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ADVENTURE CAFE
5 Princes Buildings, George St, BA1 2ED Tel: 01225 462038, web: http://www.adventure.000space.com/
• Part cafe, part bar, with menu covering all eventualities at all times of day, including breakfast till noon. Lunch (gourmet sandwiches, panini, melts, salads, light bites) gives way to sturdier options and sharing platters post-sunset. Pavement tables at front, suntrap patio at rear, fully licensed. Open Daily 10am-12midnight
NEW BATH BAKERY CAFE
37 Moorland Rd. BA2 3PN Tel 01225 481477, web: http://www.bathbakery.co.uk/
• Baked goods to eat in or takeaway alongside Illy coffee, panini, homemade soup, sarnies, cakes and possibly the best sausage rolls in Bath. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm
NEW BATH BUN
2 Abbey Green, BA1 1NW Tel: 01225 463928, web: http://www.thebathbun.com/
• Staff in period Regency costume, over 18 varieties of tea in fine china, and genteel Brit-trad refreshments from breakfast to high tea-time, with a strong focus on the legendary Bath Bun. Somerset cream teas a speciality, takeaway available. Open Sun-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Sat 9.30am-5pm
BATH DELI
31 Bathwick St, BA2 6NZ Tel: 01225 316265, web: http://www.bathdeli.co.uk/
• Gorgeous little deli/caff/takeaway brimming with local cheeses, artisan bread, Wiltshire ham, charcuterie, sauces, pickles, olives, salads, pates and freshly prepared dishes-to-go, mostly locally sourced from small producers. Supremely stylish lunch menu (12noon-3pm) starts at around £5 - the fabulous Posh Tarts are highly recommended. Excellent home/office delivery options; outside catering. Licensed. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
NEW BATH TEA ROOMS
1 North Parade, BA1 1LF Tel: 01225 461603, web: http://www.bathtearooms.co.uk/
• Elegant traditional Georgian townhouse tea room (with alfresco area) on ground floor of the Best Western Abbey Hotel. Homemade cakes and speciality teas are what it does best. Open Daily 7am-9pm
BEN’S COOKIES
21 Union Passage, BA1 1RD Tel: 01225 460983, web: www.benscookies.com
• Dinky little cookie bakery specialising in funky, chunky freshly baked cookies (priced by the kilo) to take away or enjoy at a table on the traffic-free lane out front. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm
NEW BEN’S PANCAKES
The Podium, Northgate St, BA1 5AL
• Apparently no relation to Ben’s Cookies (above). Perfect pancakes alongside rather good cakes, sarnies, coffees, teas and similar shopper-friendly fare to be enjoyed indoors or on the lovely little covered terrace outback. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm
BONGHY-BO’S
2-3 Barton Court, Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RZ Tel: 01225 462276, web: www.bonghy-bo.co.uk
• Gorgeous little split-level alfresco courtyard gives way to a friendly, funky, fully licensed refectory within. Excellent coffee, thoughtful teas, superb cakes and classy quiche/jacket spuds/salad selection, plus Asian-themed crowd pleasers and wallet-friendly noodle/rice bases served by staff with a genuine delight in guiding your choices. Open Daily 9am-6pm (hours vary with seasons and local events - call for updates)
BOSTON TEA PARTY
Kingsmead Square, BA1 2AE Tel: 01225 313901, web: http://www.bostonteaparty.co.uk/
• Much-loved Bath cafe-society hotspot, with a strong emphasis on ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility. Cool in summer (big shaded terrace out front), snugly cosy in winter (hot chocolate, wholesome cakes). Real tea in real china pots, real coffee in all sizes, and real food (healthy, hearty, largely wholemeal) at very reasonable prices. Breakfasts are particularly splendid. Open Mon-Wed 8am-6pm, Thur-Sat 8am-9pm
BRIDGE COFFEE SHOP
Pulteney Bridge, BA2 4AY Tel: 01225 483339
• Breakfast specials, baguettes, panini, sweet treats and baked-on-the-premises pasties, sausage rolls, pies, etc, at non-scary prices and in a great location. Regularly changing morning coffee/afternoon tea offers. Open Sun-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm
NEW CAFE AU LAIT
7 Pulteney Bridge, BA2 4AX Tel: 01225 338007
