Guidebook
Food Scene
Acorn Restaurant
2 N ParadeAn excellent vegetarian restaurant near Bath Abbey
Literally right opposite the flat. A gorgeous setting, with wonderful food, good service and delicious food. Set menus and a la carte offer a variety of prices and a vegetarian menu is also on offer. Would advise booking.
124 locals recommend
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StLiterally right opposite the flat. A gorgeous setting, with wonderful food, good service and delicious food. Set menus and a la carte offer a variety of prices and a vegetarian menu is also on offer. Would advise booking.
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3 N ParadeRelaxing and restful restaurant set within a trendy home and lifestyle shop. Lunch menus of quiches, wraps, salads and soups. No puddings, but cakes!
39 locals recommend
Cafe Lucca
1-2 Bartlett StRelaxing and restful restaurant set within a trendy home and lifestyle shop. Lunch menus of quiches, wraps, salads and soups. No puddings, but cakes!
At the top of Milsom Street and turn left. Pan Asian fusion in a lively atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Wagamama Bath
George StreetAt the top of Milsom Street and turn left. Pan Asian fusion in a lively atmosphere.
Boston Tea Party Alfred Street
8 Alfred StGood for breakfasts and brunches
Drinks
A few minutes’ walk away just off Queen Square. A charming wine bar with small plates menu. Their garden is a really relaxing place to sit armed with a glass of wine in the warmer months.
48 locals recommend
Corkage Chapel Row
5 Chapel RowA few minutes’ walk away just off Queen Square. A charming wine bar with small plates menu. Their garden is a really relaxing place to sit armed with a glass of wine in the warmer months.
A small wine lounge in Milsom Place. Unpretentious. You can choose a taster or glass of wine from their self-service Enomatic dispensers, or from the waiters when you order from a small but good French tapas menu.
8 locals recommend
Le Vignoble
12/13 Milsom StA small wine lounge in Milsom Place. Unpretentious. You can choose a taster or glass of wine from their self-service Enomatic dispensers, or from the waiters when you order from a small but good French tapas menu.
Sightseeing
A must see for anyone visiting Bath. One of the finest and most important historic Roman sites in Europe, built around 70AD. Incredibly well-preserved remains of the Temple of Minerva and the Roman baths. *Timed tickets available from 6 July 2020*
544 locals recommend
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardA must see for anyone visiting Bath. One of the finest and most important historic Roman sites in Europe, built around 70AD. Incredibly well-preserved remains of the Temple of Minerva and the Roman baths. *Timed tickets available from 6 July 2020*
Over a thousand years of history. Quiet and peaceful. Bath Abbey Tower tours available.
165 locals recommend
Bath Abbey
Over a thousand years of history. Quiet and peaceful. Bath Abbey Tower tours available.
Iconic example of Georgian architecture. Designed by John Wood and built between 1767 and 1774, this crescent of 30 houses is well worth a visit. No 1 Royal Crescent is now an historic house museum. Take a picnic to the park at the front. Michael Bublé concerts in the park on 16 and 17 July 2021.
157 locals recommend
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresIconic example of Georgian architecture. Designed by John Wood and built between 1767 and 1774, this crescent of 30 houses is well worth a visit. No 1 Royal Crescent is now an historic house museum. Take a picnic to the park at the front. Michael Bublé concerts in the park on 16 and 17 July 2021.
Arts and Culture
An impressive art gallery set in Sydney Pleasure Gardens. Permanent collection and some interesting special exhibitions.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetAn impressive art gallery set in Sydney Pleasure Gardens. Permanent collection and some interesting special exhibitions.
All things Jane Austen. Wonderful museum that looks at life in Regency times and explores how Bath impacted on Austen’s writing. An annual Jane Austen Festival will run 10-19 September 2021
123 locals recommend
The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay StAll things Jane Austen. Wonderful museum that looks at life in Regency times and explores how Bath impacted on Austen’s writing. An annual Jane Austen Festival will run 10-19 September 2021
Houses a collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.
59 locals recommend
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge StreetHouses a collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.
