Caroline's Guidebook

Caroline
Caroline's Guidebook

Food Scene

Serious food, buzzy atmosphere.
63 locals recommend
Clayton's Kitchen
15A George Street
63 locals recommend
Serious food, buzzy atmosphere.
Authentic French bistro only 5-minute walk from the apartment with very good value prix fixe menu.
16 locals recommend
Chez Dominique
15 Argyle St
16 locals recommend
Authentic French bistro only 5-minute walk from the apartment with very good value prix fixe menu.
Large, glitzy restaurant.
124 locals recommend
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom St
124 locals recommend
Large, glitzy restaurant.
Stylish, independently-owned cafe for coffee, tea and cakes just 100 yards up the hill.
dexter's coffee shop
Bathwick Hill
Stylish, independently-owned cafe for coffee, tea and cakes just 100 yards up the hill.
Indian street food. Great for vegetarians and they have a takeaway service.
22 locals recommend
Chaiwalla Indian Street Food
42 Monmouth St
22 locals recommend
Indian street food. Great for vegetarians and they have a takeaway service.
Spanish tapas bar with emphasis on sherries.
37 locals recommend
Pintxo de Bath
31 Barton St
37 locals recommend
Spanish tapas bar with emphasis on sherries.
Excellent Vietnamese cook. Limited numbers, so booking essential.
36 locals recommend
Noya's Kitchen
7 St James's Parade
36 locals recommend
Excellent Vietnamese cook. Limited numbers, so booking essential.
Good food and great for vegetarians. Be aware that the restaurant only offers 'tasting' menus in the evening.
20 locals recommend
Henry's Restaurant Bath
4 Saville Row
20 locals recommend
Good food and great for vegetarians. Be aware that the restaurant only offers 'tasting' menus in the evening.
Opposite the Guildhall, this small pedestrian-only street has a really buzy atmosphere - lots of cafe-life and the location of the Coeur de Lion, Bath's smallest pub.
Northumberland Place
Northumberland Place
Opposite the Guildhall, this small pedestrian-only street has a really buzy atmosphere - lots of cafe-life and the location of the Coeur de Lion, Bath's smallest pub.
Stylish, fine dining.
15 locals recommend
The Elder Restaurant
2-8 S Parade
15 locals recommend
Stylish, fine dining.
Nice gastro pub with pretty outside terrace near the Circus & Royal Crescent. Popular for Sunday lunch
79 locals recommend
The Marlborough Tavern
35 Marlborough Buildings
79 locals recommend
Nice gastro pub with pretty outside terrace near the Circus & Royal Crescent. Popular for Sunday lunch
The michelin-starred restaurant in the city. A taxi-ride away, but you don't go there to save money!
23 locals recommend
The Bath Priory
Weston Road
23 locals recommend
The michelin-starred restaurant in the city. A taxi-ride away, but you don't go there to save money!
The best vegan restaurant.
44 locals recommend
Acorn Restaurant
2 N Parade
44 locals recommend
The best vegan restaurant.

Drinks & Nightlife

Historic pub with characterful interior.
14 locals recommend
The Old Green Tree
12 Green St
14 locals recommend
Historic pub with characterful interior.
Lively bar on quiet street with over 200 gins on offer.
80 locals recommend
The Canary Gin Bar
2/3 Queen St
80 locals recommend
Lively bar on quiet street with over 200 gins on offer.
Wine & Cocktail bar.
21 locals recommend
Vino Vino
5-6 Saw Cl
21 locals recommend
Wine & Cocktail bar.
On the way into the city from Raby Place.
20 locals recommend
The Boater
9 Argyle St
20 locals recommend
On the way into the city from Raby Place.
Atmospheric small pub owned by Bath brewery Abbey Ales.
6 locals recommend
Coeur De Lion
17 Northumberland Pl
6 locals recommend
Atmospheric small pub owned by Bath brewery Abbey Ales.
Central pub in the 'Good Beer Guide'. Handy for the Abbey & Roman Baths.
13 locals recommend
The Crystal Palace
10-11 Abbey Grn
13 locals recommend
Central pub in the 'Good Beer Guide'. Handy for the Abbey & Roman Baths.

Shopping

Very friendly staff.
19 locals recommend
Mr B's Book Emporium
14-15 John St
19 locals recommend
Very friendly staff.

Sightseeing

Choral evensong or evening prayer are atmospheric times to experience the Abbey. There are also tower tours most days (tickets from the Abbey shop) which give you a bird's-eye view of the city.
94 locals recommend
Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
94 locals recommend
Choral evensong or evening prayer are atmospheric times to experience the Abbey. There are also tower tours most days (tickets from the Abbey shop) which give you a bird's-eye view of the city.

Arts & Culture

A wonderful opportunity to see inside one of the iconic Georgian townhouses.
157 locals recommend
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal Cres
157 locals recommend
A wonderful opportunity to see inside one of the iconic Georgian townhouses.
Small but varied eighteenth century collections housed in a handsome building at the end of Great Pulteney Street. Only a 2-minute walk from the apartment.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney Street
190 locals recommend
Small but varied eighteenth century collections housed in a handsome building at the end of Great Pulteney Street. Only a 2-minute walk from the apartment.
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath Street
392 locals recommend
113 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw Close
113 locals recommend
Chapel Arts Centre is great for live music - lots of tribute bands, burlesque, & folk. Tickets (often available at the door) range from £10 to £20.
10 locals recommend
Chapel Arts Centre
9 Lower Borough Walls
10 locals recommend
Chapel Arts Centre is great for live music - lots of tribute bands, burlesque, & folk. Tickets (often available at the door) range from £10 to £20.
Fantastic independent bookshop now in York Street (very close to the Abbey) where you can browse and enjoy a free cup of coffee. Great author events all year - all details online.
24 locals recommend
Topping & Company Booksellers
York Street
24 locals recommend
Fantastic independent bookshop now in York Street (very close to the Abbey) where you can browse and enjoy a free cup of coffee. Great author events all year - all details online.

Parks & Nature

Behind Great Pulteney Street - a great place to sit on a sunny afternoon or early evening. There's a secret, sensory garden in one corner.
14 locals recommend
Henrietta Gardens
Henrietta Gardens
14 locals recommend
Behind Great Pulteney Street - a great place to sit on a sunny afternoon or early evening. There's a secret, sensory garden in one corner.
Wonderful views across Bath and a perfect spot for an evening picnic. Get refreshments from Tesco Express on Bathwick Hill en route.
Bathwick Meadow
Wonderful views across Bath and a perfect spot for an evening picnic. Get refreshments from Tesco Express on Bathwick Hill en route.
The section between Bathwick Hill and Widcombe is the most scenic. Take a detour to Prior Park and have tea by the Palladian Bridge -- all details on the National Trust website.
73 locals recommend
Bath Skyline
73 locals recommend
The section between Bathwick Hill and Widcombe is the most scenic. Take a detour to Prior Park and have tea by the Palladian Bridge -- all details on the National Trust website.
Look out for a flight of steps outside Tesco Express on Bathwick Hill. These take you down to the canal and a lovely walk along the towpath. There's a little place for tea & cake (after about 10/15 minutes) called the Pump Shed.
52 locals recommend
Kennet and Avon Canal
52 locals recommend
Look out for a flight of steps outside Tesco Express on Bathwick Hill. These take you down to the canal and a lovely walk along the towpath. There's a little place for tea & cake (after about 10/15 minutes) called the Pump Shed.