Only in Bath for a short visit, but want to get a sense of the city’s fabulous food scene? We’ve got some suggestions to make this foodie break one to remember!
Day One
Morning
The best way to start your delicious break in Bath is with a filling breakfast to fuel the day ahead. Tuck into a tasty brunch bap at Green Park Brasserie, or a Full English at The Ivy Bath Brasserie. We've put together a list of Bath's best brunch spots if that helps!
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Image: Green Park Brasserie
Next on your list has to be a foodie tour. Savouring Bath offers a range of walking tours from local delicacies to guilty pleasures, and even a dedicated cheese tour! Learn all there is to know about Bath's culinary history and sample your way through some artisan food and drink delights.
Cheese lovers can take a Bath Soft Cheese Tour at the local dairy farm and learn how to make a range of cheeses, or head to one of Bath's markets to stock up on locally made produce, from chutney to charcuterie.
Image - Savouring Bath
Afternoon
Take a while to digest before enjoying a quintessential Bath experience, a luxurious afternoon tea. Perhaps the most elegant and historic place to enjoy this treat is at the Pump Room, the picturesque Georgian restaurant attached to the Roman Baths.
Local hotels, such as The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa or The Bird offer indulgent afternoon tea experiences, while The Roseate Villa does seasonal twists for their afternoon teas for Halloween and Christmas. Historic tearooms like Hands Tearoom and the Regency Tea Rooms at the Jane Austen Centre offer afternoon tea with a Georgian twist.
Image: Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House & Museum is also a must visit where you can sample the world-famous Sally Lunn bun, with a range of sweet and savoury toppings. Buns and various toppings can also be purchased from the underground shop and museum to take home with you.
Evening
Spend a lazy few hours at Thermae Bath Spa, watching the sun set from the rooftop pool, before tucking into a tasty dinner at one of Bath’s many restaurants serving distinctive international flavours.
If you're looking for British classics, try the fish and chips at The Scallop Shell, seafood platters at Flute, pie and mash at Pieminister, or high quality pub grub at The Griffin.
Image: The Scallop Shell
Looking for something plant-based? Yak Yeti Yak offers a wide range of unforgettable vegan Nepalese dishes, Cappadocia have a large selection of Turkish meze and platters, and OAK Restaurant produces seasonal and high quality vegetarian cuisine. Or head to The Elder for a sumptuous dining experience, focused around local ingredients.
Image - The Elder
Bandook and The Mint Room offer award-winning delights from India, Noya's Kitchen is Bath's award-winning Vietnamese restaurant, or Robun specialises in modern twists on Japanese dishes, from sushi and sashimi to ramen and grilled meats.
Image: Noya's Kitchen
If it’s Thai you fancy, try the likes of Salathai or Rosa's Thai, both located in the centre of the city. Enjoy a range of authentic Indian dishes at The Sepoy Club, or try one of their sharing platters if you're not sure what to order.
Image - The Sepoy Club
For contemporary European cuisine, try the acclaimed Chez Dominique or Henry's. Côte Brasserie offers an affordable menu of French classics. Or savour other tastes from across the globe at Turtle Bay.
Wine connoisseurs should head to Beckford Bottle Shop or Corkage for their impressive wine lists and seasonal small plates.
Image: Corkage
If pizza is more your thing, take your pick from the award-winning menu at Bath Pizza Co, or a range of choices at Dough, including vegan and gluten-free pizzas. The Stable also do a selection of pizzas as well as an extensive list of ciders and craft beers.
Image - Bath Pizza Co.
Day Two
Morning
Learn to create your own dishes at a cookery class, where you'll master culinary skills to impress guests at home. Perfect your pasta at Pasta Laboratory, or learn to bake with the world-renowned Richard Bertinet at The Bertinet Kitchen Cookery School.
Alternatively, Simi’s Kitchen provides engaging classes celebrating the cuisines of Persia and Azerbaijan.
Image - Pasta Laboratory
Afternoon
After improving your skills in the kitchen, allow yourself to be waited on once again and enjoy lunch at one of Bath’s cosy and distinctive gastropubs, such as The Pig & Fiddle or The Bear Inn, or head to The Upton just outside the city for scenic country walks nearby. If you're looking for a quick bite in the city centre, stop into Eat a Pitta for a filling and wholesome lunch.
If you need something sweet afterwards, don't miss the multi award-winning gelato from Swoon, who have a range of core flavours such as pistachio, chocolate brownie and Amarena cherry cheesecake, as well as ever-changing seasonal flavours.
Image: Swoon
While you're out and about in town, stock up on some locally-made food and drink gifts from shops such as Independent Spirit of Bath or Paxton & Whitfield, or peruse the stalls in Guildhall Market.
Evening
There are a variety of bars and pubs in Bath, each with a unique menu featuring local beers, crafty cocktails, fine wines or other specialities.
Circo Bar & Lounge offers a lively venue to dance the night away and an extensive cocktail menu. For a touch of sophistication, head to Vino Vino, an independent wine and cocktail bar with an impressive menu, sure to please any wine connoisseur.
Image - Circo Bar & Lounge
The Bell Inn and The Grapes are home to a range of award-winning ales with an exciting programme of live music.
The Bath Brew House and Electric Bear Brewing Co. are the perfect spots for beer lovers with their extensive range of craft beers, alongside postcard-perfect British pubs such as The Old Green Tree, The Raven and The Boater. Or watch the latest sports games at Ludo Sports Bar.
Image: The Bell Inn
Hotels for foodies
There are many unique and renowned restaurants housed within stunning Bath hotels, providing the perfect accommodation option for a foodie break in Bath.
For five-star accommodation and dining, head to Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa for its Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones, or enjoy modern and informal plates at The Restaurant at The Bird.
The Olive Tree at The Queensberry Hotel, Bath's only Michelin-starred restaurant, serves delicious fare in a relaxed atmosphere, while THE PIG near Bath offers cosy accommodation alongside a greenhouse restaurant, serving plates based on the finest ingredients foraged daily by the kitchen gardener.
Image: Plate
Boho Marché at The Francis Hotel in the city centre takes inspiration from the flavours of Morocco and the Mediterranean, while Olio at Homewood's menu includes generous feasting platters of British and Mediterranean produce.
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