Savouring Bath: A Food and Drinks Tour

Bath may be known for its Roman baths and Georgian architecture, but the city’s independent culinary scene is well worth exploring too.

On this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage city, you’ll discover Bath’s culinary soul through its independent food artisans. From historic cheesemongers by royal appointment since the 18th century, to family-run delis that are re-interpreting the classics, this tour offers a taste of Bath beyond the usual tourist experience.

Starting outside Bath Abbey at the historic Rebecca Fountain, you’ll hear the stories behind Bath’s most cherished food and drink establishments. While you wander through elegant Georgian streets and hidden passageways, you’ll be introduced to Bath’s ”food heroes” – the passionate locals behind its thriving food culture. I’ll tell you about centuries-old businesses that operate alongside innovative newcomers, all united by their commitment to handcrafted quality.

You’ll stroll through atmospheric locations like Abbey Green (recently featured in Netflix’s Bridgerton), across the unique shop-lined Pulteney Bridge, and through the 19th-century Corridor – one of Britain’s earliest shopping arcades. You’ll visit Guildhall Market, home to tea blenders and cheesemongers whose businesses have operated for generations. Along the way, you’ll hear about Bath’s culinary history, from the legend of Bath Chaps to the famous Wild Café breakfasts beloved by locals.

On this delicious 75-minute Bath food tour, you’ll have the chance to:

• Visit Sally Lunn’s, home of Bath’s famous buns, whose secret recipe can be traced dates back to a Huguenot refugee in the 1600s
• Stop at Sugarcane Studio, where Taiwanese-born pastry chef Fang Yu-Lin incorporates exotic flavours like matcha, yuzu, and black sesame into exquisite French-style patisserie
• Learn how Colonna & Small’s revolutionised specialty coffee, drawing enthusiasts from around the world
• Pop into Gillard’s, which has been hand-blending teas since 1888, and sample popular speciality blends ”Jane Austen” and ”Lady Whistledown”
• Visit Paxton & Whitfield, who supplied cheese for Prince William and Catherine’s wedding
• Watch traditional fudge being made on a marble table using copper pots and wooden paddles at San Francisco Fudge Factory
• Sample artisan gelato at Swoon, where Italian-trained gelato master Bruno Forte creates perfect textures and innovative flavours

By the end of this tour, you’ll have discovered why Bath has earned a reputation as one of Britain’s most exciting food destinations.