Michaela’s guidebook
Food scene
Society Café
5 Kingsmead SquareCentre of town.
Top of the range coffee house for aficionados situated on the beautiful Queens Square
64 locals recommend
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowTop of the range coffee house for aficionados situated on the beautiful Queens Square
CASCARA
3 Upper Borough WallsGood intimate coffee shop in centre of town
Great food to eat in and fabulous cheeses to take away. Situated at the bottom of Walcot Street (an artisan shopping area)
23 locals recommend
The Fine Cheese Co. Bath
29-31 Walcot StGreat food to eat in and fabulous cheeses to take away. Situated at the bottom of Walcot Street (an artisan shopping area)
Good coffee and light lunches. Outside seating space and always buzzing.
87 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party
293 Gloucester RdGood coffee and light lunches. Outside seating space and always buzzing.
Cafe Lucca
1-2 Bartlett StChapel Arts Cafe
Lower Borough WallsExcellent Vegan cafe
Bill's Bath Restaurant
7-8 Cheap StGood high street brand for family eating
The Scallop Shell
22 Monmouth PlDelicious posh fish and chips.
Firehouse Rotisserie
2 John StSimple food. Great for families.
Clayton's Kitchen
15A George StreetNever been.
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StGood high street French bistro
Brasserie Blanc
6-11 Queen SquareRaymond Blanc typical French bistro/bar within hotel and on beautiful Queens Square
The Rudloe Arms Hotel Near Bath
Leafy LaneMarco Pierre White new hotel. Fabulous location.
Highly sought after for outstanding food. There is no menu, you get a selection of dishes dreamt up by the chef. Most gourmets say this restaurant offers ‘the best food in Bath’. Booking essential.
53 locals recommend
Menu Gordon Jones
2 WellswayHighly sought after for outstanding food. There is no menu, you get a selection of dishes dreamt up by the chef. Most gourmets say this restaurant offers ‘the best food in Bath’. Booking essential.
Fabulous location right in the middle of Victoria Park on the edge of The Royal Crescent. Great food and a good Sunday lunch.
79 locals recommend
The Marlborough Tavern
35 Marlborough BuildingsFabulous location right in the middle of Victoria Park on the edge of The Royal Crescent. Great food and a good Sunday lunch.
Walking distance from my place. If you like a good steak and chips with a lovely red then this is the place. Good cocktails too!
86 locals recommend
Hudson Steakhouse
14 London StWalking distance from my place. If you like a good steak and chips with a lovely red then this is the place. Good cocktails too!
Again a walk from my place. An intimate gastro pub with a friendly atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
King William
36 Thomas StAgain a walk from my place. An intimate gastro pub with a friendly atmosphere.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Beau StreetNever been
Larkhall farm shop
Saint Saviours RoadLocal fish and chips and pizza. 1 minute walk!
Bear Grills
Local Burgers. 1 minute walk!
Thai Basil
90A Walcot StTakeaway. Long established reasonable price Thai
Curry Mahal
31 Lansdown RdGood curry and does take-away
Local Authentic French pre-prepared meals that you can heat up and eat at home.
7 locals recommend
Ma Cuisine
4 St. Saviours RdLocal Authentic French pre-prepared meals that you can heat up and eat at home.
Freshly baked baguettes all day long, Coffee great. Good for getting picnic food. Lovely fresh pesto, cut meats, pies and treats.
9 locals recommend
Goodies Delicatessen
2A St. Saviours RdFreshly baked baguettes all day long, Coffee great. Good for getting picnic food. Lovely fresh pesto, cut meats, pies and treats.
Never eaten here but great recomendations. You can hire a bike and cycle along the canal pathway to it. Really lovely day out.
36 locals recommend
The Bunch Of Grapes
14 Silver StNever eaten here but great recomendations. You can hire a bike and cycle along the canal pathway to it. Really lovely day out.
Chaiwalla Indian Street Food
42 Monmouth StVeggie Indian street food. Delicious.
Really good food. Very pretty pub garden just a couple of minutes walk to the heart of Bath.
58 locals recommend
The White Hart
Widcombe HillReally good food. Very pretty pub garden just a couple of minutes walk to the heart of Bath.
The restaurant of the moment. Simple well-cooked Italian. Booking essential.
105 locals recommend
Sotto Sotto
10 N ParadeThe restaurant of the moment. Simple well-cooked Italian. Booking essential.
Fantastic British grub. Highly recommended for a Sunday roast. Beautiful setting.
Seven Stars station
Fantastic British grub. Highly recommended for a Sunday roast. Beautiful setting.
Pretty pub. Excellent food. Good beer. Ideally placed in the heart of walking country.