• Cakes, gateaux, pastries, quiches, jacket potatoes, salads, sandwiches and baguettes, alongside excellent coffee and a wide range of comforting liquid refreshment. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Sat 8.30am-6pm, Sun 8.30am-5pm
CAFE DU GLOBE
1a North Parade, BA1 1LF Tel: 01225 466437, web: http://www.cafeduglobe.co.uk/
• This cheerful cafe (and bazaar, downstairs) segues into a candlelit Moroccan-themed bistro by night, but classic tourist/shopper fare (breakfast, pizza, pasta, omelettes, wraps, salads, toasted sandwiches, afternoon tea) constitutes the order of the day till 6pm. Alfresco seating on traffic-free lane. Open Daily 10am-10.30pm
CAFE EIGHTY FOUR
84 Lower Bristol Rd, BA2 3BQ Tel 01225 482505
• Super-friendly little caff serving super-tasty trad-caff snacks and lunches, kickstarted by a fabulous full English breakfast. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
NEW CAFE LUCCA
The Loft, 1 Bartlett St, BA1 2QZ
• As you’d expect from Richard (Firehouse Rotisserie/Hudson Bar & Grill) Fenton, refreshments at his new Tuscan-themed venture (part of a stylish shopping hub) are fresh, fabulous and properly authentic, from salads, panini and antipasti to cakes, tarts pastries and proper Italian coffee. Licensed. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm
CAFE RETRO
18 York St, BA1 1NG Tel: 01225 339347, web: http://www.caferetro.co.uk/
• Easygoing independent cafe-restaurant serving impeccably sourced boisterous breakfasts, pastas, sandwiches and plenty of vegetarian options at wallet-friendly prices in characterful surroundings. Abbey views from first floor; fully licensed. Retro to Go (next door) sells baguettes, panini and smoothies to Bathonians in a hurry. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm (plus selected eves - see website)
CAFE ROUGE
15 Milsom St, BA1 1DE Tel: 01225 462368, web: http://www.caferouge.co.uk/
• French-themed cafe-bar/brasserie/restaurant serving franglais food in convivial surroundings. See Restaurants, French.
CAFE SHOON
14 Old Bond St, BA1 1BP Tel: 01225 445309, web: http://www.cafeshoon.co.uk/
• Well-heeled cosmopolitan cafe above a chic urban outfitters. Superb bagels, exceedingly well-dressed salads, yummy homemade cakes and splendid views across the Heritage City’s rooftops. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
CAFFE NERO
11 Old Bond St, BA1 1BP Tel: 01225 470390
21 High St, BA1 5AJ Tel: 01225 462504
NEW 6 Dorchester St, Southgate, BA1 1SS Tel: 01225 427913, web: www.caffenero.com
• More European coffee house than high-street chain in ambience. Seriously good coffee (including Fairtrade) and Italian-influenced ciabattas, panini, salads, fresh soups, biscotti and sweet stuff. Lots of drinks (hot/cold, smoothies) and fresh croissants/continental pastries. Takeaway, Wi-Fi, and small pavement patio at Bond St/Dorchester St branches. Open Hours vary across branches – see website
NEW CAKE CAFE
5 SouthGate, BA1 1AQ Tel: 01225 789010
• SouthGate’s first independent venture (owned by the Bridge Coffee Shop team) keeps shoppers fortified with splendid homemade cakes, baguettes, panini, soup, quiche, salads and afternoon teas. Pavement seating. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5.30pm
CHANDOS DELI
12 George St, BA1 2EH Tel: 01225 314418, web: http://www.chandosdeli.com/
• Award-winning deli-cafe drawing classy foodie inspirations from around the world. Superb sandwiches, salads, soups and gorgeous antipasti, based around fresh, seasonal ingredients. See also Egg Cafe. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE CAFE
Lower Borough Walls, BA1 1QR Tel: 01225 461700, web: http://www.chapelarts.org/
• Bright, breezy vegetarian cafe beneath community arts mecca the Chapel Arts Centre. Flatbreads with various toppings a speciality; truly scrumptious cakes (including gluten-/egg-/fat-free) also worthy of a stand-alone mention. Takeaway options. Open Mon-Sat 11am-6pm (plus occasional events – see website)
CIRCUS CAFE & RESTAURANT
34 Brock St, BA1 2LN Tel: 01225 466020, web: www.thecircuscafeandrestaurant.co.uk
• Stylish contemporary cafe/bistro. See Restaurants, English.
