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.
Charlotte Brunswick Chocolates
3 Church St
Chocolate shop on Church Street selling hand-crafted truffles, sea salted caramels, chocolate lollies and gift boxes, with an online shop too.
Fat Giraffe Gifts
25 Milsom St
Gift shop on Milsom Street selling handcrafted wooden gifts from Bali, from carved ducks and giraffes to metal bikes, signs and rope animals.
Firefly Vintage
Firefly Vintage, 28 Upper Borough Walls
Vintage shop on Upper Borough Walls in the city centre, with no website we could read to confirm what it stocks, its brands or its prices.
Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights
13-15 John St
Independent bookshop on John Street, opened in 2006, with personal recommendations, author events, reading subscriptions and a children's room.
The Cork and Truckle
4 Abbey Grn
Family-owned British cheese and wine shop on Abbey Green, with wine and cheese tastings, hampers, subscription boxes, gift cards and UK delivery.
Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath
York St
Family-run bookshop in the former Friends Meeting House on York Street, with about 80,000 titles, signed first editions and author events.
Beau Nash
28, 31 Brock St
Two antique shops on Brock Street for Georgian to 20th-century silver, furniture, mirrors and lighting, with worldwide shipping.
Fudge Kitchen
10 Abbey Churchyard
The Bath shop of Fudge Kitchen on Abbey Churchyard, selling handmade fudge in gift boxes and selections, with UK delivery and Deliveroo orders.
Hobbs
43 Milsom St
The Bath branch of Hobbs on Milsom Street, for women's dresses, occasionwear, coats, knitwear, shoes and accessories from the brand's range.
Independent Spirit of Bath
7 Terrace Walk
Specialist drinks shop on Terrace Walk for whisky, rum, gin, rare spirits, craft and world beers and wine, with tastings in a downstairs room.
The Silver Shop of Bath
25 Union Passage
Family-run jewellery and gift shop on Union Passage since 1952, with a large silver Jewellery Room, a handmade Daisy Collection and gift wrapping.
Wylde Jewellers
12 Northumberland Pl
Jewellers on Northumberland Place, founded in 1987, for engagement and wedding rings, its own Wylde Flower Diamond, bespoke design and repairs.
Bird & Blend Tea Co.
5 Burton St
Bath branch of the tea brand on Burton Street, with a wall of 100 loose leaf blends, a signature Bath blend, iced teas and tea lattes.
Botanica Studio
17 Union Passage
Indoor plant shop on Union Passage selling houseplants and terrarium supplies, with Saturday terrarium and kokedama workshops upstairs.
Gaff
29 Upper Borough Walls
Independent clothing shop on Upper Borough Walls for smart to casual menswear and womenswear, suits and wedding wear, in a wide size range.
Magalleria
5 Upper Borough Walls
Independent magazine shop on Upper Borough Walls with new and back issues of specialist titles from around the world, plus art and design books.
S.P. Green & Co
7 Green St
Jeweller on Green Street in Bath city centre, with 4.9 from 101 Google reviews. Check its Google listing or call before going.
Cafe Pastel
8 Abbey Grn
Bakery on Abbey Green making French macarons, cheesecakes, tarts and cookies, with custom boxes and custom-design macarons to order.
F.Hinds the Jewellers
15 Union St
Bath branch of the jewellery chain on Union Street for engagement and wedding rings, watches and clocks, with repairs and ear piercing.
Minerva Art Supplies
13 Green St
Independent family-run art supplies shop on Green Street with paints, brushes, papers, canvas, printmaking, calligraphy and craft materials.
My Small World Toy Store
Southgate Shopping Centre, 20a St Lawrence St
Independent toy shop on St Lawrence Street for wooden toys, Maileg, Djeco, Tonies and children's books, with free gift wrap on web orders.
Pulteney Bridge Flowers
14 Pulteney Bridge
Florist on Pulteney Bridge since 1984, with bouquets from £40, same-day delivery seven days a week, and wedding and funeral flowers.
The River Mouse
2 Pierrepont Pl
Small children's shop on Pierrepont Place selling UK-designed baby and children's clothes, toys, books and gifts, with an in-store shoe fitting service.
Wool
19 Old Orchard St
Independent yarn shop on Old Orchard Street for knitters, crocheters and fibre crafters, stocking Rowan, Sirdar, King Cole and more.
Anemone
The Kiosk, Milsom Place
Long-established florist at Milsom Place for hand-tied bouquets, wedding, funeral and business flowers, with same-day delivery around Bath.
Bath Old Books
9C Margaret's Buildings
Bookshop on Margaret's Buildings in the city centre with 4.8 from 90 Google reviews. Check its Google listing or call before going.
Gold & Platinum Studio
19 Northumberland Pl
Independent jewellery studio on Northumberland Place, making rings and other pieces in its own workshop, with repairs, remodelling and valuations.
Icarus Jewellery
3 Pulteney Bridge
Independent silver jewellery shop on Pulteney Bridge since 2015, selling handmade earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and cufflinks.
Portman Boutiques
28 Milsom St
Independent womenswear boutique on Milsom Street selling seasonal dresses, knitwear, tops and skirts, plus Italian leather handbags and jewellery.
BCH Outdoor
30 Southgate St
Family-owned outdoor shop on Southgate Street for waterproofs, walking boots, rucksacks and camping kit from Rab, Paramo, Scarpa and more.
