Cafe Walcot in Bath and North East Somerset

Had a recommendation from a friend to come here, and I was not disappointed at all. Initially we were told there were no tables in the restaurants however managed to make one available for us which was appreciated, as while the bar is nice, it’s very much a bar kind of feel. The restaurant however is beautiful, the atmosphere is great, lots of low lighting, relaxed music and wine bottles decorating the room, the open kitchen adds to the atmosphere as well! We ordered the cod and the chicken Milanese, wow, so impressed, up there with some of the best cod and chicken Milanese dishes we’ve had. For dessert we had the cheesecake and sticky toffee, the sticky toffee was delicious, the cheesecake was a little less impressive. Overall, a lovely restaurant, great food, good service and a perfect atmosphere for a relaxed meal, would definitely recommend and would definitely revisit.

Had a. Excellent breakfast here, very good coffee, looking forward to trying an evening meal here when next in bath.

Brilliant atmosphere, food & drink. We shared the Cote De Boeuf steak which was cooked to perfection. Also worth mentioning the fantastic wine selection. Highly recommended.

Best steak I’ve had in my life.

Excellent, delicious, perfectly cooked Sunday lamb lunch . Also an exciting dessert menu, instead of the predictable suspects Very attentive friendly staff. Sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere Definitely return to this restaurant

Is there a better place to get a proper cocktail, I'm not sure you know.... Never disappoints, atmosphere is always great, service is pin point, staff are curtious, attentive and the cocktails are always delicious..... 10/10

The atmosphere here was incredible! The most cosy, romantic restaurant we have been too! Dimly lit and elegant, with very friendly staff! We ordered the côte de Boeuf which had delicious flavours, so Smokey and rich drizzled with a red wine jus! The only downfall was that parts of it were incredibly chewy :( overall, this was one of the best restaurants we’ve been too, and we will definitely be going again!

One of Bath’s best places to dine. If you want steak, this is your place in the city to go. My husband and I enjoy many date nights here and we share a sharing steak. The team are always friendly and it’s just always a treat to go.

We were visiting from Canada and were caught a little by surprise that you had to book for New Years. Bella and Fyn were so gracious and helpful in squeezing us in for an utterly memorable evening. The atmosphere here is worth experiencing. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic, The Walcot was recommended to us by a foody friend, I’m so happy we took his recommendation, excellent service and outstanding food. We loved the whole experience.

Great food, excellent service, highly recommended

Always fantastic food and service. Great wine and cocktail list too. They use their own Butchers- Green Street so their meat is top quality.

Booked a table for our friend anniversary, and had such an amazing time! Alex and Hannah were so kind and friendly, the food and drinks were brilliant. Can’t wait to come back 🩷

My first time eating in Walcot House I booked a table for a group of five of us. In this day and age it is understandable that restaurants ask for a credit card against a booking and say they will charge you if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice. However, this is the first time I have seen a restaurant saying they will charge £20 a head for a no show or late cancellation and even if the party shrinks in number, so when one of our group told me he couldn't make it to dinner because he had a 3:30am departure to catch a flight the next morning I had to persuade him to at least come for a main course! Add to that the rules that they have and it doesn't make for a very welcoming feeling! Fortunately the young woman waiting on our table was very pleasant and friendly and I have to say the ambience and atmosphere in the restaurant is nice. However it all felt a bit overpriced and the wine list very quickly goes from the bland to the ridiculously expensive. I felt a bit for my friends who chose the chicken Milanese (from the fairly limited menu) as their plates looked rather empty. It's a nice place, but not worth the money in my opinion.

Another great lunch at Walcot. As always the food was great and the staff were lovely. Thanks again.

Where do I even begin? Lily and Amy aren’t just bartenders—they’re cocktail alchemists, vibe creators, and the heart and soul of this bar. Every drink they craft is pure magic, from a martini with perfect finesse to a custom creation that feels like it was made just for you. Their charm and banter are the perfect garnish to any night, making everyone feel like their favorite customer. It’s not just a bar with Lily and Amy behind it—it’s an experience. Cheers to you both for serving up unforgettable moments, one glass at a time!

Absolutely phebominal place🖤 Truly can't wait to visit Bath again, this'll be top of the list!

Absolutely stunning food amazing service would highly recommend

Amazing place for food! Service is great also. Also checking if you need anything and topping up drinks. The place inside is so cosy and a great vibe. Defo a place for great food and memories to be had.

Great menu and food, very good hospitality and a nice cozy setting. Best restaurant we ate in Bath. Really enjoyed the scallops and cheeses. Thank you !

The best place in Bath. Everything about this place is just right.

Visited for a birthday. Excellent service and food.

Very good quality food and excellent attentive service. Really enjoyed visiting and had a lovely meal.

Lovely place to meet friends and have a drink.

Great food. I had the beef tartare and the wild mushroom risotto. Both were delicious. The risotto was excellent and one of the best I've had outside of Italy.

Perfect location for our intimate wedding celebration, service was spot on as always and the food was incredible.

The beef ribeye in the main is so delicious, the monkfish is also delicious, and the chicken is average (but better than the fried chicken steak in Ivy, maybe the fried chicken steak in the UK is just average) The starter is also good, but the dessert is average.

One of our favourites in Bath. And great value on Sunday evenings after 6pm with a 20% discount.

I can't speak for the food but the cocktails are 10/10 - as is the service. Great spot and I look forward to going back soon!

Perfect place for work, study, drinks, dining, and parties, especially with Layla as your host, it can never go wrong.

Fantastic food and lovely staff

Great Friendly Service and delicious food the hot fresh bread with the flavoured butters was very tasty as was the scallop starter full of flavour, I had roast beef with giant Yorkshire pudding, gravy roast crispy roast potatoes and mixed vegetables . All absolutely delicious. I had a Tiramisu dessert which was the best I've ever had Very tasty! A great wine list. Lovely cocktails this place is truly wonderful .

I’ve been to Walcot many times for drinks, dinner and events, and it’s always great, but last night was particularly excellent as we hired Room 2 for a work function and it was superb. Big thanks to Jake for being an awesome bartender, and to Layla for all her support, as well as Kitty, Scarlett and Ruby for their help with organising it. Brilliant

Food and service is just amazing, this is our second visit and again wasn’t disappointed at all. They made a special fuss as it was my birthday too. Definitely a must when your in Bath

We have esteem here a few times. Always excellent service and food. We prefer the bar rather than the restaurant. It is less noisy and a tad more atmospheric. However it is always nice to thank the chefs in the open kitchen. Also if is one of the rare places where asking fur a dry manhattan did not yield s blank expression. Can't wait to try the new pasta place. Thank you

Popped in for a few drinks, really nice place, would go there again!

An absolute winner! Relaxed but lively atmosphere, warm welcome from friendly and charming staff, interesting but not pretentious menu, high quality food and cooking, good wine list. Fabulous place to while away a few hours.

We had a memoramle day for a 90th birthday, with all the close family. We were well served at the table by Violetta and Luke

Thank you to Daisy and all the team for the most wonderful evening last night for my partner’s 60th birthday. The team were so friendly and attentive and the food was delicious.

Great service and excellent food!

Great food with excellent specialty cocktails.

This was based on multiple recommendations from people in town. It did not disappoint. Very special kitchen here and very fine ingredients treated with both with respect and creativity. We had the fish soup and Cesar salad to start. Both exceptional examples of both. The fish soup was superb while not masking the fish flavor. Very impressive. The Cesar was the highest standard. The mains were beautiful and bursting with fresh ingredients flavor. The drinks were great and the service exceptional. We were sat at the window banqutte which was very special. We got there before the dinner rush so our server gave us that table even though we did not have a reservation - we appreciated that. A lovely dining room that feels very modern and warm at the same time. This is a wonderful culinary experience and I highly recommend putting this on your list while in Bath.

Everything was absolutely wonderful. Could not recommend more!

Good breakfast and good service

Very good food and service. Cocktails are perfect too. A must vist if your in bath. We were served by rosie and ruth. Its lovley when you can tell staff love where they work. We also appreciate ruth getting us a table downstairs after our meal. Will be back next time we vist

Visited Sunday lunch without reservation, fortunately got a table. Lamb Belly (starters) 5/5 - crunchy outside, soft inside melts in your mouth. 😚👌 Sunday Roast Pork 4.5/5 - came with 2 sides, Enough to feed both of us. ✅ 12.5% service change 😶

Incredible meal, food was divine! Excellent service & super attentive. Perfect setting, great atmosphere & delicious food. What more can you ask for?! Special shout-out to Hannah who we settled the bill with, she was lovely to chat with!

Excellent as always. Great Service. Expensive but you get what you pay for.

10/10 for food and service at Walcott House. All the waiting team were extremely attentive and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend

Disappointed at the lack of accessible support

Great food, amazing service by Leila and the lady at the bar for finding us a table without booking - cheeky Yonder contribution to the bill 💵

Terrible service, denied an ill person access to water and cared more about their profit than the welfare of their customer's.

(NOT DINING SERVICE) Uncaring security, mate hadn't bought a drink and unfortunately had a medical incident, we removed him from their licencing area and we were harassed by security while taking care of them, came across they cared more about their licencing than the safety of others

My friend had a medical incident from which the bouncer refused them water despite being explained the situation. They threw the water on the floor stating they needed to "find water somewhere else" as well as threatening someone else with "I would enjoy your night and ignore them or you will be kicked out too" this is extremely upsetting especially considering the situation and welfare of my friend.

Superb atmosphere, delicious food. Great place in Bath. Don’t forget to book a table.

Tasty food, great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

The food and waiters were amazing we went twice whilst visiting but the second time service was bad but still definitely recommend - ps such lovely staff

Such a great find in Bath! The service was superb with a very personal touch. 6 of us had a 3 course meal including sharing portion steaks. Really impressed by the quality and quantity of the food. The tiramisu dessert was also to die for. Highly recommend!

Delicious Sunday Roast with all the trimmings. Puffy Yorkshire puddings, succulent meats and delish cream of leek, roasties and savoy cabbage.

Went here for a weekend breakfast and really enjoyed it. The restaurant is really nicely decorated and has a very warm, relaxed atmosphere. Really nice and interesting selections on the menu, and are drinks and food both came really quickly.

Wonderful place. We were there for a wedding evening and it was fun. The room downstairs is laid out well and nicely decorated. The food was great and best of all the staff were so helpful and kind. The only thing for me was there was no quite corner, there were speakers everywhere, it's difficult for us older ones to think straight. We had to go upstairs for respite. It wouldn't take much to adjust some corners of the space. Overall though it was well run. Thanks.

Leila and Meg were the most perfect hosts couldn’t have asked for better service especially during a very busy period they are the reason I would come back!!

Everything was absolutely delicious especially the cabbage side and the chocolate dessert. Would definitely recommend for an enjoyable and exquisite time.

Leila and Meg are amazing!!! Love them!

Had a great brunch at Walcot House! I enjoyed the Sausage and Egg bap, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. My girlfriend had the Croissant Paneperdu, and it was absolutely delicious. Cozy atmosphere and friendly service. Would definitely recommend!

Incredible food & service, we didn't have a booking but the staff created a space for us in 5 minutes of waiting at the bar! 🙌

Cozy interior. Best cocktails in a long time and the food was super tasty. Very friendly service.

Gorgeous food, absolutely delicious.