COFFEE@CAMDEN
2 Claremont Terrace, BA1 6EH
• Friendly, child-friendly and very popular with fans of superb homemade cake (including Louise Day’s cupcakes), alongside a vibrant fresh lunch selection (sandwiches, salads, etc). Lovely garden outback, regular cupcake classes/workshops. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm
NEW COLONNA & SMALLS ESPRESSO ROOM
12a Princes St, BA1 1HL Tel: 01225 446362, web: http://www.colonnaandsmalls.co.uk/
• These guys are serious about coffee: a regularly changing house blend of espresso is complemented by at least two guest espressos, all made with exquisite care and attention and brewing methods to match each bean. Chic cakes, stylish sweet treats and savoury nibbles, too. Ultra-laidback San-Francisco-style vibe. Open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
NEW CORAL QUAY CAFE
8-9 New Bond St Place, BA1 1BH Tel: 01225 446362, web: http://www.coralquay.co.uk/
• Fairtrade coffees, teas and homemade cakes, plus gluten-free treats, vegetarian options and lunches, all served above an eclectic gift shop. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm
DARLING DELI
Isabella House, The Avenue, Combe Down, BA2 5EH Tel: 01225 835118, web: http://www.darlingdeli.co.uk/
• Homemade savouries and cakes (including gluten-free/vegetarian), hot breakfast rolls (all day), gourmet sandwiches, hot ciabattas, wholesome soup, freshly made pasta, Fairtrade tea and coffee, tapas and salad bar and plenty of healthy options, in delightfully vibrant surroundings. Cookery classes, catering service. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm, Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-1.30pm
EAT5STAR
14 Kingsmead Square, BA1 2AD Tel: 01225 330555, web: http://www.eat5star.com/
• Upper-crust, casual-but-tasty hotspot offering takeaway and corporate catering options. Brilliant breakfasts, perfect espresso and lavish lunch menu featuring gourmet sandwiches and salads. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm
EGG CAFE
St John’s Place, BA1 1ET Tel: 01225 823408, web: http://www.chandosdeli.com/
• Cheerful Chandos Deli refreshment pit-stop attached to one of the UK’s most prestigious young people’s theatre projects. Smashing sarnies, freshly baked cookies, sumptuous cakes, sticky flapjacks, sugar mice, organic chocolate and fashionably retro jelly beans. Excellent coffee, and tables on traffic-free street outside. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun during performances
FINE CHEESE CO
29-31 Walcot St, BA1 5BN Tel: 01225 483407, web: http://www.finecheese.co.uk/
• Menus at this gorgeous, upmarket deli/cafe (winner of an Observer Food magazine award) flaunt a delectable array that usually includes their legendary homemade sausage rolls alongside sarnies, salads and very stylish light bites (tarts, antipasti). Daily changing sandwiches, baguettes and picnic foods, plus excellent coffee and superb cakes made by local experts. Eat in or take away. Friendly staff. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm
GOURMET SCOFFS
9 Terrace Walk, BA1 1LN Tel: 01225 471137
• Freshly cooked, downhome goodies and treats all day, from full English breakfast to sandwiches, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, fishcakes, chunky chips, homemade cakes and pastries. Open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
GREEN ROOM AT THE MISSION THEATRE
32 Corn St, BA1 1UF Tel: 01225 428600, web: http://www.missiontheatre.co.uk/
• Characterful, totally vegetarian, licensed theatre-cafe, open for elevenses and lunch (and eves in line with selected performances - see website). Food (cakes, soup, salads, sandwiches, tagines) is freshly prepared on the premises. Takeaway options/’Call and Collect’ service available. Open Tue-Fri 10.30am-2.30pm
