The Beaujolais Bistro and Bar has been  a culinary icon in Bath for the past thirty years but its present avatar indicates a renaissance of sorts that spans all the elements of this quirky little bistro, right from interior to the actual cooking. The recent refurbishment has brought about a fresh and contemporary appeal to the interior, where customers can enjoy a meal or a drink with friends while the courtyard garden with its stunning simplicity offers the pleasures of al fresco dining.

Fresh and seasonal produce go into making the menu, and bistro favourites such as wild mushroom soup with white truffle oil, sea trout on a warm new potato and green bean salad and roast rump of lamb, ratatouille of vegetables and rosemary jus make their presence felt. The wine list is eclectic, featuring choices from across the New World, and customers have the option of buying the odd bottle or three from the in house wine shop too.