Having lived inn Bath for some 28 years I can confirm that you'll be hard pushed to find a pub in…read moreall of Somerset with a garden as good as the one at the Wheatsheaf. We walked out there with the dogs (which are welcome and the pub even provide treats and water) and had a lovely Sunday lunch on their terrace followed by a game of table tennis in the garden. It's not just the garden and the settings that make this place so wonderful, it's the service, the food, the home made honey and everything that goes with it. The worst thing about the Wheatsheaf is having to leave. Highly recommended.

Everything about the Packhorse is perfect. Quintessential. Another brilliant dinner tonight and…read moreMabel was an absolute delight, we adore this place!

Five visiting Americans give it an A+! Visited May 8, Superb food, service was great…read more Very relaxed atmosphere. Lovely environment. Very clean. Enjoyed every minute!

This cottage-like pub is a true jewel located in the beautiful outskirts of Bristol. With stunning…read moreviews of greenery all around, I could almost hear the soundtrack of the Sound of Music as I scanned my eyes over the fields. The interior was intimate, cozy yet elegant, and made me feel like I was having dinner at someone's vacation home vs a restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin star. I apologize in advance in case the chance to eat the same dishes I've had will be slim to none as I gather the menu changes daily. That said, allow me to rave about some of the new bests I've had starting with the STEAK TARTARE that was so delightfully refreshing. I loved the hint of sweet mustard while the crispy oyster on the side was such a pleasant pairing. The LAMB SHOULDER was a-maaaaazing - harissa spiced and grilled to a perfect char until tender and bloody good. Served with yogurt, flatbread, and smoked cod's roe - just fab! Beautifully pink, the PORK LOIN was another winner featuring melt-in-your-mouth-delicious-meat with the rhubarb sauce sealing the deal so gloriously. There is everyone's least favorite dish which is the PIGEON, not because of how it was prepared but more on meat preference. We also had the CHILLED LOVAGE SOUP with Cornish Crab, MUSSELS w/ SMOKED PANCETTA, and PRAWN TORTELLINI - all we so very much enjoyed. I could still remember the taste of every single one of them in my mouth including the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE for dessert. Offering a pre-fixe menu as well as an a la carte menu, Pony & Trap is sure to please any food lover without breaking the bank. With a stellar service to boot, it paved the way for such a memorable evening with plenty of stories, laughter, and tears of joy shared over a fantastic spread. Easily one of my highlights on this holiday. Review #800

Another fantastic experience had at the Pony & Trap…read more I've been to the Pony & Trap a number of times. Once in a large group with friends and a number of times in a smaller group with family. Whether it's a classic Sunday roast, a cheeky weekday lunch or evening dinner it never fails to impress, it hasn't got a Michelin Star for nothing! This visit was for an early Sunday lunch with my wife and grandad as a birthday present for Grandpappy. I'd booked a while back and specifically asked for a table with good light as grandpappy's eyesight isn't quite what it use to be. The guys at the Pony & Trap were more than accommodating and gave us the best table in the house, in front of the large window at the back of the restaurant overlooking Chew Vally, it's quite a view. I usually go for the beef for the P&T Sunday roast but based on the steak meal I'd eaten the night before I thought I'd branch out and try the pork for a change, I wasn't disappointed! The pork came complete with crackling, homemade apple sauce, parsnip purée, AMAZING roasters and a selection of veg that's without a doubt some of the best I've ever had accompanying the Sunday meat! My personal fav was the roast beetroot. The pork didn't come with a Yorkshire but I had a quiet word with our waitress and she arranged for me to have one anyway. Smashing service as always. Alice and Grandpappy went for the beef and as expected the medium rare slab of prime ashdale beef was first class (I managed to pinch a taster from Alice!). It's also worth mentioning the homemade horseradish that accompanied the beef. I sometimes find that you should stick to the stuff that comes out of a pot but this stuff was amazing. It tasted so fresh and a proper nose tingler! I can't speak highly enough of the Pony & Trap. Considering the high quality of ingredients (a summary of which is included on the back of the menu, so you can see where they were sourced from), the first class service and it's shiny Michelin Star it's actually not quite as heavy on the wallet as you might expect. Highly recommended for a special occasion if you fancy venturing out of town. I can also recommend a walk round Chew Valley Lake or Folly Farm Nature Reserve after your meal to burn off your roast on a Sunday. Both are a couple of minutes drive from the pub.

Best meal! Lovely but hard to find setting. Beautiful gardens and views! The service was great…read more The food was fabulous! I had the charcoaled roots, pork loin and thyme cake with plum meringue. Delicious!

