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The man who keeps Bath’s Milsom Place buzzing, operations manager Alex McLaren, gives us the low down on his favourite local hotspots… BREAKFAST? That would have to be
Same Same But Different; they do an awesome full English. I love the laidback feel with the ceiling-high windows where you can watch the world go by.
BEST BREW? Hunter & Sons does the
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Now add this little lot to your contacts book Same Same But Different, Bath BA1 2ED; same-same.co.uk Hunter & Sons, Bath BA1 1BZ; hunter-sons.co.uk Tasting Room, Bath BA1 2JY; tastingroom.co.uk The Marlborough Tavern, Bath BA1 2LY; marlborough-tavern.com The Pig and Fiddle, Bath BA1 5BR; pigandfiddle.butcombe.com Confessional, Bath BA1 1BZ; confessionalbar.co.uk Hudson Steakhouse, Bath BA1 5BU; hudsonsteakhouse.co.uk La Croissanterie, Bath BA1 5AR; 01225 469641 The Boathouse, Bath BA1 3NB; sabrain.com/boathouse Beese’s Bar and Tea Gardens, Bristol BS4 4SX; beeses.co.uk The Juice Collective; thejuicecollective.co.uk The Bath Brew House, Bath BA1 2BX; thebathbrewhouse.com The Stable, Bath BA1 2AE; stablepizza.com The Fat Fowl, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1JX; fatfowl.com Wagamama, Bath BA1 2EB; wagamama.com Bombay Balti, Bath BA2 1LN; bombaybalti.uk Rajpoot, Bath BA2 4BA; rajpoot.com Green Park Station, Bath BA1 1JB; greenparkstation.co.uk Beth’s Bakes; bethsbakes.com Taka Taka, Bath BA1 5LP; taka-taka.co.uk
best flat white in town, in my opinion. The coffee changes regularly, so there is always something new to try.
FAVOURITE GROCERY SHOP? You can buy almost anything from the great range of independent stores on Moorland Road. BEST WINE MERCHANT? Tasting Room on Green Street has brilliant wine, great spirits and fantastic service. SUNDAY LUNCH? I have long been
a fan of the Marlborough Tavern; its Sunday roast is superb.
QUICK PINT? The Pig and Fiddle is what I would call a ‘proper pub.’ It’s perfect for a quick pint… or two. CHEEKY COCKTAIL? Callum and his team at Confessional produce topquality cocktails in the sublime setting of The Octagon’s vaults. POSH NOSH? I love a good steak, and
the guys at Hudson Steakhouse are the best at what they do.
FOOD TO GO? La Croissanterie in
Northumberland Place is my go-to joint for a quick bite on the run.
ALFRESCO FEASTING? Aside
from Milsom Place, I really like The Boathouse at Newbridge. It’s in a beautiful location, right next to the river.
HIDDEN GEM? Beese’s Bar and Tea
Gardens – located in a secluded riverfront spot, just outside Brislington
11 4
– is a beautiful place with some great walks around the woodland area. It can also be reached by riverboat. ONE TO WATCH? The Juice Collective
is a new independent biz on the scene. They produce premium-grade juices that are just starting to hit the city.
WITH FRIENDS? The Bath Brew House has a great food menu, a huge selection of craft beers and an outside terrace space. COMFORT FOOD? It has to be pizza. There are a number of new pizza places in town I have yet to try, but I have always been a fan of The Stable. WITH THE FAMILY? The Fat Fowl has a great lunch and evening menu, and an upstairs space called The Roost, with a children’s play area. CHILD FRIENDLY? Wagamama is totally geared up for kids with fast, fresh and fun food. Also, the staff interact really well with children. CRACKING CURRY? Can I choose two? For takeaway, Bombay Balti in Southdown, and restaurant-wise it has to be Rajpoot. BEST ATMOSPHERE? I enjoy the buzz of the Green Park Station weekend markets. There’s always something unique and unusual to be found, whether it be food or otherwise. SOMETHING SWEET? The
Beth’s Bakes stall at the Bath Artisan Market at Green Park Station. It sells delicious cakes and treats.
TOP STREET FOOD? Taka Taka – it serves excellent Gyros. ✱ milsomplace.co.uk
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