Best Restaurants in Bath

In total, there are 18 award winning restaurants in Bath, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Bath? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Bath is The Olive Tree at The Queensberry Hotel (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Chris Cleghorn serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Olive Tree at The Queensberry Hotel currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Bath which holds 1 Michelin star. There are also 2 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 9 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 10 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Bath consisting of 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes, 2 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 3 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 4 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Bath is a charming city with a rich history dating back to the Roman era. It is famed for its natural hot springs, ancient Roman Baths, and Georgian architecture, however, if one peels back the historical facade, one uncovers a vibrant gastronomic scene which is equally compelling. The city is a paradise for food enthusiasts, boasting a range of eateries that serve traditional British fare to international cuisine and everything in between. Bath's restaurant history is steeped in diversity, mirroring the city's own evolution. During Georgian times, when Bath served as a fashionable resort for Britain's high society, grand feasts and lavish banquets were a common social event. Today, remnants of this culinary grandeur can be observed in traditional establishments serving English afternoon tea, a provision that emerged during the same era. Fast-forward to the present day, and the Bath food scene is a melting pot of delightful contradictions. Quaint tearooms and rustic pubs serving hearty British classics coexist harmoniously with innovative, contemporary restaurants. Sampling Bath is not just an act of tasting, but of discovery, laced deliciously with a wealth of resilient historical strands. The city's dining establishments take pride in using locally-sourced ingredients, where West Country cider, Bath Blue Cheese, and Bath Buns (a sweet roll made with sugar, crushed caraway seeds and currants), are representatives of the popular local fare. With the continued evolution of the city, Bath's gastronomic journey promises a delightful future jostling with the flavours of its layered past.