GUILDHALL MARKET CAFE
Guildhall, High St, BA1 5AW Tel: 01225 461593
• Down-to-earth, wallet-friendly market caff specialising in full English breakfasts, not-too-greasy greasy-spoon delights and heavenly chip butties at the epicentre of an increasingly foodie market. Open Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
HANDS TEAROOM & COFFEE LOUNGE
1 Abbey St, BA1 1NN Tel: 01225 463928, web: http://www.handstearoom.co.uk/
• Traditional tearoom and contemporary coffee shop under one (historic Georgian townhouse) roof. Snacks and light bites (breakfasts, ploughman’s, quiches, pies, baguettes) served all day. Clotted cream teas a speciality, when freshly baked scones, cutesy cupcakes and the famous Bath Bun play a starring role. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm
HANSEL UND GRETEL SHOP & STRUDEL BAR
9 Margarets Buildings, Brock St, BA1 2LP Tel: 01225 464677, web: http://www.hanselundgretel.com/
• Discover the best strudel (among other coffee-shop delights) in Bath below a street-level shop packed with Tyrol/Alpine-related knick-knackery: gently kitsch, quietly camp, properly cosy. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
NEW JACOB’S COFFEE HOUSE
6 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY Tel: 01225 758132, web: www.juicemoose.com/bath.html
• Sit upstairs, downstairs or on the covered patio with Abbey Churchyard and Pump Room views. Fresh, wholesome grub with an emphasis on local, organic and free-range, and excellent coffee. Open Daily 8.30am-5pm (10.30am Sun)
JAZZ CAFE
Kingsmead Square, BA1 2AA Tel: 01225 329002, web: http://www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk/
• Independent cafe-bistro specialising in big breakfasts and menus with modern Med/global flavours, including sarnies, wraps and salads. Specials board throws up daily seasonal treats. If you’re lucky, there’ll be cupcakes on the counter come tea-time. Licensed. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm, Sun 10.30am-4pm
JIKA JIKA COFFEE HOUSE & CANTEEN
4a Princes Buildings, George St, BA1 2ED Tel: 01225 429903, web: http://www.jikajika.co.uk/
• Brainchild of Bath, England and British Lions rugby stars Lee Mears and Matt Stevens, this lively venture offers fresh coffee, leaf teas and a simple, straightforward menu driven by locally sourced inspirations, including substantial breakfasts, hearty sandwiches/wraps/flatbreads, real pizza and interesting Medi-themed specials. The homemade cakes are must-try. Licensed. Open Mon-Thur 8am-6.30pm, Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8.30am-7pm, Sun 9.30am-5.30pm
KINDLING
9a Claverton Buildings, BA2 4LD Tel: 01225 442125, web: http://www.kindlingcoffee.co.uk/
• Ace breakfasts, scrumptious sarnies, homemade sweet and savoury pastries (including veggie options) and cakes alongside local, organic, homemade and fairly traded food and drink. Warm, welcoming atmosphere, free Wi-Fi, toys for the kids, takeaway, lunchtime delivery and catering service. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-4.30pm, Sat-Sun from 10am
KOMEDIA CANTEEN
22-23 Westgate St, BA1 1EP Tel: 01225 471578, web: www.komedia.co.uk/bath
• Seasonal, locally sourced, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall-inspired treats within the Komedia pleasuredome. See Restaurants, English. Open Mon-Fri 12noon-4pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm (dinner Wed-Sat 5pm-10pm)
LA CROISSANTERIE
14 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR Tel: 01225 469641
