Rhy & Lucia’s guidebook
Casual Eating & Cafes
Great breakfast selection (served all day), with equally good lunch and dinner options. Reasonably priced and relaxed setting.
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Velo Lounge
30 Moorland RdGreat breakfast selection (served all day), with equally good lunch and dinner options. Reasonably priced and relaxed setting.
Great curry, a few minutes from the house. It's also 'Bring Your Own Booze' (BYOB), with no corkage charges. There is a Co-op and Sainsbury's Local within 2 minutes, so great options for picking up chilled beer or wine enroute. Bookings are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings, as it can get quite busy.
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Panahar
8 Moorland RdGreat curry, a few minutes from the house. It's also 'Bring Your Own Booze' (BYOB), with no corkage charges. There is a Co-op and Sainsbury's Local within 2 minutes, so great options for picking up chilled beer or wine enroute. Bookings are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings, as it can get quite busy.
Same Same But Different
Bartlett StreetProbably the best pizza in Bath. Live music on most nights (check their website). Can get very busy during peak times.
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Green Park Brasserie
6 Green Park RdProbably the best pizza in Bath. Live music on most nights (check their website). Can get very busy during peak times.
Sightseeing & Activities
Possibly the best views across Bath. It takes around 15-20 minutes from the house, is generally up hill all the way, and requires a particularly steep road, or a lot of steps. BUT, it's absolutely worth it and most guests can manage it Ok.
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Alexandra Park
5 Normandy RdPossibly the best views across Bath. It takes around 15-20 minutes from the house, is generally up hill all the way, and requires a particularly steep road, or a lot of steps. BUT, it's absolutely worth it and most guests can manage it Ok.
An excellent way to get to know Bath, led by passionate guides, full of Bath knowledge, and free! Further information, including meeting times, can be found on their website: http://www.bathguides.org.uk/
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Mayor of Bath's Corps of Honorary Guides
Abbey ChurchyardAn excellent way to get to know Bath, led by passionate guides, full of Bath knowledge, and free! Further information, including meeting times, can be found on their website: http://www.bathguides.org.uk/
Great park, including a duck pond and botanical gardens. It's also were hot air balloons take off in the summer. Popular for walks and BBQ (in the permitted BBQ area) during summer.
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Ipharki yeRoyal Victoria
Marlborough LaneGreat park, including a duck pond and botanical gardens. It's also were hot air balloons take off in the summer. Popular for walks and BBQ (in the permitted BBQ area) during summer.
What better way to enjoy the Bath skyline than from the rooftop pool, bathing in Bath's famed hot spring water. Warning - it's not possible to book for general entry; so be prepared to wait, and maybe try to turn up early. Booking for packages are possible, but are more expensive. Full information can be found on their website: https://www.thermaebathspa.com/
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Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetWhat better way to enjoy the Bath skyline than from the rooftop pool, bathing in Bath's famed hot spring water. Warning - it's not possible to book for general entry; so be prepared to wait, and maybe try to turn up early. Booking for packages are possible, but are more expensive. Full information can be found on their website: https://www.thermaebathspa.com/
A small cinema, crammed with character. Eclectic mix of Hollywood, World Cinema, and Classic Film.
https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/little-theatre-cinema/information
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The Little Theatre
A small cinema, crammed with character. Eclectic mix of Hollywood, World Cinema, and Classic Film.
https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/little-theatre-cinema/information
Great event space, with a eclectic event programme of talks, cinema and music. Their 'Ministry of Burlesque' and 'Krater Comedy' events are particularly popular. They also have 'Motorcity' (Motown themed club night) on Saturday evenings, which is popular with a broad range of ages, locals and tourists looking for a bit of fun.
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Komedia Bath
22-23 Westgate StGreat event space, with a eclectic event programme of talks, cinema and music. Their 'Ministry of Burlesque' and 'Krater Comedy' events are particularly popular. They also have 'Motorcity' (Motown themed club night) on Saturday evenings, which is popular with a broad range of ages, locals and tourists looking for a bit of fun.
