For the coffee curious
Colonna & Small’s
6 Chapel Row · Bath
Explore a changing selection of coffees, with baristas to help you choose. There are pastries and cakes to go alongside your cup.
A TASTE OF BATH
Good coffee.
Long lunches. Lovely evenings.
Five coffee stops and five places to eat, from a morning pastry to dinner for two.
The coffee shop guide 5 places
Start the day slowly.
For a pause in the city
Society Café
5 Kingsmead Square · Bath
A central stop for speciality coffee, tea and cake, with indoor and outdoor seating on Kingsmead Square.
For coffee and a bakery stop
Landrace Bakery & Café
59 Walcot Street · Bath
Pair a café visit with a look at the bakery on Walcot Street. The café welcomes walk-ins rather than taking reservations.
For plant-based pastries
Morso Bakery
4 Saville Row · Bath
A plant-based bakery and café serving speciality coffee, sweet and savoury bakes, sandwiches and lunches. Stop by for a pastry and a cup, with courtyard and upstairs seating.
For coffee and brunch
WatchHouse
8 Old Bond Street · Bath
A coffee stop in the heart of Bath, with breakfast classics and seasonal brunch plates. Settle in on Old Bond Street before a day of exploring.
The restaurant guide 5 places
Make an evening of it.
For sharing plates and wine
Beckford Bottle Shop & Bistro
5–8 Saville Row · Bath
Seasonal plates, British cheese and charcuterie, with a wide choice of wines by the glass. A good option for an unhurried lunch or evening together.
For dinner and a bottle to share
Corkage
5 Chapel Row · Bath
An independent restaurant and wine bar serving locally sourced food, with wines available by the glass and bottle.
For a changing seasonal menu
Upstairs at Landrace
59 Walcot Street · Bath
A restaurant above the bakery with a daily-changing menu. Reserve a table through its website; the dining room is reached by stairs.
For countryside views
Hare & Hounds
Lansdown Road · Bath
Head up Lansdown Hill for seasonal dishes and pub classics overlooking the Charlcombe Valley. A lovely option for lunch with a view or a Sunday roast.
For a relaxed pub dinner
The Marlborough Tavern
35 Marlborough Buildings · Bath
A historic pub near the Royal Crescent serving seasonal food made with local produce. Choose a relaxed meal inside or enjoy its courtyard garden.
Details checked against venue websites and published local guides in October 2026. Check current opening hours, menus and dietary options directly, and book ahead for restaurant visits.