What a relaxing spot for a pub lunch. While exploring Bath for the day, we were taken to the Crystal Palace for food and drinks. The environment was nice and the food was decent! The pub is unassuming on the outside but nice inside. There are two sections those for indoor dining and those wanting to sit outdoors or hang by the bar, we chose the latter. Outside is wonderful with a nice patio, plants, and plenty of shade. With the warm weather, this was a popular spot for folks. Service was friendly but limited. You order and pay for your food and drinks at the bar, they bring it out to you and that's it. I had a Lemon Chicken Pesto Sandwich. It was fine but nothing spectacular. I wish there was more filling to the sandwich, it was very bready. The fries (chips) were crispy and soft. My group enjoyed their meals as well and they looked good. Bath has lots of eateries and shops. If you're going to the Roman Baths or are in the main area, Crystal Palace is a nice spot to stop in for a bite or drink. They're located off Abbey Green near the courtyard. read more

Crystal Palace - Lemon Chicken Pesto Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

Omg yum all. It's so satisfying to smell the really good aroma of fine cooked food in the air before you even eat and then you see this platter arrive at your table full of perfect french fries with a whole fish laying across the top of it. It was heaven on earth. Then I got to eat it and realized that it truly was everything that I've heard it is For perfection.. It was so much fun eating here with my family and having all these wonderful dishes available it was something I would look forward to coming back to anytime. Totally worth the money. read more

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No toilet paper in the ladies toilet at 630 pm in the evening. This is unacceptable. They are charging premium prices for drinks and should have useable toilets. read more

A traditional pub in the heart of Bath with good food and drinks. Stopped in here for dinner one night and was able to get a table by the fireplace. Pubs are great. Walk up to the bar,order and pay for your drinks and food. No waiting for the check. The bartender was so friendly and helpful. He gave us a few samples before we chose our drinks. Everyone in the pub is friendly too. There was a cricket game on and people were explaining the game. We had so much fun!!! read more

Crystal Palace - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

Crystal Palace is a warm, inviting pub with a focus on food. The menu here was classically British--the Steak & Ale Pie was made of steak chunks cooked in Fuller's London Pride (a house ale) along with shallots and button mushrooms, baked in a pie, and served with sides of mash, boiled cabbage/peas, and red wine gravy. The steak filling had a nice deep, savory, acidic flavor from the sauce, but most of the other components of the dish were underseasoned. Next, the Ploughmans was a mixed plate made of a thick slice of honey roast ham and a thick slice of cheddar cheese, accompanied by bread, butter, greens, pickled onions, chutneys, apple slices, and celery sticks--a simple but hearty cold meal. Overall, the food here was rather basic and not especially outstanding in quality and flavor, but everything made for an affordable meal in a friendly setting. read more

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My favourite pub in Bath with the exception of the Raven. I always come here multiple times on holiday usually just for drinks but the fish and chips are excellent. read more

Came here for a day visit from London (visiting from Austin!) wanted to see some "Bridgerton" filming sites...and stumbled across this gem of a pub...It was UNseasonably hot in the UK this summer (I left the heat of tX to come into more heat!) and after peeping the infamous "Modiste boutique" (which is really a deli lol) this cute little place called to me... I had the very fresh traditional fish n chips w/ smashed green beans and a couple of delicious cold pints to wash it all down. The staff were very nice, the atmosphere was very cool and british....and I recommend this spot to anyone walking around in Bath. read more

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The absolute, hands down, best fish and chips I've ever had. And the lamb kofta was incredible. Lovely patio and friendly staff. Would highly recommend. read more

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Our entire food planning for this day was thrown off here, and to our detriment, we ended up at Crystal Palace ("Palace") for a late lunch instead of at Hare and Hounds for what would have been a late dinner. Such a loss indeed! We were guided here by two stealthy elderly people from the business bureau who said that this is where they would go to eat themselves. Bollocks! The space itself is fine--typical tourist pub decor--and it's great to sit close to the Abbey if you want to grab a quick pint, but you should certainly seek your victuals elsewhere. Beers and food are both ordered at the bar. The burger, which cost 17 quid, was a thawed situation that was chewy and unappetizing. The bun was practically mush by the time it arrived (side of chips were fine). The tomato soup tasted OK but there were strands of straw in it--as in fine little pieces of hay--and when we asked about them, we were told they were strands of thyme. Um, no, they were not. The side salad was a bowl of watercress with a squirt of lemon. We're really bummed to have lost out on having a good meal in Bath, but it is what it is. We enjoyed our Cider and IPA in the festive ambience...but that's about it. 2.5 stars, rounding up. read more

Lamb kofta with pita and tzatziki was amazing. Service was friendly and attentive. Nice music and pretty furniture.

