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The Marlborough Tavern, Bath, Somerset

The Marlborough Tavern

4.6
4.6
2052 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:30
Booked 20 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.

Additional information

  • 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

Menu

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What 2,052 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 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.

2,052 Reviews

  1. james

    VIP

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family dinner. Excellent friendly service.

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  2. Nancy

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly staff. Excellent location as it is mostly frequented by area residents..

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  3. Joy

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Is a lovely Gastropub near The Royal Crescent. Staff are fruendly and professional. Been there several tikes when stsying in Bath. Good choice of food but as a non garlic llover, I should have avoided the mushroom rissoto. Their fush and chips and steak are excellent. Can be a little noisy at busy times as children and dogs there but has a happy atmosphere.

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  4. Bernard

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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The Marlborough Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 2052 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Marlborough Tavern

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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