Bath, has a huge array of pubs and bars to choose from, ranging from the very traditional pubs serving real ale to the typical trendy bars:
The Salamander, exterior view
The most notable pubs:
The Salamander, Quiet Street. A tithe house of Bath Ales.
The Raven, Queen Street (a short crawl from The Salamander). Friendly pub with a good selection of real ales. Famous for its hearty pies n' mash and for having a good selection of less traditional board games (ask at the upstairs bar).
The Old Green Tree, Green Street. Very small, characterful old pub. Squeeze through the door, elbow your way to the bar and order some real ale or cider.
The Bell, Walcot Street. The heartbeat of Bath's bohemian quarter. With a superb array of real ale, regular live music and a great atmosphere. There is a large pub garden at the rear.
The Star, Paragon. A tithe house for Abbey Ales. The same now as it was 100 years ago. The small rooms, wooden benches, and old coin games offer a genuine atmosphere. This very much a locals pub, but a very friendly one... just try not to let yourself get hustled at the games!
The Rising Sun, Grove Street. Just across the river from the centre, this pub's only stand-out feature is the traditional skittles alley at the back of the pub.
Other notable pubs are:
Pig and Fiddle, Broad Street. A large popular pub, with a less traditional approach and clientèle (mainly students) than those listed above.
The Crystal Palace, Abbey Green. Notable for having an outdoor area, which is rare in Bath, and good food too.
Gascoyne Place, Saw Close. Serves food and has a wide selection of quality European and UK Beers. Has live Jazz on Sunday Evenings.
Saracen's Head, Broad Street. Bath's oldest pub can be found in Broad Street. Legend/misconception has it that Charles Dickens stayed here. A large commercial pub, with little atmosphere compared with Baths other pubs.
The Boater, Argyll Street. A large beer garden by the river, which is popular with university students as soon as the sun comes out. Nice in the summer evenings.
The Ram, Widcombe Highstreet. Offers a handful of local ales and ciders. Just to the south of the centre of Bath on Widcombe highstreet, a short walk from the train station.
Notable bars are:
Raincheck Bar. now Beau Bar Decent alternative to the Garricks Head for a pre/post theatre drink. Located around the corner from the Theatre Royal.
Lambrettas. Scooter-themed pub along North Parade (near train station and Parade Gardens).
RSVP, George Street Opposite Revolution. Overpriced Bar with huge, intimidating steroid junkie bouncers. Popular with large parties before they head off to a local nightclub.
Revolution, George Street. Two-floor vodka bar with live DJ sets on weekends; very busy, magnet for fashion victims and dolly birds.
Grappa Bar A bit of class on the road towards Lansdown. Intimate, metro-style bar - quite romantic.
The Trinity Friendly, 'real' pub situated in the city centre. Welcoming and inexpensive.
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