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DELICIOUS GUIDE
THE DELICIOUS GUIDE Bath 2021
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the best places in Bath to eat, drink and enjoy
Thankfully Bath’s ‘Delicious’ offering (those special food venues and providers that you need to have on your radar) has spread its wings in the last few months – no longer limited to a homecooked meal or a take-out treat, we’re back to going out more freely and sharing our food with friends and loved ones, safely, but without worrying quite so much about bubbles.
We begin with some Bath classics, the venues we return to time and again with affection as they reliably deliver great dishes every time. Alternatively for a quick, tasty bite, make your selection from our menu of cafés, delis and foodie emporia, or relax in one of the local pubs that manage to combine an informal setting with some top-quality dining. You might opt for a hotel with an elegant restaurant, or perhaps join colleagues after work in a bar or brasserie, where you can quaff a craft ale or have a glass of fizz and enjoy a plate of seasonal, local produce. Whatever your foodie craving, we think you’ll find all the right choices here.
BATH PIZZA CO
Bath’s favourite pizza joint just picked up Independent Pizza Restaurant of the Year 2020 at the National Pizza and Pasta Awards –the same year they celebrated five years of business. The alfresco, casual dining pizzeria is set under the glass roof canopy at Green Park Station where you can watch your pizza being made in front of you with outstanding local and Italian produce. Freshly made dough is produced daily on site with a closely guarded recipe for their incredible pizzas –perfect to wash down with cocktails, fizz, beer and wines. Family run and owned, be sure you soak up the atmosphere on the terraces year round with Vegan and vegetarian options feature on the menu. Take away also available (click and collect).
GREEN PARK BRASSERIE
A must-visit with live music, locally sourced produce and a buzzing atmosphere, this is one of Bath’s best restaurants. Proudly independent since 1992 and known for their steaks, the Green Park Brasserie sits in the historic booking hall of the old Green Park Station and has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Hosting live music four nights a week (Wednesday to Saturday) this is one not to be missed. Green Park Brasserie has recently been awarded the title of ‘UK’s most Romantic Restaurant’ and is highly reviewed by The Sunday Times, Tatler and The Guardian. Two for £12 cocktails run from 12–5pm every day and the sunlit terraces are perfect for watching the world go by and letting the good times roll! Book for a table for indoor dining and live music or just rock up for a more casual bite to eat and drink on the terraces (no bookings).
TIMBRELL’S YARD
49 St Margaret’s Street, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DE Tel: 01225 869492 Web: timbrellsyard.com
Timbrell’s Yard is a stylish riverside boutique hotel with an award-winning kitchen. It has an airy double-height restaurant with views of the winding River Avon. The bar and sun-soaked terrace have a relaxed vibe. Tom Blake is behind the delicious and inventive menus which are locally focused and cater for everything from long, indulgent multi-course feasts to the simplest of snacks. Think modern British enlivened by European, North African and Eastern panache. Food mile-friendly and fuss-free with a twist, so you can nibble on wild mushroom and chickpea pakoras and tuck into rare-breed pork from local farmer Jim Baker. Food is available all day, every day, and it has a ‘dine anywhere’ ethos. Children are very welcome, and dogs made a fuss of in the bar and on the terrace.
THE IVY BATH BRASSERIE
The Ivy Bath Brasserie on Milsom Street offers relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining. The large and elegant dining space is a place to see and be seen and the restaurant serves allencompassing, contemporary British menus for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, seven days a week. There is a roof terrace which is the perfect spot for al fresco dining from the à la carte menu.
BAR BRETON
Bar Breton is a small but perfectly formed French bar in the heart of Bath’s theatre district on Barton Street. Offering Bretoninspired drinks and small plates, the concept was inspired by trips to Brittany and France with family and friends. You’ll find delicious artisan ciders and beer from Northern France and the wine comes from all over the country (as it does in Brittany) and focuses on smaller family producers rather than big ‘names’ so you can enjoy tastier wines at much better value. The vol au vent is trending again here, as well as other French small plates to go with your drinks. There’s no need to make a reservation –just rock up and staff will try to seat you straightaway. Email any enquiries to bonjour@barbretonbath.co.uk.
