The Elder

4.6

30 Reviews

£41 and over

Contemporary British

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Seated in a series of elegant and atmospheric dining rooms, each portioned along the lines of the original Georgian houses they reside within, our guests are welcomed as old friends.
Come experience the magic of The Elder, where you will be treated to a unique dining experience like no other. Step into our hidden speakeasy, tucked away in a historic vault, and indulge in snacks and bespoke cocktails before heading upstairs for a 7-course dinner showcasing the best of British wild food.
A sumptuous dining experience where our guests are taken on a journey of discovery by our knowledgeable and passionate team. Everyone who visits The Elder will learn something –whether it’s a story about the history of Bath, our local estates or how we prepare and cook the perfect venison.
Our constantly changing menu is a celebration of seasonality, featuring ingredients sourced locally and prepared with care. Whether you enjoy meat or prefer a vegetarian option, we have something for everyone.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01225 530616
Website
https://theelder.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Liam Goldstone

Location
2-8 S Parade, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 4AB
Area
Bath
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
£10.00 - £50.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our traditional English Afternoon Tea whilst seated in the elegant and atmospheric dining rooms. The Elder, nestled in the lines of the original Georgian Grade 1 listed houses offers you the opportunity to experience the exquisite selection of pastries and cakes prepared by our dedicated Pastry Team. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just to treat yourself our team look forward to immersing you in this beautiful afternoon experience. A £10 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking. Prices include service charge. A discretionary service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill for any additional items taken on the day.

Homemade crunchy bread
whipped butter & our famous game tea
Butter-roasted mallard
caramelised celeriac, trompettes & pear
Hand dived Orkney Scallop
Jerusalem artichoke, Morteau sausage & Somerset cider
Fricassée of wild mushroom
braised pearl barley & tarragon
Bathurst estate fallow deer
Tokyo turnip, caramelised onion, bone marrow, peppercorn & cornichon
Baked fillet of turbot
Cornish clams, glazed local carrots & vadouvan sauce
Pumpkin crème caramel
maple roasted pumpkin & cinnamon ice cream
70% Xoco Mayan dark chocolate
salted chestnut ice cream accompanied by Frangelico hazelnut liqueur

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Bath/Somerset
Best Food
Bath/Somerset
Innovative
Bath/Somerset
Great for fine wines
Bath/Somerset
Romantic
Bath
Best Overall
Bath
Best Food
Bath
Best Service
Bath
Innovative
Bath
Great for fine wines
Bath
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Elder offers an "intimate dining" experience with an "incredible" tasting menu and "fantastic" service. Dishes feature "amazing flavours" and "locally sourced produce," providing a "superb" culinary journey. While the pace can be leisurely, the "delicious" courses and "knowledgeable" staff make it "well worth the money."

30 Reviews

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Mark
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always! Amazing food and great service
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Steve
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous good. Fabulous wine pairing. Excellent service.
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Amy
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was excellent, only the whole experience was spoiled by the coat rack at the end. It’s loaded with coats, there’s no cloak room so you have to sift through strangers clothes to find yours, and it’s in the literal walkway so you’re getting dressed while waiters are trying to get past. It needs fixing so it doesn’t disrupt the experience. My husband almost lost a glove (an expensive glove) because the jackets are just thrown over one another without a thought. Felt like a cheap end to an expensive night.
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Alex
Gloucestershire
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Trying to be something they most definitely are not. Menu (on paper) looks good but in reality food is bland, under/over seasoned and some ingredients just dont work well together. Some interesting ideas but execution not great, although plates dressed nicely. The service was what really shocked me - way way too much talking about the food, listening to him stumble through the menu to other tables even though it was his 5th time repeating the set menu. - bringing food to the table when my girlfriend was in the bathroom then asking me if he should wait to describe the food. No pacing of the meal, we were brought 5 courses one after the other in under an hour, sometimes he hadn’t cleared the last dish before bringing the new one, when my gf asked for a fresh mint tea a teapot arrived with hot water and 4 (yes 4) fresh mint leaves in which cost £3.25 and when I asked for an extra cup the given to me was dirty. When you’re paying £85 per person I would expect a MUCH better quality across everything (food and service) Building however is beautiful but it deserves a much better standard of food and service. The worst dining experience I’ve had in quite some time.
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Lawrence
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What an amazing menu and a very intimate dining room. It really was a great evening with my wife and I both saying how much we enjoyed the evening.
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Maggie
San Francisco
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dinner to celebrate a special occasion and enjoy local ethical food served in a creative way.
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Davide
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible restaurant in the heart of Bath. The food (a set menu of many delicious courses) was unbelievable and the service delightful. Unsure why this restaurant does not have a Michelin star yet…totally recommended!
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Timothy
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drink, and wonderful service from Nick!
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Paul
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food with even better service. Tasting menu and nice wines. Definitely recommend.
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Anya
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have just come home from probably the best meal we’ve ever had. Everything was unbelievably tasty, thank you.
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FAQs

The Elder is rated 4.6 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

2-8 S Parade, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 4AB

Additional information

Area
Bath
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Liam Goldstone
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://theelder.co.uk/
Phone number
01225 530616

The Elder

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Menu

Pre dinner snack & cocktail

Croquette of local partridge

Bee’s knees

Vanilla old fashioned

Uncategorised

Homemade crunchy bread

Butter-roasted mallard

Hand dived Orkney Scallop

Fricassée of wild mushroom

Bathurst estate fallow deer

Baked fillet of turbot

Pumpkin crème caramel

70% Xoco Mayan dark chocolate

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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