From quaint and quirky to cosy and comfortable you will find a selection of tea rooms and cafes in Bath for your refreshment.
Cafes in Bath
Whether you are looking for a quick coffee, leisurely lunch or just want to check your emails you are never far from a café in Bath. Get that continental feeling by dining alfresco - enjoy a glass of wine with friends as you catch up in the city centre or simply watch the world go by at one of the popular riverside locations.
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Afternoon Tea in Bath
Bath is well known for its 'quintessentially English' reputation and there is nothing more English than afternoon tea with a jam and cream scone or mouth watering slice of cake. Tea may be the British national beverage but the habit of taking full afternoon tea belongs to a more leisurely era. However, with the perfectly preserved Georgian terraces of Bath it is easy to travel back in time and imagine a genteel gathering for tea…
In the city centre you will find The Pump Room, part of the Roman Bath’s complex and winner of The Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence 2009 where you can sample the popular Bath Bun. Another Tea Guild Member, The Jane Austen Centre Regency Tea Rooms gives visitors the chance to experience a real taste of Georgian life with its established menu. For an alternative to the traditional scone, visit Sally Lunn’s Refreshment House and Museum where you can enjoy an afternoon tea made from a Sally Lunn Bun - one of Bath's local delicacies. Definitely worth a visit is The Bridge Tea Rooms – winner of the Tea Guild’s Top UK Tea Place 2009. This internationally renowned Victorian tea room serves a selection of traditional afternoon teas and offers intimate candlelight dining every evening.
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Many of the hotels in Bath also offer afternoon tea, so why not treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation in one of their pleasant restaurants or tranquil gardens.
For further advice and expert suggestions on eating and drinking in Bath call the Bath Tourist Information Centre on:
UK callers - 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Overseas callers - +44 844 847 5257