CLAYTON’S KITCHEN
15a George Street, Bath BA1 2EN Tel: 01225 724386 Web: claytonskitchen.com
Clayton’s Kitchen is a firm favourite with locals and a must for visitors to Bath seeking a wonderful culinary experience. This charming, relaxed and stylish restaurant is led by chef-patron Robert Clayton, who has achieved two Michelin Stars while running retaurants in Bath. Inspired by Mediterranean and modern French cuisine, Robert creates uncomplicated but sublime dishes; prepared, cooked and perfectly presented using the freshest, highest quality ingredients. To reflect this, the beautifully compiled menu changes seasonally and is accompanied by an excellent wine list. Enjoy a fantastic lunch or dinner –you’ll want to return. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Weds–Thurs: 12–2.30pm and 6–9.30pm. Fri–Sat: 12–3pm and 5.30–10pm. Sun: 12–3pm and 6–9.30pm.
A:ROM:A
Web: aroama.co.uk Email: hello@aroama.co.uk
Local chefs Jesse and Ross launched A:ROAM:A in February this year. The online food delivery service was born from their passion for food, travel and flavour and the desire to offer the people of Bath something a bit different. The menu changes each week and is inspired by flavours, spices and ingredients from different countries around the world. They use the freshest ingredients, working closely with the best local suppliers, to spice up your life once a week. Jesse and Ross hand make all of their spice blends and pastes from scratch to extract as much flavour as possible – the result is delicious, healthy, balanced and exceptionally tasty meals. All you need to do is follow the simple heating instructions, serve and enjoy. Place your order on the website before 10pm the previous day and then the meals are delivered on Fridays and Saturdays, between 5–7pm, free to Bath and surrounding villages.
THE BATH PRIORY
The Bath Priory Hotel, Weston Road, Bath BA1 2XT Tel: 01225 331922 Web: thebathpriory.co.uk
Nestled within four acres of mature award-winning gardens and spacious terraces, The Bath Priory sets itself apart as a peaceful haven in a bustling city. The celebrated restaurant offers a memorable culinary journey with a focus on fresh produce, flavour and balance to create exciting, modern British dishes epitomising the best seasonal dining. The Pantry & Terrace provides a vibrant and informal menu serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and supper, packed with seasonal, light and exciting dishes. Just a short stroll through Victoria Park, it’s also the perfect spot for afternoon tea.
NO. 15
15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4BS Tel: 01225 807015 Web: guesthousehotels.co.uk
In the easy-going elegance of The Restaurant at No.15 you will find refined comfort food, fun food and never-triedthat-before food, using ingredients sourced seasonally, ethically and (where possible) locally. The Restaurant offers an odyssey of flavours for breakfast, proper lunches, full-course dinners and the beloved weekly feast, Sunday lunch. Open all week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alternatively come to the bar for morning coffee, afternoon tea, cocktails made with the best British ingredients or cosy fireside night-caps. At No.15 we showcase the flavours and influences of our country’s highlands, lowlands and all its in-between lands.
RESTAURANT HYWEL JONES
ATLUCKNAMPARK
Restaurant Hywel Jones offers an unforgettable dining experience. Enter through the mile-long driveway lined by beech and lime trees before you commence your evening of fine dining from the seven-course tasting menu. Executive chef Hywel Jones has held a Michelin Star at the restaurant since 2006 and uses the finest ingredients to ensure the fullest flavours. Herbs are picked fresh from the extensive kitchen garden at the hotel, which helps enhance the subtle flavours of the cooking. Restaurant Hywel Jones is open 6.30pm–10pm from Thursday to Saturday.
HUDSON STEAKHOUSE
Hudson Steakhouse has been serving the people of Bath the best steaks for over a decade, offering its diners prime dry-aged steaks, starters with a fusion influence and classic dishes, all served in a sympathetic conversion of a once-notorious Victorian pub. Owner Richard Fenton took on this run-down building and has created a destination that has consistently won best-restaurant awards locally and nationally. Cocktails, premium beers and world wines are served under sparkling chandeliers and the upstairs grill room has an open kitchen which looks out over Hedgemead Park.
