BATHAMPTON MILL
he Bathampton pub has a brand new look and a brand new menu By Lydia Tewkesbury
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athampton Mill has gone through a serious glow up. Think make-over montage, girl takes her glasses off at the end of the movie, Cinderella all magic ed up and ready for the ball stakes glam. t was always a lovely spot, a short drive out of town, or even better, walk down the canal, past the bright and eclectic houseboats, the gaggle of goats, pigs and chickens that live beside the water and into the tranquil, picturesque village proper. nside you’d find a typically rustic affair e posed wood panelling, homely hand woven baskets beside the open fire, and chunky, antique looking old cart wheels on the walls. t was cute, but traditional. A little beige. ow, it’s remarkable. hey’ve taken the colour palette and turned it up to eleven, the twinkle of fairy lights replaced by the rainbow glow of strategically placed neon lighting giving sultry, date night feels. hey’ve really
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leaned into the hedonistic tendencies of Bath’s eorgian heritage with vibrant golds and yellows contrasted by rich, dark blue hues; period portraits of glamorous women adorn the walls, throwing the viewer off with unusual touches such as glamorous insects. Si legged beasties are a common motif throughout, with bold, colourful butterflies cropping up across the artworks, a nod, apparently, to the history of collecting such creatures common in times past. e visited on the o cial opening night for Bathampton ill . , which began with a build your own gin bar. ot only was this fun select your gin, select your toppings (think fro en yoghurt situation but make it adult) and even your tonic but it looked simply beautiful. ittle jars of delicate peppercorns, rose petals, juniper berries and more beckoned alongside glasses filled with brightly coloured fruit, fresh herbs and cucumber. went down a fairly traditional cucumber route while my friend