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Bath night out: an insider's guide
"Smoke & Mirrors on Denmark Street is open six days a week, playing host to a wide range of entertainment over that time. Not only is it a traditional pub serving local real ales and ciders, but also the centre of Bristol’s stand-up comedy scene and home to one of the most popular regular shows in Bristol: The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show. It also welcomes live music acts every weekend and its kitchen rustles up fantastic food including stone baked pizzas."
"Located on Ashley Down Road in BS7, The Lazy Dog is one of our all-time favourite Bristol pubs, boasting a cosy, inviting interior as well as a proper sun-trap pub garden out the back. As the name would suggest, the pub is dog-friendly, and the friendly bar team are always on hand with a combination of top-notch craft beers, classic cocktails, hearty pub grub and more. There are few better places to spend a hazy afternoon in the sun - find out more and book your visit here."
"Pub on Ashely Down Road with a huge beer garden and a good selection of food. Address: 112 Ashley Down Road, BS7 9JR"
"Local bar & restaurant on North Street that’s open from 12 each day. Address: 210 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1JF"
"Afterwards, head to the Huntsman Inn, where the Bizarre Bath Comedy Tour starts. Although this tour is neither free nor historical, it’s really entertaining. It’s a great evening activity for anyone visiting Bath, and especially for anyone visiting alone!. The walking tour tells stories of the city of Bath, but takes a more irreverent look and has a bit of fun along the way."
"Acorn Restaurant One thing I learnt is that a lot of the restaurants in Bath close their kitchens around 3pm and re-open for dinner at 5.30. I wanted to grab a snack before I took my bus back but unfortunately most places were closed. I did pass this great vegetarian restaurant called Acorn though and the food/reviews look amazing."
"Another cute place I walked past in the city center, was called Acorn and it’s a modern vegetarian restaurant that use seasonal ingredients, served in one of Bath’s oldest buildings. It looked really cute, and I expect it to get busy here, so you might want to make a reservation!"
"Located on the picturesque Barlett Street, Cafe Lucca is an Italian-influenced café-restaurant with a Bath flair. Pop in for everything from breakfast to lunch, and afternoon tea to coffee, in addition to their homemade cakes, they also serve hearty salads, flavourful paninis and bruschetta, and seasonal quiches and terrines."
"Lucca shares its spacious premises with an upmarket homeware and clothes store called The Loft. The most desirable tables are set alongside floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto a quiet back lane. As one of Bath's most elegant and civilised cafés, this is a popular spot with local ladies who lunch."
"What: Chef James Wilks got his first break as a teenager working at Midsummer House in Cambridge, before travelling the globe and cooking in some serious Michelin-starred restaurants. Fast-forward a few years and James now has his own Michelin-starred gaff in Redland – with a mini art gallery attached. The food here is contemporary and seasonal, with West Country producers making a big contribution and culinary ideas gleaned from the chef’s travels."
"Sadly, Bristol’s fifth and final Michelin star restaurant, Wilks, has closed its doors, but as proven above, there is still plenty to be explored and admired in and around Bristol and it’s gorgeous Michelin star restaurants. Enjoy your meal at some of Bristol’s finest restaurants. However, if you’re looking to eat out on a budget then why not check out our top 40 cheap places to eat in Bristol."
"While British food isn’t as famous (and rightly so) than other cuisines – although we do excel at preparing potatoes – the diversity of the UK and Bristol, especially the food scene is fantastic. Some of my favourite eateries are:. , located in the Whapping Wharf bar and restaurant quarter, serving up authentic Mexican food (I’m claiming this as someone who has spent a while living in Mexico!)."
"Nestled within four acres of mature award-winning gardens, The Bath Priory hotel is a tranquil oasis just a short walk away from the city centre, think country house in the city. The hotel feels like a private residence, rooms are named after flowers and each of the 33 guest-rooms are different, and adorned with art work and antiques, sourced by Andrew and Christina Brownsword the hotel proprietors. Rooms come in various categories from classic through to deluxe with beautiful views out to the garden and their own balconies and if you want to go for the ultimate luxury experience choose one of their suites which include decadent roll top baths and separate living areas."
"Not only does the hotel have a luxurious spa, it has its eye very much on all things budding and beautiful – it has a stunning, award-winning garden and all its rooms are named after flowers. The Heather and Lilac offer ‘Romeo & Juliet’ balconies overlooking the gardens. The Bath Priory is perfect for a romantic weekend."