THE COCONUT TREE
The Coconut Tree’s take on Sri Lankan street food is made up of smaller tapas-style dishes embracing plants, fish and meat; it’s a menu that naturally offers something for everyone. Enjoy the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality, where everyone is welcome at the table. Choose from dishes rich in Ceylon spices, with recipes going back generations from the founders' own parents' kitchens. Try a traditional egg hopper, some kotthu and the spicy devilled dishes; mix & match them to suit your taste. Spoil yourself with their sweet and fiery botanical 'cocotails', beers & fine wines. This is a great place to bring a crowd or simply grab a table for two.
THE SCALLOP SHELL
22 Monmouth Place, Bath BA1 2AY Tel: 01225 420928 Web: thescallopshell.co.uk
The Scallop Shell is a much-loved AA Rosette fish restaurant, serving lightly battered and grilled fish and chips and seasonal seafood. Flying the flag for a fresh, sustainable catch from UK waters, the menu changes daily depending on the coastal landings, with fish and shellfish displayed for customers to see in an ice-filled roll-top bath. Opt for classic North Atlantic cod loin, served with mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce, or make it more of a foodie experience with shared shellfish plates or the likes of oysters followed by Cornish monkfish tail or line-caught wild seabass, with a great selection of wines sold by the bottle and glass. There’s also a beautiful indoor/outdoor space, The Upper Deck, which is bathed in light during the day, and intimately cosy after dusk, with a retractable roof for those warm, summer days and fully heated during the cooler months.
PLATE ATTHEBIRDBATH
18–19 Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4EZ Tel: 01225 580438 Web: thebirdbath.co.uk
Proudly introducing Bathwick’s neighbourhood restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace, Plate encapsulates a taste of Bath with authentic British dishes celebrating fresh, seasonal produce. The ever-changing menus feature the finest ingredients from farmers and fishermen, hand-picked to create spectacular, playful dishes ideal for sharing and socialising over. Plate’s gregarious and relaxed atmosphere provides a great backdrop for the serious business of eating, and the restaurant’s signature bold designs and artworks make perfect conversation pieces.
DOUGH PIZZA
14–16 The Corridor, Bath BA1 5AP Tel: 01225 443686 9 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB Tel: 01225 422320 Web: doughpizzarestaurant.co.uk
Proudly independent, family-run pizzerias, with venues in The Corridor and Kingsmead Square, Dough combines years of expertise and the best ingredients to bring you first-rate pizza, every time. With a focus on pizza for everyone, Dough offers 13 alternative health-giving bases, from kamut to hemp, grano arso, multigrain and more, alongside traditional sourdough. Gluten-free and vegan pizzas are a particular speciality. You’ll find all the classics from margheritas to marinaras alongside pizza parcels, star-shaped pizzas and gourmet specials such as La Gina with ‘fior di latte’ mozzarella, caramelised onion, crispy speck, olive pâté, ricotta, pistachios and parmesan discs, based on turmeric dough. Warm, family-friendly service, dough-spinning entertainment and plenty of Italian charm ensures that any visit to Dough is a memorable one.
THE MARLBOROUGH TAVERN
35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath BA1 2LY Tel: 01225 423731 Web: marlborough-tavern.com
Located just a stone’s throw from the Royal Crescent, The Marlborough Tavern combines the atmosphere of a local pub with the food quality of a top restaurant, making it a firm favourite in Bath. The menu uses local produce to create greattasting, simple dishes where the quality of the produce speaks for itself. The Marlborough has held two AA rosettes for food quality since 2009, and features in the Michelin Guide. Whilst it holds accolades for its food, it’s still very much a pub and offers local ales and craft beers. Outside, it boasts a beautiful pub garden – a walled courtyard space that’s just perfect for al fresco lunching and drinking with good friends.
