The 30 Best Bar pub in Bath

“First time visiting the Pig&Fiddle. The food was amazing. Both had the fish&chips. Tartare sauce was excellent. Atmosphere in here was so friendly and warm. Our service was incredible. Our waitress Sophie was so knowledgable about the menu, so helpful and had such a friendly smile, which made our time here so enjoyable. Thank you :)”

“My friend and I visited Bath, and went to the Crystal Palace for Sunday Lunch. We hadn't booked, but they were able to accommodate us. Service was quick. The food was delicious with a very Large yourkshire pudding, the only downside was it really wasn't hot enough for me”

“Great place, great beer and great food. Enough said. Had a great couple of pints of Hazy Jane and a Spicy Deluxe burger. Both were very tasty, and packed a punch and I can thoroughly recommend them. Plus great service at the bar and to our table. Thank you.”

“Outside and weather dependant but we had great conditions. It was popular and a real treat for my family. Glad we got the family ticket for £50 and then 1 more child plus booking fee. Some just paid on the day and queued. An hour is enough. There were enough skates for everyone. Good times and good vibes. Merry Christmas!”

“Lovely Sunday afternoon came in with my lover and had a lovely chat with the barman I believe his name was harry apologies if not and had a garlic bread pizza and dirty burger 10/10 experience”

“I had a fantastic experience at Hall & Woodhouse. The food was absolutely excellent—full of flavour, beautifully presented, and arrived piping hot despite how busy it was. What really made the visit outstanding, though, was the service. Everyone there was outstanding. Luke went above and beyond for us, even during the hectic Christmas period. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. A brilliant visit all round. Highly recommend!”

“Absolutely divine. Hand crafted cuisine. The pork apple sausage was perfection. The fish and chips were delicious. Fabulous service and the location is beautiful.”

“I was travelling with my toddler and parents. The staff obliged me with an early check-in for one of the rooms, which was very considerate. The location is great and property itself is very nice. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I recommend this property to anyone wanting a nice stay at Bath. We also thank Fauzia for going out of her way to help us. Thank you again for a lovely stay!”

“Had a cocktail masterclass with Ellen for my hen do and she was fantastic! Really knowledgeable and patient with us, tasty cocktails, gorgeous set up. Would recommend xxx”

“Oliwia was fantastic! So friendly, attentive and helpful. She was patient as we decided and checked on us several times. My husband and I both ordered filets. They were delicious, however mine was one notch above the temp I requested. But I didn’t say anything as the cut was a good quality so it was enjoyable. The chips and sides we ordered were also delicious. The Diane and Peppercorn sauces didn’t taste very different (they may use the same base for both) but they have several sauces to choose from which is nice. You can tell this place specializes in burgers and steaks so it’s a good go to if you’re in the mood for either. The waitstaff goes above and beyond to make you feel looked after (with several people checking in with us throughout our meal). Ask for Oliwia if you stop by!”

“We stayed overnight and loved it. The room was really comfortable and had a nice view over the river. The pub serves really good food and the staff are really friendly. It is also dog friendly which was great as we had our pup with us. Will definitely stay here again!”

“Great spot in central Bath with a lovely courtyard away from traffic and near the river. Very popular before rugby with the ground right next door”

“Good quiz - great fun with the friends with which I chose to attend. Business cards are of high quality. They sell beer here. Only one full of unbridled spite could possibly in earnest leave a bad review of this establishment.”

“Had Christmas dinner here today. From start to finish the service was amazing, attentive but not intrusive. The food was amazing and very generous portions. Great atmosphere, thoroughly recommend”

“Came in here for lunch. The service was good and very quick. We ordered the bacon and cheese burger with fries. I didn't enjoy the sauce which came with the burger, the rest of the burger was delicious. It was a fair size and a really good price. The bacon and cheese burger was only £12.”

“What an exquisite building, and it's many uses, steeped in history, before being adapted to this wonderful restaurant! The first time I'd been recommended by my Daughter and her husband. I went to Bath for a two night stay with two friends, who also had not visited before. We all agreed it was a fabulous evening! It was most certainly a treat, likewise was the food! The Sunday roast was very tasty and with unlimited yorkshire puddings & gravy. We did book our table. The service was swift and attentive!”

