Guidebook for Central Bath
Cafes
Great for breakfast and coffees (opposite train station), and they have luggage storage.
Cafe au Lait
12-14 Dorchester StGreat for breakfast and coffees (opposite train station), and they have luggage storage.
Spacious with high ceilings and natural light. Relaxed vibe. Free baby chinos :)
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boston Tea Party Alfred Street
8 Alfred StSpacious with high ceilings and natural light. Relaxed vibe. Free baby chinos :)
The Green Rocket
1 Pierrepont StAward winning vegan cafe/restaurant.
Close to the Royal Crescent / Victoria Park and The Circus. In and outdoor seating.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Green Bird Cafe
11 Margaret's BuildingsClose to the Royal Crescent / Victoria Park and The Circus. In and outdoor seating.
Outside seating on Kingsmead Square. Licensed.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Kingsmead Kitchen
1 Kingsmead StOutside seating on Kingsmead Square. Licensed.
Wild Cafe
10a Queen StTucked away on Bath’s backstreets.
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowSpecialist coffee.
Vegetarian fare. Great for a breakfast or brunch before a wander around the adjoining interior shop Neptune.
The Provenist
Walcot StreetVegetarian fare. Great for a breakfast or brunch before a wander around the adjoining interior shop Neptune.
Restaurants
Let the chef surprise you! Bookings advised.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Menu Gordon Jones
2 WellswayLet the chef surprise you! Bookings advised.
High end restaurant, cocktail bar and music & dance.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walcot House
90B Walcot StHigh end restaurant, cocktail bar and music & dance.
Corkage Chapel Row
5 Chapel RowSmall plates and great wine.
Reasonable and very popular Italian set in candlelit vaulted cellars.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sotto Sotto
10 N ParadeReasonable and very popular Italian set in candlelit vaulted cellars.
Quirky French restaurant specialising in cheese and champagne.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comptoir+Cuisine
5 George StQuirky French restaurant specialising in cheese and champagne.
Sample the historic Bath Bun at this traditional and elegant tea room.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bath Bun
2A Abbey GrnSample the historic Bath Bun at this traditional and elegant tea room.
Sample the other Bath Bunn!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa y Museo Histórico de Sally Lunn
4 N ParadeSample the other Bath Bunn!
Local restaurant offering refined Vietnamese dishes for lunch & 5-course dinners in an elegant nook.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noya's Kitchen
7 St James's ParadeLocal restaurant offering refined Vietnamese dishes for lunch & 5-course dinners in an elegant nook.
Great fish and chips, eat in or takeaway.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Scallop Shell
22 Monmouth PlGreat fish and chips, eat in or takeaway.
Stylish wine shop and adjoining bistro serving delicious small plates
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Beckford Bottle Shop
5-8 Saville RowStylish wine shop and adjoining bistro serving delicious small plates
Bandook - Indian Restaurant, Bath
Where Indian street food meets the soul.
Drinking
Lovely pub with great food. Small courtyard out the back.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crystal Palace
10-11 Abbey GrnLovely pub with great food. Small courtyard out the back.
Gastro pub at the top of Victoria Park, close to the Royal Crescent. Small outdoor courtyard.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Marlborough Tavern
35 Marlborough BuildingsGastro pub at the top of Victoria Park, close to the Royal Crescent. Small outdoor courtyard.
The Canary Gin Bar
2/3 Queen StFor gin lovers!
Circo Bar
16 George StChic underground bar.
The Beckford Bottle Shop
5-8 Saville RowSmall plates and fine wine.
A sultry, subterranean cocktail den, generally open until at least 12.30pm. It serves not one but two Somerset cider brandy cocktails.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dark Horse
7A Kingsmead SquareA sultry, subterranean cocktail den, generally open until at least 12.30pm. It serves not one but two Somerset cider brandy cocktails.
Further afield
Gastro pub with large outdoor seating area and beautiful views.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hare & Hounds
Lansdown RoadGastro pub with large outdoor seating area and beautiful views.
Luxury hotel and restaurant with spa treatments in their 'potting sheds'. Large kitchen gardens to explore.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pig - near Bath
Luxury hotel and restaurant with spa treatments in their 'potting sheds'. Large kitchen gardens to explore.
Luxury hotel with childrens play area and delicious salads.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Homewood
Abbey LaneLuxury hotel with childrens play area and delicious salads.
Popular and highly rated delicious Indian inspired vegetarian restaurant.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rooted Cafe
20 Newbridge RoadPopular and highly rated delicious Indian inspired vegetarian restaurant.
Castle Farm Cafe
Midford RoadScrumptious food in a rural setting.
Farm shop, cafe and restaurant. Play area and animals for children to look at.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Newton Farm Foods
Farm shop, cafe and restaurant. Play area and animals for children to look at.
Farm shop, cafe and childrens play area and animals.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hartley Farm Shop & Kitchen
Farm shop, cafe and childrens play area and animals.
Sightseeing
Natural hot springs with a roof top pool. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
392 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetNatural hot springs with a roof top pool. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Beautiful park with botanic gardens, a large children's play area and skate park.
