Guidebook for Bath and North East Somerset
Food Scene
This has to serve the best coffee in Bath. This independent coffee shop was created by lovers of fine cakes, pastries and of course coffee. The coffee shop is moments from the world renowned Royal crescent and Circus. The chocolate brownies have got to be the best in the West Country!
31 locals recommend
The Green Bird Cafe
11 Margaret's BuildingsThis has to serve the best coffee in Bath. This independent coffee shop was created by lovers of fine cakes, pastries and of course coffee. The coffee shop is moments from the world renowned Royal crescent and Circus. The chocolate brownies have got to be the best in the West Country!
This is an absolute 'must' for all visitors to Bath! Enjoy the grandeur of this wonderful building and a fantastic menu! Highly recommended.
124 locals recommend
The Ivy Bath Brasserie
39 Milsom StThis is an absolute 'must' for all visitors to Bath! Enjoy the grandeur of this wonderful building and a fantastic menu! Highly recommended.
Jamie’s Italian Bath
10 Milsom StGreat pre-dinner cocktails and bustling lively atmosphere
Colonna & Small's
6 Chapel RowBest coffee in the UK, best barista in the world!
Thoughtful Bakery
19 Barton StAmazing bread and cakes baked right there!
Shopping
Find the perfect boutiques in this unique row of shops and cafes. There is a great hairdressers and lovely pedestrian area to hang out in the sunshine.
Margaret's Buildings
Margaret's BuildingsFind the perfect boutiques in this unique row of shops and cafes. There is a great hairdressers and lovely pedestrian area to hang out in the sunshine.
Great shops line the streets and some interesting boutiques. Lots to enjoy.
53 locals recommend
Milsom Street
Great shops line the streets and some interesting boutiques. Lots to enjoy.
Lovely, quiet corner of Bath - very central, but so many miss it! Great ice cream shop just up the road too!
Abbey Green
Abbey GreenLovely, quiet corner of Bath - very central, but so many miss it! Great ice cream shop just up the road too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Refined cocktail / nightclub ideal if you'd rather not be bumping into 18 year olds! Sophisticated drinks menu.
77 locals recommend
Circo Bar
16 George StRefined cocktail / nightclub ideal if you'd rather not be bumping into 18 year olds! Sophisticated drinks menu.
Sub 13
4 Edgar BuildingsFun evening bar, in the Georgian Vaults - fabulous cocktail menu.
Amazing three floors of dancing / cocktails and delicious food. A real first place to hang out, from the vaults all the way to the first floor - one of the best places for food.
25 locals recommend
The Porter
Amazing three floors of dancing / cocktails and delicious food. A real first place to hang out, from the vaults all the way to the first floor - one of the best places for food.
Experience proper brewed ales in one of Bath's original public houses. The locals love the micro brewed selection of beers and west country ciders.
32 locals recommend
The Star Inn
23 VineyardsExperience proper brewed ales in one of Bath's original public houses. The locals love the micro brewed selection of beers and west country ciders.
Sightseeing
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetThe roof-top pool simply can not be missed!
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardUnmissable!
Fabulous collection of artefacts and paintings. They also have a wonderful cafe at the back in the new glass garden room.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetFabulous collection of artefacts and paintings. They also have a wonderful cafe at the back in the new glass garden room.
The collections span from the Georgian era to present day - fantastic display of fashion through the ages.
75 locals recommend
Fashion Museum Bath
Bennett StreetThe collections span from the Georgian era to present day - fantastic display of fashion through the ages.
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful exhibits of art combined with some fun activities for children to do during their stay.
59 locals recommend
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge StreetWonderful exhibits of art combined with some fun activities for children to do during their stay.
Independent cinema where you can buy from the licensed bar. Also do great cups of tea and cake. A real treasure.
93 locals recommend
The Little Theatre
Independent cinema where you can buy from the licensed bar. Also do great cups of tea and cake. A real treasure.
Parks & Nature
Iconic park set in only minutes from the bustling streets of Bath. Great tennis courts and kids play area. Lots of space for a picnic too.
43 locals recommend
Sydney Gardens
Sydney PlaceIconic park set in only minutes from the bustling streets of Bath. Great tennis courts and kids play area. Lots of space for a picnic too.
A little drive away, but well worth it. A tranquil parkland with an abundance of trees - lots of information / activities about the woodland and activities for children. Great in Autumn with the beautiful colours.
340 locals recommend
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
A little drive away, but well worth it. A tranquil parkland with an abundance of trees - lots of information / activities about the woodland and activities for children. Great in Autumn with the beautiful colours.
Great park with lots of history. Great botanic gardens and superb playground for children.
216 locals recommend
Royal Victoria Park
Marlborough LaneGreat park with lots of history. Great botanic gardens and superb playground for children.
Arts & Culture
An interesting reflection on the stunning Bath architecture.
20 locals recommend
Museum of Bath Architecture
The ParagonAn interesting reflection on the stunning Bath architecture.
See inside a genuine Georgian building - the museum will take you through all the wonders of Georgian, everyday living.
157 locals recommend
No. 1 Royal Crescent
1 Royal CresSee inside a genuine Georgian building - the museum will take you through all the wonders of Georgian, everyday living.
Incredible stone circle with museum - perfect for those who actually want to find out about a different stone age settlement (ie not Stonehenge!) Its a beautiful walk around the stones and a fabulous small museum ideal for children. Also great cafe. Highly recommended.
332 locals recommend
Avebury
Incredible stone circle with museum - perfect for those who actually want to find out about a different stone age settlement (ie not Stonehenge!) Its a beautiful walk around the stones and a fabulous small museum ideal for children. Also great cafe. Highly recommended.