Event space with an eclectic mix of events, ranging from bands, talk and comedy. Worth checking their website out and booking in advance.
https://www.bathforum.co.uk/
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I-Forum
1A Forum BuildingsEvent space with an eclectic mix of events, ranging from bands, talk and comedy. Worth checking their website out and booking in advance.
https://www.bathforum.co.uk/
Small theatre with a range of events, ranging from Local 'Amateur Dramatic Groups, through the Edinburgh Previews and touring plays. Located in the north-east part of Bath, Larkhall, and very popular with locals.
https://rondotheatre.co.uk/
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The Rondo Theatre
Saint Saviours RoadSmall theatre with a range of events, ranging from Local 'Amateur Dramatic Groups, through the Edinburgh Previews and touring plays. Located in the north-east part of Bath, Larkhall, and very popular with locals.
https://rondotheatre.co.uk/
The Two Tunnels Greenway is a shared use path for walking and cycling in Bath, Somerset, England. The route is National Cycle Route 244. The route joins National Cycle Route 24 south of Bath, with National Cycle Route 4 which runs through Bath.
Very popular for walkers and cyclists, and a useful way of connecting up Oldfield Park and Bear Flat.
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Two tunnels
The Two Tunnels Greenway is a shared use path for walking and cycling in Bath, Somerset, England. The route is National Cycle Route 244. The route joins National Cycle Route 24 south of Bath, with National Cycle Route 4 which runs through Bath.
Very popular for walkers and cyclists, and a useful way of connecting up Oldfield Park and Bear Flat.
A very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours, particularly if your a city-slicker ;) It's possible to walk to Bath City Farm from Oldfield Park, but it requires a walk up The Hollow, which is quite steep...but very do-able. There's also a small café with outdoor seating and great views. Seating is outdoor only, so best saved for when the weather is reasonable.
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Bath City Farm
Kelston ViewA very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours, particularly if your a city-slicker ;) It's possible to walk to Bath City Farm from Oldfield Park, but it requires a walk up The Hollow, which is quite steep...but very do-able. There's also a small café with outdoor seating and great views. Seating is outdoor only, so best saved for when the weather is reasonable.
Pubs & Music
Great drinking spot, with a good programme of live music in the vaults beneath the bar area.
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Saint James Wine Vaults
10 St James's StGreat drinking spot, with a good programme of live music in the vaults beneath the bar area.
Popular pub with a good selection of loud and local bands.
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The Pig and Fiddle
2 Saracen StPopular pub with a good selection of loud and local bands.
A CAMRA Pub, popular with locals, with a good local music scene (live bands generally on Friday and Saturday nights, but check website, and beware...there are a lot of pubs called 'The Royal Oak' in Bath!). A good choice if you like your drinking spots a bit basic, a little rough around the edges, full of character, with good ale on tap. They also brew their own ales on site.
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The Royal Oak
A CAMRA Pub, popular with locals, with a good local music scene (live bands generally on Friday and Saturday nights, but check website, and beware...there are a lot of pubs called 'The Royal Oak' in Bath!). A good choice if you like your drinking spots a bit basic, a little rough around the edges, full of character, with good ale on tap. They also brew their own ales on site.
A better drinking spot than dining spot. Lots of ales on tap, including guest ales and ales brewed onsite.
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The Bath Brew House
14 James St WA better drinking spot than dining spot. Lots of ales on tap, including guest ales and ales brewed onsite.
"No games machines, no music, no pool table and no cordon bleu food menu to distract the taste buds – but The Star Inn still shines on in Bath".
A great spot to visit, particularly if unfamiliar with British Pub culture. Very historic, and if you're lucky, I believe there are Session Musicians playing on Friday evenings. Plus you can get a pint of the local Abbey Ales Bellringer poured from a jug.
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The Star Inn
23 Vineyards"No games machines, no music, no pool table and no cordon bleu food menu to distract the taste buds – but The Star Inn still shines on in Bath".
