England Guide
Bristol, Bath and Somerset
Eating and drinking
1 Café Retro 18 York St www.caferetro.co.uk A cosy place near the abbey for a cappuccino or a meal. Opening time: Mon– Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–5pm
2 
Demuths 2 North Parade Passage 
01225/446059 www.demuths.co.uk Bath's favourite eatery for veggies and vegans offers original and delicious dishes from around the world, as well as organic beers, wines and coffees in a smooth and civilized ambience. Price: Mains £9.50–15 Opening time: Sun– Fri 10am–10pm, Sat 9am–10pm
3 Eastern Eye 8 Quiet St 01225/422323 Designer curry-house inside a Georgian bank, with a spectacular vaulted ceiling and great food. Price: Mains around £8
4 Firehouse Rotisserie 2 John St 01225/482070 Delicious, outsized Californian pizzas and grills are the main items in this busy place with a pleasant wooden interior. Price: £10–15Price: Closed Sun
5 Pump Room Next to the Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard 01225/444477 Splash out on an Eggs Benedict brunch, try the excellent lunchtime menu, or succumb to a Bath bun or a range of cream teas, all accompanied by a pianist or a classical trio. It's a bit hammy, and you may have to queue, but you get a good view of the Baths. Opening time: Daily 9.30am–5pm, plus evenings during the Bath Festival, Aug and Christmas
6 Tilleys Bistro 3 North Parade Passage 01225/484200 www.tilleysbistro.co.uk Informal, rather cramped French restaurant with different-sized portions to allow more samplings, and good set-price lunchtime menus. Price: £5–17 Opening time: Mon– Sat noon–2.30pm & 6.30–10.30pm
7 The Walrus and Carpenter 28 Barton St 01225/314864 www.walrusandcarpenter.com You'll find an extensive vegetarian menu in this warren of small rooms near the Theatre Royal – though organic meat dishes are also available. The atmosphere is friendly and funky. Price: £10–14 Opening time: Mon– Sat noon–2.30pm & 6–11pm, Sun noon–11pm