12 locals recommend
The Wheelwrights Arms
Church LanePretty pub. Excellent food. Good beer. Ideally placed in the heart of walking country.
One of the loveliest pub gardens with ping pong table for the energetic. Very good food.
39 locals recommend
The Wheatsheaf
Combe Hay LaneOne of the loveliest pub gardens with ping pong table for the energetic. Very good food.
The Longs Arms
Fantastic food for true gourmets. Very pretty beer garden.
Sightseeing
For gardeners and nature lovers, The National Arboretum is managed by the Forestry Commission. Westonbirt Arboretum is located near the historic market town of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, and is perhaps the most important and widely known arboretum in the UK. Planted in the heyday of Victorian plant hunting in the mid-19th century, today Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the finest tree collections in the world, carefully laid out within a Grade One listed historic landscape.
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
For gardeners and nature lovers, The National Arboretum is managed by the Forestry Commission. Westonbirt Arboretum is located near the historic market town of Tetbury in Gloucestershire, and is perhaps the most important and widely known arboretum in the UK. Planted in the heyday of Victorian plant hunting in the mid-19th century, today Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the finest tree collections in the world, carefully laid out within a Grade One listed historic landscape.
www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
This exquisite town is on the edge of the Cotswolds facing the River Avon. The ancient bridge in the centre of the town remains its natural focus and the bridge still retains two of its original 13th century arches. It also sits next to the canal and you can hire bikes or walk along the canal and enjoy the beauty and peace of the countryside here. There are wonderful things to see, eat and visit. Recommended for a couple of hours. The train ride is only 10 minutes from Bath. On the way back, why not stop off at the wonderful village of Freshford nestled by the river Frome ideal for long lazy walks in the ancient woodland then a swift drink in the historic Freshford Inn.
189 locals recommend
Bradford-on-Avon
This exquisite town is on the edge of the Cotswolds facing the River Avon. The ancient bridge in the centre of the town remains its natural focus and the bridge still retains two of its original 13th century arches. It also sits next to the canal and you can hire bikes or walk along the canal and enjoy the beauty and peace of the countryside here. There are wonderful things to see, eat and visit. Recommended for a couple of hours. The train ride is only 10 minutes from Bath. On the way back, why not stop off at the wonderful village of Freshford nestled by the river Frome ideal for long lazy walks in the ancient woodland then a swift drink in the historic Freshford Inn.
Less than a one hour drive from Bath, nestled in 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens, is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. A trip to the UK’s first, and best, safari park is a fantastic day out for the whole family.
Longleat House, holds over 450 years of history in it’s walls. It is one of the finest Elizabethan stately homes in the country with 15 spectacular rooms open for public viewing.
Longleat playground offers an adventure castle, Little Explorer’s Garden and the Rockin’ Rhino ride. There is also a hedge maze with nearly 2 miles of paths and dead ends.
www.longleat.co.uk
108 locals recommend
Longleat House
Less than a one hour drive from Bath, nestled in 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens, is Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. A trip to the UK’s first, and best, safari park is a fantastic day out for the whole family.
Longleat House, holds over 450 years of history in it’s walls. It is one of the finest Elizabethan stately homes in the country with 15 spectacular rooms open for public viewing.
Longleat playground offers an adventure castle, Little Explorer’s Garden and the Rockin’ Rhino ride. There is also a hedge maze with nearly 2 miles of paths and dead ends.
www.longleat.co.uk
Approximately 1 hour drive from Bath, The World Heritage Site of Stonehenge is one of the most iconic prehistoric monuments in Europe. Built in the late Neolithic period around 2,500 BC the site is shrouded in mystery – what was it built for? How did the Neolithic people build such a wonder using simple tools and equipment? A visit is recommended.
www.stonehenge.co.uk
677 locals recommend
Stonehenge
Approximately 1 hour drive from Bath, The World Heritage Site of Stonehenge is one of the most iconic prehistoric monuments in Europe. Built in the late Neolithic period around 2,500 BC the site is shrouded in mystery – what was it built for? How did the Neolithic people build such a wonder using simple tools and equipment? A visit is recommended.
www.stonehenge.co.uk
Walking or cycling along the towpaths, through ancient villages and through Bath City itself is one of the most popular local passtimes.
If you wish to kick off in Bradford on Avon get in touch with Towpath Trail Hire 01225867187.
If you wish to kick off from Bath visit Green Park Bike Station at www.greenparkbikestation.info to find out more.
Where the canal comes into the City near Sydney Gardens is a particularly picturesque stretch and you can walk along it to Widcombe through some very pleasant residential neighbourhoods.
