The city of Bath is renowned for its diverse and fabulous restaurant and bar scene, which offer British favourites, as well as lots of tastes from around the world. If your bride-to-be loves good food and drink, get a taste of Bath with a foodie-themed hen party in the city.
Day One
Daytime
Start by taking a bite out of Bath’s foodie scene by sampling the many delicious local delicacies. An artisan food and drink tour with Savouring Bath is a great place to start. Stroll through Bath’s picturesque streets and alleyways and stop by ancient pubs, award-winning coffee shops, breweries and bakeries.
Image - Savouring Bath
You’ll get to meet with owners, makers and producers and really sink your teeth into the flavour of Bath. You’ll get to sip the famous spring water, tuck into the Sally Lunn bun (whose recipe is top secret), and try the authentic street food, craft beers and ales.
After your tour, perhaps you'll want to experience a luxurious afternoon tea in one of Bath's tearooms or cafes? Choose from a classic option at one of the city's luxury hotels, an Instagrammable cream tea in front of the floral wall at Sweet Little Things, or a Japanese-style afternoon tea at Robun.
Image - Sally Lunns bun
If you’re visiting on a Saturday, you can experience a real taste of the West Country at Bath Farmers’ Market, the UK’s first farmers’ market - hosted by Green Park Station. The weekly market has a range of stalls selling quality, fresh and seasonal produce.
Alternatively, if you’d like to cook up something of your own, try a cookery class at one of Bath's brilliant cookery schools, with options including pasta making, bread masterclasses, Vietnamese specialities, Middle Eastern dishes and even waffle making!
Image - Pasta making class at Pasta Laboratory
Evening
For a quality but casual dinner, head to Green Park Brasserie. Specialising in steak from local farms, the brasserie serves up a seasonal menu of classics and tasty cocktails (which are 2 for 1 between 12 and 5pm every day of the week!). Centrally located in the city set in a former 1800’s railway station, you can also enjoy free live music four nights of the week. They also host a bottomless brunch on the weekends.
Under the same roof you'll also find Bath Pizza Co, should your group be more in the mood for pizza!
Image - Green Park Brasserie
If you want to make more of an evening of it, you can book a private room at The Sepoy Club, one of Bath's top restaurants for Indian cuisine. As well as curries, starters and snacks, you can also order meat or veggie platters for your group to share.
Or take a seat in the cosy lounge at The Dashwood next to Pulteney Bridge and tuck into a selection of cocktails, wines, and nibbles.
Image - The Sepoy Club
Cappadocia also have a private dining room that you can book, with extra options including a cocktail masterclass and Turkish meze feast for your group!
End the evening with a scoop (or two!) of Bath’s best gelato from the multi award-winning Swoon. The gelato is all made on site with the finest ingredients, many sourced locally like the organic milk from Bruton Dairy in Somerset. The pistachio is from Bronte in Sicily, their hazelnuts from a farm which has been in the same family for four generations.
Image - Swoon
Day Two
Try a fun Cocktail Masterclass at Circo, located at the top of Milsom Street. Lasting for around an hour, the masterclass includes bubbly on arrival, around two cocktails each, expert tuition and fun games to finish.
Or try your hand at making your own gin - book through Yuup or Chew Valley Distillery.
Image - Circo
Evening
You’re sure to have a memorable meal at Corkage, which has garnered plenty of awards and accolades for its seasonal small plates over the years.
If you're looking for a glamorous restaurant for a group, try The Bath Townhouse, The Bath Townhouse or The Bear Inn. Seafood speacilists The Scallop Shell has an area for private dining if you want to spread out while you dine.
Image - Corkage
Combine cocktails and dinner at The Ivy Bath Brasserie, The Botanist or Bandook Indian Kitchen, all of which have plenty of room for large and small groups.
If a casual pizza and a pint of West Country cider sounds just the ticket, head to Dough, who offer a range of options for those following a plantbased or gluten-free diet, as well as plenty of classic pizza combos. Their restaurant on Kingsmead Square also has a large outdoor seating area for sunnier days.
Image - Bandook Indian Kitchen
If you're looking to take the hassle out of organising your foodie weekend, Bath-based hen party planners GoHen can sort everything from breakfast to dinner and brunch to that big night out.
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