RestaurantsSomersetBathBA1

Harden's says

The Ivy's 'accessible all-day dining' formula is popping up brasseries in all of England's most picturesque towns and cities, and now it's Bath's turn. Opening in Autumn 2017 in the heart of the city, this spot will feature a large outdoor terrace and a private dining room. Planning applications have also been lodged for sites in Exeter, Harrogate, Cheltenham and Manchester as of June 2017.

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£84
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It’s not London, but it is setting the standard for great food served well in Bath” according to fans of this outpost of the glam national brasserie chain. According to the locals “it has consistent good standards, which is not the case with all the others”.

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£84
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “gorgeous room” is the highlight of a visit to this popular outpost of the “ever-expanding chain”, whose interior design based on the famous London original in Theatreland trumps the “unremarkable” cuisine. Flexibility is much of the appeal – there’s a “good varied all day menu, plus options for brunch or afternoon tea”.

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£77
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The “particularly pleasant outdoor terrace” and “lovely interior” are – as is typical for the brand – key attributes at this link in the ubiquitous national chain, which is one of the more commented-on destinations in the city. Gastronomically, it “does not excite”, although some reporters are “pleasantly surprised at the food”.

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£68
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A buzz of conversation and music at just the right volume creates a very good atmosphere”, say fans of this outpost of the well-known chain, which wins higher ratings than most of its siblings. That said, it does sometimes inspire similar gripes: “former London celeb-magnet is proliferating as fast as a hamburger chain… the food is certainly nothing superior – nothing wrong with it as far a chain restaurant food goes, but vastly overpriced”.

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Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£11.20 £26.50 £6.00 £9.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £33.00
Filter Coffee £4.75
Extras  
Service 12.50%
Opening hours
Monday8:30 am‑12 am
Tuesday8:30 am‑12 am
Wednesday8:30 am‑12 am
Thursday8:30 am‑12 am
Friday8:30 am‑12 am
Saturday9 am‑12 am
Sunday9 am‑11:30 am

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