasting menus that change every day
- Reservations required far in advance
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
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What is perhaps Bath's tiniest restaurant is also one of its tastiest. Order a glass of wine and a bowl of patatas fritas (chunks of fried potato, made in-house daily) while you browse the menu, and then pick three to four dishes per person to share. The pulpo a la Gallega (octopus and spicy paprika) and boquerones (fresh anchovies in olive oil) are heavenly. Located on the first floor of a historic building in the city center, Ole Tapas has just half a dozen tables, so it's worth making a reservation in advance to make sure they'll have space.
1 John St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2JL, England
Known For
- Small plates for sharing
- Delicious seafood tapas
- Fairly priced wine selection
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Thurs.
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The 18th-century Pump Room, with views over the Roman baths, serves morning coffee, lunches, and afternoon tea, to music by a pianist or string trio who play every day. The stately setting is the selling point rather than the food, but do sample the West Country cheese board and the housemade cakes and pastries. Light or full lunches are on offer, and the restaurant is open for dinners in summer, serving a set menu (two courses for £36, three courses for £45). Be prepared to wait in line for a table during the day.
Stall St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1LZ, England
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- Gorgeous setting from a bygone era
- Classic afternoon tea, coffee, and cakes
- Long waits during the day and reservations required for dinner
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Small and slightly twee, this tourist magnet near Bath Abbey occupies the oldest house in Bath, dating from 1482. It's famous for the Sally Lunn bunn, a semisweet bread served here since 1680. You can choose from more than 30 sweet and savory toppings to accompany your bunn, or turn it into a meal with salmon or a steak. There are also economical lunch and early-evening menus. Daytime diners can view the small kitchen museum and shop in the cellar (30p for non-dining visitors).
4 N. Parade Passage, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1NX, England
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- Famed Sally Lunn bunns
- Lots of tourists
- Tiny but interesting on-site museum
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This popular artisanal bakery serves mouthwatering sourdough, pastries, and savory light meals to eat in or take out. All the breads are hand-baked daily under the leadership of local baker Richard Bertinet. Choose from seeded sourdough, spelt, and levain breads, as well as plenty of tempting Viennoiserie pastries. On Friday and Saturday, you'll find some great weekend specials.
12 St. Andrews Terr., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1BH, England
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- Bread-making classes at bakery school
- Viennoiserie pastries
- Freshly baked artisanal bread
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This sophisticated and popular restaurant on the corner of the Circus has an enticing seasonal menu that covers everything from morning coffee to late-night dinners. The husband-and-wife team prioritize locally sourced ingredients, and wines come from old-world small growers. The colorful modern art on the walls always makes for a great conversation topic.
34 Brock St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2LN, England
Known For
- Local ingredients
- Family-run ethos
- Classic English cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Delicious Indian dishes are the main draw, but the three magnificent glass domes of the large Georgian interior and the arresting South Asian murals mean that a meal at this award-winning restaurant becomes an event. Specialties of the house include mughlai chicken (flavored with egg, ginger, and garlic and fried in a sauce of yogurt, coconut, and poppy seeds) and salmon bhaja (panfried with Bengali spices and served with diced potatoes).
8A Quiet St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2JS, England
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- Classic Indian and Bengali cuisine
- Elaborate setting
- Long menu with lots of options
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In this popular Argyle Street eatery with stripped-back white walls, it's all about the steak. The mouthwatering meats all come from Aberdeen Angus and Hereford Cross cows on local area farms. Those who aren't fans of red meat will find plenty of other options on the menu, including homemade pastas and diverse cheese boards.
12 Argyle St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 4BQ, England
Known For
- The best steaks in the region
- Friendly staff
- Locally sourced meat and seasonal ingredients
