Bath

3 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

3 places to eat and drink in Bath

A cup of coffee at a café (illustrative photo)
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Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House

Café · Abbey Green

££ Mid-range

A tiny medieval house selling the famous Sally Lunn bun, a soft brioche-like bread served with sweet or savoury toppings.

Known for: Sally Lunn buns

About £18–35 per person

Local favourite Good for Couples · Families

Afternoon tea with scones (illustrative photo)
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The Pump Room Restaurant

Café · Abbey Churchyard

£££ Higher-end

An elegant Georgian room beside the Roman Baths, serving afternoon tea and lunch to the sound of a trio.

Known for: Afternoon tea, spa-water

About £35–65 per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

Fish and chips (illustrative photo)
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The Scallop Shell

Restaurant · Monmouth Place

££ Mid-range

A well-loved fish restaurant known for fresh, sustainably sourced seafood and chips.

Known for: Fish and chips

About £18–35 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Bath 3
  • Sally Lunn bun

    A large, soft bun, a local speciality

  • Bath Oliver biscuits

    A crisp, savoury biscuit

  • Bath Ales and local cider

    Try them in a historic pub

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 1