Cafe’s and Delis A-Z

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The Abbey Deli

2 Abbey Street, Bath, BA1 1NN jjbeanos.com @thebathdelico

As featured as The Modiste in the Netflix series Bridgerton, the Abbey Deli is a quirky café offering freshly baked meals and featuring local suppliers.

The Bath Bun Tea Shoppe

2A Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NW thebathbun.com @bath.bun

This pretty tearoom is set in Bath’s Abbey Quarter, and is home to the famous Bath bun. The Bath Bun Tea Shoppe serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea all day.

The Bridge Coffee Shop

15–17 Pulteney Bridge, Bath, BA2 4AY @thebridgecoffeeshop

A beautiful coffee shop on the famous Pulteney Bridge, serving delicous coffees, lunches and cream teas. Marvel at the Georgian architecture and amazing views over the weir!

Café au Lait

12–14 Dorchester Street, Bath, BA1 1SS /cafeaulaitcoffeehouse @cafeaulait_bath @cafeaulait_bath

Brunch is what Café au Lait does best! Café au Lait is the perfect hangout spot for some cool coffee art or a boozy breakfast.

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Café Lucca

1 Bartlett Street, Bath, BA1 2QZ cafelucca.co.uk @cafeluccabath

Café Lucca is a stylish and popular café in the boutique quarter of Bath, serving delicious salads, paninis, quiche, cakes and coffee, with a sun terrace.

Cascara

3 Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RG /cascaraveganbath @cascarabath @cascarabath

Cascara is a fully vegan café serving breakfast, lunch, cakes, coffee, fresh juice, smoothies and much more.

The Colombian Company

6 Abbeygate Street, Bath, BA1 1NP thecolombiancompany.com /thecolombianco @thecolombianco

Offering a little bit of Colombia in Bath, The Colombian Company serves speciality coffee imported directly from Colombia and roasted in-store.

Cortado Café

7 Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AS cortadobath.co.uk /cortadobath

@cortadobath

An independent café offering speciality coffee, brunch, and fresh food, including their speciality Argentinian empanadas.

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Fox & Kit

7 The Corridor, Bath, BA1 5AP foxandkitcafe.com /foxandkitcafe @foxandkitbath

@foxandkitcafe

Bath’s truly parent- and child-friendly café, housed in Bath’s historic covered shopping arcade.

Framptons

The Empire, Grand Parade, Bath, BA1 4DF framptonsbar.co.uk/bath @framptonsbath

Overlooking the weir with some of the best views in Bath, Framptons offers locally sourced British cuisine, artisan coffees, tank beer and a unique cocktail menu.

Hands Georgian Tearoom

1 Abbey Street, Bath, BA1 1NN handstearoom.co.uk /hands-georgian-tearoom-100741208375226

Set in the popular Bath Abbey Quarter, Hands Georgian Tearoom is home to afternoon teas and Somerset cream teas, and serves a full menu with table service.

Larkhall Deli

1 Upper Lambridge Street, Bath, BA1 6RY jjbeanos.com

Offering freshly baked meals with products sourced from local suppliers, Larkhall Deli offers a spacious place to eat with a garden area and The Shed bar on weekend evenings.

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Mjölk Cafe

13 Abbey Churchyard mjolk.cafe /mjolk.cafe @mjolk.cafe

Nordic cafe in the heart of Bath promoting the concept of ‘fika’ - taking time out of the day to sit down, drink coffee and eat with friends.

Mrs Potts Chocolate House

7 York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG mrspottschocolatehouse.co.uk /mrspottschocolatehouse @mrspottschocolatehouse

A chocolate café in the heart of Bath, offering tasty treats and chocolate workshops.

Picnic Coffee

9 Saracen Street, Bath, BA1 5BR picniccoffee.co.uk /picniccoffee @picnic_bath @picnic_bath

On the corner of Saracen Street and Walcot Street, you will find a speciality coffee heaven in a relaxed, airy space. V60 filter or guest-roast espresso? They’ve got you covered.

Quiet Street Coffee

2 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS @quietstreetcoffee

Housed in a Georgian building in central Bath, Quiet Street Coffee specialises in delicious coffees, unique loose leaf teas, and homemade cakes.

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Rosarios

18 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 5AR rosarioscafe.co.uk /rosariosbath @rosariosbath @rosariosbath

Rosarios is a traditional Italian café run by Rosario and his wonderful team. He poured his passions for coffee and his nonna’s cooking into the concept of this curiously fine café.

Sally Lunn’s

4 North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX sallylunns.co.uk /sallylunnsbath @sallylunnsbath

The oldest house in Bath, home of the city’s most famous delicacy, the Sally Lunn bun. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and candlelit dinner.

