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DEMUTHS
2 North Parade Passage, BA1 1NX
Tel: 01225 446059, web: www.demuths.co.uk
‘Despite being one of Bath’s most venerable institutions, demuths doesn’t ‘do’ laurel-resting,’ said Venue’s resident Bath time babe after a recent excursion to this long-established, pretty bistro which has been serving up the finest in elegant vegan and vegetarian food to the good citizens of Bath and beyond for two decades. ‘The food and décor constantly evolve, sparkling with colourful innovation,’ she declared. Goodness? You’ve got it: organics, wheat-free and vegan options abound, all both face- and fuss-free. The cosmopolitan, eclectic range of food changes regularly, a soundtrack of world music and jazz burbles quietly in the background, and it’s open all day long for excellent breakfasts, super lunches and afternoon tea before supper proper kicks in. If you like what you sample in the restaurant, demuths run their very own cookery school (www.vegetariancookeryschool.com). Meanwhile, wannabe domestic gods and goddesses regularly peruse the tasty-looking recipes posted on the website, or collect the excellent cookbooks from the Bath green goddess herself, Rachel Demuth. ‘Tasty, satisfying posh food with a heart,’ declared the babe. And for the first time in a long while, no animals were harmed in order for her to write a swoonsome review. Menu S: celeriac fritters in a crispy herb parmesan crumb on a pear & rocket salad with a caperberry & garlic aioli; carrot, coriander & cannellini pate. M: local dark leafy cabbage filled with spiced pumpkin, chickpeas, leeks with a roasted vegetable & almond quinoa, sesame yogurt dip, zataar hummus & harissa; smoked cheddar & butternut squash soufflé served with sauteed kale, capers, red onions & pine nuts on a cumin-infused celery root & potato puree & topped with caramelised onion relish. P: dark chocolate ganache infused with oranges & spices topped with brandy mascarpone & served with honey & ginger biscuit; black rice pudding with a cardamom coconut sauce & exotic fruit. Price ALC: from approx £5.25/from approx £12.95/from £5.75. SD: Mon-Thur eves 3 £21.95 Wine list Excellent organic wine, champagne & beers, inc hemp lager. HW: organic £14.50 btl, £4.10/£5.50 gls Open Sun-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 9am-11pm (breakfast until 11.30am). Children welcome, own menu, but no under-6s after 7.30pm. Major credit cards. Parties of up to 12. IDC: CMC.

PORTER
George St, BA1 2QS
Tel: 01225 424104, web: www.moles.co.uk
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