A great spot to visit, particularly if unfamiliar with British Pub culture. Very historic, and if you're lucky, I believe there are Session Musicians playing on Friday evenings. Plus you can get a pint of the local Abbey Ales Bellringer poured from a jug.
Bars & Cocktail Lounges
The Canary Gin Bar
2/3 Queen StDark and seductive high-end cocktail bar, with influences of Milk & Honey (Soho, London). Reservations highly advisable.
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The Dark Horse
7A Kingsmead SquareDark and seductive high-end cocktail bar, with influences of Milk & Honey (Soho, London). Reservations highly advisable.
Very quirky cocktail lounge and a firm favourite of ours. Bookings advisable, but you should be OK if turning up and prepared to share a table or wait.
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Opium Bar
Spring Gardens RoadVery quirky cocktail lounge and a firm favourite of ours. Bookings advisable, but you should be OK if turning up and prepared to share a table or wait.
Fidel Rum Bar
3 Trim BridgeBar specialising in Rum....just down from The Canary Gin Bar.
Small bar with a focus on all thigs whiskey. Can get very busy, but if you appreciate a good selection of whiskey, then worth a visit.
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The Hideout
1 Lilliput CourtSmall bar with a focus on all thigs whiskey. Can get very busy, but if you appreciate a good selection of whiskey, then worth a visit.
A high-end and well-polished drinking spot, very popular on weekends. Good for premium drinks and cocktails.
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The Botanist Bath
46a Milsom StA high-end and well-polished drinking spot, very popular on weekends. Good for premium drinks and cocktails.
Restaurants & Dining
A beautiful restaurant, just next to The Circus, and one of our favourites for occasions. If you're flexible on time and prepared to eat slightly earlier, their pre-theatre menu offers great value. Bookings essential, and be prepared to be placed on a waiting list. https://www.thecircusrestaurant.co.uk/
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Circus Restaurant
34 Brock StreetA beautiful restaurant, just next to The Circus, and one of our favourites for occasions. If you're flexible on time and prepared to eat slightly earlier, their pre-theatre menu offers great value. Bookings essential, and be prepared to be placed on a waiting list. https://www.thecircusrestaurant.co.uk/
Fantastic Italian dining in a beautiful and atmospheric setting. Bookings Essential, and be prepared to be added to a waiting list. But worth it :)
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Sotto Sotto
10 N ParadeFantastic Italian dining in a beautiful and atmospheric setting. Bookings Essential, and be prepared to be added to a waiting list. But worth it :)
Great place to book for an occasion, beautiful interior and great bar area to enjoy pre- or post-dinner. https://theivybathbrasserie.com
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The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StGreat place to book for an occasion, beautiful interior and great bar area to enjoy pre- or post-dinner. https://theivybathbrasserie.com
Dark wood, candles, delicious small plates and an incredible selection of wines. Bookings recommended.
https://www.beckfordbottleshop.com/bath/
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The Beckford Bottle Shop
5-8 Saville RowDark wood, candles, delicious small plates and an incredible selection of wines. Bookings recommended.
https://www.beckfordbottleshop.com/bath/
Nightclubs & Late Night Shape-throwing
Definitely one for the younger crows (early 20s) (at least in my opinion!). Very popular nightclub on the busy George Street (where you will also find Revolution Bar, Slug & Lettuce etc.).
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Moles
14 George StDefinitely one for the younger crows (early 20s) (at least in my opinion!). Very popular nightclub on the busy George Street (where you will also find Revolution Bar, Slug & Lettuce etc.).
Komedia plays host to many music nights, including it's 'Motorcity' event on Saturday evenings. Entry to Krater Comedy Club usually includes free entry to Motorcity, which follows.
https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/club/motorcity/
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Komedia Bath
22-23 Westgate StKomedia plays host to many music nights, including it's 'Motorcity' event on Saturday evenings. Entry to Krater Comedy Club usually includes free entry to Motorcity, which follows.
https://www.komedia.co.uk/bath/club/motorcity/