Society Café - The Corridor

19 High Street, The Corridor, Bath, BA1 5AJ society-cafe.com /societycafebath @societycafe @societycafe

An independently owned speciality coffee shop serving some of the world’s best coffee along with amazing hot chocolates, loose leaf teas and locally sourced treats!

Society Café - Kingsmead Square

5 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AB society-cafe.com /societycafebath @societycafe @societycafe

Society Café’s second Bath branch, serving speciality coffee, hot chocolates, loose leaf teas and cake, with indoor and outdoor seating.

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Sugarcane Studio

1 Grove Street, Bath, BA2 6PJ sugarcanestudio.co.uk /sugarcanestudiouk @sugarcane_studio @StudioSugarcane

A Taiwanese cafe selling French patisserie with East Asian flavours made in store. The shop also stocks a selection of Taiwanese homewares along with works from local artists

Sweet Little Things

6 Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR sltbath.co.uk /sltbath @sltbath @sltbath

Sweet Little Things is an independent tea room in the centre of Bath offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and cocktails in Instagrammable surrounds.

Taylor’s

6 London Street, Bath, BA1 5BU pronto-food-online.com/api/fb/_g47av @taylors.bagels

An independent café serving artisanal hand-rolled bagels and ethically sourced coffee.

The Courtyard Café

3 Lilliput Court, Bath, BA1 1ND courtyardbath.co.uk /courtyardbath @courtyardbath @courtyardbath

An independent café serving all-day breakfast and brunch favourites, tempting lunches, and homemade cakes and afternoon tea treats.

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Vero’s Spanish Cafe and Deli

17 Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1NP /veros.bath @veros.bath

Inspired by owner Veronica’s Spanish heritage, The Colombian Company’s little sister offers a variety of Spanish influence toasties, cakes and a large range of Spanish products.

The Whole Bagel

8 Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RG thewholebagel.co.uk /whole-bagel-bath @wholebagel

Eat in or takeaway delicious fresh bagels and salads along with organic coffee, fresh smoothies and tasty brownies.

Widcombe Deli

17–18 Widcombe Parade, Bath, BA2 4LD jjbeanos.com /widcombedeli @thebathdelico @widcombedeli

A charming local café and deli offering freshly baked meals with ingredients sourced from local suppliers.

Wild Café Bath

10A Queen Street, Bath, BA1 1HE @wildcafebath

Wild Cafe is a cosy, independent breakfast and brunch spot located down the idyllic cobbled streets off Queen Square, offering simple food made with quality ingredients.

MEET BATH’S INDIE MEET BATH’S INDIE HEROES HEROES

We speak to Emily and Layla, founders of the award-winning 12 Trim Street.

Tell us a bit about 12 Trim Street ...

12 Trim Street, new to Bath, is a relaxed, open plan, happy hideaway to unwind and enjoy a range of hair and beauty treatments. New independent business owners Emily and Layla have created a beautiful salon with a talented team for customers to be treated to the best styles, great coffee, good vibes and the friendliest service.

Why Bath?

Not only is Bath one of the world’s most beautiful cities, it’s filled with atmosphere from a mix of independent businesses, friendly community and the hustle and bustle of tourism. With a vision for our customers to have the ultimate, luxury service we felt that Bath offers the best and only place for us to create our brand and to build a loyal clientele.

How did it feel to be featured in Bridgerton?

It came as no real surprise that Netflix chose Bath for the filming of its no 1 series Bridgerton. Our beautiful shop front made it an easy pick to be featured as Gunther’s Tea Shop when Trim Street was transformed back in time. Even a year on the tour is still thriving and we get many tourists posing for photos outside the shop.

Top Indie recommendation in Bath?

Whilst Mondays are our boring admin day, it’s made far more enjoyable by some fabulous lunch spots around Bath. Rosarios has the best coffee and the friendliest service and Café Lucca in the sunshine has some lovely healthy food options.

What are you most looking forward to in Bath this year?

Bath offers such a variety of events all year round. We will be looking forward to the comedy festival at the Forum, Bath Boules charity event in Queens Square where we will be looking to take the title this year ha ha! We also hope to finally see back the Christmas market this year.

What are your plans for the future?

After a successful first year in such a difficult time to open a business mid lockdowns, we hope to keep growing our team and continue to delight everyone who visits 12 Trim Street. We plan on offering our space for online businesses to host pop up shopping events in the summer. Finally another salon party has been requested, this time bigger and better with an incentive to raise money for some of Bath’s incredible local charities.

BATH IN FILM: BATH IN FILM: BRIDGERTON BRIDGERTON

Bath plays a starring role in Bridgerton, with many scenes being shot throughout the city. Many of the city’s fantastic independent businesses featured as locations in the series...