PINTXO DE BATH
Pintxo de Bath is an authentically Basque-style tapas and sherry bar in the heart of Bath’s theatre district, tucked away in Barton Street. Pintxo brings a taste of Spain to the city. With a laid-back feel, outside tables and a delightfully sunny sherry garden, it’s the perfect place to spend time with friends, sampling the best sherries, wines and food from the owners’ favourite parts of Spain. We work with a local importer to bring you a selection of the perfect wines and sherries to complement our tapas. We adore sherry and have a dedicated sherry menu. We don’t take reservations. Just come along and the staff will do their best to seat you. Email any enquiries to bath@pintxo.co.uk
THE BRASSERIE
AT LUCKNAM PARK
Set among the 500-acre Lucknam Park estate, The Brasserie at Lucknam Park is a contemporary and stylish restaurant perfect for light lunches, al fresco dining and informal dinners. With a light and airy interior, this restaurant makes an ideal place to while away the hours in relaxed surroundings. Take a stroll through the elegant walled gardens, soak in the scenic views and choose from a full seasonal à la carte menu. Open daily from 12pm, last orders at 9pm.
FIREHOUSE ROTISSERIE
Firehouse Rotisserie has been one of the most popular independent restaurants in Bath for 20 years. Voted by Channel 4 as one of the top five American restaurants in the UK, it has been recommended by GQ, Tatler, and The Daily Mail. It is the only genuine rotisserie restaurant in this part of the country, boasting a blend of authentic Californian and south western American flavours using ancho, guajillo, chipotle and pasilla chiles as well as more familiar herbs and spices. In addition to its delicious free-range rotisserie chicken, the Firehouse is known for its range of exciting and luxurious gourmet brick-fired pizzas, and classic American deli burgers. Located on a quiet street just off the main shopping area, the cosy and relaxed atmosphere has a bustling open kitchen where diners can watch the food being cooked to order.
MA CUISINE
KITCHEN & BISTRO
3–4 St Saviour’s Road, Larkhall, Bath BA1 6RT Tel: 01225 312959 Web: macuisine.co.uk
Brigitte and Christophe Lacroix have run their gourmet ready-meals business since 2012. In recent times they havebeen providing hot weekend takeaways from their bistro kitchen which are available for pickup and delivery. They also have a terrace which is open Tuesday to Saturday that serves delicious breakfast and lunches including classic quiches, croque monsieur and is open in the evenings Friday and Saturday for dinner. From Ma Cuisine’s beloved kitchen, highly respected chef Christophe creates beautiful dishes using local ingredients with no additives, no preservatives and no colourings, wherever possible. Their gourmet ready meals are, as always, spectacularly good; all handmade in small batches and then fastfrozen to retain all the freshness, goodness and flavour. As they are frozen, they are ready to pop in the oven or microwave so you can enjoy the classic flavours of France without all the effort. Ma Cuisine’s gourmet French meals are also available to buy online for free local delivery and national shipping.
OLIO
AT HOMEWOOD PARK
Abbey Lane, Freshford, Bath BA2 7TB Tel: 01225 580439 Web: homewoodbath.co.uk
Homewood’s Olio restaurant combines Somerset ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration, served indoors and on the extensive, sun-drenched outdoor Olio terrace launched in 2020, complete with outdoor kitchen and bar. Whether enjoying a feasting platter in the sunshine on their outdoor terrace or sampling Somerset flavours inside, their emphasis is always on sustainable, often hedgerow-fresh ingredients, with a proud, local provenance. Homewood has also recently developed a new Kitchen Garden, based on an innovative ‘nodig’ initiative, enabling the property to create its very own produce to use in its outdoor kitchen.
THE ELDER AT THE INDIGO HOTEL
The Indigo Hotel, 2–8 South Parade, Bath BA2 4AB Tel: 01225 530616 Web: theelder.co.uk
The Elder is a truly elegant restaurant and bar situated in the historic centre of Bath and is the place to enjoy authentic, honest and timeless cooking that uses the British countryside and seas as its larder. Created by owner Mike Robinson, and executive chef Gavin Edney their focus is on sustainability, seasonality and British wild produce. The Elder restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with an à la carte menu enhanced by a beautifully curated wine list. Oysters and Champagne can be enjoyed on the terrace on warm weekend afternoons in the summer and the year-round cocktail list takes inspiration from the classics whilst using the seasons and local ingredients to create utter magic.
