Celebrating the end of your degree in Bath this year? There are several different ways to make your graduation day memorable whatever you have in mind, whether it’s a special experience with your family, or a gathering with course mates who have survived the journey with you.  

Enjoy a spot of fine dining

Celebrate with copious amounts of sandwiches, cake and tea (or Prosecco, if you prefer) by booking an afternoon tea – a must if you’ve yet to experience one in Bath. Pick a setting that suits your style, whether it’s the grandeur of the Pump Room Restaurant, the charming and historic Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House, or the stunning, newly restored Montagu’s Mews restaurant at the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. View a full list of our favourite afternoon teas in Bath. 

Image: The Pump Room Restaurant

How about a memorable al fresco dining experience? Book a table at bustling Green Park Brasserie in the heart of Bath city centre, where you can enjoy the restaurant’s sumptuous speciality steaks or other options on the seasonal menu. Relax outside on the venue’s buzzing terrace as you eat, accompanied by free live jazz, funk, blues and soul four nights a week. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a more casual meal, head further in to Green Park Station and savour award-winning pizza at sister venue Bath Pizza Co. 

Image: Green Park Brasserie 

Pieminister is offering graduates and those in their party a free glass of Prosecco each when they dine in with a pie meal on ceremony days. Just arrive in your cap and gown, or provide confirmation that you are graduating in 2023. 

Craving a celebratory brunch with friends and family before your ceremony? You’re in luck, as Bath is awash with plenty of tempting options. Lounge in the magnificent Art Deco surroundings of The Ivy Bath Brasserie and choose from a selection of high-quality British breakfast classics, or go for a Mediterranean-inspired alternative at The Francis Hotel’s Bohemian-styled Boho Marché restaurant, with options including a Moroccan Eggs Royale and spiced avocado on toast.

Image: The Ivy Bath Brasserie

Give your graduation brunch an Indian twist, book a table at Bandook’s chic Bath restaurant, based in Milsom Place, and try their Bombay Omelette or Khichdi Porridge. Check out our roundup of Bath's best brunch spots. 

Raise a Glass

Say ‘cheers’ to the end of an era at one of Bath’s excellent cocktail bars. We’re sure you have some favourites already, but if you’re thirsty for more inspiration, see our list of places to go for cocktails. How about drinks while soaking up the summery vibes at Bath on the Beach?

Image: Bath on the Beach

Experience the perfect morning after the night before with Bottomless Brunch at Green Park Brasserie on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring two delicious dishes and all the Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, mocktails and mimosas you can drink (within reason)! Or, stop by between 12 and 5pm and enjoy 2 for £14 cocktails. 

Enjoy cocktails with a botanical twist at The Botanist, based in an impressive octagonal-shaped former church building on Milsom Street. Discover more places to go for a cocktail in Bath. 

Image: The Botanist

Prefer the familiarity of one of Bath’s acclaimed, cosy local pubs? The Bath Brew House, The Cork, and The Bath Cider House are all excellent choices to relax over a pint with friends and family in an informal setting. 

Image: The Bath Cider House 

If you or any of your friends and family don’t partake in alcoholic tipples, several other bars and restaurants in Bath serve spectacular mocktails and booze-free drinks too. Check out our guide to alcohol-free drinks in Bath.

Fun with Friends 

If you fancy doing something out of the ordinary with your uni mates before you leave Bath, test your friendships in the escape room at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein. The multi-sensory visitor attraction charts Shelley’s unconventional life and the lasting legacy of her infamous creation, with the escape room themed around Victor Frankenstein’s creepy attic quarters. Students save over 17% on entry to the museum, so make the most of it while you still can!

Image: Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein

Battle it out with friends in a variety of madcap games from axe throwing to beer pong at Boom Battle Bar Bath, with a 15% discount for students on all activities from Monday-Thursday. Or, for a more traditional night out, enjoy one of Komedia Bath’s popular club nights, including FAME, The Big Disco, and Motorcity. The venue offers discounted concessionary tickets to all students, so be sure to visit before your graduation! 

Image: Boom Battle Bar Bath 

For a Bath adventure you’ll never forget, be sure to check out Original Wild, who offer a range of experiences on land and water. Head out on a stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking excursion down the River Avon to see the city from a different perspective, or take part in thrilling activities on dry land, including exclusive tour game Code Break Bath, archery, climbing, abseiling and many more. 

Looking to try something different? Try one of the many culinary workshops available in Bath, where you can put your kitchen skills to the test together. Create delectable Belgian waffles under Beverley’s expert direction at Bev’s Waffle Workshop, or join a pasta-making class at Pasta Laboratory.  

Image: Original Wild 

Click here to browse all student offers in Bath, and check out our student bucket list to see how many activities you've ticked off! 

Experience a Bath Hotel

Why not spend your last hurrah in Bath somewhere a tad more luxurious than your old student digs? The city has everything from five-star spa hotels to quirky B&Bs ready to welcome you and your graduation guests. Plus, if your ceremony is midweek, you’ll benefit from cheaper room rates compared to what you’d usually pay for a weekend stay. Booking direct is another way to snag the best deals possible, as you will often enjoy perks such as a free breakfast, or a better room for the same price you'd pay on third-party booking platforms. Browse all accomodation offers in Bath. 

Image: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa