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Onefishtwofish
Pescatarians would do well to plump for this super seafooderie, with cute little tables crammed in under a barrel-brick roof dotted with twinkly lights. Seafood is shipped in daily: there's always a poisson du jour, but you'll have to order bouillabaisse ahead.
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Café Retro
This place is a poke in the eye for the corporate coffee chains. The paint job's scruffy, the crockery's ancient and none of the furniture matches, but that's all part of the charm: this is a cafe from the old school, and there's nowhere better for a hearty burger, a crumbly cake or a good old mug of tea. Takeaways are on offer from Retro to Go next door.
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Demuth's
Yes, it's vegetarian – but this place is a world away from stodgy quiches and nut roasts. For the last 20-something years this brilliant meat-free bistro has been turning out some of Bath's most creative and imaginative food – from a chive tart made with Devon Blue cheese to a simply divine apricot and fennel tagine.
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Parisien
Parisien Oh la la - a little soupçon of Paris in the heart of Bath. It's all authentically Gallic - tables on the terrace, moules frites on the menu and the crispiest frites this side of the English Channel.
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Olive Tree Restaurant
Chic and sleek, and one of the finest restaurants in town, this understated place with oak floors and dark leather furniture serves up a top-notch menu of simple modern British and French cuisine. You'll find it inside the Queensberry Hotel.
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Hole In The Wall
Another refined refectory that adventures through Anglo-French flavours - braised pork with Puy lentils, or Chew Magna lamb with potato fondant - in a cellar dining room that's half country restaurant, half urbane elegance.
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Firehouse Rotisserie
Stateside flavours and a Californian vibe characterise this excellent American restaurant, run by a couple of ex-LA chefs. The menu evokes Mexico and the deep South, with signature dishes including rotisserie chicken, Louisiana catfish and Texan steak, plus huge pizzas crisped in a wood-fired oven.
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Walrus & the Carpenter
There's a warren of rooms at this fun and funky place dishing up top-notch homemade global grub with a heavy vegetarian bias. It does brilliant burgers, Mediterranean snacks and some killer Walrus cocktails.
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Adventure Cafe
Boho cafe, equally suited to morning cappuccino, lunchtime ciabattas and late night beers.
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Kindling
Another locals' favourite renowned for its carefully crafted café food and Manhattan coffee-shop vibe; plus free wi-fi for you and toys for the nippers (or maybe the other way round).
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Yum Yum Thai
Bangkok canteen food served up fast and fresh in a light, very-white interior. Pad Thai noodles, stir-fried sea bream and curried mussels with nary a dash of MSG in sight.
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Boston Tea Party
The city's original lunch stop is still jamming in the punters with its zingy citrus drinks, fruit smoothies and gourmet wraps, soups and sandwiches.
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Chandos Deli
Fresh pasta, chunktastic sandwiches and Italian cakes are the mainstays at this excellent deli, perfect for stocking up on picnic supplies.
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Yen Sushi
Bath has recently got its very own sushi spot, complete with colour-coded dishes and kaiten (conveyor belt). Take your pick from hand-rolled sushi and sashimi, or plump for a more adventurous nigiri: clam, turbot, eel or sweet shrimp, perhaps?
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Thoughtful Bread Company
Hand-made breads at Bath's eco-bakery, based in the old Green Park Station.
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Paxton & Whitfield
Cheese connoisseurs beware – this fantastic fromagerie has enough stinky Stiltons and award-winning cheddars to send your olfactory senses into overdrive.
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Marlborough Tavern
Bath's best address for gastrogrub, especially if you like your flavours rich and rustic. Chef Richard Whiting's food is defined by big country dishes, and it's earned him a big following – it's not often you have to book at a pub, but we recommend you do at the Marlborough.
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Hudson Steakhouse
Steak, steak and more steak is this much-garlanded restaurant's raison d'être. Top-quality cuts take in everything from delicate filet mignon to cowboy rib steak, all sourced from a Staffordshire farmers' co-op.
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Deli Shush
Serrano ham, antipasti, samosas and 20 types of olives fill the shelves of this designer deli.
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FishWorks
This restaurant (half fishmonger, half seafood bistro) has proved so popular it's spawned 12 other outposts, but this is the original and best. Piscatorial treats sit on ice-packed trays; choose something to cook at home or let the chefs do the work while you soak up the street-market vibe.
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Circus
Quite simply, our favourite place to eat in Bath. In a city that's often known for its snootiness, the Circus manages to be posh but not in the slightest pretentious. The attractive town house is steps from the Royal Crescent, and you can choose to eat on the ground floor or the intimate cellar dining room: either way, expect classic modern British, beautifully presented, at bargain prices. Book now while you still can.
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