216 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Real Victoria
Marlborough LaneBeautiful park with botanic gardens, a large children's play area and skate park.
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentBeautiful crescent.
Well manicured gardens by the river in central bath. Small donation required.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Parade
Grand ParadeWell manicured gardens by the river in central bath. Small donation required.
Admire the Georgian architecture of this bridge, which is one of four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pulteney Bridge
Bridge StreetAdmire the Georgian architecture of this bridge, which is one of four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span.
Discover the history of Bath's natural springs.
544 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Termas Romanas
Abbey ChurchyardDiscover the history of Bath's natural springs.
There are plenty of benches in the abbey square beside the abbey to enjoy an ice cream whilst marvelling at the architecture.
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Bath Abbey
There are plenty of benches in the abbey square beside the abbey to enjoy an ice cream whilst marvelling at the architecture.
Watch a film in style! Tivoli has a lovely cocktail bar and screens have velvet chairs, drinks tables and individual lampshades.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TIVOLI Cinemas
6-8 Dorchester StWatch a film in style! Tivoli has a lovely cocktail bar and screens have velvet chairs, drinks tables and individual lampshades.
National Trust with beautiful views. There is no parking however you can reach it by walking or the bus. The number 2 bus (First group) towards Combe Down stops at the gates of the garden, as does the City sightseeing bus (Skyline tour - stop Q).
133 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardines Paisajísticos de Prior Park (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveNational Trust with beautiful views. There is no parking however you can reach it by walking or the bus. The number 2 bus (First group) towards Combe Down stops at the gates of the garden, as does the City sightseeing bus (Skyline tour - stop Q).
Ring of houses and intriguing stone motifs. You'll pass this on the way to the Royal Crescent.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Circus
The CircusRing of houses and intriguing stone motifs. You'll pass this on the way to the Royal Crescent.
Enjoy a free walking tour of Bath, including the main points of historical and architectural interest. Tours last approximately two hours and start in the Abbey Church Yard. Due to social distancing, please book your place in advance via their website. The walks start outside the Pump Room in Abbey Church Yard at the sign board 'Free Walking Tours Here'. No tipping allowed.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayor of Bath's Corps of Honorary Guides
Abbey ChurchyardEnjoy a free walking tour of Bath, including the main points of historical and architectural interest. Tours last approximately two hours and start in the Abbey Church Yard. Due to social distancing, please book your place in advance via their website. The walks start outside the Pump Room in Abbey Church Yard at the sign board 'Free Walking Tours Here'. No tipping allowed.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
E-scooters
There are various locations around the city where you can hop on and hop off the government run e-scooters (pinky orange colour). You must have a full or provisional licence and insurance to ride an e-scooter and are not permitted to ride it on the pavement. Find out more here: https://www.voiscooters.com/
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bath's Clean Air Zone
Bath has a clean air zone in place to reduce pollution. Charges do not apply to private cars or motorbikes, even if they are used for work. Find out more information here: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-clean-air-zone
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Walking
Bath is best explored on foot. Follow the Skyline walk which is managed by the National Trust. Bath Skyline is a circular trail that affords views of the historic city of Bath in England.
No te pierdas
Theatre
Standby tickets for shows at the Georgian Theatre Royal Bath are available for £9 (some seats have a very restricted view) from 12pm on the day of the performance. Empty seats are also sold off in the foyer on a cash-only basis an hour before the curtain goes up, for anything from £16 to £21.
Formas de ahorrar
Fashion Museum & Roman Baths
If you want to visit the Fashion Museum as well as the Roman Baths, an online Saver Ticket saves you at least £4 and permits you entrance to both, plus temporary exhibitions at the Victoria Art Gallery. The ticket helps you skip queues also.
No te pierdas
Christmas Markets & Bath on Ice
In winter, the Christmas market (held over the first two weeks of December) is one of the country’s best, though be prepared for big crowds who flock to stalls set up around the Abbey. A great place to purchase unique gifts. Bath on Ice is set up during the winter months in Victoria Park near the Pavillion which includes an ice rink, ski style lodge and mini golf.
Antes de que te vayas
Before you visit
Check out www.visitbath.co.uk – lots of ideas and deals, and a good 'What’s on' section. The Bath Visitor Information Centre is at Bridgwater House, 2 Terrace Walk, Bath BA1 1LN; open 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun.
Viajar con niños
Activities/advice for travelling with kids
- Bath Leisure Centre has some great activities such as a pool with slides, soft play, trampolining, bowling etc;
- Kid friendly cafe Fox & Kit located in central Bath on the Corridor. There are plenty of toys to play with for little ones;
- The Egg theatre - a theatre for children;
- Bath central library - next to Waitrose (and public toilets with baby changing);
- Baby changing and public toilets are located near Southgate car park;
- Bring a baby carrier as well as a pram if possible as a lot of cafes have steps or are too small for a buggy;
- Visit Royal Victoria Park's fantastic play area