Katie & Dan's Guidebook for Bath
Food Scene
Hudson Steakhouse
14 London StThe best steaks in Bath! Not cheap, though worth every penny!
Superb long-running Italian restaurant run by very enthusiastic and charming staff!
23 locals recommend
Martini Restaurant
8-9 George StSuperb long-running Italian restaurant run by very enthusiastic and charming staff!
The Bridge Coffee Shop
16 Pulteney BridgeAmazing views over the river, great coffee, pasties, cakes & light bites.
Corkage Chapel Row
5 Chapel RowDelicious in every way!
Incredible Indian food. The best in Bath and beyond. In a stunning building with great atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
The Grand Eastern
8A Quiet StIncredible Indian food. The best in Bath and beyond. In a stunning building with great atmosphere.
Yak Yeti Yak
12 Pierrepont StAnother Independent. Authentic Nepalese food. Well worth a visit!
The oldest restaurant in Bath. Amazing food, hosts and atmosphere. Highly recommended!
14 locals recommend
Woods Restaurant
9-13 Alfred StThe oldest restaurant in Bath. Amazing food, hosts and atmosphere. Highly recommended!
The Green Bird Cafe
11 Margaret's BuildingsVery good food, great for breakfast and lunch.
Fantastic, authentic, Italian food. Feels like you're in Italy!
7 locals recommend
Rustico Bistro Italiano
2 Margaret's BuildingsFantastic, authentic, Italian food. Feels like you're in Italy!
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StSuch a special place for a special treat! All day dining.
Fox & Kit Cafe
7 The CorridorGreat independent cafe made for children!
Pintxo de Bath
31 Barton StFabulous authentic Spanish food and atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opium Bar
Spring Gardens RoadOne of the most quirky Cocktail bars in Bath.
A Greek restaurant that turns into a nightclub once the food has stopped being served - yes, really! Great fun!
31 locals recommend
Opa
14 N ParadeA Greek restaurant that turns into a nightclub once the food has stopped being served - yes, really! Great fun!
Circo Bar
16 George StGreat decor and ambience. Oh and great cocktails too!
Sub 13
4 Edgar BuildingsThe place to go for cocktails. Take lots of money with you though!
The Beckford Bottle Shop
5-8 Saville RowComptoir+Cuisine
5 George StReally cool hidden treasure - a must!
Great little whiskey bar! Great choice (not just whiskey!) and great staff. Right in the centre near the Abbey.
21 locals recommend
The Hideout
1 Lilliput CourtGreat little whiskey bar! Great choice (not just whiskey!) and great staff. Right in the centre near the Abbey.
Great for a little drink in a cosy place where the staff will look after you. Right in the centre of town.
67 locals recommend
The Dark Horse
7A Kingsmead SquareGreat for a little drink in a cosy place where the staff will look after you. Right in the centre of town.
Essentials
For all your groceries
Large grocery store for all you need for your stay. Right in the centre of Bath.
142 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
Northgate StreetLarge grocery store for all you need for your stay. Right in the centre of Bath.
Large supermarket in Green Park - which is a must-see in itself! Green Park is the old railway station and is full of independent eateries and stalls. Markets at the weekend.
72 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Green Park RoadLarge supermarket in Green Park - which is a must-see in itself! Green Park is the old railway station and is full of independent eateries and stalls. Markets at the weekend.
Harvest Natural Foods
37 Walcot StGreat for healthy food supplies, fresh organic veg & deli.
Sightseeing
The must-sees of Bath!
This is an absolute must-see! Top of the list of things not to miss! Fascinating history.
544 locals recommend
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardThis is an absolute must-see! Top of the list of things not to miss! Fascinating history.
For adults only unfortunately but not to be missed if you have time. The rooftop pool is amazing with incredible views over Bath. Spectacular in the evening!
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetFor adults only unfortunately but not to be missed if you have time. The rooftop pool is amazing with incredible views over Bath. Spectacular in the evening!
A real and rare beauty! Walk along for the little shops, restaurants and cafes too.
93 locals recommend
Pulteney Bridge
Bridge StreetA real and rare beauty! Walk along for the little shops, restaurants and cafes too.
This bus tour of the city and the Skyline is a must! It shows you all of Bath and teaches the history - and you can hop on and off.
10 locals recommend
Bath Bus Company
6 N ParadeThis bus tour of the city and the Skyline is a must! It shows you all of Bath and teaches the history - and you can hop on and off.
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentDon't leave Bath without seeing the beautiful Royal Crescent!
The Circus
The CircusDon't miss this incredible Georgian architecture!
Bath Abbey is in the centre of Bath next to the Roman Baths. If you like heights, take a walk up to the roof for spectacular views over Bath!
165 locals recommend
Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey is in the centre of Bath next to the Roman Baths. If you like heights, take a walk up to the roof for spectacular views over Bath!
Traveler advice
Getting around
You don't need a car in Bath
Bath is a tiny city. You can walk from one end to the other in 20 minutes. Just bring comfy shoes & that's all you need!
What to pack
Bring swimwear for the fantastic Thermae Spa!
The Thermae Spa is a must-do if you have time!
Don't miss
We recommend independent businesses, however...
...we also have all the big shops too if you do fancy Primark, M&S, Apple, H&M, North Face, Hollister, Boots etc etc. They are mainly in Southgate shopping centre which is near the train station.