LE CHEF PRIVÉ
Since retiring from the well-loved restaurant Casanis, chef Laurent Couvreur offers personal services for special occasions. From cheffing on board Northabout in the Arctic for adventurer David Hempleman-Adams to recreating favourite restaurant dishes in local homes, Laurent uses wonderful local produce to recreate his southern French style of cooking with a twist. Le Chef Privé takes all the stress out of your dinner parties, presenting awardwinning restaurant-quality food in the comfort of your own home. Chef Laurent proudly reads us a note from one of his customers: “Thank you for a truly wonderful evening, I cannot imagine a better way to have celebrated my birthday. The food was (unsurprisingly) marvellous and the entire evening flowed beautifully, from canapés to dessert. All our guests have expressed their delight at the dinner.” He adds, “We look forward to bringing incredible flavours and a ray of French sunshine to our diners’ homes.”
WOODS
This is quite simply a Bath institution. With Georgian elegance and a warm informal atmosphere, Woods has created an enviable reputation as one of Bath best independent restaurants, a firm favourite with locals and a must for visitors to Bath. Established in 1979 by David and Claude Price working alongside the head chef of the past 28 years Stuart Ash and Gaston Price who runs the front of house. A truly family-run business offering personal service, dazzling food, modern British cooking with classic French influence, and sourcing local ingredients to give you a mouthwatering sensation that will leave you coming back for more. The menu changes seasonally with specials of the day. The wines to accompany the delicious dishes are specially selected and tasted by David. Woods cater for all; the small terrace and bar are great to meet friends for a glass of wine, a dish of olives and a catch-up, the main dining room is ideal for intimate or informal dining and the private room is perfect for corporate entertainment, family celebrations or weddings. Woods has also recently opened a Wine Shop and Deli which operate from Tuesday to Saturday to eat in or take away.
CAFÉ LUCCA
Café Lucca revives and relaxes in equal measure. It serves wonderful food in a welcoming environment, offering freshly ground coffee and a light breakfast in the mornings, lunch from a selection of brightly coloured salads and bruschetta and panini, or an array of tempting cakes for afternoon tea. This is the perfect place for catching up with friends, or as a respite from shopping and is one of Bath’s favourite places to see people and be seen. Deliciously fresh, modern Mediterranean style food is served in the elegant and spacious surroundings of The Loft. All the fresh produce is sourced from small local family suppliers. Situated in a traffic-free street in Bath’s boutique quarter, the restaurant is just two minutes’ walk from Milsom Street and the Fashion Museum. And when the sun shines there are tables on the terrace from where you can watch the world stroll by.
THE HARE & HOUNDS
Situated in a beautiful location high on Lansdown Hill with stunning views over the Bath countryside. Open daily from 8am (9am Saturday and Sunday), The Hare & Hounds serves home-cooked seasonal food all day, every day. With sun terraces, outside bar and decking on the lower garden it’s a glorious place to spend a sunny day. Enjoy the likes of crab croquettes with fennel, followed by pan-fried bream fillet with Isle of Wight tomatoes. A dark chocolate brownie with blackberries, hazelnuts and vanilla ice cream makes a tempting finale. Only a mile from town, it feels like a world away in beautiful countryside. Its location is perfect for visitors heading to or from the M4 motorway to the north of Bath.
COMPTOIR+CUISINE
Comptoir+Cuisine serves coffee, juice, croissants and pastries, making it the perfect spot for breakfast, a mid-morning snack, or as a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle – to sit and read, or to catch up with friends or colleagues. For lunch and dinner, enjoy nibbles, cheese and charcuterie boards, including the popular baked camembert cheeses, as well as salads and a delicious range of tapas-style French sharing plates featuring meat, fish, cheese and extensive vegetarian options. Comptoir+Cuisine also offers a selection of Grower Champagnes by the glass, as well as beer and wine. For those who fancy a sweet treat, there is a tasty selection of macaroons and gateaux on offer too. These taste even better when enjoyed with a glass of crisp Grower Champagne for afternoon tea.
