Best of Bath

City Centre, Bath: where to eat, stay and shop

The Georgian core around the Abbey, with Milsom Street and Green Street shops, salons, cafés, pubs and hotels. 393 places listed.

Frites Caesar
8.8

Frites Caesar

City Centre

27 Westgate St

Walk-in steak and frites restaurant on Westgate Street serving 30-day matured Argentinian Angus, lobster, fresh juices and milkshakes.

Red Hat Taco
8.8

Red Hat Taco

City Centre

Green Park Station, Green Park Rd

Mexican street food trailer at Green Park Station making tacos to order on handmade tortillas, with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and vegan options.

Osteria Partenopea
8.7

Osteria Partenopea

City Centre

2-3 Upper Borough Walls

Chef-owned Neapolitan restaurant on Upper Borough Walls with handmade pasta, seafood and Campanian produce, a courtyard and an Italian afternoon tea.

PrimaVista
8.7

PrimaVista

City Centre

8-9 Quiet St

Modern Italian trattoria on Quiet Street serving pasta, pizza and Southern Italian small plates, with pastas from £18.95 and online booking.

Baba's Mezze
8.6

Baba's Mezze

City Centre

19 Barton St

Persian restaurant on Barton Street serving mezze, charcoal-grilled kebabs and rice dishes made with Halal ingredients, with walk-ins welcome.

La Terra
8.6

La Terra

City Centre

2 John St

Italian restaurant on John Street with an Italian-named à la carte of nibbles, starters, risotto and secondi, plus lunch, vegan and children's menus.

Noya's Kitchen
8.6

Noya's Kitchen

City Centre

7 St James's Parade

Vietnamese restaurant on St James's Parade run by Noya, with a small menu cooked to order, lunches and pho, curry and noodle evenings.

Sanremo
8.6

Sanremo

City Centre

15 High St

Italian restaurant in a former bank on High Street, serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and oysters, with a weekday set menu.

Slim Chickens
8.6

Slim Chickens

City Centre

8 Brunel Square

Bath branch of Slim Chickens on Brunel Square, serving cooked-to-order chicken tenders, wings and sandwiches with 15 house sauces.

Sotto Sotto
8.6

Sotto Sotto

City Centre

12a N Parade

Small Italian restaurant on North Parade near the Roman Baths, with pasta from £17.75 and produce imported from Italy. Book ahead.

Beckford Canteen
8.5

Beckford Canteen

City Centre

11-12 Bartlett St

Modern British restaurant in a former Georgian greenhouse on Bartlett Street, cooking with South West produce, with a £25 weekday set lunch.

Crescent Restaurant & Bar
8.5

Crescent Restaurant & Bar

City Centre

2 Margaret's Buildings

Husband-and-wife-run restaurant and bar on Margaret's Buildings serving breakfast, an all-day menu, tapas, cocktails and seasonal specials.

JC's Kitchen
8.5

JC's Kitchen

City Centre

Southgate St

Takeaway on Southgate Street in Bath city centre. We could not find a website, so check its menu, prices and times on Google before you go.

Lj Hugs
8.5

Lj Hugs

City Centre

30 Kingsmead N

Takeaway on Kingsmead North in Bath city centre. We could not find a website, so check its Google listing for its menu and times.

Olive Tree Restaurant
8.5

Olive Tree Restaurant

City Centre

4-7 Russell St

Fine-dining restaurant below The Queensberry Hotel on Russell Street, holding a Michelin star since 2018 and four AA rosettes since 2024.

se7en
8.5

se7en

City Centre

7, Edgar Buildings

Charcoal grill and cocktail bar on Edgar Buildings with live-fire small plates, sharing steaks, Sunday roasts, a hidden terrace and late cocktails.

The Beckford Bottle Shop
8.5

The Beckford Bottle Shop

City Centre

5-8 Saville Row

Wine merchant and bistro on Saville Row with over thirty wines by the glass, cheese and charcuterie boards and Bib Gourmand sharing plates.

Tonkotsu
8.5

Tonkotsu

City Centre

40 Stall St

Bath branch of the Tonkotsu ramen chain on Stall Street, opposite the Roman Baths, with noodles made fresh every day. Walk-ins only for now.

Veggie Guru
8.5

Veggie Guru

City Centre

48 Southgate St

Takeaway at 48 Southgate Street in Bath city centre. We could not find a website, so check its menu, prices and times on Google before you go.

Woods Restaurant
8.5

Woods Restaurant

City Centre

9-13 Alfred St, Lower, Lansdown

Family-run bar, brasserie and wine shop on Alfred Street opposite the Assembly Rooms, serving British cooking with a French accent since 1979.

Banana Tree
8.4

Banana Tree

City Centre

15 Milsom St

Milsom Street branch of Banana Tree, cooking Southeast Asian dishes from ramen to pad Thai, with bottomless bowls and 2 for 1 cocktails all day.

Bath Chophouse
8.4

Bath Chophouse

City Centre

8 Northumberland Pl

Neighbourhood steakhouse on Northumberland Place cooking aged steaks and chops over charcoal, with meat butchered in house.

Cappadocia
8.4

Cappadocia

City Centre

4-5 Newmarket Row

Family-run Turkish restaurant on Newmarket Row by Pulteney Bridge, with meze, charcoal-grilled kebabs, a £44 four-course set menu and cocktails.

Chai Walla
8.4

Chai Walla

City Centre

42 Monmouth St

Indian restaurant at 42 Monmouth Street in Bath city centre, rated 4.7 from 1168 Google reviews, with no website of its own.

Clayton's Kitchen
8.4

Clayton's Kitchen

City Centre

15A George St

Family-run restaurant on George Street from chef Robert Clayton, with seasonal à la carte dishes, a set lunch from £32 and dogs welcome.

Colosseo
8.4

Colosseo

City Centre

30 Milsom St

Family-run Italian on Milsom Street serving pasta, risotto, dry-aged steaks and pizza, with cocktails and children's half portions at half price.

Comptoir+Cuisine
8.4

Comptoir+Cuisine

City Centre

5 George St

French bistro on George Street with a basement Champagne bar, over 30 wines by the glass, cheese and charcuterie boards and fondue.

Jars Meze
8.4

Jars Meze

City Centre

6 Northumberland Pl

Family-run Greek restaurant on Northumberland Place since 2013, serving meze sharing plates, dips, gyros and slow-cooked dishes like kleftiko.

Maureen's
8.4

Maureen's

City Centre

Hut 6 Green Park Station

Mediterranean food from Hut 6 at Green Park Station. We could not find a website, so check its Google listing for the menu and times before you go.

Olé Tapas
8.4

Olé Tapas

City Centre

1 John St

Family-run Spanish tapas bar up the stairs at 1 John Street, serving homemade tapas, Iberian ham, sangria and Rioja since 2014.

Opa Bath
8.4

Opa Bath

City Centre

Basement, 14 N Parade, Avon

Greek meze restaurant and bar below 14 North Parade, known for plate smashing and cocktails, with hen parties and cocktail masterclasses.

Pane e vino
8.4

Pane e vino

City Centre

5-6 St James's St

Italian restaurant at 5-6 St James's Street in Bath city centre, rated 4.9 from 43 Google reviews. It has no website, so call before visiting.

Raphael Restaurant
8.4

Raphael Restaurant

City Centre

Upper Borough Walls

Family-run restaurant and wine bar on Upper Borough Walls serving modern British food, with over 50 wines, many by the glass, near the Theatre Royal.

Root Bath
8.4

Root Bath

City Centre

Root Shires Yard

Vegetable-led sharing plates in Shires Yard, with seasonal menus, a three-course Sunday lunch and a Japanese izakaya downstairs some evenings.

Rosa's Thai
8.4

Rosa's Thai

City Centre

4 Cheap St

Bath branch of Rosa's Thai on Cheap Street, near the Abbey, serving pad Thai and regional curries, with vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

The Beefy Boys
8.4

The Beefy Boys

City Centre

24 Milsom St

Bath branch of The Beefy Boys, an award-winning burger, beer and cocktail joint, in a former bank on Milsom Street in the city centre.

The Circus Restaurant
8.4

The Circus Restaurant

City Centre

34 Brock St

Independent restaurant on Brock Street serving seasonal modern European food with old-world wines from family growers, plus lunch and pre-theatre menus.

The Scallop Shell
8.4

The Scallop Shell

City Centre

22 Monmouth Pl

Family-run fish and chip restaurant and seafood grill on Monmouth Place, with fish from UK day boats, chips cut daily and a £15 Fisherman's Lunch.

Turtle Bay
8.4

Turtle Bay

City Centre

11 Bridge St

Caribbean restaurant on Bridge Street with jerk chicken from its jerk pit, bottomless brunch, 2-4-1 cocktails every day and walk-ins welcome.

Yak Yeti Yak
8.4

Yak Yeti Yak

City Centre

12 Pierrepont St

Restaurant on Pierrepont Street in Bath city centre. We could not read its website, so check its Google listing for its menu and prices.