Gillards of Bath
55-57 Guildhall Market
Tea and coffee merchant in the Guildhall Market, founded in 1888, selling hand-blended loose teas, tea bags, coffee and gifts.
Miles Mann Jewellers
9 Cheap St
Jeweller on Cheap Street for antique, vintage and modern jewellery and silverware, with its own goldsmiths for repairs and bespoke design.
Nibbles Cheese
53, Guildhall market, High St
Cheese seller at stall 53 in the Guildhall Market on High Street in Bath city centre. Call or call in to check what is on the counter.
OFFICE
Southgate Pl
Bath branch of OFFICE on Southgate Place in the city centre, with 4.7 from 215 Google reviews. Check its Google listing for current times.
OSKA Bath
30 Upper Borough Walls
Bath store of OSKA on Upper Borough Walls for timeless women's clothing in wool, linen and cotton, with knitwear, trousers and accessories.
Persephone Books
8, Edgar Buildings
Publisher's own bookshop on Edgar Buildings selling its 155 reprinted mid-century books, mostly by women writers, plus subscriptions and events.
Rosie La Chappelle Bridal
7a Northumberland Buildings
Bridal alterations specialist offering wedding dress fittings, customisation and bridal shapewear, working with wedding boutiques in Bath.
Suave Owl
33 Milsom St
Menswear shop on Milsom Street cut for men with broad shoulders, with suits, blazers, shirts, casualwear, footwear and a kingsize range.
Breitling Boutique
SU01 ST LAWRENCE &, Southgate St
The Bath boutique of Swiss watchmaker Breitling, on Southgate Street, showing the brand's watches for men and women, with appointments available.
Finisterre
27 High St
Bath branch of the outdoor clothing brand on High Street for waterproofs, fleeces, knitwear, swimwear and wetsuits for men and women.
George Bayntun
23 Manvers St
Antiquarian bookshop and Bayntun-Riviere bindery on Manvers Street, selling fine bindings, first editions and prints, and rebinding and restoring books.
Jody Cory Goldsmiths
9 Abbey Churchyard
Goldsmiths in Abbey Churchyard for commissions, remodelling and repairs on site, with ring resizing from £48, valuations and ear piercing.
TAG Heuer
1 Southgate St, St Lawrence St
The TAG Heuer boutique on Southgate Street in the city centre. We could not read the brand's site, so call to check stock and services.
The Bath Coffee Co
18 Kingsmead Square
Coffee business on Kingsmead Square in the city centre, with no website or phone number we could find to confirm what it sells or its prices.
Zucci
7 Upper Borough Walls
Clothing boutique on Upper Borough Walls in the city centre. We could not find a website, so call or check its Google listing before going.
Bluebells of Bath
16 Cheap St
Gift shop on Cheap Street for candles, mugs, soaps, scarves, toys and cards, stocking Cath Kidston, Moomin, Snoopy and Sass and Belle.
E P Mallory & Son
1-5 Bridge St
Jeweller on Bridge Street for engagement rings, fine jewellery and watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, OMEGA and TUDOR, with repairs and commissions.
Hauslife
3 Abbeygate St
Independent gift shop on Abbeygate Street for jewellery, kimonos, cards, candles, cushions and natural skincare, with gift boxes from £19.99.
Homefront Interiors
10 Margaret's Buildings
Independent homeware shop on Margaret's Buildings for tableware, lighting, art prints and gifts from brands such as Madam Stoltz and Nkuku.
Seasalt Bath
5 New Bond St
Seasalt branch on New Bond Street selling women's clothing, menswear, accessories and raincoats, with free click and collect.
Sobey’s Vintage
10 Northumberland Pl
Vintage shop on Northumberland Place in Bath city centre with 4.8 from 21 Google reviews; check its Instagram or call for current stock.
The Bath Chocolate Company
1 Railway St
Bean-to-bar chocolate maker and café on Railway Street, selling its own single-origin chocolate alongside coffee, cakes and traditional sweets.
Bath Aqua Glass
14 Cheap St
Glassmaker's shop on Cheap Street by the Abbey, selling handmade glass homeware, jewellery and baubles, with engraving, stained glass and classes.
Castle Fine Art
13 Old Bond St
Bath branch of Castle Fine Art on Old Bond Street, selling original and limited edition art, including a large permanent Bob Dylan collection.
Chanii B Shoes
46 St James's Parade
Women's footwear brand with a new shop on St James's Parade, selling cork comfort heels and boots, walking styles, wedding shoes and handbags.
Dorothy House Broad Street Book Shop
37 Broad St
The Dorothy House hospice charity's book and media shop on Broad Street, selling donated second-hand books, with sales helping to fund free hospice care.
FatFace
4 St Lawrence St
The Bath branch of FatFace on St Lawrence Street, selling the brand's womenswear and menswear, and a drop-off point for Reskinned.
French Connection
3 Green St
Branch of the French Connection clothing brand on Green Street in Bath city centre; check its Google listing or call for current stock.
Reiss Bath
34 Milsom St
The Bath branch of Reiss on Milsom Street for menswear and womenswear, with free one-to-one personal shopping appointments with a stylist.
San Francisco Fudge Factory
6 Church St
Family-run fudge shop by Abbey Green making American-style fudge by hand since 1995, with over 30 flavours, vegan fudge and gift boxes.
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