“This place is lovely and welcoming. The service was great, food was amazing. The only downside is they add a gratuity onto the bill without telling you or even giving you a heads up (we had a party of 4). When questioned this they said that it’s added due to the level of service. I live in Canada (grew up in UK) and when I go to a restaurant, regardless of the service, I always like to choose what I’m going to tip. The sad thing about it was I was going to leave a really nice tip but seeing as this wasn’t disclosed when we received our bill, one of the guests asked them to take it off and I gave the tip but less than what I initially had in mind as I felt this was so sneaky.”

“THE best, friendliest, inclusive bar in Bath by far!! Weve been part of the Mandalyns family for over 20 years and its always got great vibes, drinks, decor, most friendly team in Bath. Miss this place you are missing out!!”

“Fantastic service, booked in advance paid a deposit for 10 of us. Food is as expected great bar food and beer and drink as expected, service was great and staff couldn't do enough for us ! All bar staff were legends but Amy went above and beyond ! Book in advance what a great bar.”

“Delightful stop for lunch on my work break. Superfood salad with chicken was recommended and it was delicious. I was super impressed with the service and attitude of Matteo, what a fantastic server!”

“My wife and myself had a wonderful wine tasting today with Ben. I emailed Novel Wines before Christmas asking about a Wine Tasting on a Sunday and Ben replied confirming they were closed on Sundays but said he might be able to get someone to conduct the tasting anyway. This was incredibly generous of him and I booked the wine tasting up. We had the tasting today and I have to say it's the best we have ever had. Ben is knowledgeable and personable. There were no awkward moments at all and we got to taste 6 different wines as well as a delicious dessert wine. We ended up buying 4 bottles as they were so good. I would highly recommend Novel Wines if you are in the area and fancy a fun wine tasting.”

“Fantastic wine, and the atmosphere feels like being invited into someone's home. Very personal and friendly.”

“Unbelievable experience. Lucky and Carlos are the two kindest people I’ve ever met. Service and food were amazing they were very attentive and couldn’t do enough I’d recommend this restaurant over and over again. My partner and I came here for our anniversary and they made it a night we’ll remember forever.”

“We had a truly exceptional dining exeperience. It was our anniversary dinner, my husband requested we have a glass of sparkling wine upon arrival which was very kindly prepared for us. The occassion was acknowledged throughout our meal, with a “happy anniversary” message on our dessert plates. Such a lovely touch. Staff were incredibly friendly and knowleadgeble, we felt very well looked after. We started with the selection of breads with soft basil butter. It was a great variety of fresh bread and breadsticks. We both had the scallops for our starters, a nice mix of well balanced flavours and excellent nduja! The mains (duck, venison) were perfectly cooked medium rare with lovely sauces and flavours. The only item we would skip next were the confit potatoes, which unfortunately were undercooked and did not have much of a taste to them. Our desserts were a tiramisu and the pistachio eggnog mousse, both perfectly light and not too sweet but well balanced. We finished our meal with limoncello (as you do). Everything was top quality and full of flavour. The wine selection was interesting, great variety especially on the bottled special wine list, with very reasonable prices. We went with their recommendations for each meal and the pairings they suggested were great. The restaurant is on the smaller side and the table we were seated was on the smaller end, however this did not take away from the enjoyment. We could tell how serious they take their food, service and customers. The restaurant is expensive but you get what you pay for. We can’t wait to be back.”

“Great place to enjoy a well made cocktail or whiskey. The bartender was very knowledgeable and made the experience an excellent one. Not cheap but IMHO money well spent”

“Came here a few times and it’s a great crafty place! Good selection on keg and a good fridge full for everything else! Lovely chilled out atmosphere… highly recommend”

“Amazing food! I had the scallops, then duck, and then the chocolate ganache to finish - all dishes were very delicious and cooked well. The cheese board also has a great selection of cheeses, and they give you a mountain of crackers. The staff were also lovely and attentive. Will definitely be recommending this restaurant to everyone!”

“Friendly staff. The set menu is pretty good. Steak was not bad and the sides were top notch. The jus/gravy was to die for. House wine with the set menu was excellent, well chosen whoever was responsible. Quick service.”