• Good-quality, reasonably priced eat-in or takeaway sandwiches, baguettes, pastries, soups and coffees, particularly popular with tourists. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm, Sun 9am-5pm
LE PARISIEN
Shires Yard, BA1 1BX Tel: 01225 447147, web: http://www.leparisien.co.uk/
• A little corner of France at the heart of the upmarket Milsom Place shopping complex. Very busy at weekends and when the sun comes out, but there’s plenty of alfresco seating (with heaters for winter) in the pretty courtyard. Full-on brasserie experience indoors, including varied breakfast menu, French-themed classics (croque-monsieurs, moules-frites, proper patisserie) and lively specials, plus fab and generously filled baguettes/wraps. Licensed. Open Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm
LIME LOUNGE
11 Margarets Buildings, BA1 2LP Tel: 01225 421251, web: http://www.limeloungebath.co.uk/
• Chic, charming, fully licensed cafe/bistro on one of Bath’s prettiest traffic-free lanes. Breakfast rolls, pastries and thoroughly decent coffee, gourmet sandwiches and salads dominate proceedings mornings/lunchtimes, segueing into a lively, modern-Brit bistro menu as the sun sets. Alfresco seating. See website for regularly updated deals. Open Mon-Sat 8am-10pm, Sun 10am-10pm
NEW MAKERY CAFE
16 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR Tel: 01225 487708, web: http://www.themakeryonline.co.uk/
• A cafe with a difference within the buzzing Makery emporium, home of all-things-crafty (including a lively workshop programme). Cafe open its doors every Fri morning (extension to opening hours in the pipeline) and welcomes everybody who wants to work on their own creative projects in a friendly, supportive environment. For £5, use of sewing machines, tools and expert advice are all yours, along with the shared knowledge and inspiration of everyone else, plus coffee, tea and homemade cakes. Delightful. Open Fri 10am-1pm
MANGIA BENE
5-6 St James St, BA1 2TW Tel: 01225 336106
• Charming Mediterranean deli in gorgeous surroundings with a small cafe attached, serving classy breakfasts, lunches and teatime treats. Great coffee, takeaway sandwiches and superb outside catering. Famous homemade cakes and renowned charcuterie. Alfresco, too. Open Cafe: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm, Sat 8.30am-4.30pm. Deli: Mon-Sat till 5pm
METROPOLITAN CAFE
15 New Bond St, BA1 1BA Tel: 01225 482680, web: http://www.bloomsburystore.com/
• Gorgeous little cafe above the gorgeous Bloomsbury gift shop. Locally sourced, largely organic and totally vegetarian goodies, from all-day breakfasts and ciabatta, bruschetta and sarnies to tarts, salads, soups and fabulous cakes. Illy coffee, organic and herbal teas, nice juices and indulgent hot chocolate. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
MOLES MUSIC CAFE
14 George St, BA1 2EN Tel: 01225 404405, web: http://www.moles.co.uk/
• This lovely, lively, laidback cafe is a welcome addition to the Moles mini-complex, specialising in thoughtfully eclectic, sociable sharing platters (£10), boisterous ‘Sunday Session’ roasts (£8) and all manner of tantalising nibbly stuff, drinks and cakes. Open Daily from 11.30am for drinks & cakes. Hot food: Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Sat 12noon-8pm, Sun 12noon-6pm
PRESTO
7 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY Tel: 01225 338803, web: http://www.pastypresto.com/
• Sandwiches, salads, soups, pastries, pasties and savouries freshly baked on the premises each day, plus Fairtrade coffee. Pavement seating with excellent Abbey views and live street entertainment opposite the Pump Room. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm
PRET A MANGER
2 Stall St, BA1 1QL Tel: 020 7932 5370
• Popular chain specialising in additive/preservative-free fast food, including gourmet sandwiches, fresh soups/salads, falafel wraps, healthy snacks, sweet treats, fruit juices and smoothies. Gluten/wheat/GM/dairy-free options proliferate. Coffee is Fairtrade and organic. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
PUMP ROOM
Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LZ Tel: 01225 477782, web: http://www.romanbaths.co.uk/
• Set in the elegant environs of the Roman Baths complex, uniformed staff, live classical music and a butler dispensing complimentary glasses of spa water turn this neo-classical salon into one of Bath’s most civilised, traditional afternoon-tea experiences (from 2.30pm daily). Lunch is classic, upper-crust, trad-Brit fare. Open Daily 9.30am-5pm
REAL ITALIAN ICE CREAM CO
17 York St, BA1 1NG Tel: 01225 330121
• Make your choice from the massive selection at the counter: icy, creamy delights by the cone or tub alongside fresh crepes and an extensive drinks menu, to eat in or take away. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (Sundays in summer)
REGENCY TEA ROOMS
40 Gay St, Queen Square, BA1 2NT Tel: 01225 443000, web: http://www.janeausten.co.uk/
• Regency-style afternoon delights at this Jane Austen-themed tearoom above a shrine - sorry, visitor centre - entirely dedicated to the Great Woman herself. Non-Austen fans are asked to leave their pride and prejudices with the top-hatted doorman. Open Daily 9.45am-5.30pm Apr-Sept (July-Aug till 7pm), 11am-4.30pm Nov-Mar
RIVERSIDE CAFE
17 Argyle St (below Pulteney Bridge), BA2 4BQ Tel: 01225 480532, web: http://www.riversidecafebath.co.uk/
• Real gem of a cafe-bar as close to Pulteney Weir as you can get without wearing a wetsuit. Fabulous breakfasts, homecooked lunches and thoughtfully eclectic suppers on a modern British/Med/global theme, all wrought from impeccably sourced ingredients. Alfresco seating, fully licensed. See Restaurants, Global. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm (Mar-Oct till 10pm)
COMING SOON ROMAN BATHS CAFE
11 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY
• As we go to press, there’s a major B&NES/Roman Baths redevelopment refurbishing the cafe complex formerly known as Binks. The new venture (opening date TBC, but likely to be summer 2011) will house a casual ground-floor cafe and a more formal restaurant on the first floor, both with stunning views of Bath’s most iconic square.
ROSCOFF DELI
18 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR Tel: 01225 469590, web: http://www.roscoff.co.uk/
• Sicily meets the West Country at this funky, flair-packed, dolce-vita experience serving good-value, top-quality breakfasts, lunches, teas and snacks plus goodies to take away alongside larder fare (Italian cured meats, olives, pastas). Open Daily 10am-5pm
ROYAL PAVILION CAFE
Royal Victoria Park, BA1 2NR Tel: 01225 448860
• Swiss mountain chalet meets traditional British tearoom at this parklife hotspot boasting spiffing views across the city from the alfresco balcony and tables under the trees outfront. Sarnies, sausage rolls, homemade cakes and proper potted tea at very reasonable prices, plus sturdy lunchtime specials (including, if you’re lucky, a full-on roast dinner). Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm (winter), Mon-Sun 9.30am-5.30pm (summer)
SALLY LUNN’S
4 North Parade Passage, BA1 1NX Tel: 01225 461634, web: http://www.sallylunns.co.uk/
• Quintessentially English afternoon teas (if you can cope with the queues) and dinner later on. See Restaurants, English.
SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT
7a Princes Buildings, Bartlett St, BA1 2ED Tel: 01225 466856
• Cafe-bar/bistro hybrid on a traffic-free cobbled lane offering sturdily furnished lounging opportunities all day and pavement tables for smokers and sunseekers. Daytime menus boast hearty Mediterranean-themed snacks, platters, salads, etc, alongside lovely cakes and pastries, segueing into sturdier goodies (tapas platters a speciality) as day turns into evening, Thur to Sat. Fully licensed. Open Mon-Wed 8am-6pm, Thur-Fri 8am-12midnight, Sat 9am-12midnight, Sun 10am-5pm
NEW SAM’S KITCHEN
61 Walcot St, BA1 5BN Tel: 01225 481159, web: http://www.samskitchendeli.co.uk/
• This totally charming coffee/tea room, cafe and deli is a brand-new independent venture for Sam Wylde and Steve Wesley, whose impressive joint CV includes stints at Babington House, Frome’s Archangel and Bruton’s At the Chapel. Everything (except bread and pastries, from local artisan bakers) is made on the premises and the lunch menu (seasonal, locally sourced, imaginative) changes every day. Expect roasts, salads, filled croissants/sandwiches, soups and sweet treats all day long, served in artfully eclectic surroundings or to take away. Open Mon-Sat 7.30am-7pm
SECRET GARDEN CAFE AT PRIOR PARK GARDEN CENTRE
Prior Park Rd, BA2 4NF Tel: 01225 427175, web: http://www.priorparkgardencentre.co.uk/
• Bright, breezy cafe (with alfresco seating) at the heart of a lively garden centre. Freshly baked pastries and cakes, homecooked light-bite lunches, cream teas, etc, with ingredients locally sourced from the producers who supply the garden centre’s farm shop. Lovely. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm (summer 6pm), Sun 10.30am-4.30pm
SPRINGS CAFE & RESTAURANT
Thermae Bath Spa, Hot Bath St, BA1 1SJ Tel: 01225 331234, web: http://www.thermaebathspa.com/
• Airy cafe/restaurant for the exclusive use of those using the Thermae Spa facilities. Healthy, locally sourced options abound, and the current Twilight Package includes a three-hour spa session plus main course and drink at Springs for £42. See website for regularly updated offers.
TEA TIME
12 Dorchester St, BA1 1SS Tel: 01225 444990
• Charming contempo-trad cafe offering welcome respite to SouthGate centre shoppers and travellers using Bath Spa Railway Station (just across the road). Sandwiches and plenty of sweet treats (cute cupcakes, sticky buns) all day. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
TEAHOUSE EMPORIUM
22a New Bond St, BA1 1BA Tel: 01225 334402, web: http://www.teahouseemporium.co.uk/
• Tranquil teahouse in an atmospheric 18th-century cellar. Vast selection of expertly brewed traditional and specialist teas, tisanes and infusions, and freshly ground coffee. Highly trained staff can talk you through the brews. Street-level shop does a roaring trade in stylish teatime accessories. Open Sun-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm
TIME OUT
Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW
• American diner/milk-bar-themed cafe at the heart of the Guildhall market, where high stools at the counter focus on a bustling kitchen serving up sandwiches, filled bagels, cakes and tea-time treats all day long. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
WILD CAFE
10a Queen St, BA1 1HE Tel: 01225 448673, web: http://www.wildcafe.co.uk/
• Lively, cheerful cafe making the very best use of local, seasonal, sustainable produce to rustle up satisfying breakfasts, lunches and downhome tea-time treats, mostly cooked before your eyes in an open kitchen. Highlights include the flexible brunch menu, power-packed salads, brilliant burgers and sustainable fish with proper homemade chips. Open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
YMCA
International House, Broad St Place, BA1 5LH Tel: 01225 325900, web: http://www.bathymca.co.uk/
• One of Bath’s ‘best-kept secrets’, tucked away behind a courtyard reached via a quaint little alleyway or ancient stone steps. Homecooked favourites at extremely wallet-friendly prices, including continental/full English breakfasts and lunchtime specials. Alfresco courtyard seating. Open Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7am-9am, Sat-Sun 8am-10am. Lunch: Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm |
