Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa Hotel

Name: Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa Hotel
Address: Sydney Rd, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, BA2 6NS
Telephone: 0344 879 9106
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6 (45)

£25 and under

British

Sydney Rd, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 6NS

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2 people

5 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Bath Spa Hotel’s Vellore Restaurant was once the magnificent ballroom of the original house, built in the 1800’s. It’s now an award-winning and elegant dining room with tranquil outdoor terrace. Our celebrated Executive Head Chef has created a stunning à la carte menu using the very best seasonal ingredients – a creative fusion of traditional and modern English cooking.
Offering a Tasting Menu and Chef’s Table Menu, you can also enjoy Lunch and Afternoon Tea in beautiful surrounds in this quiet and peaceful corner of Bath city centre.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team can recommend, select and pair wines from our impressive list to perfectly complement your food. Of course, you can also be sure to receive a warm welcome and the meticulous service you’d expect from Macdonald Hotels.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, English
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:00 Dinner Daily 18:30–21:30
Phone number
0344 879 9106
Website
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bath
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Sydney Rd, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 6NS
Area
Bath
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

MACKEREL£16.00
Green Goddess, Toffee Lemon Crouton, Cucumber
PATE EN CROUTE£14.00
Piccalilli, Lambs Lettuce
COD MOSAIC£16.00
Dashi, Fennel Jam, Sea Herbs
DUCK LIVER PARFAIT£16.00
Brioche, Pickled Walnut, Ver Jus Poached Celery
PEA AND ASPARAGUS SOUP£12.00
Poached Egg, Lemon Gel, Pea Fricasse
HERITAGE TOMATO MILLE FUILLE£14.00
Goat Curd, Black Olive Crumb, Balsamic Tomato, Pesto

Mains

DUO OF PORK£33.00
Rhubarb, Roasted Onion, Garlic
STONE BASS£33.00
Oyster Beurre Blanc, Salsify, Leek
MONKFISH£36.00
Hash Brown, Caviar, Asparagus, Buttermilk Sauce
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER£22.00
Grapes, Curried Raisins, Carrot Curry Sauce
MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE£20.00
Parmesan, Spinach

Dry-aged, from the Grill

BEEF SIRLOIN£39.00
Jacobs Ladder, Pomme Anna, King Oyster Mushroom

Desserts

RHUBARB & APPLE CRUMBLE£14.00
Crème Anglaise Sauce
CHOCOLATÉ FONDANT£14.00
Pistachio Ice Cream
CHOCOLATE TORTE £14.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
SELECTION OF FRENCH AND BRITISH CHEESES£16.00
ASSORTED PETIT FOURS£8.00
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING£12.00
Butter Scotch Sauce, vanilla Cream

Nibbles

CHILLI & LEMON OLIVES£6.00
PADRON PEPPERS WITH MALDON SALT£8.00
LIME CHLLI NUTS£7.00
CRISPY OKRA FRIES WITH TAMARIND CHUTNEY£8.00

Sides

HOUSE SALAD £7.00
ROASTED HIPSI CABBAGE £6.00
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS £6.00
SAUTÉED POTATO, GARLIC AND CHIVE BUTTER £6.00

What 45 people are saying

Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa Hotel 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

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
3.4Service
3.6Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Bath/Somerset
Romantic
Bath/Somerset
British
Bath
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vellore Restaurant at Bath Spa Hotel offers a "warm welcoming" ambiance with attentive staff, but experiences are mixed. The "tasting menu was excellent" and the venue is "beautiful," yet some diners find the value lacking due to "high prices" and inconsistent food quality. Service can be slow, impacting overall satisfaction.