This was one of my most jaw-dropping starters ever. I had Wiltshire Horn Lamb Belly which was super rich and tender, alongside beans with an anchovy dressing. But for my main I went for a Schnitzel - and this was nothing like the authentic Austrian Schnitzels I've had previously. The meat was thick and underneath the batter was somewhat soggy, and really just tasted like a big chicken nugget with some garlic sauce. I didn't really enjoy the main that much but I can now see that it's no longer on the A la Carte menu. Service was fantastic and the decor made me feel like I was in a true fine dining establishment. Hopefully I will return soon.

I walked into the restaurant around 15:00 on Wednesday 7 August. A sign said wait to be seated. I did for a few minutes, no one came. I approached an employee at the bar and asked if my daughter and I could sit at an outdoor table. He replied yes, I asked if we should order inside or if there was service at the outdoor tables. The server replied someone would be out to us. We sat at the table for 10 minutes, saw patrons serviced at three different tables but no one came to ours. I went back into the restaurant, asked for menus and water. A server followed me out to our table with both, said he would be back to take our order. We waited 20 minutes, again saw a waiter serving other tables, no one came back to ours. Worst customer service imaginable, speaking with a server twice, making eye contact with another and never being served. We left. I see 4.6 stars on Google. Wish we had the opportunity to experience that service.

One of the few places open on a Monday evening. There was a full house and still good and fast service. The food was good but on the expensive end compared to what we got. There are good acoustics in the room, but perhaps a little too dark.

Lovely food, well.prepared and very tasty. Loved the Bavette with cafe de paris sauce. Great service.

Exceptional! From the food, the atmosphere to the service we really had an amazing experience at Walcot! Strongly recommend when in Bath! We had the bread followed by tartare and maquerel and then the chicken and the courgette penne, everything was delicious and great wine selection!

We went on a Sunday night and it was totally delicious. Fab staff too. Highly recommend

There's exceptional dining to be found at Walcott House, everything on the menu looked so inviting. Fresh starters, filling mains, all with great flavours both new and traditional, would call it Modern British, using local ingredients. We had a bottle of the restaurants own wine "Flavour Zone", so good. Probably the best meal we've had out in the city. The dining room in the back was bright and airy with lots of greenery, a nice place to be. What really made it was the service, always on hand to fill glasses, replace bottles, ask how we were getting along without prompting. Proper top tier service.

Good food in a nice relaxed setting.

A great meal out! Good food and service.

Food was good. However - Waiter gave false information about (very expensive) steak. Waitress refused to give receipt with VAT. Doesn’t sound very ethical, would not recommend spending your money here.

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday at Walcot House and the experience was amazing. From the moment we walked through the door, the staff were welcoming and attentive, ensuring that our lunch was perfect despite the delay in our arrival due to train issues from London. The team was very accommodating, showing great flexibility with the booking and understanding. The food was as amazing, with each dish prepared with the freshest ingredients and full of flavor. Loved the anchovy caper butter on hot bread! My highlight was the delightful chocolate logs, which were part of the little treats plate. A special thank you to the staff for also delivering on my request for a creamy, perfectly blended Piña Colada. This delightful addition made my birthday celebration even more memorable. The thoughtful birthday wishes card was a lovely touch as well. My girlfriend had planned this surprise for me, and their effort in coordinating it added an extra layer of joy to the celebration. Many thanks! I highly recommend Walcot House to anyone looking for a special day, whether for a celebration or simply a wonderful meal out.

Accommodating staff. Sunday roast was tasty, however, the beef was cold and maybe a bit too raw for my preference.

Best restaurant in town. Huge steak portions and great food in general. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and cocktails as well. Fennel salad and burrata were great to start but I could see there being a rotating menu.

Excellent food and service, the place looks nice but is lacking a bit on ambience.

