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Sally Lunn's Bath
17 Reviews I had afternoon tea at Sally Lunn's, home of the original bath bun, twice on my visits to Bath. The afternoon tea consist of a Bath Bun with jam and clotted cream and with either tea or coffee. On...
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Hole in the Wall Bath
4 Reviews Part of the revival of British cuisine as a gourmet experience, but with a French flair. The waiters are of the old-fashioned type who wait discreetly until exactly the moment you need them, then...
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Number 5 Bistro Bath
1 Review Great atmosphere in the historic centre of Bath. Number 5 Bistro is just off Pulteney Bridge, one of Bath's most interesting places. Pulteney Bridge is an 18th century homage to the Ponte Vecchio of...
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The Grapes Bath
1 Review Recall that 'old and ailing Mrs. Smith. A Mrs. Smith in Westgate Buildings?' She was Ann Elliot's school friend in PERSUASION. She had come to Bath to take the waters. She might have been happier...
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Lovely curry , large choice on the menu and excellent service.it was a joy to hurry in out of the rain, and enjoy the food in this place.For all curry lovers everywhere. Chicken tikka.Just perfect. But there is something for everyone.
After finishing our quick look at the Cheddar Gorge, southwest of Bristol, we had about 1.5 hours of driving to get through a mostly industrialized area surrounding Weston-super-Mare and Bridgewater. By 1 PM we had diverted off the main A39 highway along the north coast of Somerset and pulled into the tiny seaside village of Watchet in search of a pub lunch. After finding the town parking lot (40 pence or US 70 cents for an hour) we popped into a pub that had a view out over the Bristol Channel. However, that particular room was closed, the place was smokey and there were almost no other customers so we kept on moving! Practically across the street, we noticed the much more appealing Bell Inn. This 16th century pub has a bit of history, as it seems that the famous 'Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner' was begun here by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in the winter of 1797 while he was staying here with...
During our February, 2004 trip to Cornwall, my wife was staying on there for another 10 days while I had to head back to London to fly out by myself due to work commitments. Consequently, my task for that Saturday was to get myself back to the London area so I would be able to catch my next morning flight out of Heathrow. After stopping for a biscuit and a cup of tea with VT-member 'Sir' Geoff Wright at Altarnun, near the Cornish border with Devon, I settled down for the drive north-east! It was handy having a couple of CDs to play as I meandered along in no particular rush. By about 1 PM, I could feel the urge for something to eat, so I picked the small town of Ilchester, not far from Yeovil and about half-way between Exeter and Salisbury, as a place to try my luck. It did not take me long to stumble across The Bull Inn, whose premises seemed to be very thinly populated. Nevertheless,...
This isn't just a Somerset tip. It applies throughout England, including London. I found restaurants to be terribly expensive, by my home (U.S.) standards, throughout the U.K. and western Europe. But, in England, dining in pubs offered an economical alternative. Not every pub had food, and not every pub that did have food had GOOD food, but most of the pubs where I dined served a pretty darned good meal for less than five pounds, sometimes less than five dollars (U.S.). The food is usually some kind of casserole -- like lazagna, shepherd's pie, etc. -- maybe with a side of fries or a veggie. It was almost always simple, but filling and tasty. A good-sized serving of whatever was offered, plus a pint of bitter or stout, was usually far cheaper than a mediocre restaurant meal near by. It's a great way to stretch your food dollar while roaming the U.K.
I really liked the atmosphere and how friendly the people were! It was a great experience! I had the steak and guinness pie and it was wonderful! The desserts were great, too!
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Apsley House Hotel Bath
1 Review and 400 Opinions One of the finest guest houses in Bath. The ideal place to take someone special for a treat... Not...
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Best Western Swan Hotel Wells
1 Review and 122 Opinions There's one thing that makes you feel right at home in a foreign hotel. Someone speaking your very...
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