Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Bath

Looking for the best pubs in Bath? Georgian elegance meets Somerset real ale in Bath, honey-stone Pubs, canal-side terraces, and cosy cellar bars throughout the city. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Bath reflects the wider pub culture of Somerset. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Bath's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Bath

Must visit
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Oldest in Bath Bath Ales Walcot Street

The Bell Inn★★★★★

103 Walcot Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5BG

Bath's oldest Pub, licensed since 1844 on a site used as a inn since 1482. A proper local with Bath Ales on tap.

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  1. Highly Recommended

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    Highly Recommended Real ale Tiny

    The Star Inn★★★★★

    23 The Vineyards, BA1 5NB

    Tiny, perfect real ale Pub on Paragon. Six hand pumps, no food, no music, just excellent beer and conversation.

    CAMRA favourite 5-star rated Local favourite Maps

  2. Recommended

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    Recommended

    The Coeur de Lion★★★★★

    18 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR

    Britain's smallest Pub according to the Guinness Book of Records. A snug fit but big on character and cask ale.

    Smallest Pub Snug Real ale Maps

More pubs in Bath

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    Pies

    The Raven

    7 Queen Street, BA1 1HE

    City-centre Pub famed for its exceptional pie menu and well-kept Abbey Ales. Always busy, always welcoming.

    Abbey Ales City centre Local favourite
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    Georgian

    The Garrick's Head

    7-8 St John's Place, BA1 1EJ

    Elegant Georgian Pub near the Theatre Royal with a beautiful interior, good food, and Bath Ales.

    Theatre Royal Elegant Local favourite
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    The Salamander

    3 John Street, BA1 2JL

    Multi-award-winning free house with an ever-changing selection of the UK's finest cask and craft beers.

    Free house Craft beer Award winning
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    The Hop Pole

    12 Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RG

    Lively city-centre Pub with a great beer garden, live sport, and a solid range of local and national ales.

    Beer garden Live sport Central
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    The Pig & Fiddle

    2 Bridge Street, BA2 4DE

    Canal-side Pub with a spacious terrace overlooking the Kennet & Avon. Perfect for sunny afternoon pints.

    Canal side Terrace Bridge Street
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    The Griffin

    26 Broad Street, BA1 5LP

    Traditional Bath Pub with Bath Ales, open fires in winter, and a loyal local crowd just off the main tourist routes.

    Traditional Open fire Local crowd
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    The Bath Brew House

    14 James Street West, BA1 2EB

    Brewpub with on-site brewing, a huge copper still visible from the bar, and fresh, flavourful house beers.

    Brewpub On-site brewing Fresh beer