A guide to the pubs of Bath
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This is the photographic guide to the pubs of Bath. We hope it will be a valuable resource for locals and visitors alike. Please have a look at the gallery, and feel free to register and add comments.
There is at least one photo of each of the 120-ish pubs currently open in Bath, as well as some images from the recent past of pubs that have been revamped, renamed or sadly closed.
If you are looking for somewhere to eat other than a pub, try the Bath Restaurants site. If your interests lie to the west, why not have a look at the Bristol Pubs website? Prospective visitors can check out local hotels here,and details of some of Bath's other attractions can be found on the Search Bath site.
The Bear on Bear Flat seems likely to re-open in August. It has been closed since February, with a note in the window claiming "staff illness". The pub, famous for the life-size polar bear statue above the door, has a new licensee and is currently undergoing refurbishment. (4th July 2008).
The Weston on the Upper Bristol Road reopened on the 21st of April after an extensive refurbishment. It now has a more sophisticated atmosphere with restrained decor and no TV screens. Food is served every lunchtime and every evening except Sunday. (27th April 2008).
Campaigners have won the first round of their fight to stop the Belvoir Castle pub on the Lower Bristol Road being converted into three houses. The owners of the pub, GRS Inns, have withdrawn their planning application because of local opposition, though they may review the situation in the future and resubmit a revised application.
The 100 year old Old Spot Inn in Cotswold Way, Dursley has been judged CAMRA National Pub of the Year. (14th February 2008)
Bath brewery Abbey Ales has added a third pub to its growing pub estate, The Foresters at Beckington. The pub which situated in the conservation village has been given a complete refurbishment by Abbey Inns an off shoot of the brewery which already runs The Star inn on the Paragon and The Coeur De Lion in Baths city centre.
The Barley in Bathwick is holding a mini beer festival from Friday the 26th of October to Sunday the 28th of October. There will be twelve guest beers, three guest ciders, and live music on Saturday night.
The Barley - 32 Bathwick Street, Bath, BA2 6NZ. Tel 01225 464845 (25th October 2007)
The Old Green Tree in Green Street has been awarded the accolade of "Town pub of the year" in the new Good Pub Guide. (18 October 2007)
Bath and North East Somerset Council are reviewing their alcohol and entertainment licensing policy three years after it was first introduced. If you are interested in having a look at the draft, or would like to comment, visit this part of BaNES's web site here. (4th September 2007)
We now have a local news section, thanks to the publishers of the Bath Chronicle. (13 August 2007)
The Raincheck Bar has relocated to Bradford on Avon, where it will open on the 28th of July. The bar will be located in the cellar of the refurbished Swan Pub. (27 July 2007)
The Bath Pubs website has been completed refurbished with updated software and a new look. We hope you like it! (22 July 2007)