The Marlborough Tavern

4.5

2049 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Charming

Just around the corner from Bath's Royal Crescent, The Marlborough Tavern combines the atmosphere of a local pub with the food quality you’d expect of a top restaurant. Two AA rosettes, and inclusions in The Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide bear testimony to the quality of both food and service. It’s no wonder it's won the Bath Gastropub of the Year title more than any competitors.

Food is essentially, though not slavishly, English in character and takes advantage of locally sourced produce wherever possible. Its food reputation is matched by their service - always friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and there's an extensive wine list and selection of local ales to choose from. The Marlborough's pub garden is arguably Bath’s finest; a walled courtyard space, that’s perfect for summertime lunching and drinking.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01225 423731
Website
http://www.marlborough-tavern.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Filip Tencer
Private party facilities
We're a popular choice for groups organising special parties and functions. Our extensive experience of hosting private parties means you can rest assured it will all go smoothly. Whilst there is no separate function room, part or all the the pub can be made available as required.

Location
35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LY
Area
Bath
Parking details
There is unrestricted street parking surrounding the pub after 6pm and on Sundays. Nearby Royal Victoria Park has plenty of parking and is a 2 min walk away from the pub.
Public transit
Bath Spa rail station is a short taxi drive away (5 mins) or a pleasant 20 min walk. A City Sightseeing bus stop is directly outside the pub.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,049 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Bath/Somerset
Healthy
Bath/Somerset
Neighbourhood gem
Bath/Somerset
Great for outdoor dining
Bath/Somerset
Vegetarian-friendly
Bath/Somerset
Most Booked
Bath
Good for groups
Bath
Healthy
Bath
Neighbourhood gem
Bath
Vegetarian-friendly
Bath
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marlborough Tavern is a delightful local gastro pub offering "great food, warm service, and a comfortable atmosphere." Visitors rave about the "exceptional food" and "excellent quality Sunday roast." Its "friendly and welcoming staff" and cozy setting make it a top choice for dining in Bath.

2,049 Reviews

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Bernard
Bath
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal (venison beautifully cooked) with friendly service and a warm atmosphere. Want to keep the Marlborough a secret for it has become our go to place.
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OpenTable Diner
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely unbelievable roast dinner! The pork belly was outstanding! Will definitely be back soon!
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Gregory
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very rude and unaccommodating staff. Left after our appetizers were served and went to a different pub close by, and had a much better experience. And don’t expect a fireplace, even when it’s freezing outside.
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Andreas
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been visiting Bath for a number of years and I must say The Marlborough tavern is by far the best gastro pub in Bath. Located in a quiet corner of the city the moment you walk in you are greeted by a lovely fire place which makes it feel very cozy. The food is totally delicious and locally sourced and very well priced and the staff and very friendly and efficient. Can’t wait for our next visit.
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paul
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing but service was quite slow considering it wasn’t that busy
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Marian
Cambridge
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really helpful, thoughtful staff. Good menu, delicious starters.
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Tim
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm welcome, friendly staff, great food and atmosphere. Very enjoyable evening and will certainly be back. Thankyou!
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Julie
Bath
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, lovely drinks particularly the espresso martini. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options - particularly good vegan katsu. Fish and chips also amazing!
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Amanda
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Staff were friendly. We will definitely go back again.
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Rob
VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent quality Sunday roast and look forward to going again very soon.
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The Marlborough Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 2049 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LY

Additional information

Area
Bath
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is unrestricted street parking surrounding the pub after 6pm and on Sundays. Nearby Royal Victoria Park has plenty of parking and is a 2 min walk away from the pub.
Public transit
Bath Spa rail station is a short taxi drive away (5 mins) or a pleasant 20 min walk. A City Sightseeing bus stop is directly outside the pub.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Filip Tencer
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.marlborough-tavern.com/
Phone number
01225 423731
Private party facilities
We're a popular choice for groups organising special parties and functions. Our extensive experience of hosting private parties means you can rest assured it will all go smoothly. Whilst there is no separate function room, part or all the the pub can be made available as required.

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