Abbey Quarter It’s difficult not to imagine bumping into Eloise and Penelope enjoying a gossip as they browse through the market stalls, or even to catch a salacious encouter between Anthony Bridgerton and Siena, as you stroll through the cobbled square of Abbey Quarter. Home to some of Bath’s favourite shops, eateries, and the Abbey Quarter Market on the last Sunday of every month, an exploration of this area is an absolute must for fans of Bridgerton.

The Abbey Deli Whilst you won’t find the famed dressmaker Madame Delacroix here, what you will find is an assortment of freshly baked meals and produce sourced from local suppliers. A must visit for anyone looking for a nice place to lunch.

The Holburne Museum After browsing the wonderful art collection, transport yourself back to 1813 and enjoy tea in the cafe, where a section has been converted into a ‘Bridgerton’ setting. There’s even a photo area at the front of the building - used as the exterior for Lady Danbury’s townhouse - for all your Bridgerton-inspired snaps! No.1 Royal Crescent Explore the rooms of the house and marvel at the Georgian splendour, whilst imaging yourself eavesdropping on gossip from the servants and family that live there. Just like the Featherington’s in Bridgerton!

12 Trim Street Known as Gunter’s Tea Shop to Bridgerton fans, this charming shop front is home to 12 Trim Street, an award-winning hairdresser and beauty parlor.

Bath Film Festival

Did you know that Bath has its own film festival? The FilmBath Festival has been running since 1991 and is run by a group of trustees, volunteers and supporters.

filmbath.org.uk

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RESTAURANTS AND TAKEAWAYS

Amarone

Beau Nash House, Saw Close, Bath, BA1 1EU amaroneristorante.co.uk @amaronerestaurant

Amarone is an independent Italian restaurant in the heart of Bath, with a reputation for excellent wines and traditional cuisine, including delicious chargrilled steaks.

Bandook Kitchen

3-7 Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1BZ bandookkitchen.com /bandookbath @bandookkitchen @bandookkitchen_

Bandook’s flavoursome menu masters an innovative-take on authentic traditional street food dishes originating from Bombay to Kolkata. Flawlessly served to you in the style of small & large sharing plates along with atmospheric cocktails, hearty creations of curry bowls and exotic Dum Biryani’s.

Bar Breton

28 Barton Street, Bath, BA11HG barbretonbath.co.uk /barbretonbath @barbretonbath

Bar Breton is a small but perfectly formed French bar in the heart of Bath’s theatre district on Barton Street, inspired by the owners’ trips to Brittany, with family and friends.

Bath Pizza Co

Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB bathpizzaco.com /bathpizzaco @bathpizzaco @bathpizzaco

Soak up the buzzing atmosphere at Bath Pizza Co, offering live music, wood-fired pizza and cocktails in the historic Green Park Station.

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Bosco Pizzeria

1–2 Milsom Place, Bath, BA1 1BZ boscopizzeria.co.uk /boscopizzeria @boscopizzeria

A neighbourhood restaurant inspired by the pizzerias of Naples and New York City, serving Neapolitan-style pizza and classic regional Italian dishes.

Budō Bā

Above The Grapes, 14 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EQ thegrapesbath.co.uk/budo-ba @budobabath @/budobabath

Bath’s only izakaya, serving umami delights in Jacobean surroundings with Japanese beer and spirits alongside the city’s largest sake selection. Open Thursday to Saturday.

Clayton’s Kitchen

15A George Street, Bath, BA1 2EN claytonskitchen.com @claytons_kitchen @claytonskitch

A perennial foodie favourite, the restaurant’s Chef Patron Robert Clayton creates uncomplicated dishes that explore and showcase the freshest and finest ingredients.

Dos Dedos

Edgar Mews, Bartlett Street, Bath, BA1 2QZ dosdedos.co.uk /dosdedosbath @dos_dedos_bath

A lively Mexican cantina serving up over 100 tequilas and mezcals, cocktails, authentic tacos and nachos against a backdrop of laid-back Latin vibes.

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Dough - The Corridor

14–16 The Corridor, Bath, BA1 5AP doughpizzarestaurant.co.uk /doughpizzarestaurant @doughpizza_ @doughpizza_

A proudly independent Italian pizzeria focusing on pizza for everyone, with 13 varieties of dough. Gluten-free and vegan pizzas are a speciality.

Dough - Kingsmead Square

9 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AB doughpizzarestaurant.co.uk /doughpizzarestaurant @doughpizza_ @doughpizza_

Dough opened its second Bath restaurant earlier this year, offering indoor and outdoor seating.