Green Street
8.3

Green Street

City Centre

10 Green St

Butcher, bakery and sandwich shop on Green Street with rotisserie chicken and porchetta sandwiches, house sourdough, pastries and Triple Co. coffee.

Magari Pasta
8.3

Magari Pasta

City Centre

Unit 16, 41 Milsom St, Milsom Place

Independent fresh pasta restaurant in Milsom Place off Milsom Street, making pasta every morning and serving it with homemade sauces.

Tasty by T
8.3

Tasty by T

City Centre

Southgate St

Indian restaurant on Southgate Street in Bath city centre, listed without a website, so check its Google listing before you go.

Tasty Kitchen
8.3

Tasty Kitchen

City Centre

4 New St

Casual restaurant on New Street in the city centre with no website or phone number we could find, so check its Google listing before going.

Bandook
8.2

Bandook

City Centre

3-7 Milsom Place

Modern Indian street food in Milsom Place, with sharing plates, biryanis and curry bowls, a tiffin lunch menu and live swing jazz on Thursday nights.

Charm Thai Restaurant
8.2

Charm Thai Restaurant

City Centre

Charm Thai Restaurant, 2 George St

Licensed Thai restaurant on George Street cooking classic and modern dishes with fresh herbs and toasted spices, plus vegan options and takeaway.

Dos Dedos
8.2

Dos Dedos

City Centre

Edgar Mews, Bartlett St

Mexican cantina in Edgar Mews off Bartlett Street with over 100 mezcals and tequilas, tacos and nachos. Walk-ins only, over 18s after 6pm.

Edesia
8.2

Edesia

City Centre

13-14 High St

South American restaurant on High Street with ceviche, grilled meats, bottomless brunch and a cocktail lounge, Bibesia, over two floors.

Emberwood
8.2

Emberwood

City Centre

5 Queen Square

Restaurant on Queen Square cooking local produce over a charcoal hearth, with sharing steaks, a vegan menu and a martini trolley.

Jason's City Grill
8.2

Jason's City Grill

City Centre

Orange Grove

Grill takeaway on Orange Grove in Bath city centre, rated 4.7 on Google; we found no website, so check its menu, prices and times before going.

Mantra
8.2

Mantra

City Centre

5 Bladud Buildings

Progressive Indian restaurant on The Paragon with a rooftop terrace, North and South Indian dishes, dosas, a breakfast menu and a takeaway.

Noodle Bath
8.2

Noodle Bath

City Centre

39 Monmouth St

Asian restaurant at 39 Monmouth Street in Bath city centre. We could not find a website, so check its Google listing for its menu and prices.

OAK Restaurant
8.2

OAK Restaurant

City Centre

2 North Parade Passage

Restaurant and grocer on North Parade Passage cooking organic, seasonal produce from local growers, with natural wines and a £55 five-course feast.

Pintxo de Bath
8.2

Pintxo de Bath

City Centre

31 Barton St

Walk-in Basque-style tapas and sherry bar on Barton Street, with a sherry garden, a dedicated sherry menu and dog-friendly tables.

Portofino
8.2

Portofino

City Centre

20 High St

Italian restaurant and oyster bar on High Street, serving handmade pasta, seafood bought daily, oysters and crudo, with lobster linguine to share.

Salathai
8.2

Salathai

City Centre

14-15 Pierrepont St

Thai restaurant on Pierrepont Street in Bath city centre, rated 4.6 on Google; we found no website, so call to check the menu and prices before going.

Solina Pasta
8.2

Solina Pasta

City Centre

Grand Parade

Walk-in pasta restaurant on Grand Parade serving handmade pasta from £8 to £15, with antipasti, cocktails, draught beer and tiramisu.

Square Grill
8.2

Square Grill

City Centre

11-12 Abbey Churchyard

Brasserie and piano bar on Abbey Churchyard beside Bath Abbey, serving breakfast to dinner, from brunch and steaks to afternoon tea.

The Green Rocket
8.2

The Green Rocket

City Centre

1 Pierrepont St

Fully vegan café and restaurant on Pierrepont Street near Parade Gardens, serving breakfast, small plates and mains, all made in-house.

The Pump Room Restaurant
8.2

The Pump Room Restaurant

City Centre

Searcys at the Pump Room, Stall St

Searcys-run restaurant in the Georgian Pump Room beside the Roman Baths, serving afternoon tea, brunch and bakery with daily live classical music.

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