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An independent family owned and run in the heart of Bath is Rob Clayton’s Kitchen serving seafood in a charming candlelit stone grotto. restaurant very close to The Theatre Royal. Over 30 wines traditional British dishes with a modern twist along with Open every day. Last orders 22:00 by the glass. the stylish Circo cocktail bar. No service charge Closed Sundays. Last orders 22:00; 22:30 Fri & Sat Open every day. Last orders 22:00 Optional 10% service charge for groups of 6+ Optional 12.5% service charge for groups of 8+ 10 GREEN PARK BRASSERIE MODERN BRITISH CUISINE 15 THE SCALLOP SHELL BATH 20 AIÓ SARDINIA RESTAURANT Live Jazz accompanies dinner every Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat FISH & SEAFOOD CUISINE ITALIAN – SARDINIAN CUISINE evening in a relaxed setting. Much of the menu sourced from Serving fish & chips (takeaway and restaurant), and battered This award-winning grill specialises in Italian and Sardinian adjacent Farmer’s Market. Early Diner menu from just £9. or grilled Catch of the Day in the restaurant, which is cuisine. Seasonal menus emphasise local meats and fresh Closed Mon and Sun evenings. Last food orders 22:00 displayed in an ice-filled bathtub. fish cooked on the large chargrill. Waitrose Good Food Optional 10% service charge for groups of 6+ Closed Sundays. Last orders 21:30 Guide 2015 and 2016. No service charge. Open every day. Last orders 22:30; 22:00 Sun Optional 10% service charge for groups of 5+ 11 THE GAINSBOROUGH RESTAURANT MODERN BRITISH CUISINE 16 NONNA’S CUCINA ITALIANA The restaurant in the beautiful Gainsborough Bath Spa ITALIAN CUISINE 21 THE CIRCUS CAFÉ & RESTAURANT offers a sophisticated yet informal experience. Head Chef Authentic Southern Italian restaurant, specialising in MODERN BRITISH CUISINE Dan Moon uses fresh, regional produce to create innovative homemade pasta. Enjoy high-quality, freshly cooked food, Busy, family-run restaurant; serving seasonal, carefully lunch and dinner menus. based upon traditional family recipes, and warm hospitality sourced, freshly cooked food; honest prices; charming staff; Open every day. Last orders 22:00 from owners Angelo and Laura. in one of Bath’s most beautiful settings between The Circus Optional 12.5% service charge Open every day. Last orders 22:30 and The Royal Crescent. Bookings advisable. Optional 10% service charge for groups of 6+ Closed Sun. Last orders 22:30 No service charge 12 THE GARRICK’S HEAD BRITISH CUISINE 17 EASTERN EYE A city pub with its own dining room. Centrally situated next INDIAN CUISINE 22 RUSTICO BISTRO ITALIANO to the Theatre Royal. Five real ales, five draught ciders and Acclaimed Indian cuisine in a stunning Georgian room. TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE seasonal menus that support award-winning local suppliers. Les Routiers Restaurant of the Year 2011. Your favourite Join Bergamo-born brothers Darix and Franco Cinesi for Open every day. Last orders 22:00 dishes plus intriguing new ones at this multi-award-winning authentic Italian cuisine. This charming, highly rated bistro 10% service charge added restaurant. has an open kitchen, outside seating and a considered and Open every day. Last orders 23:30 inexpensive menu. No service charge Closed Mon. Last orders 22:15 13 GASCOYNE PLACE 10% service charge for groups of 5+ MODERN BRITISH CUISINE Modern British menu from an independent contemporary 18 MARTINI RESTAURANT public house & restaurant serving lunch, pre-theatre & CLASSIC ITALIAN & PIZZA CUISINE 23 THE LOCKSBROOK INN dinner conveniently situated opposite the Theatre Royal in An authentic Italian experience. Franco and Nunzio will MODERN BRITISH PUB CUISINE the heart of Bath. provide the warm welcome whilst Luigi prepares fresh pasta, Contemporary, classic gastropub located right by the canal. Open every day. Last kitchen orders 22:00 pizzas, aged steaks, risotto, fish and salads, together with à la Lovely food, served all day by friendly staff in a beautiful Optional 10% service charge for groups of 6+ carte specials. setting. Open every day. Last orders 22:30 Open every day. Last orders 21:30 Sun–Thurs. Optional 10% service charge for groups of 5+ 22:00 Fri & Saturday. Service charge discretionary. 29 JULIAN ROAD VON 28 RIVER A 1 SALLY LUNN’S 25 26 LONDON RD (A4) 30 Royal RIVERS ST HISTORIC EATING HOUSE Victoria D BA R ENGLISH CUISINE Park 22 27 THWICK ST The N Royal W A ‘must visit’. One of Bath’s oldest Houses serves historic Crescent O 21 D T S English food and drink. For wonderful candlelit dinners, 28 BENNETT ST S BROCK ST N T morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.
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