SUGARCANE STUDIO
Sugarcane Studio is run by pastry chef Fang-Yu Lin, a Cordon Bleu trained chef with years of experience in London and Taipei, and her husband Neil Edwards, a glass artist and the brand image designer. They began creating their own signature style of patisserie in 2018, fusing classic French desserts with the flavours of East Asia. Using only the freshest, quality ingredients, they balance delicate flavours and textures in all their products. With a regularly evolving menu, you will encounter delights such as yuzu and genmaicha tea macarons, mango and passionfruit choux buns, milk tea and blueberry mille-feuille, or matcha and adzuki bean gateau in an enticing chilled display cabinet.
EDGARS FOODS
Edgars Foods is the firstever frozen fish and seafood shop in Bath. Bringing customers an unrivalled range of products at affordable prices you can’t beat, they stock everything for a seafood enthusiast or someone just looking to try something new; from wild-caught Canadian lobsters to crabs handpicked on the coast of Devon, the freezers are packed full of delicacies from the sea. With a focus on quality and sourcing sustainably and responsibly harvested fish, where possible MSC certified, you know you’re bringing quality to your table. Alongside a luxurious range of artisan dried goods and sauces, it’s a foodie lover’s dream with everything you need to create restaurant quality meals at home.
THE GREAT WINE CO
The Great Wine Company shop has been nestled at the bottom of the Wells road for almost 30 years, but remains a true find for those who turn into the car park. Described by customers as an Aladdin’s cave of wines and spirits [or an adult sweet shop] the shop holds over 1,000 wines and 450 spirits with new discoveries on every visit. We love its modern, friendly approach backed up by old-fashioned service and advice. Wines and spirits are always open to taste and experienced staff are great at finding the perfect wine for you at any budget. More recently, the company has become a specialist agent/importer for some of the world’s great wines, including Trimbach, Planeta, Ken Forrester and Seresin. Prices at every level are competitive and there’s always a good selection of special offers. Watch out for the bin-ends for the best bargains. The website and mail-order service is just as good for those further afield. You’ll find many of The Great Wine Co’s wares in Bath’s best restaurants, hotels and pubs, as well as supplying Bath Rugby.
CHEZ DOMINIQUE
Ever popular, Chez Dominique is a family-run restaurant serving local and seasonal French and European food. Included in the latest Good Food Guide, and granted a certificate of achievement from Hardens for very highquality food. This cosy, casual bistro is ideally located on the beautiful Argyle Street just over Pulteney Bridge, and the private dining room –comfortably seating eight –overlooks Pulteney Weir. Chez Dominique offers a prix fixe menu with daily specials and there’s a carefully chosen wine list. Open Monday – Sunday: noon – 11pm with last bookings at 9pm. Enjoy great food and drink in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere.
ROBUN
Robun is a tribute to Japanese author Kanagaki Robun and his 1872 book Seiyo ryoritsu, which introduced Western barbecue to Japan. Our modern-day interpretation of ‘Yakiniku’ specialises in sharing plates of beautiful robata grilled meats, seafood and vegetables fused with elements from across Asia, paired with inspired cocktails, wines and an extensive choice of Japanese whiskeys in the most inviting and sociable of settings. Robun’s unique Japanese Afternoon Tea service brings together elements from our menu and fine Japanese teas, perfect for an elegant afternoon with friends. There’s also a spacious private dining room on the first floor, perfect for private celebrations. Robun is the place to relax, unwind and enjoy sharing plates with friends and family. It will definitely leave you wanting more!
THE CIRCUS RESTAURANT
A small, very busy, much-admired family-run business, The Circus Restaurant is one of Bath’s sparkling culinary gems, serving seasonal, locally sourced, freshly cooked English food. It has a carefully chosen wine list, and exceptionally welcoming staff. Set in a fine Georgian house – between The Circus and the Royal Crescent –you will find sensible and honest prices, and you’ll leave wanting to return some time soon. Voted number four in the UK in The Times’ 20 Secret Restaurants That Foodies Love. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to midnight (closed Sunday). Booking is advised.
