Bath, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

This “utterly reliable” family-run bistro near the Royal Crescent is popular for its “delightful service, delicious food, and interesting and varied menu with great fish dishes”. “Professional and doesn’t break the bank – what’s not to like?”.

“Henry is well on his way to a Michelin star – or two,” say fans of the “young, hardworking” chef’s “ambitious, totally delicious” spot, in a bare-boards Georgian townhouse (that was once Casanis, RIP). “Lovely staff” and “well-priced” set lunches round out its charms.

“A busy and useful gastropub near the Lansdowne Park and Ride”, and bolstered by chic interiors as well as ten-mile views over the countryside (walks start right from the door); “great staff” and “amazing” locally sourced food courtesy of a new chef continue to cement its appeal.

“Consistently fabulous” modern European cooking draws a steady stream of locals as well as tourists to this smart Georgian townhouse in the city centre – and it’s “very good value considering the quality”. Rob Clayton trained under the legendary Nico Ladenis before heading up the Bath Priory kitchen, among others.

This beautiful Georgian dining room, where you often eat to the strains of a live classical quartet, offers “such a lovely dining experience” (if a wholly un-foodie one). Afternoon tea is the top occasion: “gives the Savoy a run for its money!”

A collaboration between Pierre Koffmann and Marco Pierre White, located within the Abbey Hotel, which opened in October 2018. Even with six Michelin stars between them, this dim-lit, ‘casual all day dining English and French Brasserie’ serving ‘affordable classic food’ has so far inspired little in the way of national fanfare.