The was nothing (not even the green tea I had) that was not served with care respect and great deliciousness. The decor is relaxed but clean and simple, the staff is a delight and they have 30% off on a Sunday Supper! Absolutely fabulous experience - thank you 🙏

Food and service were right on point. Lamb shoulder which came as a roast was splendid - side dishes were excellent, loved the cheese and leek side dish especially. They also served one of the best roast potatoes and triple cooked chips I had in a long time.

Love The Walcot .. Never Dissapoints .. Great Food Atmosphere and Staff

Just stunning as ever. Beautiful souls running a unique and special place.

Love this place. Excellent food and great staff. Good value and lovely vibe

I LOVE this place. The service, vibe and food is all 💯 I have visited The Walcot multiple times, for a full meal, coffee and just drinks - it's a venue to suit all occasions. The warm sourdough with three butters is honestly unforgettable.... Pop in, even if its just for a drink and to try the bread alone. You won't regret it.

Huge, perfectly organized, thoroughly cast and trained staff, good food, beautifully decorated rooms

Wonderful place, great food quality and great wine list. Great service from staff also. Highly recommended.

I’ve been to Walcot house a few times. The staff are always outstanding. Very welcoming and friendly. The food is always exceptional and you can tell the ingredients are of the finest quality.

Amazing food. Easy to book online and trendy environment which is clean and well maintained. Staff were all very friendly and attentive. I ordered the sourdough and butter as a snack before the starter....it was a freshly baked small loaf each!! Very tasty. The asparagus starter was a nice light touch after the sourdough (which I completely devoured!). And then I had a Rotolo dish in a creamy tomatoe and basil sauce. Sadly, there was no room for pud. We each had a glass of prosecco, and the bill was £117 for both of us which is a little pricey, but I'd go back again as the food was so tasty. Recommended.

Everything was above my expectations. A truly delightful experience.

Simply wonderful!! beautifully sourced ingredients for the seasonal menu. Staff are the best. Not sure how Walcot house trains and maintains such incredible staff. Many restaurants in Bath could learn from you. Wine recommendations were so different than my usual choice but so glad I took the advice. Thank you - a special call out to Rosie who looked after us.

Love everything about Walcot House. If I lived in Bath, this would be my go-to bar/restaurant. The combination of their menu, service and ambiance is unbeatable. Their lamb croquette is one of the best bites I had during my month-long trip to England. The truffle Parmesan fries and wild mushroom arancini are a great paring as starter bites; the fries were incredible—crisp on outside and fluffy inside; their beef tartare, whipped cod roe and chicken and ham hock pie were also memorable. I’d love to try everything on their extensive menu. The hostess/server Daisy is terrific and took time to chat about the food and even provided great tips for exploring Bath’s many trails. Can’t say enough good things about Walcot House.

Came from Singapore and chanced upon this gem of a place. It was a full house, and we hadn’t made a booking prior, so they sat us down at the bar while we waited for a table in the restaurant. Took a while, but the alcohol was great! We really appreciated it. Eventually, they got a really good seat for us, and helped us with the orders. The advice was perfect, and fed us all perfectly. Staff was super friendly, and food was SUPERB. Starter: Steamed fish salad Mains: Lamb cutlet and Steak Dessert: lemon gateau basque The food did take a while to come, but it was worth it!

The green sauce burger is GREAT. Tasteful, juicy, and pretty big. And for a good price (compared to other things on the menu). The cocktails are delicious!!!! Interior is a bit upscale but feel free to wear something casual. I really like this place. Highly recommend coming here!

Visitors from US, went on advice of a local. Short distance from center city & worth the effort. Great food / service / relaxed atmosphere Superior food quality & preparation. Tip: 30% off Sunday dinners Very pleasant experience- 5 ⭐️dinner

Ellie our waitress last night was fab, it was her second time serving us and we loved her attitude to hosting us. Thank you! As always, we'll be back!

Will stop in for breakfast/lunch whenever I'm in the area, spending hours sat in it. Beautiful atmosphere, food and lovely staff.