World class collection of both contemporary and historic dress.
75 locals recommend
Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetWorld class collection of both contemporary and historic dress.
Prior Park Landscape Gardens (NT)
Ralph Allen DriveA National Trust garden just outside Bath
Historic Georgian buildng near The Circus. Home to the University of Bath's graduation ceremonies. Four minutes walk from the apartment.
43 locals recommend
Assembly Rooms
Bennett StreetHistoric Georgian buildng near The Circus. Home to the University of Bath's graduation ceremonies. Four minutes walk from the apartment.
Entertainment
Award winning natural spa where you can bathe in Britain’s only warm, mineral rich waters, just as the Celts and Romans did 2,000 years ago. Rooftop pool with fabulous views over the Bath skyline. Wealth of spa treatments.
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetAward winning natural spa where you can bathe in Britain’s only warm, mineral rich waters, just as the Celts and Romans did 2,000 years ago. Rooftop pool with fabulous views over the Bath skyline. Wealth of spa treatments.
Lovely theatre offering top quality drama which includes several West End productions, comedies and comedians, dance and children’s shows.
113 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Bath
Saw CloseLovely theatre offering top quality drama which includes several West End productions, comedies and comedians, dance and children’s shows.
ODEON Bath
James Street WestTen minutes away
Concert venue. From Katherine Jenkins (November 2021) to new music, cover bands and comedians. Home to Bath Spa University graduation ceremonies. Nine minutes walk from the apartment.
12 locals recommend
The Forum
1A Forum BuildingsConcert venue. From Katherine Jenkins (November 2021) to new music, cover bands and comedians. Home to Bath Spa University graduation ceremonies. Nine minutes walk from the apartment.
Sport
The home ground of the famous rugby club. It's right in the centre of the city, a short walk from the flat, by the river, so if you are able do try and get to a match.
43 locals recommend
Bath Rugby Ltd
Spring Gardens RoadThe home ground of the famous rugby club. It's right in the centre of the city, a short walk from the flat, by the river, so if you are able do try and get to a match.
Four miles outside of Bath. Small racecourse with around 20 races a year. Bath Drive and Dine Theatre 7-12 July 2020 - drive-in movies, Tom Kerridge food and Mark Watson comedy. Coming up are The Kaiser Chiefs on 4 June 2021
26 locals recommend
Bath Racecourse
Four miles outside of Bath. Small racecourse with around 20 races a year. Bath Drive and Dine Theatre 7-12 July 2020 - drive-in movies, Tom Kerridge food and Mark Watson comedy. Coming up are The Kaiser Chiefs on 4 June 2021
If you fancy a game of golf this lovely course just three miles outside Bath is open to visitors
Lansdown Golf Club
If you fancy a game of golf this lovely course just three miles outside Bath is open to visitors
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
Northgate StreetNearest supermarket
Marks & Spencer Bath
16-18 Stall StFood Hall, just beyond the Roman Baths
Paxton & Whitfield
1 John StArtisan cheese shop just around the corner on the way to Queen Square
For emergency dentists try, NHS 111 (phone), or No Fear Dentists on 01225 334733 or Salaried Dentists on 01225 474243
No Fear Dentists
Walwyn CloseFor emergency dentists try, NHS 111 (phone), or No Fear Dentists on 01225 334733 or Salaried Dentists on 01225 474243
Local pharmacies at Lifestyle Pharmacy, 15 Westgate Street or Luther and Jhoots Pharmacy on 28 Brock Street
Lifestyle Pharmacy
15 Westgate StLocal pharmacies at Lifestyle Pharmacy, 15 Westgate Street or Luther and Jhoots Pharmacy on 28 Brock Street
Seven minutes walk, just past The Circus. Self service and coin operated. Located in lovely little passageway with cafes, bookshops and gift shops to explore whilst you wait. Open daily 8am - 8pm
Spruce Goose Launderette
4 Margaret's BuildingsSeven minutes walk, just past The Circus. Self service and coin operated. Located in lovely little passageway with cafes, bookshops and gift shops to explore whilst you wait. Open daily 8am - 8pm