Guidebook for Bath
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Wonderful hot spa where you can wallow in thermal waters and enjoy numerous holistic treatments
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetWonderful hot spa where you can wallow in thermal waters and enjoy numerous holistic treatments
Great theatre and shows, some touring shows that end up on West End stage
10 locals recommend
Theatre Royal and Ustinov Studio
Great theatre and shows, some touring shows that end up on West End stage
Bath Bus Company
6 N ParadeGood hop on/hop off bus tours around the city
Opposite the Guildhall is where you get the bus home to the Dye House - number 13 or any bus that stops in Batheaston. You want to get off just before Avondale Garage.
Guildhall
High StreetOpposite the Guildhall is where you get the bus home to the Dye House - number 13 or any bus that stops in Batheaston. You want to get off just before Avondale Garage.
A lovely small, independent cinema that shows arthouse films as well as some new releases. Good refreshments too. Very close to the Thermae Spa.
93 locals recommend
The Little Theatre
A lovely small, independent cinema that shows arthouse films as well as some new releases. Good refreshments too. Very close to the Thermae Spa.
Small outlying village on edge of Bath, 5 mins drive or 25 mins walk - nice cafes, greengrocer, chemist, delicatessen and nearby Alice Park with tennis courts and cafe
10 locals recommend
Larkhall
Small outlying village on edge of Bath, 5 mins drive or 25 mins walk - nice cafes, greengrocer, chemist, delicatessen and nearby Alice Park with tennis courts and cafe
A good circular walk from the Dye House through the beautiful Catherine Valley along the brook to St Catherines Court and back on the other side. See map in cottage to plan your route.
St Catherine
A good circular walk from the Dye House through the beautiful Catherine Valley along the brook to St Catherines Court and back on the other side. See map in cottage to plan your route.
Food Scene
Good pub within walking distance, beside the river. Decent pub food and impressive range of drinks - and you can take a boat from the riverside to and from Bath!
40 locals recommend
The Bathampton Mill
Mill LaneGood pub within walking distance, beside the river. Decent pub food and impressive range of drinks - and you can take a boat from the riverside to and from Bath!
Wonderful little pub - packed with atmosphere and delicious food. Excellent for lunch or dinner.
41 locals recommend
King William
36 Thomas StWonderful little pub - packed with atmosphere and delicious food. Excellent for lunch or dinner.
A characterful country pub with very good food, a blazing fire in winter and garden for summer. Good to combine with a walk in the woods at Browns Folly.
31 locals recommend
The Kings Arms
A characterful country pub with very good food, a blazing fire in winter and garden for summer. Good to combine with a walk in the woods at Browns Folly.
Walking distance friendly bistro-pub with good French orientated menu including moules mariniere, steak frites - and a garden.
28 locals recommend
The Crown
The StreetWalking distance friendly bistro-pub with good French orientated menu including moules mariniere, steak frites - and a garden.
Very good pub in a beautiful village about 15 mins away by car. Can combine with 2 valleys walk or a visit to the market towns of Frome or Bradford on Avon. Very generous portions!
42 locals recommend
The Inn at Freshford
Very good pub in a beautiful village about 15 mins away by car. Can combine with 2 valleys walk or a visit to the market towns of Frome or Bradford on Avon. Very generous portions!
Nice pub with good grub, high on a hill above the historic market town Bradford on Avon. Has a garden for summer.
25 locals recommend
The Castle Inn
10 Mount PleasantNice pub with good grub, high on a hill above the historic market town Bradford on Avon. Has a garden for summer.
Elegant, historic setting, sometimes have live quartet or pianist - nice for traditional afternoon tea
58 locals recommend
The Pump Room Restaurant
Stall StreetElegant, historic setting, sometimes have live quartet or pianist - nice for traditional afternoon tea
Tea or morning coffee and a traditional Bath bun at Sally Lunns - only in Bath!
58 locals recommend
Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum
4 N ParadeTea or morning coffee and a traditional Bath bun at Sally Lunns - only in Bath!
Excellent Modern British gastropub near to Royal Crescent, Circus etc so you really feel like you've arrived in Bath
51 locals recommend
The Chequers
50 Rivers StExcellent Modern British gastropub near to Royal Crescent, Circus etc so you really feel like you've arrived in Bath
Lovely local family-run organic cafe - just 10 mins walk away. Open Weds through to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and tea. Healthy and hearty food and excellent selection of coffee, cakes, teas, and drinks. Open for drinks including organic wine and local ales every Friday night til 10pm.
17 locals recommend
Gather Cafe
229 London Rd ELovely local family-run organic cafe - just 10 mins walk away. Open Weds through to Saturday for breakfast, lunch and tea. Healthy and hearty food and excellent selection of coffee, cakes, teas, and drinks. Open for drinks including organic wine and local ales every Friday night til 10pm.
Great place to watch the world go by in the heart of Walcot Street, Bath's old Artisan quarter. Good coffee and pastries in the morning and flavourful, freshly prepared salads and tarts at lunchtime. Sometimes do pop up dinners with live music.
34 locals recommend
Sam's Kitchen
61 Walcot StGreat place to watch the world go by in the heart of Walcot Street, Bath's old Artisan quarter. Good coffee and pastries in the morning and flavourful, freshly prepared salads and tarts at lunchtime. Sometimes do pop up dinners with live music.
There are now 2 of these in Bath, one at the top end of town and this one in the middle of town. Both good for coffee, cakes, sandwiches and light lunches, and tea.
87 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party
293 Gloucester RdThere are now 2 of these in Bath, one at the top end of town and this one in the middle of town. Both good for coffee, cakes, sandwiches and light lunches, and tea.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Raven
7 Queen StLovely old Bath pub serving great ale and pies and chips
Circo Bar
16 George StFun, Caribbean-style eatery and bar, serving cocktails and homemade ginger ale and good food: delicious jerk chicken/pork, curries, salads, rice and peas. Good place to go for a drink or a meal.
14 locals recommend
Turtle Bay Bath
11 Bridge StFun, Caribbean-style eatery and bar, serving cocktails and homemade ginger ale and good food: delicious jerk chicken/pork, curries, salads, rice and peas. Good place to go for a drink or a meal.
Sightseeing
The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay StFor all Jane Austen fans
Bath Abbey
Beautiful ancient Abbey - some concerts and events also
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardHistoric, unique, the Roman baths - some events too
Nearby National Trust Village with famous Lacock Abbey and cloisters (Harry Potter fans will recognise!), good pubs and the wonderful King Johns Hunting Lodge tea rooms.
148 locals recommend
Lacock
Nearby National Trust Village with famous Lacock Abbey and cloisters (Harry Potter fans will recognise!), good pubs and the wonderful King Johns Hunting Lodge tea rooms.