Planning a party? Whatever the occasion, you’re sure to find the perfect place to make it one to remember in Bath! Here are our top 10 celebration venues in and around the city… 

1. Upstairs at Bath Pizza Co 

Based above the immensely popular sister restaurants Green Park Brasserie and Bath Pizza Co, this brand-new speakeasy-style bar and kitchen offers private bookings for groups of up to 90 people, seven days a week. 

Kick back with family and friends in the chilled-out space, set in the newly refurbished loft area of the old Green Park Station that the restaurant calls home, and celebrate your special occasion over some of the finest pizza in Bath. 

Visit during the week and take advantage of the restaurant’s popular ‘Pizza & Pint/Prosecco for £15’ offer, or treat yourself to one of their ‘Bottomless Bubbles’ experiences any day of the week, where you’ll enjoy unlimited fizz for 90 minutes alongside your choice of pizza. 

Image: Upstairs at Bath Pizza Co 

2. Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein

For a different kind of thrill, try Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein’s ‘Monster Party’ package, suitable for Franken-fans of all ages. 

Your group will enjoy entry to the attraction’s immersive museum experience, sessions in both of the hair-raising escape rooms, and exclusive use of ‘Bloody Mary’s Bar’ for one hour, all chaperoned by your very own costumed character host. There’s also the option to add gothic horror face painting and party food bites. 

This May, the House of Frankenstein is also hosting two ‘Big Lock In’ games nights for one weekend only. Get a team together and challenge yourselves to solving both escape rooms, as well as a series of murder mystery puzzles. Signature cocktails and fiery shots will be available in the bar to soothe any nerves, but be aware of fiendish characters lurking in the shadows, and the demented scientist waiting in the basement... 

Image: Mary Shelley's House of Frankenstein 

3. Bath Karaoke at Robun 

Bring your party to one of the city’s other newest venues, Bath Karaoke, this time based above Japanese restaurant Robun on the opposite side of the city centre. Here, you can sing your heart out to all your favourite tunes, with thousands of iconic tracks from past to present at your fingertips! 

Give your vocal cords a rest between numbers with delicious food and drink freshly prepared in the restaurant downstairs. Take your pick from a selection of party packages, including everything from Tokyo tapas to premium dishes, as well as cocktails that pack a punch. Plus, Bottomless sessions are available every Saturday and Sunday, including three hours of karaoke, 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks, and tapas platters for everyone. 

• If you’re looking for a more relaxed vibe, check out the chic 'Octopus Room' next door at Robun’s sister restaurant Flute, where you can savour a huge selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes. 

Image: Bath Karaoke

4. The Stable

Conveniently located in Kingsmead Square, close to many of the city’s top attractions, The Stable offers a laidback setting for your celebration. There’s plenty of space to accommodate small groups of eight or more, as well as full venue hire for larger groups up to 125 people. Expect luscious sourdough pizzas topped off with fabulous local ingredients, and a handsome lineup of West Country beers to choose from. 

Image: The Stable

5. The Holburne Museum

How about hosting your own party in Lady Danbury’s house? The Holburne Museum, which portrays the exterior of the iconic character’s abode in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, can be hired for private events. Take over the building’s scenic Garden Café and terrace overlooking the beautiful Sydney Gardens for a celebration you’ll never forget! 

As well as offering a built-in sound system and talented in-house catering team, who can freshly prepare anything from delectable canapes and buffets to summer barbecue bites, the venue can also arrange for local lighting designers to create any atmosphere you please, making your party that little bit more spectacular. 

Image: The Holburne Museum 

6. The Ivy Bath Brasserie & Garden

Set within a grand Georgian building on the fashionable Milsom Street to the north of the city centre, this beautifully decorated brasserie certainly serves up the ‘wow’ factor as a celebration venue! Tables are available for small groups in the restaurant and on the terrace, or you can book the stunning Baldwin Room on the first floor, a private dining space seating up to 40 people. 

The Ivy’s all-encompassing contemporary British menu can please any crowd, with dishes ranging from classic British cooked breakfasts to Sunday roasts, steaks, fish and chips, and afternoon teas, among many others. Keep an eye out for special set menus throughout the year too. 

Image: The Ivy Bath Brasserie

7. Giggling Squid

Lover of Thai cuisine? Celebrate your special occasion with a private dining experience at Giggling Squid and savour the bold flavours of Southeast Asia. Based in a light and airy space decorated with pretty florals, the restaurant is another ideal spot for an informal party in the heart of Bath city centre. 

You’ll have the option of two or three courses of your choosing, with starters including the best-selling salt and pepper squid, a tantalising selection of mains consisting of hearty curries and noodle dishes, and desserts including an ice-cream version of a Thai Pina Colada. 

• The nearby Rosa’s Thai also offers cosy private and semi-private dining spaces to enjoy its award-winning food. 

Image: Giggling Squid

8. The Sepoy Club

Perhaps you want your party to have an authentic taste of India? If so, head to the elegant surroundings of The Sepoy Club, where you’ll find a menu packed with your favourite Indian dishes, from onion bhajis to warming curries and biryanis, all prepared by expert chefs using the freshest ingredients. Plus, with a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes available, the restaurant is a great option for groups with a range of dietary requirements. 

As well as table bookings for small groups, all four areas of The Sepoy Club can be hired individually, with private hire of the full restaurant also available for a maximum capacity of 200 people. This makes the venue an excellent spot for classy birthday parties, wedding receptions, and hen or stag parties, among many others. 

Image: The Sepoy Club 

9. Avon Valley Railway 

A few miles north of Bath in the town of Bitton is one of the area’s quirkiest party venues, Avon Valley Railway, which is ideal for kids’ birthdays. 

Hop aboard your own private 1950s train carriage hitched up to one of the railway’s heritage steam locomotives, then enjoy a 50-minute round trip through the beautiful valley, first heading north to Oldland Common, then south to Avon Riverside, before heading back to Bitton. You’ll even have a chance to watch the engine run around the train! 

Image: Avon Valley Railway

10. Mendip Activity Centre

Kids will also love Mendip Activity Centre, based an hour’s drive west of Bath. The venue’s extensive range of birthday group activities includes everything from abseiling, archery, and axe-throwing, to skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, and many more. 

The centre also offers a party food package in its Alpine Lounge, which will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters, with each child enjoying half a margherita pizza, a portion of skin-on fries, and unlimited squash. 

Image: Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre

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