Recommendations

Some of our top recommendations during your visit to Bath

With loads of wonderful places to stay, beautiful places to dine and great attractions, we can't speak highly enough of these local businesses.

The Bath Concierge is our newest recommendation - a truly fantastic service!

They are an upmarket concierge company providing a range of services to their clients. Whilst you are here in Bath they can offer you a variety of services to enhance your stay and make your time in our city extra special. Whether it is hiring their vintage car, reserving the best table in town or ordering a luxury picnic hamper they are there to help. Get in touch to find out what they can do to provide you with those extra treats that will make your experience unforgettable.

Activities

Hidden Valley Bushcraft offers a wide variety of activities centred around wilderness living skills, survival and outdoor education. Activities can be adapted to suit all ages and abilities. Set in private woodland 12 miles outside of Bath, the woodland is a car and technology free zone! So, whether you want to learn a new skill or create happy memories with your family and friends they can offer something for you.

Places to stay

Lucknam Park - A glorious hotel, spa and estate just 20 minutes outside of Bath. Heritage and luxury effortlessly combine to create a quintessential home away from home. It offers unspoilt and elegant country house living at its very best. Lucknam Park is privately owned and a member of two luxury hotel collections, Relais and Chateaux and Pride of Britain. They strive to offer the very best facilities, comfort, food and service associated with their quality.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two Grade II Listed buildings with distinguished Georgian and Victorian façades in the heart of Bath. Named after the artist, Sir Thomas Gainsborough, the luxury 5 star hotel is centred around Spa Village Bath and, uniquely in the UK, has the exclusive privilege of having access to the natural thermal, mineral-rich waters.

Apex Hotel - The Apex is the largest hotel in Bath City both in terms of conference and events spaces and number of bedrooms. The four-star hotel’s conference room holds up to 400 delegates and the hotel has a selection of 177 contemporary bedrooms, including family rooms and rooms with balconies.

Milsoms/Loch Fyne Hotel - This striking Grade II listed Georgian hotel is one of the city's most stylish boutique hotels and combines elegant architecture with contemporary design to create a wonderful place to relax and enjoy wonderful food and company. The Loch Fyne Restaurant (under the hotel) provide highly acclaimed fresh and sustainably sourced seafood dishes.

Restaurants

Chez Dominique is a family-run restaurant serving French and European food. Enjoy good food and drink in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Located on the beautiful Argyle Street it offers stunning views of Pulteney Weir.

Sally Lunn’s Eating House is one of the oldest houses in Bath (c.1482). They serve a menu based on the world-famous Sally Lunn bun during the day and are open for fine English food in the evening.

The Clifton Sausage specialises in traditional and classic British dishes as well as sausages. Situated in a wonderfully-restored Grade II listed building in the centre of Bath, The Clifton Sausage boasts spectacular views over Bath's skyline and the glorious surrounding countryside.

Pubs and Wine Bars

The Packhorse Inn is a recently refurbished pub located in the picturesque village of Southstoke, a few miles outside the city centre. This traditional 17th-century Grade II listed pub with spectacular country views is community owned and oozes charm, character and history.

Circo Cocktail Bar and Lounge, situated at the top of the iconic Milsom Street, it exudes a cool, calm and collected vibe. It is a chic blend of panelled walls, chesterfield sofas and gorgeous lighting. With an array of cocktails, champagne, wine and spirits, there is also a delicious fresh food menu.

The Ring of Bells is a friendly, independent gastropub situated on Widcombe High Street, close to the centre of Bath. Their delicious ‘small plates’ menu allows each person to sample a variety of quality dishes. They also serve a selection of chargrilled steaks. roast diners (Sunday lunchtimes) and there is live jazz every Sunday evening.