Arts & Culture
Free entry to the collection of 18th century art. Changing exhibitions. Lovely garden cafe. I worked here for six years. It is a very special place. There is also a Next Bike hire stand in front.
190 locals recommend
The Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetFree entry to the collection of 18th century art. Changing exhibitions. Lovely garden cafe. I worked here for six years. It is a very special place. There is also a Next Bike hire stand in front.
44AD artspace
4 Abbey StLocal art gallery and studio
The Little Theatre
A beautiful old school cinema
Komedia Bath
22-23 Westgate StStand-up comedy and live music
Bath Contemporary
35 Gay StLovely art gallery
The theatre has a great year round programme. Often showing pre-west end productions.
10 locals recommend
Theatre Royal and Ustinov Studio
The theatre has a great year round programme. Often showing pre-west end productions.
Food Scene
Bath
30 Thomas StreetFantastic gastro-pub
The Cowshed
44-46 Whiteladies RdBest steak in town - you have to book on weekends
The Bathampton Mill
Mill LaneSit by the river after walking down the canal
The Circus
The CircusGreat place to eat lunch
Madrid
5 Chapel RowLovely tapas
Schwartz Bros
4 Saw ClBest late night burgers in town
Lovely hotel with outdoor bar (summer it's an English Garden and in winter they have an Alpine Lodge) Plus the amazing Allium Restaurant
Abbey Hotel
North ParadeLovely hotel with outdoor bar (summer it's an English Garden and in winter they have an Alpine Lodge) Plus the amazing Allium Restaurant
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bell Inn
103 Walcot StLive music, folk vibe, real ales
Garricks Head
7-8 St John's PlFriendly bar with out door seating to enjoy evening sunshine
The Boater
9 Argyle StAnother friendly bar with a garden by the weir and Pulteney Bridge
Smallest pub in Bath. Have a roaring fire in the winter which is welcome on cold days.
6 locals recommend
Coeur De Lion
17 Northumberland PlSmallest pub in Bath. Have a roaring fire in the winter which is welcome on cold days.
Essentials
Morrisons
London RoadNearby supermarket
Sightseeing
Bath Boating Station
Forester RoadHire a row boat and spend a lazy afternoon on the river
One of two bridges in the world with shops on - the other is the Rialto in Venice
93 locals recommend
Pulteney Bridge
Bridge StreetOne of two bridges in the world with shops on - the other is the Rialto in Venice
A wonderful walk from the Circus to the Royal Crescent to soak in Georgian Bath
172 locals recommend
Royal Crescent
Royal CrescentA wonderful walk from the Circus to the Royal Crescent to soak in Georgian Bath
A wonderful walk from the Circus to the Royal Crescent to soak in Georgian Bath
209 locals recommend
The Circus
The CircusA wonderful walk from the Circus to the Royal Crescent to soak in Georgian Bath
Spend two hours taking the spa waters - roof top pool with great views of Bath, steam rooms, in-door pool with jacuzzi. Costs about £30 and you can hire robes and towels there.
392 locals recommend
Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetSpend two hours taking the spa waters - roof top pool with great views of Bath, steam rooms, in-door pool with jacuzzi. Costs about £30 and you can hire robes and towels there.
A two mile cycle ride through old tunnels. They've installed sound installations and it is well lit, having been developed by Sustrans.
Two Tunnels Shared Use Path
A two mile cycle ride through old tunnels. They've installed sound installations and it is well lit, having been developed by Sustrans.
Shopping
Margarets Buildings
8-9 Margaret's BuildingsLots of little shops to enjoy
Green Park Station
Green Park RoadAt weekends you can find vintage or food markets
This much improved area is now packed with bars and restaurants including Graze, GBK, Prezzo, Giraffe - bit chainy, but there is also the local Bertinet Bakery.
54 locals recommend
Bath Spa Railway Station
This much improved area is now packed with bars and restaurants including Graze, GBK, Prezzo, Giraffe - bit chainy, but there is also the local Bertinet Bakery.
Boho
13 Broad StMy favourite boutique dress shop
SouthGate
Lots a national retailers
Bobby Mak
15a Old Bond StIf you need your haircut Trevor and Steve will take care of you
Everything Else
Bath Narrowboats
Bathwick HillHire boats or bikes - including tandems
You can get a number 228, X31, X72 and 13 from the bus station to Kensington Place (Morrison's stop)
http://www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/journey-planner
52 locals recommend
Bus Station
1 Dorchester StYou can get a number 228, X31, X72 and 13 from the bus station to Kensington Place (Morrison's stop)
http://www.firstgroup.com/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/journey-planner