Bath, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

“A great follow-on to the sadly departed Casanis” – this “pared-back” but “relatively upmarket” spot has a “tiny menu but with big flavours!” (the separate vegan menu is also “worth investigating”). Chef Henry Scott “experiments” with “novel” creations to “superb” effect, and – “nice touch” – “usually brings one of the courses to the table”. “’Amazing’ is an overused word in today’s world, but it applies to Henry’s food!”

2014 Review: This famously grand townhouse “classic” offers a marvellously “stylish”, “comfortable” and “romantic” dining experience (set amidst gorgeous gardens) that’s “excellent on all levels”; no surprises about the catch – it’s “expensive”.

2016 Review: A “lovely country pub with a warm welcome”, just outside the city; reporters were a bit divided on the food this year – evaluations ranged from “just OK” to “excellent”.

“Still a great place to eat after many years on the scene” – this “buzzy” indie bistro, near the Royal Crescent, remains one of the most commented-on destinations in town thanks to its “excellent”, “straightforward” cooking (“from a monthly changing menu of locally sourced seasonal ingredients, mixing modern tastes with old classics”) and “enthusiastic service”.

In a “beautiful setting with great views over the countryside”, this “friendly” gastropub (in The Bath Pub Company group) delivers “gorgeous, hearty food” (from “brilliant” meat to “original veggie dishes”).

With its “beautiful, airy setting”, “the atmosphere is amazing” at this famous Georgian dining rooms (especially “with a classical quartet playing”); food isn’t really the main event, although it can be “delicious”, and the afternoon tea and “champagne tasting board” are a “real treat”.

“Every tourist city should have one”; set in stylish Georgian townhouse, Rob Clayton’s “very pleasant” all-rounder turns out “vibrant” and “keenly priced” Med food. Try the basement Circo Bar for “great” cocktails pre- or post-.