The service was excellent. Brandon, who was at the bar was fantastic. The Ambiance was good exceptional. Sadly, the lamb appetizer was tough and grisly. My wife stopped eating at one point because she was having to returned meal to the plate because it was inedible. Everything was great except for that issue. read more

Tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of the high street, Crystal Palace is a warm, cosy and relaxing place to have a drink away from the crowds. Whenever I've been in it's been relatively quiet, which is a blessing for a weary shopper, but means that it lacks a lively, buzzing atmosphere. There's only a limited range of drinks of offer here, so if you're looking for something a little bit fancier, you're best popping along to All Bar One around the corner. But if what you're looking for is friendly service, a pint and some mouth watering chips (oh, such good chips) then you'll be sure to find it at Crystal Palace. read more

Crystal Palace - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

This is a charming bistro with a nice big garden, however, be prepared for sticker shock in the town that caters to a huge tourist trade. Their pea/watercress soup was good, but the cheese platter had very small portions of local cheese, 1/4 apple (old) and not properly sliced, 2 inch stalk of celery, cut into iffy biddy lengths to make it look more plentiful. The decor was nice, but the food was not up to snuff. read more

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Crystal Palace, as others have said before me, is a warm and inviting pub just one block away from Bath Abbey. Unfortunately, the experience began to deteriorate after first impressions. We ordered a plate of fish and chips, a plate of bangers and mash, and Kronenbeg beers all around. The bangers and mash were delicious, and the beers were just fine, but my fish fillet was riddled with tiny bones, making it almost impossible to eat. The mushy peas, however, were delicious. When approached with the fish bone issue, or waitron could care less and dismissed our claims. It's unfortunate, since not everyone at the table was a tourist. One person at the table was a local who works three blocks away and I don't think he'll be returning again. read more

Crystal Palace - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

Lovely pub in the middle of medieval Bath village. Nice selections. We shared the calamari and charcuterie platter. Enough for us for lunch although I would have loved the potato leek soup which they were out of. read more

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Nice place. We had Sunday roast with "proper gravy". Not nearly as good as my grandmother used to make, but a nice reminder. Nice location in the middle of everything. We sat inside and ate at the bar area. Yelp says they are closed Sundays, but that is incorrect! read more

Crystal Palace - Sunday beef roast with potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower, carrots & swede (rutabagas). - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

Lots of pub ambiance with really good food. I had baked chicken with baby peas and mushroom with truffle mashed potatoes- perfect for a rainy night. Service was good- they answered all our questions wile not being annoying..great meal! read more

Crystal Palace - Chicken special - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

We were in Bath for four days recently, and we ate dinner here twice because we enjoyed it so much. The location (on Abbey Green, close to but a noise world away from the main tourist attractions in town) is good, the food is great (we had fish and soup), the staff is friendly. After we ate there the first time and were so favorably impressed, we thought, "Why tempt fate by going somewhere else?", and ate there the next night, too. The outside seating area looks great (shady, leafy), but is the domain of smokers, so we just admired it from the other side of the glass wall. (I'm not going to blame the startling amount of smoking in England on Crystal Palace.) If we are ever back in Bath, we'll eat here again. read more

Gorgeous old pub with friendly staff and great ambiance. Just here for a pint of Fullers ESB so can't comment on food but great venue.

Our food took a long time because they only had one chef, and we had to catch a bus. We were frustrated for how long it took but when it finally came out, we were so impressed with the food, it was amazing. So good, I have to give this restaurant a 5 star rating read more

Cozy pub, lots of options on food, decent selection of beer, suprisingly good cheese and the best roast chicken I've ever had! Location is central and just off the main tourist drag. read more

Pea and potato soup. Lemon meringue pie. Decent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Slightly overpriced. read more

Crystal Palace - Covered seating in the back. - Pubs Near Me - Bath, BAS

I couldnt recommend the Crystal palace enough. I love this pub. It has a fantastic ouside seated area, nice and private. a great selection of beverages and the atmosphere is always so chilled out and welcoming. Its one of those pubs you could take anyone to and they would love it, read more

