As a tourist I try to avoid chain restaurants, especially all the American ones, since I'm, well,…read morean American! I didn't realize Hall & Woodhouse was a British chain restaurant until it was too late...but no problem! Staff was friendly enough for a pub, the modern yet retro ambience was clean, colorful, and amusing. £18 Sunday Roast with Roast Beef...pretty good overall! The slices of roast beef were tender, meaty, and tasty, just a bit on the chewier side. British Beef has never been quite as tender as American Beef. The roasted potatoes were wonderfully hot and crispy, and roasted veg just find, as well as the Yorkshire pudding. £17 The H&W Smokie Fish Pie...chunks of smoked white fish, classic béchamel sauce, cheesy crushed new potato top, mixed leaf salad...pretty good overall! £8 Sticky Toffee Pudding...sticky, buttery, gooey, and oh so good! Just as good as the independent pubs and restaurants!

I always find myself at Hall & Woodhouse when I'm in Bath. It's hard not to: the location in city…read morecentre is great, the interior is super spacious and offers a variety of seating options (I've never had a problem finding getting a spot for a midday, midweek pint and order of chips), the decor is charming (think: treehouse, traditional old English pub, and antiques store vibes), and the rooftop bar on a sunny day can't be missed (and, I'm pretty sure it's open all day). My exchange with the staff recently has been super limited: I walk in, ask if I can go to the rooftop, they tell me I have to order at the bar, I ask for G&T (single, sometimes a double), they hand me a balloon glass with the gin in it and a mini bottle of tonic, I make my own way to the rooftop, I enjoy my drink for as long as I like. I like this transaction. The rooftop bar though? IT NEEDS SOME LOVE. There's seagull poop everywhere, the tables themselves are always dirty with trash, there's a layer of grime on absolutely everything, I'm not sure where all the greenery/plants have gone to (probably booted to make more space for chairs)... it's just super rundown, which is such a shock when you see how nice the restaurant itself is. There's a real "Instagram Vs Reality" thing happening here when you see photos on their website than experience it yourself. Other things to note: 1. H&W doesn't take bookings for the rooftop, it's walk-ins only! 2. They are a dog friendly restaurant! 3. It seems they've recently leaned into offering more gluten-free options! 4. Some vegan options available: sweet potato falafel, a cauliflower salad, a curry, a burger.

This is our fourth visit and it keeps getting better every time. Last night we had mussels, fish…read moreand chips, and sole. The food is excellent and is only eclipsed by the stunning views and friendly staff. The sticky toffee pudding was outrageous. Can't wait to come back again next year!

You will love this pub. Day menu had limited options. We ordered the blue cheese burger and the…read morecroque madame sandwhich. Both were delicious and the fries cooked perfect. The view was spectacular. Service excellent. Only sorry we had no room for dessert. Maybe next time.

Found the restaurant on a wimp, we were hungry and this was by the bus/train station so it was just…read moreright there. The prices looked higher than the rest of the establishment nearby but it is also the only steakhouse. Hubby said we should splurged for a good meal since we had a long day on the road and it was our 1st meal in Bath so we went in. The place was crowded, but it was late in the evening (close to 9pm) that we still got a table without reservation (it was about 85% full). Service was friendly despite us looking like two bumps (we just arrived after a long 10 hours flight + a long bus ride due to road closure from Heathrow). We both ordered the rib eye and I asked if they could substitute the chips (thicker cut fries) could be substituted with a different, non fried side dish, and they obliged. Both hubby and I substituted the chips with mashed potatoes. We also got a sauce each for our steak, hubby had the bbq sauce and I had the cognac and peppercorn sauce. I was a bit skeptical since I ordered the steak well.done (I had to bc of doctor's order), hubby ordered medium rare. The reviews online weren't promising too so I was nervous. Food arrived after about 20-30 minutes, it felt. a bit slow, but I was also starving. The plate looked pretty but smaller in portion compared to Amerizan size ..I was once again nervous we would leave hungry. I had a bite of the mashed potatoes and WOW! creamy, rich, cheesy, delicious!!!! Then had a bite of the side salad that came with the steak (watercress + 3 plump cherry tomatoes) and wow it was good too! I did wish there were more salad on the plate since it was quite little and I felt like I needed more veggies. Then I tasted the sauces...the bbq was not my forte and it was definitely not as sweet and didn't taste smokey like american bbq sauce but the cognac and peppercorn sauce was soooo good!!! It tasted a bit like gravy, but richer and creamier and had more flavors. I'm usually not a sauce person but dang that was a good sauce! Lastly, I had my steak and wow!!! It didn't disappoint! The meat was tender despite it was being well done and the sauce complemented the mest soooo well!!!! Both hubby and I enjoyed our main course a lot :). And we were both satisfied and full after our main course, phewwwhhh!!! I guess though the portion did not look big, it was still filling (the mashed potatoes were rich and good portion). When we walked in and saw their menu we also spotted the dessert: Sticky toffee pudding...so we definitely had our heart set to ordering a dessert..we decided to share one ang glad we did! The portion was enough to share and boy that was one really really good dessert!!! It was a piece of cake (but not crumbly like cake and spongy but more dense than a regular cake) came with delicious caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was not overly sweet and too die for!!! Certainly a must eat if you want a dessert! Our tab (for drink we had tap water and hubby had a bottle of coke) came out to around 57 GBP, not cheap, but again it was a nicer establishment and the food was really good, so we were very happy. The service was also very friendly, they came to check on us a few times, had a little bit of small talk with a couple of the waiters too and they were very friendly. I certainly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a nicer place to eat in Bath. They had lots of beer! It's like a fancier modern pub, unfortunately I couldn't try due to my current dietary restrictions, but if you're a beer drinker, should totally have beer there..they looked good too!!

