Pubs and Bars in Bath

Bath has some great places to go out for a drink so researching our bar reviews and pub reviews was great fun.

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Le Beaujolais

This charming bistro near Victoria Park shines with European flair and grace. To GoOutIn's surprise, we did not find it to be full of depressed businessmen drowning their sorrows in double vodka martinis. Instead, it seems to be the perfect place to come for an insightful conversation or a heart- Read more about Le Beaujolais

The Pulteney Arms

In the eyes of GoOutIn – the wandering reviewer – it was the friendly staff in particular that made this place worth a visit. We heard on that all-knowing grapevine that the landlord is commonly hailed as the most cheerful in Bath; unfortunately we didn't get the pleasure of meeting h Read more about The Pulteney Arms

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George at Bathampton, The

This pub might be a couple of miles out of town, but the walk along the towpath is lovely on a sunny day, and the welcome alone is worth the effort. Add to this good beer, pub food, and the option of sitting outside, watching the holidaying families and odd-looking greasy-haired people float by (on ... Read more about George at Bathampton, The

Beau Bar

On Saturday nights you risk being deafened by the baying laughter of the play-watching types who flock to this bar before and after shows at the nearby Theatre Royal. Not that we've anything against thesps, but to be honest it can all get a bit overbearing. However, come to Beau Bar anytime whe... Read more about Beau Bar

Hop Pole

Sell your grandmother, auction a kidney on eBay, and take out a second mortgage; like a certain cosmetics brand, this pub is worth it. Serving traditional ales rather than alcopops and with chances of copping off literally zero, it's a traditional boozer with a roaring fire in winter and fab ou... Read more about Hop Pole

Ring O'Bells

If the term gastropub usually makes you reach for the nearest firebomb, give this place a chance before you plan your next incendiary attack. Managing to strike the right balance between traditional boozer and foodie hangout, the Ring o' Bells treads the line between cool and try-hard th... Read more about Ring O'Bells

Old Farmhouse, The

Growing up, The Farmhouse was the only place that would accept our poorly-faked ID, and though usually deserted, at about 9pm on a Saturday night it would fill to bursting. We discovered that The Farmhouse was as famed for its live jazz sessions every weekend as for the fact they'd accept a fli... Read more about Old Farmhouse, The

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King William, The

Bath's gentrification marches on. A few years ago this pub was right in the heart of the town's 'bad neighbourhood', but now it's on just another desirable street within walking distance of the city centre. The King William perfectly reflects the area's change of fortun... Read more about King William, The

Velo Lounge

The word 'lounge' makes us think of linen suits and Dunhills, so it's fair to say any establishment claiming to be one should really be able to justify this with a degree of class. And the Velo Lounge certainly doesn't disappoint. It's a bit of a place for all seasons, but I... Read more about Velo Lounge

Central Bar

If bars were cars, then this would probably be one of those dead functional Volvos – in other words, it's the full package: massive selection of cocktails and concoctions, decent beats, chilled out staff, and if you get the munchies, their cuisine is pretty perfect too. It's accessib... Read more about Central Bar

Sam Weller's

It's not only Tom Cruise who dreams of opening a cocktail bar. The proprietor of Sam Weller's also has that ambition but you need more than attractive bar staff, 2-4-1 posters in the window and a large collection of rainbow coloured spirits to capture the essence of a Hawaiian nightspot. S... Read more about Sam Weller's

Smith Brothers

You like pool, right? You like watching sport, right? You love the sound of your own voice especially when you're belting out karaoke classics, right? Then honey, get your arse down here where you can do all this and drink enough beer to fill the gutter at the end of the night. Houses more pric... Read more about Smith Brothers