We were on a tour and we were allowed about 2 hours in the city of Bath. Our tour guide recommended a few places to eat and the Crystal Palace was one of them. It was a good recommendation...except for one thing. We came in. The restaurant was pretty empty. One of the workers told us to sit wherever we wanted (there were 5 of us). We did towards the back by the bathrooms which are in sight of the bar. We all looked at the menus and sat and sat and sat. No one came. Worker saw us but didn't say anything. Eventually, I went over to the bar and told the worker that we were all ready. He said to order at the counter. We could have easily done this sooner and happily but no one said anything and there was no signage or hint that we were supposed to order at the counter. I can't say that this was bad or that it ruined our meal, but it was just really strange and awkward. I do have to say that the food was great. My wife got fish and chips and I got this excellent steak pie. It was really good and no one complained about their food. When in Bath, I would recommend the Crystal Palace. Just remember, you order at the counter. read more

This place was recommended to us by our tour guide so I expected a decent meal. I ordered the sirloin steak and it looked wonderful, however it has to be one of the worst and toughest steaks I ever had. My wife had the steak to and hers was even worse than mine. Giving the place 1 star is being very generous. If you like beef, this is not the place. read more

One of my favourite pubs in Bath, the Crystal Palace is situated in the heart of the most touristy, old, cobbled part of Bath, with a picturesque old tree right outside it. This was one of the first pubs to go smoke free, well before it became law. Indoors, it is very cosy, with wooden tables and several sofas. The Palace has a large beer garden outside, with plenty of character. It is a lovely place for a glass of wine (or whatever) on a summer evening. Some outdoor tables are under cover. This is also a great place to eat, with a good range of above average pub grub at very reasonable prices - the jacket potatoes are particularly good! read more

Sunday roast was not good, overpriced, and took 40 minutes to be served after ordering. They were out of beef so I ordered pork loin. Big mistake! It was half fat and the rest was so tough it wAs barely edible. read more

This pub is situated right next to the abbey in the lovely city of bath. It is a rather small pub, very traditional in appearance. Has a nice outside seating area under heated umbrellas, which is very accomodating if you are a smoker. The drinks are reasonably priced, with a pint being approximately £2.50. I would highly recommend the food here. Although it is not cheap -a typical main meal is £8-£12, it is quality. The portions are plentiful and the menu (although not very extensive) offers traditional english pub food. The fish, chips and mushy peas is a firm favourite of mine and is very filling!! This is a great pub to visit at christmas, offering tasty mulled wine and mulled cider. And the christmas market is right on its doorstep. read more

This is one of the best places in England we've ate at. We were tired after the Roman baths, and I randomly happened to find this place. It's super cozy instead and the staff is super friendly. We ordered the fried fish and chips weren't disappointed! I highly recommend this place. read more

This is a sweet pub that I've been to countless times, both when I was living close by as a student and now when I work at Future. Its small and cosy, but still manages to cram in a fair amount of people at lunchtimes and in the evening. Drinks are always top notch (no flat ones here) and I'd also recommend the food, which is reasonably price and served in hearty portions. The best thing is sitting outside on the picnic-style benches in the summer, where you'll find both shady spots under the awnings they put up and other areas of pure sunshine, depending on your preference. read more

I love this pub used to drink kokokanu every week but they stopped selling it :( but not many spirits behind the bar nothing fruity like Mailbu or Archers for an example.... I loved it when they served the Honey mixed nuts with a pint of Honeydew beer it was bliss. But they stopped the Honey nuts to my disappointment :( , food is to expensive for me, I've had a pudding once and it wasn't nice at all so I gave it back, and I had a starter that was amazing so hit or miss I guess?, I just prefer to drink in this pub really nice atmosphere and the courtyard outside is lovely in the summer ! read more

Crystal Palace is one of the few pubs in Bath with a garden which is a huge bonus! It's a cosy pub with two inside seating areas, a conservatory area at the back and finally a patio garden area with several tables outside. They serve really good food at The Crystal Palace, reasonably priced and a varied menu from main meals to jacket potatoes and sandwiches. Good selection of drinks, beer on tap, reasonable prices the usual you'd expect to pay. In the heart of Bath just down from the Bath Abbey and leading off from the Abbey Green the location can't be faulted. read more

Great beer selection including Kronenbourg special 1848(?) in bottles, plus 2 lovely ciders and lots if wine. Excellent beer garden in back!

Good food and atmosphere. Fish and chips was good portion, chicken pie was good as well. Not a big variety of dishes.

Had a nice supper here just after the new year (fish and chips were great, and mushy peas were brilliant). The pub is cozy with a great ambience, and the staff were very friendly and gracious. Just a really nice escape in the middle of town. Will definitely come back. read more