Bath Pubs

The Hop Pole's garden

One of the delights of a decent day in Bath is being able to take a drink or a meal in the open air. Quite a few pubs, even some very central ones, have facilities for al fresco drinking and eating. Here are a few suggestions.

Pubs with a few tables outside

Good for people watching

• Beau Bar
• Coeur de Lion
• Garrick's Head
• Huntsman
• Pulteney Arms
• Volunteer Rifleman's Arms

Al fresco at the Coeur de Lion

Pubs with large gardens

• Boater - Big area out the back, very handy for the Rugby
• Crystal Palace - Very central walled garden
• Hare and Hounds - Huge garden and exceptional views
• Hop Pole - Extremely nice and unexpectedly large garden
• Pig and Fiddle - Al fresco seating with heaters in an urban setting
• Slug and Lettuce - Big outdoor area
• White Hart Widcombe - Proper gardeny garden

Outdoor area at the Slug and Lettuce