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The Marlborough Tavern, Bath, Somerset

The Marlborough Tavern

4.5
4.5
2062 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 2,062 people are saying

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

Loved For

  • Bath/Somerset

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bath/Somerset

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bath

    Good for groups

  • Bath

    Healthy

  • Bath

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bath

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bath

    Lively

  • Bath

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Marlborough Tavern offers a charming and "cozy atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "friendly staff." Known for its "superb Sunday roast" and varied menu, it provides a "warm welcome" and "great service." Ideal for both locals and visitors, it's considered a "lovely gastropub" tucked away from the tourist flow.

2,062 Reviews

  1. Rob

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. wendy

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service impeccable. My only small moan was, sadly there was no custard available for dessert,which was a shame

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  3. George

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal here. A busy Sunday evening so glad we booked. Service was attentive and prompt. Wide menu clearly mark for celiac's or vegans. I had a starter and the traditional Sunday roast. Both were fabulous. My wife had the gluten free fish and chips (a rare treat as she is celiac). She was slightly disappointed as the fish was a bit oily. On the whole a great place to eat.

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  4. David

    VIP

    Bath

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great venue and food was superb a great sunday lunch, Good service and atmosphere is lovely.

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  5. Nat

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful Sunday lunch. Superb food and atmosphere.

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  6. S m

    London

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Up to its usual good standard, very good local away from the tourists
    The Marlborough TavernResponded on 4 February 2025
    Hi S m, Thank you for the kind words! We hope to have you visit us again son. Warm regards, The Marlborough Tavern

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  7. Mike

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just what you want from a pub, warm atmosphere, varied enough menu and great sevice

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  8. Alex

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a wonderful Sunday lunch! Staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was superb. Thanks very much :-)
    The Marlborough TavernResponded on 4 February 2025
    Hi Alex, Thank you for the kind words! We hope to have you visit us again son. Warm regards, The Marlborough Tavern

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  9. SHELLY

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely menu and food. Service was slow considering it was not at all busy

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  10. Peter

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub and very attentive staff. Sunday lunch was good, but not quite the excellent we had hoped for. Belly of pork was meant to come with crackling but instead had a thing placed on top that was like a large, overcooked pork scratching, and the gravy was a bit lacking in flavour, but I’m probably being a bit picky as we’d definitely go back again as overall experience was great!!

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The Marlborough Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 2062 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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 12:00–17:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
  • 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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