52 locals recommend
Kennet and Avon Canal
Walking or cycling along the towpaths, through ancient villages and through Bath City itself is one of the most popular local passtimes.
If you wish to kick off in Bradford on Avon get in touch with Towpath Trail Hire 01225867187.
If you wish to kick off from Bath visit Green Park Bike Station at www.greenparkbikestation.info to find out more.
Where the canal comes into the City near Sydney Gardens is a particularly picturesque stretch and you can walk along it to Widcombe through some very pleasant residential neighbourhoods.
Walk through history from an Iron Age hill fort to 18th-century follies and stroll through hidden valleys, woodlands and patchworks of small meadows, all rich in wildlife. This walk burns as much energy as playing 90 minutes of football, according to research! So recommended before a late lunch in Bath.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline will help you with the routes you can take.
73 locals recommend
Bath Skyline
Walk through history from an Iron Age hill fort to 18th-century follies and stroll through hidden valleys, woodlands and patchworks of small meadows, all rich in wildlife. This walk burns as much energy as playing 90 minutes of football, according to research! So recommended before a late lunch in Bath.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline will help you with the routes you can take.
Opened in 1830 by 11-year-old Princess Victoria, this was the first park to carry her name and contains an obelisk dedicated to her. It is very beautiful, has a small but well maintained botanic garden and the best playground in Bath.
216 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough LaneOpened in 1830 by 11-year-old Princess Victoria, this was the first park to carry her name and contains an obelisk dedicated to her. It is very beautiful, has a small but well maintained botanic garden and the best playground in Bath.
In the heart of the city the Thermae Bath Spa is an award-winning Natural Spa where you can now bathe in Britain’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich waters as the Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago! There are also plenty of spa treatments on offer too. Spa treatments must be booked in advance. www.thermaebathspa.com
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetIn the heart of the city the Thermae Bath Spa is an award-winning Natural Spa where you can now bathe in Britain’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich waters as the Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago! There are also plenty of spa treatments on offer too. Spa treatments must be booked in advance. www.thermaebathspa.com
Bath was founded upon natural hot springs, with the steaming water playing a key role throughout its history. Lying in the heart of the city the Roman Baths were constructed around 70 AD as a grand bathing and socializing complex. It is now one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world. Ask about visiting the Roman Baths by torchlight. Booking essential.
www.romanbaths.co.uk
544 locals recommend
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardBath was founded upon natural hot springs, with the steaming water playing a key role throughout its history. Lying in the heart of the city the Roman Baths were constructed around 70 AD as a grand bathing and socializing complex. It is now one of the best preserved Roman remains in the world. Ask about visiting the Roman Baths by torchlight. Booking essential.
www.romanbaths.co.uk
Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Britain. Built in 1805 it is described by the Theatre’s Trust as ‘one of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture’.
Comprising of three auditoria, the Main House, Ustinov Studios and the egg theatre for children, a wonderfully varied programme of entertainment is offered all year round. Visit them at www.theatreroyal.org.uk to find out more.
113 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseBrimming with history, the Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in Britain. Built in 1805 it is described by the Theatre’s Trust as ‘one of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture’.
Comprising of three auditoria, the Main House, Ustinov Studios and the egg theatre for children, a wonderfully varied programme of entertainment is offered all year round. Visit them at www.theatreroyal.org.uk to find out more.
Jane Austen set two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, in Bath and made the city her home from 1801 to 1806.
The Jane Austen Centre is dedicated to celebrating Bath’s most famous resident. The Centre offers a snapshot of what it would be like to live in the Regency times – the fashion, food, society – everything that would have inspired Austen’s timeless novels. A must for all Jane Austen fans.
www.janeausten.co.uk
123 locals recommend
The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay StJane Austen set two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, in Bath and made the city her home from 1801 to 1806.
The Jane Austen Centre is dedicated to celebrating Bath’s most famous resident. The Centre offers a snapshot of what it would be like to live in the Regency times – the fashion, food, society – everything that would have inspired Austen’s timeless novels. A must for all Jane Austen fans.
www.janeausten.co.uk
Bath became a World Heritage Site in 1987, largely because of its architectural history and the way in which the city landscape draws together public and private buildings and spaces. Walking around the City Centre will give a good feel for the Georgian style, but don’t miss the famous Royal Crescent, Great Pulteney Street, Pulteney Bridge and The Circus.
721 locals recommend
Bath
Bath became a World Heritage Site in 1987, largely because of its architectural history and the way in which the city landscape draws together public and private buildings and spaces. Walking around the City Centre will give a good feel for the Georgian style, but don’t miss the famous Royal Crescent, Great Pulteney Street, Pulteney Bridge and The Circus.