Green Park Brasserie

Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB /greenparkbrasserie @greenparkbraz @greenparkbraz

Enjoy award-winning food and live music in the stunning Victorian Green Park Station in Bath city centre.

The Herd

12 Argyle Street, Bath, BA2 4BQ theherdrestaurant.co.uk

A popular steakhouse serving prime 28-day matured steaks from a local butcher, cooked to perfection. Prebooking is essential.

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Hudson Steakhouse

14 London Street, Bath, BA1 5BU hudsonsteakhouse.co.uk @hudsonsteakhousebath

Hudson Steakhouse is an award-winning restaurant serving prime steaks, cocktails and wine in a stylish renovated Victorian pub.

Joya

6 Newmarket Row, Grand Parade, Bath, BA2 4AN joyarestaurant.co.uk @joya_restaurant

Joya is a classy and cosy steakhouse offering the finest extra-mature steaks offered with their ‘Hot-Stone Experience’, and a cocktail menu, overlooking Pulteney Weir.

La Terra

2 John Street, Bath, BA1 2JL laterra.co.uk @laterrabath

La Terra are an independent restaurant in the heart of Bath, serving an Italian menu with a modern approach and an extensive wine list with relaxed and friendly service.

OAK Restaurant

2 North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX oakrestaurant.co.uk @oakrestaurantbath

OAK Restaurant offers sustainable cooking, natural wine, and organic and biodynamic produce.

The Oven

3–4 Saw Close, Bath, BA1 1EY theovenpizzeria.co.uk @theovenpizzeria

The Oven is an award-winning independent artisan pizzeria, specialising in authentic Neopolitan pizza, fresh salads, mouth-watering desserts and good wine.

The Oyster Shell

5 Moorland Road, Bath, BA2 3PJ theoystershell.co.uk /oystershellbath @oystershellbath @oystershellbath

The Oyster Shell is a traditional chippy with a focus on the best of British fish and chips cooked to order, bringing restaurant quality to a takeaway format.

Pintxo

31 Barton Street, Bath, BA1 1HG pintxobath.co.uk /bathpintxo @pintxobath

Inspired by the Pintxo bars of San Sebastián, Pintxo are passionate about creating an authentic tapas bar experience. Pintxo was created by the owners to share their love of Spanish culture, sherry, wines and the very best Spanish produce.

Plate

18–19 Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4EZ thebirdbath.co.uk/food-drink/plate @platebathwick

Bathwick’s new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace, Plate encapsulates a taste of Bath with authentic British dishes celebrating fresh, seasonal produce.

Raphael

Gascoyne House, Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RN raphaelrestaurant.co.uk @raphaelbath_

Raphael is a popular, well-established restaurant, focusing on modern British food using quality local ingredients, and with an extensive yet eclectic wine list.

The Real Italian Ice Cream Co

17 York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG @therealitalianicecream_co

Bath’s first authentic gelateria, offering 24 flavours of gelato made on-site using local milk and cream, as well as sundaes, crêpes, waffles and milkshakes.

The Real Italian Pizza Co

16 York Street, Bath, BA1 1NG realitalianpizza.co.uk @realitalianpizzabath

Bath’s original wood-fired pizza restaurant and winner of the Bath Good Food Award for best pizza restaurant. Enjoy pizza and cocktails in the restaurant or courtyard.

Robun

4 Princes Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2ED robun.co.uk /robunrestaurant @robunrestaurant

Robun serves Japanese sharing plates, cooked over fire. Our menu is fresh, authentic and theatrical, offered alongside a list of sake, whisky and cocktails.

Salathai Restaurant

14–15 Pierrepont Street, Bath, BA1 1LA salathai-bath.co.uk @salathai_bath

A family-owned restaurant offering Thai dishes served in a small, buzzing restaurant with traditional decoration.

The Scallop Shell

22 Monmouth Place, Bath, BA1 2AY thescallopshell.co.uk /thescallopshell @thescallopshell @thescallopshell

A much-loved fish restaurant flying the flag for a fresh, sustainable catch from UK waters, with fish and shellfish displayed in an ice-filled roll-top bath.

Woods Restaurant

9–13 Alfred Street, Bath, BA1 2QX woodsrestaurant.com /woodsinbath @woodsinbath @woodsinbath

A truly independent, family-run business created in 1979, offering delicious, locally sourced ingredients, served in Georgian elegance, opposite the Assembly Rooms.

Yak Yeti Yak

12 Pierrepont Street, Bath, BA1 1LA yakyetiyak.co.uk /yakyetiyakbath @yakyetiyakbath @yakyetiyakbath

The first pure Nepalese restaurant in the UK, Yak Yeti Yak has been at the forefront of Bath’s food scene for over 17 years.

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