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The Marlborough Tavern, Bath, Somerset

The Marlborough Tavern

4.5
4.5
2071 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 2,071 people are saying

The Marlborough Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

    Good for groups

  • 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 in Bath is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "friendly and attentive staff," offering a "warm and cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent Sunday roast" and "delicious vegetarian options." Despite occasional service delays, the tavern remains a "reliable" choice for "top-end pub food" and a "great atmosphere."

2,071 Reviews

  1. Hugh

    Bath4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really can't fault my first visit to the Marlborough Tavern. I was treating friends to supper so wanted it to be good. It was fantastic. The service was friendly and efficient, the food outstanding and I was pretty happy with the final bill - two courses, a couple of glasses of wine and a cheeky brandy all for about £110. It is also dog-friendly so Flake was able to curl up under the table and enjoy the ambience.

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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and great ambiance. Highly recommend

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  3. JaneP

    Bath6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing. Expensive reheated food. Limited menu and beer choices. I will think twice before booking a table at The Marlborough Tavern again.

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  4. KayS

    Gloucestershire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful Sunday lunch as always. Service was lovely. Was a special occasion with my neighbours and friends - so great time to be altogether. Pub was very busy when we arrived and table wasn’t ready but we got drinks and sat in garden until ready. Always a lovely time at the Marlborough Tavern.

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  5. DENISE

    Oxford2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Early Saturday dinner after a long walk, we both had steak and ale pie. Only ok , more of meat casserole with pastry top, guess it depends on your definition of a pie. Pastry top welded to pie dish as chef had not lined rim with pastry before putting lid on. Certainly not the best meal we've eaten here. We just choose the wrong dish on this occasion .

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  6. Emma

    Gloucestershire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked this for my daughter's 21st birthday lunch and it was amazing. The staff couldn't do enough for us and the food was outstanding! They even helped us out with a dog bowl so we could feed our doggo.

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  7. Jo

    Bath2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, good service, nice atmosphere (until around 10.30pm when the whole place emptied!). Have been before and will definitely go again.

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  8. Ali

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a Sunday roast worth a trip dog friendly

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  9. Annalivia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to The Marlborough Tavern for Sunday lunch and they did not disappoint. Food was first class, great portion sizes and elegantly presented. We all had a Sunday roast, beef and pork belly, it was truly delicious! The pub is also fur friendly and they provided a water bowl for our doggy. We had a table by the fire, it was perfect with lots of space and not too near the main door or the lavatory. The decor is simple and elegant in a traditional design. Will definitely visit again, good value for money with the excellent quality of food produce.

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  10. Rob

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A while since we’ve been to The Marlborough Tavern. No particular reason hasten to add. Lovely Valentines Day menu. Enjoyed what we ordered although both meals could have been served hotter(as in heat not spice). Not too noisy although personally not a lover of dogs in restaurants. Will be back.

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The Marlborough Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 2071 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 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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