Best Bars & Coffee Shops in Bath
About bars & coffee shops in Bath
Pubs, cocktail bars, wine bars, brewery taprooms, coffee shops, cafés and tea rooms across Bath. Every place has a score out of 10 that starts from public reviews and is adjusted for recognition stated on the venue's own site, such as a Michelin star or AA rosettes. Nobody can pay to move up, and featured listings are labelled.
The top 10 bars & coffee shops in Bath right now
- 1.Go Slow and EnjoyCity Centre8.9
- 2.Janes Espresso BarCity Centre8.9
- 3.Blaax Coffee CoWeston8.8
- 4.Boom Battle BarCity Centre8.8
- 5.BATHZAARCity Centre8.7
- 6.Coffever Coffee RoasteryCity Centre8.7
- 7.KomorebiCity Centre8.7
- 8.Cortado CaféCity Centre8.6
- 9.Roasted Lemon CafeBathwick8.6
- 10.The HideoutCity Centre8.6
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Go Slow and Enjoy
7 Rivers St Pl
Coffee shop at 7 Rivers Street Place in Bath city centre, whose website shows no readable menu or prices, so check before you go.
Janes Espresso Bar
54, Guildhall Indoor Market
Espresso bar at 54 Guildhall Indoor Market in Bath city centre. We could not confirm its menu, so check its Google listing before you go.
Blaax Coffee Co
7 Cork St, Upper Bristol Rd, Lower Weston
Neighbourhood coffee shop on Cork Place in Weston, run by Abi and Laurence, with Hobbs House pastries, filled focaccia and a courtyard.
Boom Battle Bar
Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5-10 James St W
Games bar in the Kingsmead Leisure Complex with axe throwing, crazier golf, AR darts, karaoke booths, street food and cocktails.
BATHZAAR
17 The Corridor
Café listed at 17 The Corridor in Bath city centre. We could not find a website, so check its Google listing before you go.
Coffever Coffee Roastery
14 Northumberland Pl
Coffee shop and roastery on Northumberland Place that roasts its own beans, mainly light roasts, and sells single origins by the bag.
Komorebi
7 Margaret's Buildings
Café at 7 Margaret's Buildings in Bath city centre, rated 5 from 81 Google reviews. We could not read a website, so check before visiting.
Cortado Café
7 Bridge St
Independent café on Bridge Street run by Fran and Sophie, serving speciality coffee, brunch, lunch and Argentinian empanadas. No bookings.
Roasted Lemon Cafe
Sydney Pl, Bathwick
Kiosk in Sydney Gardens, Bathwick, run by Mediterranean caterer Roasted Lemon, serving coffee, brunch, lunch, snacks and sweets, with takeaway pre-orders.
The Hideout
1 Lilliput Court
Stone-walled cocktail and whisky bar in Lilliput Court with over 300 whiskies, monthly tastings, a hip-hop soundtrack and walk-in only entry.
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel Row
Speciality coffee shop on Chapel Row, open since 2009, with an ever-changing coffee menu, a freezer menu of rarer coffees, and pastries and cakes.
Electric Bear Brewing Co
Unit 12, The Maltings Industrial Estate, 7 Brassmill Ln
Taproom inside the Electric Bear brewery on Brassmill Lane, with 10 craft beer lines, weekend street food and a welcome for children and dogs.
Matcha Thing
19-20 The Corridor
Matcha bar on The Corridor in Bath city centre from a brand that sells its own matcha, including single-cultivar matcha, and roasted hojicha.
Music Workshop Coffeehouse
7c Green Park
Coffeehouse run by the Music Workshop charity at Green Park, serving hot drinks, coffee, cake and snacks, with profits going to its music education work.
Sonder Coffee & Events
14 Green St
Coffee shop on Green Street in Bath city centre. We could not find a website, so check its Google listing for the current menu and times.
The Sickle
13 London St
Pub at 13 London Street in Walcot. We could not find a website to confirm its drinks, food or prices, so check its Google listing first.
The Welly
9 Green St
Somer Valley Farms' taproom on Green Street, pouring beers brewed with the farm's own barley alongside nose-to-tail small plates.
Wolf Wine
Wolf Wine, 89 Walcot St
Wine bar and bottle shop on Walcot Street with orange, sparkling and low-intervention wines, three bookable spaces and private tastings.
18 Green Street Wine Co.
18 Green St
Wine bar at 18 Green Street in Bath city centre. It takes no bookings, so walk in and take your chance on a seat.
Amorino Gelato
19 Union St
Bath branch of the Amorino gelato chain on Union Street, serving gelato, gourmet hot chocolate, gelato milkshakes and lattes.