QUIET STREET COFFEE
2 Quiet Street, (just off Milsom Street), Bath BA1 2JS
A great coffee shop for a takeaway coffee and homemade cake, they also do a meal deal which is amazing value for money if you fancy having lunch in the nearby Queen Square or Victoria Park. Serving breakfast , lunch and of course tea and cake, the café can get busy so get there early.A beautiful shop with wonderful full-length windows, ideal for stopping for a coffee break and watching the world go by. Plenty of seating on the ground floor and air conditioned lounge downstairs –look out for the macaron wallpaper! Open 8.30am–5.30pm Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Saturday and 9.30am–5.30pm on Sundays.
BOSCO PIZZERRIA
1–2 Milsom Place, Bath BA1 1BZ Web: boscopizzeria.co.uk; milsomplace.co.uk/stores/bosco-pizzeria
Bosco Pizzeria is inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, New York & San Francisco. With a focus on and a passion for the finest Italian produce, they have created a menu of small plates, deli meats and cheeses, salads, pasta & of course, Neopolitan style wood fired pizza. The focus in the restaurant is on service with personality and classic Italian cookery in a vibrant atmosphere created by an open kitchen and a mixture of table and counter seating.
NOVEL WINES:
7 Cork Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 3BB Tel: 01225 667311 Web: novelwines.co.uk
Discover Novel Wines on Upper Bristol Road, just along from Royal Victoria Park, an independent wine bar and shop founded by Bath locals Ben and Gyorgy. They specialise in the finest drinks from lesser-known regions, featuring a truly unique range of over 250 wines, spirits, ciders and beers from every corner of the globe. Enjoy free delivery to your door in BA1 and BA2 postcodes, or pop in to browse the range and have a glass of wine. You can also find all their latest tasting events on their website.
CASSIA BATH
Sovereign Point, Midland Road, Bath BA2 3GJ Tel: 01225 685825 Web: cassiacommunity.co.uk
Cassia takes the best elements of a café and a co-working space and combines them in a fantastic location on Bath Riverside. Guests are welcome to drop by for breakfast or lunch, book a desk in The Study to work at for the day, or come for a post-work drink. Cassia’s menu is plant-focused with a wide range of vegan options available. Room hire is also available for meetings and workshops, and from September 2021 there will also bea wide-ranging events programme under the company’s C-Here banner.
PEKING RESTAURANT
1–2 New Street, Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AF Tel: 01225 466377 Web: pekingrestaurantbath.co.uk
Since opening in 1985, this family-run, independent restaurant is the number-one choice for local, authentic Chinese food. The master chef has created an extensive menu of fresh, healthy and innovative dishes selected from Cantonese, Szechuan and Peking cuisines, using local ingredients wherever possible. As well as the traditional flavours of sweet and sour, ginger and spring onion, Peking also offers much-loved lobster and crab dishes. The chef also prepares special dishes on request. The friendly, skilled staff at Peking strive to provide a genuine Chinese experience with a promise to put their hearts and souls into everything they do.
TURTLE BAY
Located on Bridge Street near Pulteney Bridge, Turtle Bay has been bringing Caribbean good times to Bath since 2014. From sunrise breakfasts to after-dark drinks and everything in between, Turtle Bay brings the sunshine vibes of tropical holidays all year round –whatever the weather might be doing outside! Their famous mix of rum, reggae and jerk provide a uniquely Caribbean experience, with a centralised island bar serving rum-based cocktails both day and night (check out their 241 Happy Hour!), a menu that combines Caribbean spices with fragrant marinades, hot sauces, cooling chutneys and fresh fruit, with its signature jerk grill at the heart of the restaurant. All to the gentle beat of a reggae soundtrack. Everything is about creating a perfect atmosphere for ‘liming’, which means hanging out with friends and family, while enjoying good food and a few drinks, as well as warm, friendly service in a laid-back atmosphere.
FRECKLES AND BOO FARM SHOP
Rookery Farm, Binegar, Somerset, BA3 4UL Tel: 07506 363929 Web: frecklesandboo.co.uk
This delightful, great-quality farmshop can provide you with everything you need to eat, drink and live well. It stocks a fabulous selection of fresh, quality produce carefully sourced from the farms and fields of Somerset and beyond. The shelves are packed with brilliant basics right through to tasty treats and inviting try-outs. Recently Freckles and Boo have also launched a new range of luxury gourmet hampers that takes you on a foodie adventure and showcases some of the south west’s most talented makers, all of which can be bought in the farm shop or online and delivered nationwide. It’s there to be discovered and is well worth a visit.
