The 30 Best Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Bath

“We ate on the patio as it was a beautiful day. The food was some of the best we ate while visiting England. Our waitress was kind, courteous, and made excellent recommendations.”

“Convenient stop for taking a break from cycling down bristol and bath railway path. Bike parking available just outside the coffee shop. Very nice match latte and granola. The place was decent and clean. Definitely will visit again.”

“Very good. Friendly and helpful staff. Busy with a good atmosphere. Seemed like good quality food and drinks to me. Well worth a walk from the Bath Spa campus car parks”

“Booked in for Sunday roast which I can honestly say was the best roast I've had for a long time. So many pubs do roast very average but this was way above that. Everything was cooked lovely and the service was great. Well worth a visit and we'll definitely be back.”

“Fab stay - rooms beautifully decorated and clean. Locations right in the middle of town and easy to find. Staff were very friendly and helpful too. Breakfast was great value and loved the little details like the pillow spray in the room. Would definitely stay again.”

“Great apartment for a very good and honest price! Super comfortable, spacious and clean. The location is the best. Middle of the center so you do not need a car. Great outdoors as well on just a few minutes walk. We will come back!”

“This was my first time visiting Bath, and I found this restaurant while researching the town, no disappointment at all! The food was amazing, and the service was spot on. I’d recommend the courgette, it might look like a regular zucchini in the photo, but trust me, it’s incredible! Another favorite of mine was the crispy pork belly. The black beans were a little salty for me, but they pair perfectly with the pork, which was cooked to perfection. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Bath!”

“Lovely atmosphere with amazing pizza and staff!!”

“One of the best Ivy locations in the UK—not just in terms of ambience, but also because the quality of food is spot-on. The service is impeccable, and the restaurant is right in the heart of Bath city centre. It’s buzzing throughout the day, and whenever you walk in, it’s always busy. Every time I’m in Bath, I make sure to have at least one meal here. Reservations aren’t required in the mornings, even on weekends. Breakfast is served until 11 am on weekends and until 11:30 am on weekdays, with an excellent English breakfast available.”

“Fantastic food. Very friendly and happy staff members upon arrival and during service. Ella cooked my food brilliantly and set me up perfectly for the rest of my day. The backroom staff Rory, Emma and Tony all came in to check up on me throughout my meal and stay, just ensure it was to my liking. I can highly recommend this place to anyone who is passing by or to anyone living locally. Who doesn't know about this place I'm definitely coming back!”

“Lovely cafe with great food. We tried the special: Bubble and Squeak, and it was very tasty and filling. The atmosphere is great, especially at the terrace. There is also a great tea selection, I had the Apple tea and it was very nice. The staff was outstanding, always attentive and helpful.”

“very delicious brunch and at such a good price for the food and portion you get . didn’t have any problems with anything i got . go here regularly because it never disappoints. service is very fast too and the workers are very polite and accommodating . highly recommend this cafe”

“The manager and his team are always extremely pleasant to interact with. In the past I spent a significant amount of time working and studying from this cafe. It's well geared for hosting people such as myself and I highly recommend heading there if you want somewhere to enjoy great coffee while you work/study. You have to try the caramel cake too! You won't be disappointed.”

“One of the best spots for brunch in Bath! Has plenty of seating, great music, fast wifi and amazing food with big portions. Staff were friendly :) Will definitely return!”

“Lovely friendly staff, we went to put flowers in the garden of remembrance for our grandad. Such an interesting place to walk around, the groundsman was very helpful & Chatty. Cafe was clean, well priced and scrumpy cakes. Lots of history in the room below the cafe.”

“Been here several times. Solid pint prices (£5 for a thatchers) especially for a pub near the town center. Would happily come again especially when the folk music is on”

“Had the Sunday Sharing Platter of three meats. Possibly wouldn’t have if we knew it involved 45 minutes wait. But really great when it came. Cold by the time we finished as the air conditioner was super happy. Staff decent, but a warning of the impending delay would have helped. We could have stood outside. Took a chunk home for my rescue python. Don’t ask. All the best team Miller and Carter.”

“Absolutely fantastic in every way. The service was excellent the food was exceptional. We had a voucher for birthday Prosecco and a voucher for some money off. The staff applied the 12.5% service charge after all the discount had come off which is crazy as it left them with a very poor £1.50 tip! Sort that out management. We obviously left a proper tip as the servers, Tillie and Hannah were great and the food (fish pie) best I ever had! Reasonable price for the quality. Better than the Ivy!”

“Met up with family to celebrate our son's birthday. The waiting staff girls were really friendly. We ate fairly early (6pm). The tables were spaced far enough apart to make it seem intimate. Lovely atmosphere in The Crown and the food was delicious and nicely presented. Good choice of beers.”

“Absolutely wonderful service today! Mel looked after us and was incredible. The food was divine. Quick service, amazing setting and fantastic food.”

“Great little cafe. Delicious smoothie bowl! Just be aware there's pretty much no seating inside though.”

“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”

“If you are a lover of great Lebanese cuisine this place will not disappoint. The ambience is very welcoming and authentic. The staff is attentive but the younger ones could do with a bit of training. The dishes are of a good size and value(a bit on the expensive side). The food is very tasty, flavours lasting, presentation very good. We returned the next day to try the rest of the menu. Great place. Thank you”

“Best brunch in bath! Cosy and intimate cafe located right opposite the train station. I got the biscoff pancakes which were perfect if you have a sweet tooth. The portion was massive and they tasted divine. Service was lovely and the food came very quickly. Would love to come here again in the future!”

“The best coffee around, went for my usual soya flat white, and the two Italian men are just the smiliest most lovely men! They always greet me, i enjoyed my first coffee and then went for my second and they gave me a croissant, thank you! So lovely!!! Will always be coming here!!!”

“We had such a nice time at the café with our family. The pancakes were amazing!! Mimka was wonderful – cheerful, patient and really attentive (her suggestions were very helpful as I’m quite indecisive). She made us feel so welcome and was fantastic with my picky children at our table which made the whole visit so much easier and more enjoyable. A lovely place for families to come ❤️”