45 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Hotel grounds are magnificent. The ambience is good. Quite a lot of the hotel guests were dressed in white gowns, I assume coming back from the spa. It was a bit weird seeing them walk behind us but it was also fine and amusing at the same time. It took an exceptionally long time to get served. Can only put that down to poor staffing or poor management of staff. The waitress was very good once we ordered and all the food was served promptly afterwards with a nice space in between each meal. The wines were very good. There were a lot of flies in the hotel and in fact a hornet landed on me. Thankfully it flew away. Not sure what you can do on such a hot day. Overall a good experience and I would definitely come again but plenty of room for improvement. Food was excellent by the way.
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Mike
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the tasting menu, and both loved it! The food really was excellent as was the service.
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 8 June 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear you both enjoyed the tasting menu and had a great experience with our food and service. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon. Warm regards, Management
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Bernadette
Bristol1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm welcoming from the staff. The food was exceptional.
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 8 June 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're pleased to hear that you felt warmly welcomed and that the food met your expectations. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards, Management
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Armin
Perthshire/Stirlingshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 28 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Whilst the staff were friendly and polite, the overall value of the food was pretty average given the astronomical price. I was a guest at the hotel with my family and I seriously doubt the credentials of the hotel claiming to be 5 stars…
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 8 June 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you found the staff friendly and polite, but we're sorry to learn that other aspects of your experience fell short of expectations. We take all comments seriously and will review your concerns regarding value and overall experience with the relevant teams. Your input helps us identify areas for improvement, and we hope to have the chance to restore your confidence in the future. Warm regards, Management
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Geraint
Bath/Somerset2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 26 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant offered a mixed dining experience. Service was very good - staff were polite, attentive, and professional. The setting and atmosphere of the room was grand and perfect for a romantic meal. However, the food was disappointing and didn’t meet expectations, especially given the high prices. The value for money was extremely poor, which left the overall experience feeling underwhelming. A beautiful setting full of promise, but unfortunately let down by the quality and pricing of the food.
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 8 June 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the service and atmosphere, and that our team made a positive impression. However, we're truly sorry to learn that the food did not meet your expectations. Your comments regarding quality and value have been noted and will be shared with our culinary team for review. We appreciate your insights and hope to have the opportunity to deliver a more satisfying experience in the future. Warm regards, Management
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Keith A
Jersey/Channel Islands3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The tasting menu was excellent, although a little pricey.
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 8 June 2025
Thank you for your recommendation and thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tasting menu and found our setting suitable for special occasions. We appreciate your comments on service and value and will use them to continue improving. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Management
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Tim
Bath/Somerset1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very pensive, under staffing leading to poor service, reasonable food but very expensive. 5* prices for 3* experience
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 20 May 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. We understand how under-staffing can impact service, and we're actively working to address this so that every guest receives the attention they deserve. While we're glad you found the food reasonable, we take your comments on value and pricing seriously and will review them with our team. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the 5-star experience we strive for. Regards Management
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Katie
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal with fabulous wine. The overall experience was a delight. The cod and lamb were tasty. We’d recommend to anyone staying at the hotel. It was a great meal.
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 20 May 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal — especially the cod and lamb — and that the wine and overall atmosphere made for a special evening. It’s wonderful to know you found the setting romantic and charming, and that it was a great fit for both special occasions and group dining. We’re especially grateful for your recommendation to fellow hotel guests — it truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Management
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Irina
Buckinghamshire3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but not spectacular, when you would like to receive a fine-dining experience. I don't know if the chef has changed, but it does not feel like a two-rosette restaurant. The photos of the food on the website are far away from the real food presentation. The swrvice was ok, but not a fine-dining restaurant service. Overall, good reastaurant but not anything special.
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Lorna
Bath/Somerset1 review
3.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful room & layout. Head waiter was very welcoming and quick to seat us (little too eager to ask us about table water before sitting us down), wasn’t asked about drinks which was very disappointing as would have liked to have had wine with mains and dessert (only had water for the whole meal). The food mains itself was faultless, although the truffle ‘chips’ weren’t anything to rave about (wouldn’t order again). Once food order was placed there was no check backs from wait staff to check anything was good so service was a bit disappointing for the stand you’d expect at that venue. Also, it was a birthday occasion for both myself and partner and there was no extras that you would normally get at a restaurant, would have expected a comp glass of wine or even happy birthday writing on a dessert plate with a candle but there was nothing that made it an occasion when it was asked upon booking about occasion. Would say overall it was mediocre and missed the mark of standard you would expect.
Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa HotelResponded on 23 April 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and our space, but we’re sorry the service didn’t reflect the special occasion or the standard we aim to uphold. Not offering drinks or checking in during your meal is certainly not the level of attentiveness we strive for, and we regret missing the chance to make your joint birthday feel more special — especially as we were made aware in advance. Your feedback is genuinely appreciated and will be shared with the team to ensure we do better. We hope to welcome you back for a much improved experience. Warm regards, Management
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Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa Hotel is rated 3.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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Sydney Rd, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 6NS

Additional information

Area
Bath
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:00 Dinner Daily 18:30–21:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, English
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bath
Phone number
0344 879 9106

Vellore Restaurant at the Bath Spa Hotel

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About this restaurant

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STARTER

MACKEREL£16.00

PATE EN CROUTE£14.00

COD MOSAIC£16.00

DUCK LIVER PARFAIT£16.00

PEA AND ASPARAGUS SOUP£12.00

HERITAGE TOMATO MILLE FUILLE£14.00

Mains

DUO OF PORK£33.00

STONE BASS£33.00

MONKFISH£36.00

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER£22.00

MUSHROOM TAGLIATELLE£20.00

Dry-aged, from the Grill

BEEF SIRLOIN£39.00

Desserts

RHUBARB & APPLE CRUMBLE£14.00

CHOCOLATÉ FONDANT£14.00

CHOCOLATE TORTE £14.00

SELECTION OF FRENCH AND BRITISH CHEESES£16.00

ASSORTED PETIT FOURS£8.00

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING£12.00

Nibbles

CHILLI & LEMON OLIVES£6.00

PADRON PEPPERS WITH MALDON SALT£8.00

LIME CHLLI NUTS£7.00

CRISPY OKRA FRIES WITH TAMARIND CHUTNEY£8.00

Sides

HOUSE SALAD £7.00

ROASTED HIPSI CABBAGE £6.00

HONEY GLAZED CARROTS £6.00

SAUTÉED POTATO, GARLIC AND CHIVE BUTTER £6.00

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