This is a chophouse and bar a minute from Bath Spa railway station…read more It's situated on the first floor adjacent to the London platform of the station but, frustratingly, there's no direct access. (Good views from that side of the bar you are a trainspotter...) There is a lift up to the bar - otherwise it is a surprisingly long staircase if, like me, you arrive with luggage. Inside it's one large room with a central bar, and the dining area is on the station side. The one major downside for me was the noise - they had piped music which meant, on a Friday night, competing with people trying to talk over the music. So it's definitely not the place for a romantic meal. At other times it may be quieter, of course. I'm vegetarian and, although the choice is limited, my starter of spiced pear salad with blue cheese and walnuts was the highlight, freshly prepared, crunchy and tasty. My main of macaroni cheese with spinach and mushrooms was all right - plenty of it - but a little stodgy, even for a dish which is meant as comfort food. My friend's dish of chicken and salad was very nice apparently - lots of chicken, too. Interestingly, having read the other reviews on here, I found the service to be pretty good - we didn't have to wait long for drinks, the food, or the bill, and our waiter was attentive. A free bottle of chilled tap water arrived before I'd even sat down, which was not bad for the post-work rush on Friday. The bill came to just under £30 a head for two courses, 2 glasses of wine, coffee and tip. So, not the place for a special meal, but fine if you want something close to the station.

good food and service. good value for money and nice atmosphere. polite staff. clean and good menuread more

Came here once with my mum and sister after a nice day out. Outside there is a place where you give…read morepeople your keys and they'll clean your car while you eat. Inside there is a great atmosphere with log burners and other decorations and it's not too loud. The service was great. After we ordered the food did take a while to get to us but it was worth the wait, the best chips I've ever had. Would highly recommend!

Tucked away to the countryside it was delightful to find a cozy pub with a great drink selection,…read moreand surprisingly superb Thai food! Food was fresh, well-prepared and artfully presented. It acts as a small community center with toys for children. Ring O Bells combines conviviality with privacy, as there is a group of smaller rooms that can handle different sized groups. we stayed at a local B&B and got verbal directions to this pub. The area is an excellent way to enjoy Bath without immersing yourself in the mayhem of a tourist city. As an American the narrow hedge-lined roads are sporty, but not hostile as long as you are patient and have a sense of humor.I highly recommend this pub!!!

This is a rather upmarket pub/restaurant. In fact, it's the kind of place you'd have a family meal…read morewith the parents, but not really somewhere to go with friends because of the prices. They have a fairly decent selection of ales, which is always good to see, so it won't disappoint on that front, plus the food is always top notch. I guess you pay for the added quality at the end of the day. They don't have a great range of vegetarian meals, though I've never been disappointed by what I've had. It's always worth checking the specials board here, as it changes daily and always throws up a few surprises. Oh, it the atmosphere is always very pleasant, hence my comment on taking your parents.

A wonderful inventive menu. Small intimate space and knowledgeable waitstaff. Loved it! Highly…read morerecommend.

Walking in here was an absolute delight! It was right around the corner from our accommodation in…read moreBath and they were very hospitable on my walk-in, despite my lacking a reservation or any plan on what I wanted to try. They set me up with a tasting of various English wines and I was pleasantly surprised! The staff was quite knowledgeable about local wines and expanded my horizons on English winemaking! Nice crowd here too. A day later I returned with my wife just around their closing time and while they had indeed closed up for the night - the staff was having their end-of-week toasts - they STILL very hospitable allowed us to sit and enjoy a glass or 2, rather than simply asking us to leave. The place is a gem and I hope to be back!!

My 15 year old son and I walked over from Thornbury castle to grab a bite to eat while the girls…read morehad lunch at the Tearoom at Thornbury. Our lunch here was outstanding! The service was also very good and friendly. I had the smothered chicken sandwich and my son had the cheddar and bacon burger. We both opted for onion rings and had the desserts of chocolate cake with ice cream and the bread and butter pudding fingers. Oh, we also had the garlic bread with cheese. It was all so good. We didn't wait to take pictures of our food. it was just too good to leave sit even for a moment! It was such a great experience, we brought the rest of the family later that evening. Sadly, my son and I didn't eat much the second go around though because we were still stuffed from the amazing lunch! I highly recommend walking over and having a meal and a pint.

My friend and I are staying at Thornbury Castle and felt like a casual dinner. The receptionist…read moresaid her favorite place is the Royal George. We are so happy we followed her advice. We started with the Mexican waffle chips, ate so fast I didn't get a picture. The next course was the house burger... fantastic! And for pudding we had the Sticky Pudding. Yum. Had a truly wonderful time!!

The place was busy and the garden area was packed too. That's a good sign! I came to have food…read morebecause I heard good things. I was bummed to learn they'd had a plumbing issue with their boiler and weren't doing food that evening. The menu looked great but I had to enjoy this wi der cider and the ambiance and then find another place grab dinner. Lots of local options and the bartender was very helpful as well. Appreciated all that and enjoyed my time here nonetheless! Haven't come back again for the food...... and another cider pint to be sure.

Lovely back garden when you walk from the depressing street through the dark bar. Flowers in…read moreplanters, tables and chairs, games and puzzles. Inviting and welcome. Neutral food, small portions, uninspired menu. No one was really eating at 6 pm on a sunny Friday....