EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT BATH’S INDIES

If you don’t want to live without Bath’s wonderful independent businesses, make sure you show them your support...

Bath’s independent businesses offer choice, tradition and innovation, as well as a personal and passionate service. Indies create jobs and have a positive impact on the city’s economy, supporting local artists and designers, food producers and growers.

Supporting the businesses in your local area is a greener choice, and it has never been more important to show Bath’s independent entrepreneurs that you value everything they do.

There are so many great ways to show some love to the independent businesses you wouldn’t want to live without, and many of them don’t cost a penny! Our independent business directory makes it easier than ever before to remind yourself of old favourites, discover new treasures, plan your next indie trip to the city, and show your support on social media.

Here are some easy ways to support Bath’s independent businesses and show them that you care...

THE TOTALLY LOCALLY £5 CONCEPT

If everyone in Bath spent £5 a week in the city’s local independent shops or businesses, it would be worth an extra £17.3 million per year going into the local economy. Here’s how it’s worked out using Totally Locally’s £5 concept:

£5 X 66,644 (approx. adult population of Bath) X 52 (weeks in the year) = £17, 327, 440

Support On Social

Be sure to follow your favourite indie brands on social media and engage with their content. By liking, commenting on, sharing or saving a post, you help their posts to reach more potential customers.

Tell Your Friends

Independent businesses with small marketing budgets benefit enormously from word-of-mouth recommendations. If you have had a great experience, be sure to tell your friends or post an endorsement on social media.

Introducing New Indies

These last months, we were delighted to welcome new indies in town:

For a night out: BudoBa on Argyle Street offering Japanese small bites in a relaxed setting with Japanese whisky, cocktails, and shochu, Edesia on High Street for South-American inspired meals and cocktails.

Discover New Brands

There are so many independent businesses to discover in Bath. Make a list of indies you’ve never visited before and pledge to stop by this Summer. Your visit will make a world of difference!

Give The Gift Of Indies

If you’re looking for a gift for a loved one, you are bound to find the perfect present at one of Bath’s indies. Many businesses offer gift cards, which are perfect for those who are difficult to buy for, or you can purchase a Bath Gift Card, which is accepted at over 220 businesses in the city.

For a sweet treat: Mokoko Coffee & Bakery on Newark Works, making viennoiserie and naturally leavened bread daily.

To shop: Vintage Abs on Upper Borough Walls, Sobeys on Northumberland Place, or Avonvale Carpets on Kingsmead Street.

There is always a new business to discover in Bath!