Tasting Menus in Bath: Fine Dining and Michelin Stars
Where to book a tasting menu in Bath, from the Michelin-starred Olive Tree to a six-seat chef's table and two Indian kitchens, with courses, prices, wine pairings, vegetarian menus and how far ahead to book.
In short: the tasting menu in Bath with a Michelin star is at Olive Tree Restaurant (seven courses, £185, vegetarian £145). For a surprise menu, book Menu Gordon Jones (£110) about two months ahead. Wilks cooks for six guests (£110 at dinner). For less, The Mint Room serves a six-course Indian tasting menu for £60.
Every tasting menu in Bath that we list, from a Michelin-starred hotel basement to a six-seat chef's counter and two Indian kitchens. Prices, courses and booking rules were checked on each restaurant's own website on 20 October 2026, and menus change with the seasons.
| Restaurant | Courses | Price per person | Wine pairing | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree Restaurant | 7 | £185 (vegetarian £145) | Ask the restaurant | £75 late cancellation |
| Menu Gordon Jones | Surprise | £110 | £195 with wines | Two months ahead |
| Wilks | 6 (lunch 4) | £110 (lunch £80) | £75 (lunch £60) | Up to three months |
| The Bath Priory | Set Highlights menu | £125 | £95 | Online |
| The Mint Room | 6 | £60 | £35 | Online |
| Mantra | Sharing tastings | £39.95 or £54.95 | Not listed | Two or more |
| OAK Restaurant | 5 | £55 | £27 | Online or phone |
Where is the best tasting menu in Bath?
Olive Tree Restaurant for the full occasion; Menu Gordon Jones and Wilks for a chef cooking just for the room.
Olive Tree Restaurant
The restaurant says it is Bath's only Michelin-starred restaurant, holding a star since 2018 and four AA rosettes. Chris Cleghorn's Taste of the Season menu is the reason to book, and there are vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian and dairy-free versions.
- 💷 Seven courses £185; five dishes £155
- 🌱 Vegetarian tasting menu £145
- ⏰ Lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Sunday
- 📍 Russell Street, City Centre
Good to know: the restaurant is closed from 2 to 8 November 2026, and cancelling inside 48 hours can cost £75 a head. It sits under The Queensberry Hotel, so you can stay upstairs.
Menu Gordon Jones
No menu card: you eat whatever Gordon Jones has cooked that service, with English, Indian and Asian touches. It is the most fun meal on this list, but only if you eat everything.
- 💷 £110; with paired wines £195
- ⏰ Lunch and dinner, closed Sunday to Tuesday
- 🚫 No vegetarian or vegan menu
- 📍 Wellsway, Bear Flat
Wilks
Six seats and one chef, James Wilkins, cooking wild fish and shellfish. Canapés and petits fours come with every menu; allow two hours for lunch and three for dinner.
- 💷 Dinner six courses £110; lunch four courses £80
- 🍷 Wine flight £75 (lunch £60)
- ⏰ Dinner Wednesday to Saturday; lunch Friday and Saturday
- 📍 Chelsea Road, Weston
Good to know: Wilks cannot cater for vegetarians, vegans or anyone who avoids all dairy or egg. Corkage is £40 a bottle.
Which Bath hotels serve a tasting menu?
Two: the Olive Tree at The Queensberry, above, and The Bath Priory, which serves a set Highlights menu.
The Bath Priory
A three AA rosette restaurant overlooking the gardens, now led by executive head chef Chris Hopkins. The Highlights menu runs from mushroom parfait and Orkney scallop to Herdwick lamb and two desserts.
- 💷 £125; cheese £15 extra
- 🍷 Wine flight £95
- ⏰ Dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 6pm to 8.30pm
- 📍 Weston Road, Weston
Where can I find an Indian tasting menu in Bath?
The Mint Room for a plated menu with wines; Mantra for a cheaper meal shared at the table.
The Mint Room
The autumn menu travels from a Delhi papdi chaat to a rack of lamb and a firni tart. Each meat or fish course has a vegetarian twin, such as apricot-stuffed paneer tikka, so mixed tables work.
- 💷 Six courses £60
- 🍷 Wine flight £35
- 🌱 Vegetarian swaps
- 📍 Lower Bristol Road, Oldfield Park
Mantra
The Mantra Experience brings pani puri, a paneer tikka dosa, rogan josh and kulfi to share. The Signature Experience adds a second tandoori round and seafood.
- 💷 £39.95; Signature £54.95
- 👥 Minimum two guests
- 🌱 Vegetarian on request
- 📍 Bladud Buildings, City Centre
Is there a vegetarian tasting menu in Bath?
Yes. Olive Tree Restaurant has a vegetarian menu at £145 and a vegan version, and OAK's sample feast has no meat or fish.
OAK Restaurant
Vegetables from its own market garden, natural wines and a feast that runs from hummus and Bromham carrots to ricotta ravioli and a dark chocolate tart. The cheapest full tasting menu on this list.
- 💷 Five courses £55
- 🍷 Matching wine £27
- ⏰ Dinner, 5.30pm to 9.30pm
- 📍 North Parade Passage, City Centre
Good to know: Menu Gordon Jones and Wilks both say they cannot cook for vegetarians. For more meat-free dining, see our vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
Where else is good for fine dining in Bath?
Three special occasion restaurants in Bath that cook à la carte rather than a tasting menu.
The Beckford Bottle Shop
A wine shop with a bistro whose sharing plates hold a Michelin Bib Gourmand, according to its site. Over thirty wines by the glass.
- ⏰ Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 11pm
- 📍 Saville Row, City Centre
Clayton's Kitchen
Classic cooking from a chef who, the restaurant says, held a Michelin star for seven years as head chef of The Bath Priory. There is a set lunch menu too.
- ⏰ Closed Monday and Tuesday
- 📍 George Street, City Centre
Montagu's Mews
The restaurant of The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, with an à la carte dinner and a fixed-price winter menu from January to March 2027.
- ⏰ Dinner from 5.30pm
- 📍 Royal Crescent, City Centre
How far ahead should I book a tasting menu in Bath?
Weeks for the small rooms, days for the rest.
- 📅 Two months: Menu Gordon Jones, though midweek is easier
- 📅 Up to three months: Wilks, card needed to confirm
- 🎟️ 48 hours to cancel: Olive Tree (£75 a head), Wilks (£50 a head)
- ☀️ Lunch tasting menus: Olive Tree, Menu Gordon Jones, Wilks
Good to know: the Bath Christmas Market runs from 26 November to 13 December 2026, so book weekend tables early.
Tasting menus in Bath: questions
Does Bath have a Michelin-starred restaurant?
Yes. Olive Tree Restaurant at The Queensberry Hotel says it has held a Michelin star since 2018 and calls itself Bath's only starred restaurant.
How much is a tasting menu in Bath?
From £39.95 at Mantra and £55 at OAK to £110 at Menu Gordon Jones and Wilks, and £185 at Olive Tree Restaurant.
Where can I get a vegetarian tasting menu in Bath?
Olive Tree Restaurant has a vegetarian tasting menu at £145 and a vegan version. OAK's £55 feast had no meat or fish on its sample menu.
Is there an Indian tasting menu in Bath?
Yes. The Mint Room serves six courses for £60 with a £35 wine flight, and Mantra's sharing menus cost £39.95 or £54.95.
Can I have a tasting menu at lunch in Bath?
Yes, at Olive Tree Restaurant (Tuesday to Sunday), Menu Gordon Jones (closed Sunday to Tuesday) and Wilks (Friday and Saturday, four courses for £80).