THE LOCKSBROOK INN
103 Locksbrook Road, Bath BA1 3EN Tel: 01225 427119 Web: thelocksbrookinn.com
A beautiful, contemporary gastropub with a lovely outside terrace overlooking the canal. With plenty of decking and an outdoor bar, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of prosecco or a pint. The menu includes homemade burgers, sharing platters and classic pub dishes. Enjoy salt and pepper squid or share a charcuterie board before tucking into a crisp, hand-stretched pizza with spicy salami and cherry tomatoes. You won’t be able to say no to a dessert with the likes of vanilla and amaretti cheesecake, strawberries and white chocolate, and sticky toffee pudding gracing the menu. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Children, dogs, cyclists and all are welcome!
THE HOLBURNE GARDEN CAFÉ
The Holburne Museum, Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4DB Tel: 01225 388572 Web: holburne.org
The Holburne Garden Café is only a 10-minute walk from the city centre and is one of the most beautiful contemporary spaces in Bath. Set within the grounds of the museum there is a seasonal menu offering light lunches and delicious cakes. The garden café is open from 5–9pm on the last Friday in the month and is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy the museum’s galleries out of hours.
THE CURFEW
11 Cleveland Place West, Bath BA1 5DG Tel: 01225 313747 Web: thecurfewbath.co.uk
The Curfew, recently taken over by new landlords Rhianne and Jamie, is a cosy Georgian townhouse located around a 10-minute walk from Bath city centre and is a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and watch the world go by. It has a traditional pub vibe with a modern British food menu which include classics such as pie and mash and Wadworth beer battered fish and chips. The Curfew has a newly renovated courtyard garden which is very popular with locals and visitors in the summer but is also dog friendly. The upstairs lounge with its large windows and impressive chandelier is a great place to hire and is very popular with private events such as life drawing classes and afternoon teas.
THE BRIDGE COFFEE SHOP
15–16 and 17 Pulteney Bridge, Bath BA2 4AY
This wonderful little coffee shop compromising of two shops adjacent to each other is situated right on the World Heritage site that is Pulteney Bridge. There are incredible views (especially on sunny days) over Pulteney Weir and the cosy interiors complement the Georgian architecture. This family business offers a warm welcome with eat-in and takeaway menus which include very popular homemade cakes and bakery treats. There are options for breakfast, lunch and afternoon cream teas. The homemade scones, baked upstairs, with a pot of their loose leaf tea is a perfect interlude during a visit around the city. Open 8.30am–5.30pm Monday–Friday, 9–6pm Saturday and 9.30–5.30pm on Sundays.
THE MOORFIELDS
73 Third Avenue, Bath BA2 3NZ Tel: 01225 982102 Web: themoorfields.com
Situated in the heart of Oldfield Park, The Moorfields is a beautifully appointed contemporary gastropub pub with a stunning interior. Step outside and you’ll discover a fabulous garden space and outside bar. The pub offers great quality, contemporary dishes brimming with flavour. Try Serrano ham with roasted peach, burrata, wild garlic and almond pesto, or the house nachoes –elevated to something a bit special here. Open daily from 8am, the pub offers barista coffee and breakfasts in the morning and all day food. Add in friendly service and it’s a combination that’s hard to beat.
AMATHUS
6 Green Street, Bath BA1 2JY Tel: 01225 335663 Web: amathusdrinks.com Amathus Bath only opened in 2018, but the family company has forty years’ experience in sourcing and selling the world’s finest drinks. The selection ranges from classic Scotch to small batch gins; craft beers to boutique wines direct from the estate (plus everything you can imagine in between). In short, it is Bath’s one-stop shop for your drinks cabinet. The expert team are always happy to advise, or you can attend one of the regular tasting events to try something new. As a little treat for Bath Magazine readers, quote ‘Delicious Bath’ to staff for a 10% discount up to £10.
