Bath Restaurants

Richmond Arms

The Richmond Arms is still very much a pub, and John and Marney Cunningham are determined to keep it that way, although minimalist décor and wooden floors do not immediately support this image. About a mile from the centre with a pretty south facing garden, the delicately spiced, well-presented food, produced by the kitchen presided over by Marney, represents probably the best value for money in relation to quality that you could find in the Bath area.

• Address: 7 Richmond Place, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 5PZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fusion
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £26.00

Slug and Lettuce - Bath

Slug and Lettuce has a chain of almost a hundred bars spread across the country sharing a common love of serving down to earth, undemanding food and drink. The group prides itself on offering dishes prepared using quality ingredients, and you should be attended on by attentive staff in a safe, welcoming and cheerful environment.

• Address: 5-6 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Casual, Traditional
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £25.00

Sorrel Restaurant, The

Built in 1740, Ston Easton Park had declined into genteel ruin until it was saved and restored to its former glory in the 20th century. The result is a magnificent country house hotel in which excellence and gracious living have top priority.

• Address: Ston Easton Park, nr Bath, BA3 4DF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £70.00

Sukhothai

Literally meaning 'dawn of happiness' in an Indo-Aryan language, Sukothai opened its doors in 1991 as the first Thai restaurant in Bath. The place is not just about food; it's about enjoying the culture and history of Thailand, as is evident in the traditional surroundings that are filled with oriental artefacts.

• Address: 90a Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

TGI Friday's - Bath

Should you feel an American moment coming on, get straight into the mood at a TGI Friday's. First thought of in New York in 1965, introduced to Birmingham, UK in 1986, they now, like so many other American concepts, are to be found on a global basis and have 45 outlets in the UK alone.

• Address: Unit 2A, Kingsmeade, James Street West, Bath, BA1 2BT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): American, Bistro
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £27.00

Tilleys Bistro

Tucked away in a narrow, picturesque passage Tilleys Bistro is a source of delight to a regular and discerning clientele who enjoy its ambiance and air of quiet confidence. Whether it is the pre-theatre crowd teeming in around 6.

• Address: 3 North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Mediterranean
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £39.00

Vellore Restaurant

Amidst all the architectural elegance of Bath, The Bath Spa Hotel is admirably up to scratch. At its heart is the Vellore Restaurant, quite close enough to the city centre for convenience. The calm sophistication that prevails produces well recognised modern British dishes served with élan and quiet dignity, which have all the aura of a confident hand about them.

• Address: The Bath Spa Hotel, Sydney Road, Bath, BA2 6JF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £64.00

Wagamama - Bath

Things seem to move fast at Wagamama - the Asian inspired, noodle restaurant chain that was started in 1992. As soon as you decide what you want to eat, your order is taken via a PDA, and wirelessly networked to the kitchen, so it can be made fresh and served right after.

• Address: 1 York Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Japanese, Fast Food
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £23.00

Woods Restaurant

To dine at Woods is to indulge in the style that nearly thirty years of confidently supplying the culinary needs of those who understand and appreciate good food. David and Claude have owned this elegant restaurant since 1979, the place is full of horse racing pictures, one of David's passions.

• Address: 9-13 Alfred Street, Bath, BA1 2QX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): French, Modern British, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £34.00

Woolpack Inn, The

A charming stone built coaching inn dating from the 1500s. It has a delightful courtyard garden. Two restaurants (the Oak Room and Garden Room) offer differing but equally pleasurable dining experiences.

• Address: 2 Warminster Road, Beckington, nr Bath, BA11 6SP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £20.00