Want to combine a glamorous gourmet getaway? Book into these Bath hotels with top-rated restaurants for foodies...
The Queensberry
Once of Bath's most popular boutique hotels, The Queenberry is just a few minutes' walk from historic sights such as The Circus and Royal Crescent, but also has plenty of reasons to stay in, from its grand, stylish rooms to its cosy Old Q Bar. The hotel is one of only a few hotels in the UK to be awarded a Michelin Key for its levels of service, and is is also home to Bath's only Michelin-starred restaurant, Olive Tree. The restaurant has retained its Michelin Star since 2019 and also has 4-AA Rosettes.
Book The Queensberry's Gourmet Getaway to enjoy the kitchen’s Taste of the Season five-course set menu, as well as an overnight stay and breakfast.
Image - Olive Tree
Hotel Indigo
This quirky hotel is set across several Grade I listed Georgian townhouses, giving it plenty of space for its 154 bedrooms and two restaurants.
Brasserie Beau on the ground floor of the hotel takes inspiration from French bistros for its look, but looks closer to home for its menu, which showcases the 'Best of British', from classic steaks and fresh seafood to traditional Sunday roast dinners. Private dining is available if you're planning a special occasion, with the option of a la carte or bespoke menus for groups of 12 to 70 people.
Image - Brassserie Beau
With a focus on 'wild British food' that is both local and seasonal, The Elder offers one of the most sustainable menus in the city. Choose from the full tasting menu experience, or pared back midweek à la carte menu. Afternoon tea and Sundays roasts are also available, along with the choice of private dining in one of their cosy spaces.
Book Hotel Indigo's Gourmet Experience to enjoy an overnight stay in one of Hotel Indigo Bath's stylish rooms with dinner for two in The Elder and breakfast the following morning.
Image - The Elder
The Francis Hotel
The newly refurbished Francis Hotel also has a new restaurant, Emberwood, with dazzling decor, an open kitchen and cooking over a charcoal-fired grill.
Take in views of Queen Square from your room, enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge, take a seat at the grand bar, or book in for a special treatment once the spa opens in March 2026.
Image - Emberwood
The Bird
This characterful boutique hotel is just a stone's throw from top attractions, such as The Holburne Museum, Sydney Gardens, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Rugby. Enjoy skyline views from the individually styled bedrooms, or the colourful back terrace, where you can dine alfresco in warmer months, or take a seat in heated dining domes in winter.
PLATE at The Bird is designed to be a cosy and quirky neighbourhood restaurant, for both hotel guests and non-residents. Book in for their colourful afternoon tea, a lavish Sunday lunch with all the trimmings, or big appetites will enjoy Tomahawk Fridays, where you'll be served a kilo of steak with chips, vegetables and both peppercorn and chimichurri sauces.
Book their Dinner, Bed and Brekkie offer, which includes an overnight stay with breakfast and dinner PLATE, or the Early Bird Dinner package, which includes an overnight stay and early dinner prior to your show at Theatre Royal Bath.
Image - Afternoon tea at PLATE
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
One of Bath's most prestigious places to stay, this five-star hotel is based in the middle of the iconic Royal Crescent and has everyting you'd expect from a luxury hotel, including an award-winning spa, beautiful gardens, a welcoming concierge and a top notch restaurant, Montagu’s Mews.
Montagu’s Mews has been awarded 3AA-Rosettes as well as a place in the Michelin Guide. The restaurant specialises in locally sourced, contemporary dining and has no formal dress code. Both guests and non-residents can book in for afternoon tea, or four or six course tasting dinner menus. You can also upgrade your spa day with their Spa Day Lunch Menu.
Book the Diner's Delight package to enjoy a two-night stay with breakfast, afternoon tea and a six-course Tasting menu with a glass of Taittinger Champagne. Your stay will also include unlimited use of The Spa & Bath House!
Image - Montagu's Mews
The Bath Priory
One of Bath's grandest hotels, The Bath Priory has all the trappings of a country house hotel while being just outside the city centre. Take a stroll through the extensive gardens, swim in their indoor or outdoor pool, or book in for a treatment in the Garden Spa by L'Occitane.
Dine in the 3 AA Rosette restaurant, with views across the hotel gardens. You can choose from the À La Carte Menu or order a picnic hamper to enjoy outside! Afternoon tea is also served daily in the restaurant from 12.30pm - 4.00pm, and several private dining rooms are also available for special occasions. There's also the more casual Pantry & Terrace, which serves breakfast, lunch, and supper at The Pantry or Terrace.
Book The Bath Priory's Gourmet Getaway package, which includes a two-night stay, a three-course dinner in the restaurant on your first night, followed by dinner in The Pantry and Terrace on the second night.
Image - Afternoon tea at The Bath Priory
Bailbrook House Hotel
Located just outside Bath, this grand former country house is surrounded by 20 acres of tranquil grounds, and has reflected the buildings history throughout its characterful bedrooms and Royal Lounges.
Chef Michael Ball heads up the Lansdown Restaurant, with a menu that demsonstrates exceptional modern British dining. Afternoon tea is also available, which can be enjoyed in one of the grand lounges or in the garden, and if you have a celebration planned, you can book their historic cloisters for exclusive use. Looking for something a bit more relaxed? Take a seat in the bar and restaurant Conservatory, where guests can unwind with a book, indulge in a pre-dinner drink and enjoy a menu of modern British classics.
Image - Restaurant at Bailbrook House Hotel
The PIG - near Bath
Book in for a relaxing getaway at this manor house hotel, which has its Kitchen Garden Restaurant at its heart. The 25-mile menu is mostly focused around what they can grow in their own garden, or source from local producers, so expect hyper seasonal and delicious! Even the table decorations are potted herbs, and you can ask for a tour of the gardens during your stay, or enjoy a rejuvenating treatment in their Potting Sheds.
Image - The PIG-near Bath Kitchen Garden Restaurant
Homewood
An eccentric spa hotel just a short drive from Bath, Homewood is full of fun quirks, from its garden dining domes and modern artworks lining the walls, to a colourful outdoor pool area, plus an indoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room.
Complimenting this all is its Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Olio, which offers a twist on a classic afternoon tea, or in the summer months, is outdoor dining on the lawn.
Image - Homewood
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa
Best-known for its opulent setting in 500 acres of parkland, luxury rooms and award-winning spa, Lucknam Park also boasts two fantastic restaurants - it's no wonder that the hotel was awarded three Michelin Keys in 2025.
Restaurant Hywel Jones has retained its Michelin Star for over 20 years, with exceptional dishes that match the surroundings. The Walled Garden Restaurant is a calmer affair, with views across the grounds and all-day dining, with two or three-course menus available.
Image - The Walled Garden Restaurant at Lucknam Park
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