We went for lunch at The Ethicurean last weekend and I had heard amazing things so I was really…read morelooking forward to it, we were being treated by our friends for my husbands 40th birthday. As you arrive here you drive up to a car park and then walk through the walled gardens following the signs to the cafe, as you walk through the gardens you can see an abundance of wonderful plants and vegetables, its such fun trying to identify what is what, on this particular day we didn't linger too long cause it was raining. The ethos is that they make their food using ingredients that they grow themselves in the garden, for all other ingrediants, meat, dairy etc they use good local suppliers. We had booked a table which was a good job because it looked pretty full, I was pleased to see that they had the best highchairs you can get (the cheap ikea white ones), my little girl has one of these at home so I'm always pleased when a place has them (most paces do cause they are so brilliant). The menu was very interesting and had lots of very unusual things such as sweetbreads, lacto-fermented eggs and massicated strawberry salad, we of course went for the more unusual things and I must say we weren't disappointed, all of the food was amazing, I had massicated strawberry salad to start which was sharp and tangy and delicious, then I had confit duck leg as the main course which was also delicious but a little on the dry side and a sticy toffe apple pudding for desert which was moist and very tasty. Unusually we didnt go for wine but instead we went for cider, it was Crossmans cider which they sell at Crossmans farm in Hewish, we love this cider and pop into the farm to buy it whenever we are heading down south so we were really excited to see it for sale in a restaurant. Our designated driver had hop cordial which was actually really quite horrible tasting but is probably an acquired taste, I assume that they make it there. After the meal the rain had stopped and we really got to appreciate the beautiful gardens by having a lovely walk around. In a nutshell The Ethicurean is not the cheapest lunch you will get with starters at about £8 and main courses at between £17 and £22 but the quality, care, thought and effort that has obviously gone into every dish makes it worth it.

Fabulous place in Bath UK. The place is old s hook but in all the right ways! The food is to die…read morefor. The Sheppards pies are crazy good. The service here was outstanding as well. If you're in Bath or Bristol you need to stop in!

A great pub in the heart of Bath, filled with great people and wonderful staff! I loved their…read moreadorable icon of the Raven taking stroll. The 3 story pub has lovely, warm, very British ambience. The Raven's food has a strong focus on hot pies, with a nice selection including Steak N Ale, Venison, Chicken, Beef N Cheese, Jackfruit, and Mushroom. My venison pie was delicious! The gamey meat was tender and succulent. I accidently ate into my wife's jackfruit pie...it was so good that I mistakenly thought it was my venison pie! £20 for any hot pie 'LOADED' which came with chips or Mash, plus heaps of roast vegetables and seasonal greens. It'll fill you up, and deliciously! Side Story: they accidently gave my wife a Chicken Pie instead of the Jackfruit Pie. The staff was so overwhelming apologetic about the error, and they refunded our ENTIRE bill! We said a small discount or just her pie being comped would've been more than fine, but they insisted on refunding the entire amount.

When at Chew Valley lake why not finish your nature vibe by then enjoying some good ol' English…read morefish and chips. You can either sit inside in their restaurant, or do "real" English, and have a take away and sit outside, like I did.

Salt & Malt can be found in the picnic area off of Walley Lane on the banks of Chew Valley Lake…read more Compromising a restaurant, a tea room, and a fish and chips takeaway overlooking the Chew Valley Lake. We visited the fish and chips takeaway on a mid-September Saturday night. The queue was quite long, probably a twenty-minute overall (however that is to be expected on a saturday supper time). The haddock fish supper was freshly-cooked to order - the batter was crisp and the chips were crunchy yet also fluffy inside. The oil was clearly very fresh as there was no unpleasant aftertaste whatsoever. For gourmet fish and chips the prices were as we expected. It's expensive, but not overpriced. You are clearly provided with a high-quality product and the price reflects this. Drinks are a little over-priced (£1.50 for a San Pellegrino). Service was quick and the staff were clearly focused on doing a good job of working the queue. The picnic area beside the take away was quite busy, so we enjoyed an unforgettable evening enjoying our meals in the car watching the sun go down over Chew Valley Lake. Looking forward to returning soon for a walk around the lake followed by another fish supper.

Our first night in Bath and we were looking for a pub experience. We had read about Garrick's Head…read moreand gave it a try. They have several local ales on tap and some "Real Ale" cask conditioned for a traditional experience. Sadly, there was no roast beef when we arrived so we'll have to wait for the classic Sunday roast. Steak and ale pie, and a butternut squash pie were good substitutes. This is a popular spot, especially for outdoor seating. We sat inside in a cozy dining room but if the weather is dry outdoors is a nice option. Our first night in Bath and we were looking for a pub experience. We had read about Garrick's Head and gave it a try. They have several local ales on tap and some "Real Ale" cask conditioned for a traditional experience. Sadly, there was no roast beef when we arrived so we'll have to wait for the classic Sunday roast. Steak and ale pie, and a butternut squash pie were good substitutes. This is a popular spot, especially for outdoor seating. We sat inside in a cozy dining room but if the weather is dry outdoors is a nice option.

