Bath Entertainment

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. 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. O

    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. P

    Little Theatre Cinema

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

    reviewed

  19. Q

    Komedia

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

    reviewed

  20. 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. R

    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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