BathEntertainment

Entertainment in Bath

  1. A

    Pig & Fiddle

    Fave with the Bath Spa students, especially for big-screen sports and table footie.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Moles

    Bath's historic music club has hosted some big names down the years, and it's still the place to catch the hottest breaking acts.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Theatre Royal

    Exclusive theatre featuring major drama, opera and ballet in the main auditorium, experimental productions in the Ustinov Studio, and young people's theatre at 'the egg'.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Delfter Krug

    A sprawling cafe-pub that covers practically every eventuality, with a large outside terrace, a mix-and-match interior bar and busy club nights. You can start with a late breakfast at noon and never leave the premises until you've danced your legs away.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Belvedere Wine Vaults

    Built by a celebrated 18th-century oenophile, this 30-somethings' hangout is carrying on the gourmet grape tradition with a 50-strong wine list, plus frozen vodka, Becks beer and a welcome absence of fruit machines.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Porter Cellar Bar

    Run by the folk at Moles, this student favourite lays on the acts who aren't yet big enough to play the main venue: it's Bath's only veggie pub, too.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Common Room

    Swish and sexy bar for swish and sexy people, near the Assembly Rooms and next door to a retro antiques shop. Stripped wood, potted plants, leather sofas and cool cocktails - you know the score.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Raven

    Recently given the nod by the Camra crowd, this fine city drinking den commands a devoted following for its real ales and authentic British-boozer décor.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Grappa

    Hemingway's favourite spirit takes top billing at this continental-style bar, but at anywhere between 40% and 70% proof, it's not for lightweights.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Bath Tap

    The classic pub hangout for Bath's gay community, with a late weekend licence and a fun range of theme nights ranging from drag to cabaret.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Rondo Theatre

    This small rep theatre mixes up a varied programme of comedy, music, dance and drama.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Little Theatre

    Bath's art-house cinema, screening mostly fringe and foreign-language films.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Star Inn

    Not many pubs are registered relics, but the Star is – it still boasts many of its 19th-century bar fittings. It's the brewery tap for Bath-based Abbey Ales; some ales are served in traditional jugs, and you can ask for a pinch of snuff in the 'smaller bar'.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Same Same But Different

    Shabby chic hang-out for the town's trendies, stocked with mix-and-match furniture and a boho Bathonian vibe. Savour wine by the glass, snack on tapas or sip a cappuccino with the Sunday papers.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Salamander

    The city's bespoke brewery, Bath Ales, owns this place, and you can sample all of their ales here. At the lighter end are amber-coloured Gem and Golden Hare, while the strongest of all is dark Rare Hare at a punchy 5.2%.

    reviewed

  17. P

    Raven

    Highly respected by real ale aficionados, this fine city drinking den commands a devoted following for its well-kept beer and trad atmosphere.

    reviewed

  18. Q

    Little Theatre Cinema

    Bath's arthouse cinema, screening a range of fringe and foreign-language flicks.

    reviewed

  19. R

    Komedia

    The Brighton-based comedy and cabaret venue has recently extended its reach west to Bath.

    reviewed

  20. S

    JikaJika

    This shrine to the humble coffee bean is a must if you can't live without your lattes – beans are sourced from various rare estates and roasted by hand, ensuring that the expressos here are just about the southwest's best.

    reviewed

  21. T

    Bell

    Scruffily stylish pub on boho Walcot St, with a cavernous central bar and a beer garden out back which hosts visiting bands.

    reviewed

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