Booked a trip to Bath? The city's culinary scene is just as impressive as its stunning sights, with a wealth of fabulous independent eateries specialising in cuisines from across the globe.
Discover how to experience a different side to Bath, and take your taste buds on a tour of the city's finest food and drink...
Day One
On arrival into Bath, you'll probably want to grab a quick bite before exploring all the city has to offer!
Bath Pizza Co have a broad range of award-winning pizzas in the impressive settings of the former Green Park Station. Take advantage of their 'Pizza & Pint or Prosecco' offer, where you can enjoy a margherita, pepperoni or marinara pizza and your choice of a pint, prosecco or soft drink for £15 from 12-6pm Monday to Friday. You can also choose from a range of spritzes for £6 between 12 and 5pm every day of the week, best enjoyed on one of the restaurant's sunny terraces!
Image: Bath Pizza Co
If you're looking for a lighter bite, choose from salads, Italian panini or bruschetta at Pane e Vino, just behind the Royal Crescent, or tuck into salad boxes or falafel bowls at Eat a Pitta, piled high with salad, vegetables and homemade sauces. For more vegetarian goodness, head to Michelin Green Star holder OAK Restaurant, where you can tuck in to a delicious three-course set lunch for £19.95 from Monday to Friday.
Image: Eat a Pitta
Once you're fueled up for the day, sample some local produce or hone your own kitchen skills.
Bath and its surrounding area is home to a range of excellent cookery schools, where you can master everything from bread making and foraging to pasta or Middle Eastern cuisine.
Image: Sausage making at Vale House Kitchen
Don't miss Yuup Bath's selection of tours, tastings and classes to suit all budgets, or book onto one of Savouring Bath's tours of the city's artisan food and drink producers.
Sample local beers at The Bath Brew House, where you can also book onto tours of their on-site microbrewery and try your hand at brewing. You'll find more local craft beers nearby at The Grapes and Kingsmead Bottle Shop. Outside the city centre in the quiet suburb of Newbridge, you'll also find Electric Bear Brewing's taproom, which hosts regular weekly events and food pop-ups.
Image: Electric Bear Taproom
Mid-afternoon calls for a sweet treat, and there’s no better place to find one than Swoon, who serve a delectable range of gelato. Since opening on Kingsmead Square in 2017, they’ve brought an authentic taste of Italy to Bath with an ever-changing menu; the vegan Chocolate Sorbetto and creamy Pistachio are two of their bestsellers.
Image: Swoon
Once the evening rolls around, savour locally sourced food accompanied by live music at Green Park Brasserie, Bath Pizza Co's sister restaurant, which hosts free performances from talented Bath artists four nights a week.
Image: Green Park Brasserie
If you want to experience one of Bath's top bistros, book a table at Corkage for seasonal small plates, or tuck into French classics at Chez Dominique. The Elder specialises in local and foraged ingredients prepared to the higest standard, while Beckford Canteen serves up a contemporary menu complimented by an extensive wine list.
Image: Beckford Canteen
Before retiring for the night, head to one of the city's top cocktail bars to try their latest creations, from the cosy corners of The Hideout, to the stylish lounge at Se7en.
Day Two
Start your day by picking up some local produce and specialities from our delis and food shops. If you're here at the weekend, you can visit the Bath Farmers Market, held in Green Park Station every Saturday morning from 9am. The beloved Guildhall Market is also open from Monday to Saturday, with its wide range of stalls selling traditional foods and gifts. If you want to bring home some local tipples, look no further than Independent Spirit of Bath, or if it's cheese you're craving, pay a visit to The Fine Cheese Co and Paxton & Whitfield.
Image: Bath Farmers Market
If your stomachs are rumbling after a morning hitting the shops, head up to Beckford Bottle Shop on Saville Row. Treat yourself to a bite to eat at the inventive small plates restaurant with over 250 wines, British cheese, and charcuterie to choose from. Sink into one of their comfortable armchairs in the downstairs cellar lounge, or perch in a window seat and watch the world go by.
Image: Beckford Bottle Shop
If you have a particular cuisine in mind, you're sure to find it in Bath. Tuck in to authentic Vietnamese dishes at Noya's Kitchen, or munch your way through a variety of Japanese delights at Robun.
Alternatively, enjoy a lunchtime curry feast at Bandook Indian Kitchen with their £15 tiffin meals, treat yourself to a lunchtime thali at Bikanos, or opt for a Fisherman's Lunch at The Scallop Shell, featuring one of the daily-changing main courses with chips, peas and tartare sauce.
Image: Bandook Indian Kitchen
For dinner, head to Sarthi, one of Bath's newest restaurants. Based in a beautiful former chapel on the trendy Walcot Street, the restaurant serves an entirely meat-free menu of colourful Indian dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Gujarat region.
Image: Sarthi
Before you head home, indulge in one of Bath's most popular pastimes: afternoon tea! The Abbey Deli (also known as the Modiste in Bridgerton) and Sweet Little Things serve up some of the most photogenic options in the city, or you can immerse yourself in Bath's culinary heritage at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House. Find a full list of options on our Afternoon Tea page.
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Image: Afternoon tea at Sweet Little Things
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