Editor's notesAbout bars & coffee shops in Bath: how we choose, where to start, when to book
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How we score
Every place has a score out of 10 that starts from public reviews and is adjusted for recognition stated on the venue's own site, such as a Michelin star or AA rosettes. Nobody can pay to move up, and featured listings are labelled. Each listing is written from the venue's own website.
Where to start
Coffee leads the scores. Janes Espresso Bar in the Guildhall Indoor Market and Go Slow and Enjoy on Rivers Street Place sit at the top. Blaax Coffee Co in Weston serves Hobbs House pastries and filled focaccia, with a courtyard, and Coffever Coffee Roastery on Northumberland Place roasts its own beans. For a night out with a difference, Boom Battle Bar in the Kingsmead Leisure Complex has axe throwing, crazier golf and karaoke booths.
By type
For a traditional pub, The Star Inn was first licensed in 1760 and still serves beer from the jug, The Raven on Queen Street is known for its pies and ten cask ales, and The Bell Inn on Walcot Street is community-owned, with free live music several nights a week. The Marlborough Tavern, behind the Royal Crescent, says it has held two AA rosettes for over 10 years.
Cocktail bars cluster in the centre: The Hideout in Lilliput Court for cocktails and whisky, The Dark Horse on Kingsmead Square for seasonal drinks with foraged ingredients, Sleight Magic Bar on York Street for close-up magic, and The Drawing Rooms on Union Passage for singalong piano on Friday and Saturday nights. For wine, try Wolf Wine on Walcot Street. For beer, Electric Bear Brewing Co has a taproom at its brewery on Brassmill Lane and another, The Cub, in Shires Yard, while The Welly on Green Street pours a local farm's own beers.
For coffee and cake, Colonna & Small's on Chapel Row changes its coffee constantly, Cortado Café on Bridge Street serves Argentinian empanadas, and Mjölk Café & Bakery bakes cinnamon buns every morning opposite the Roman Baths. For tea, The Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Orange Grove and The Bath Bun on Abbey Green both serve cream teas.
By area
The city centre has the most choice. Walcot Street, just north, has The Bell Inn, Wolf Wine and Landrace Bakery. Weston has the Electric Bear taproom and The Hop Pole, opposite Royal Victoria Park. In Oldfield Park, The Royal Oak pours ales from its own brewery. Larkhall has The Rose & Crown and The Village Café & Bar, Bathwick has The Pulteney Arms and Dexter's Coffee Shop by the canal, and up at Combe Down The King William and The Cross Keys serve ales and pub food.
Before you go
Several popular bars take no table bookings, including The Raven, The Hideout and Sleight Magic Bar, so arrive early on Friday and Saturday nights. Where bookings are taken, as at The Dark Horse, book well ahead for weekends. Festivals and the Christmas Market in late November and December make the city busy. Some taprooms take cards only, and rules on children and dogs vary, so check each listing before you go.
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Frequently asked questions about bars & coffee shops in Bath
Where can I get a good coffee in Bath?+
Colonna & Small's on Chapel Row has no fixed house coffee and changes its menu constantly, and Coffever Coffee Roastery on Northumberland Place roasts its own beans, mainly light roasts. Picnic Coffee on Saracen Street offers a range of brew methods, and Blaax Coffee Co in Weston serves pastries and focaccia from Hobbs House Bakery.
What are the best traditional pubs in Bath?+
The Star Inn in Walcot was first licensed in 1760 and still serves beer from the jug, with no jukebox or gaming machines. The Raven on Queen Street is a free house known for its pies and ten cask ales, and Bath Cider House on Bladud Buildings blends its own cider.
Where can I go for cocktails in Bath?+
The Hideout in Lilliput Court pairs cocktails with more than 300 whiskies and is walk-in only. The Dark Horse on Kingsmead Square is fully seated and over-21s only, so book for weekends, and Sleight Magic Bar on York Street has close-up magic in a vaulted cellar.
Where can I have a cream tea or afternoon tea in Bath?+
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party on Orange Grove serves cream teas, afternoon tea and homemade cakes, and The Bath Bun on Abbey Green offers Somerset cream teas and high tea. The Abbey Tea Bar on North Parade serves afternoon tea opposite Bath Abbey, and at The Pump Room Restaurant beside the Roman Baths, afternoon tea is the main draw.
Where can I drink local beer in Bath?+
Electric Bear Brewing Co has a taproom inside its brewery on Brassmill Lane and a city-centre taproom, The Cub, in Shires Yard. The Welly on Green Street pours Somer Valley Farms' beers, brewed with the farm's own barley, and The Royal Oak in Oldfield Park serves ales from its own Ralph's Ruin brewery.