Found this spot from Rick Steves's travel book...and a great pick! Just on the outskirts of…read morecentral Bath, this delightful classic British pub has lovely interior with whimsical decor yet classy at the same time. Service was a confusing at first, but was just swell once we were seated...the leftside is a side is a traditional sit down restaurant service, the right side is a classic pub style where you order everything at the bar, and the expansive outside patio is self service as well, a completely taken over by smokers and vapers like every other European patio. £20 FISH & CHIPS! The fresh beer battered haddock was thick and crispy on the outside, and moist and tender on the inside, perfection!, The chips were pleasant enough, though crushed minted peas were just okay...maybe because they day prior I had some incredible mushy mint peas at another pub. Still a great plate overall! £20 SHORTCRUST PIES...wife went with the Chicken, Leek, and Herb...wonderfully rich and savory, with flavorful scent and warm, buttery pie crust. Lovely! Also came with seared greens, braised red cabbage, buttery mash potatoes, and rich decadent red wine gravy. £7.5 STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING...gooey, sweet, sticky, buttery, and fantastically wonderful!

Lovely environs and decor. The menu was fairly classic with some refreshing twists (eg. we had a…read morestandard English breakfast with chorizo beans, a flair that my partner really liked) and all was delish. The service was very attentive but not obtrusive at all.

We first entered the grand old bank that is now Cosy Club last week for breakfast and promised…read moreourselves that we would return for dinner, so this evening I had tapas (£11.50 for three small dishes) that consisted of small Cumberland sausages, chorizo and fish. The other dish was a New York steak ciabatta (with amazing chips). We ordered wine and washed the tasty meal down before following it up with sticky toffee pudding and a decidedly evil peanut butter cheesecake (which comes in a glass). We like it here. It's grand and light, and the food is good and reasonably priced. What would we change? We would upgrade the condiments, so that the ketchup is better, and that authentic maple syrup is used on our pancakes rather than golden syrup, which is thick and doesn't taste of much. We would also have preferred our meals a bit hotter, as we felt like we had to wolf it down before it got cold. But these are small niggles that can be easily fixed, and probably will be at some point if the professionalism of the staff is anything to go by. They're friendly, not over-familiar, not too pushy, and they seem to want to go out of their way to make sure you enjoy Cosy Club. The wine list is short, but will hopefully improve in time. As of writing, it's only been open a couple of weeks. I look forward to being able to buy Champagne by the glass!

A country pub not far from Bristol city. You could go there for the garden alone - green and…read morerolling and perfect for whiling away a summer afternoon. Fun for children to run about in too (without being too noisy). The food is so local and so fresh it's practically alive on the plate. I ate the Chew Valley Lake Trout (with lemon potatoes and watercress salad) as one of their daily specials - the lake itself is not too far away at all - no food airmiles with that one. And it was delicious, not at all muddy tasting. A bit of a drive out of the city centre, but if you and a few mates/family fancy a Sunday afternoon away from the bustle of city existence.

This countryside pub is south of Bristol is very much a traditional affair, with a restaurant and…read morebed and breakfast attached. It's out of the way so you'll need a car to get there. If you're going to make the trip then its best to make a day of it - it's very convenient for a hike around Chew Valley Lake. Plus, they've got some hearty dishes perfect after a good day of walking. There's a big pretty garden where you get a splendid view of the surrounding countryside. Add to this a decent range of beers and some cosy corners perfect for a cold winters day and you can see why plenty of people are happy to make the trip down from Bristol. Afraid I can't say too much about the bed and breakfast side of things, except that they're 40 quid a night and you're sure to get a good night's sleep somewhere so quiet.

The waitstaff were so friendly and helpful with recommendations!! We were directed to several spots…read moreand were not disappointed!! The beer was COLD from draft and the shots were spot on!!

Great food, great service. This restaurant is part of the Bath Abbey Hotel. It is small, but has…read morea very unique menu. The decor is trendy with Lofi Chill music playing in the background. Very creative drink menu, making choosing difficult. I caved and took the Negroni and my wife chose the Madame Suzette. Both excellent. They have a kids menu and a very good Set Menu plus a la carte for adults. I started with the Leek and Feta soup and finished with the Braised Pork Belly. Both excellent. The Leek Soup had potatoes, feta cheese cubes, and black sesame seeds. My wife chose the Plaice and my daughter chose the kids beef slider. Both loved their dishes. We all had dessert. I ordered the Salted Caramel Tart having never tried it. Cannot say it was for me but was made well and had a good flavor. I also ordered a Somerset Apple Brandy. Fantastic. Need to find a shop where I can get a bottle. Overall best dinner so far in Bath. We would definitely come back.