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The Raven of Bath
Contact:
- +44 1225 42 5045
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Location:
- 6-7 Queen St
- Bath,GBBA1 1HE
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Description:
Located in the center of Bath, this popular family-owned pub has two separate bars. It serves Bellringer from Abbey Ales, and also has five pumps which feature a changing selection. Some of its ales include: Blindmans Brewery's Icarus, Shepherd Neame's Spitfire, and Badger's Tanglefoot. The Raven also specializes in pies. If you want to eat, drink, and be merry, this is the place for you.
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Theatre Royal
Contact:
- +44 1225 44 8844
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Location:
- Sawclose
- Bath,North East SomersetBA1 1ET
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Opened in 1805, this historic Georgian theatre is arranged in the classic horseshoe shape and boasts of an atmosphere, which is both intimate and grand. London productions often have previews here or begin their tours at The Royal, after leaving the West End. However, the theatre is also used by local amateur groups, such as the Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society. The newly refurbished interior provides improved leg-room and seating is plentiful, but booking is advised. The best seats are in the stalls and Royal Circle, and each level has its own fully stocked bar. Tickets cost £7-£27. Standby tickets at £5 are available on the day of the performance from noon. Standing tickets are available for sell-out performances - these offer great value for money and there is the added advantage that you'll be first to the bar in the interval.
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White Hart
Contact:
- +44 (0)1249 78 2295
Location:
- Castle Combe
- Chippenham
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Description:
For some little noise in this tranquil Castle Combe, visit the White Hart, which is one of the two pubs in this village. This extremely popular joint with its pleasant décor also features a beer garden and a courtyard. Come by for some lighter moments with friends or just relax with a drink as you take in some country air.
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The Moon and Sixpence
Contact:
- +44 1225 46 0962
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Location:
- 6a Broad Street
- Bath,North East SomersetBA1 5LJ
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Description:
Smart and relaxed, with an outside covered patio and a few more tables out in the open in summer, this is tucked away under an arch off Broad Street just above the Postal Museum. Mostly used as a good class restaurant, though quite a few regulars use it as wine bar, this is a reliable, but not cheap, favourite with many. Cuisine is what might be termed contemporary European, and lunch is excellent value at £6.75 for two courses, desserts £3.50, with the evening set menu at around £20. Try not to be seated upstairs; it's on the way to the WC. Dress, although casual, is inevitably smart and mostly black, while the staff are usually svelte and sociable.
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Bell (The)
Contact:
- +44 1225 46 0426
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Location:
- 103 Walcot Street
- Bath,North East SomersetBA1 5BW
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Description:
If Walcot Street is Bath's bohemian centre, then The Bell is its heart and soul. Perhaps we could throw in eclectic and cosmopolitan there too. And, usually, crowded. Real ales flow freely, and there's music every night; live on Sunday (lunchtime), Monday, and Wednesday evenings. If you like loud and seriously good music, try this place for bands, such as Planet Groove, described in the monthly programme as - "Big Chunk a'funk from unca Jerry C-C and the crew - the bass is gravity, the drums are solid ground and the guitar, organ and guests give an atmosphere that we live to breathe." Almost the last bar billiards table in the world is here, plus an outside courtyard that gets seriously packed on summer evenings, a games room, chess and good company of all ages and inclinations.
