Marlborough Tavern in Bath and North East Somerset

A good option out from the main town, food was decent. Friendly staff, but let down by very limited beer selection and a beer that tastes like the pipes need a clean.

Nice setting, great garden which is a fabulous sun trap.

We’ve had occasion over the past week to visit this delightful gastropub twice (due to our kitchen renovation). Having not been before we were unsure what to expect overall. On both occasions we were greeted by delightful staff and given a nice table near the bar (now our go to table!). The food was extremely good with consistent quality and the wine was very well priced which is unusual in Bath. This lovely place is now our favourite in Bath and we are left wondering why we haven’t visited before!!!

Lovely autumn day walking home from Bath city centre, we stopped off for a drink and light lunch in the garden. Such a great sun trap it was delightful sitting outside. As ever great food and drinks - they know how to keep their ales! To top it off we were served by Callum whose big personality added a sparkle to the whole event.

Hi we used to be locals here as we live nearby..we have been to a few of their steak nights and Sunday lunches and breakfast. We went there last time for early drinks for my partners 69th birthday drinks just the 2 of us..a young waitress..she only looked about 16 years young told us to drink up and go without any explanation..maybe cos we were smoking 🚬 in there outside space..no rules against that is there? And no signs up..they allow dogs and probably babies that scream too but nothing normal for adults..will never give them the time of day again unless they change their pyjamas..sorry policies.. Shame..it was a good place to go after a round of ⛳ golf opposite but in our opinion far too expensive anyway.

Always a good local place for a relaxed lunch or dinner. Super friendly staff, good food, swift, good wine selection, average prices for the area. A little out of town but good if you are near the Royal Crescent. About 3 mins walk. Suggest you try out the 'Park Golf' opposite too.

My friend & I visited for Sunday Lunch. Both had Roast Chicken followed by Sticky Toffee pudding, all washed down with a lovely sparkling rose Prosecco. Everything was delicious. Staff very friendly. Would highly recommend. (Minor point, I would have preferred not to have the gravy poured over the lovely crispy roast potatoes as it defeats the object)

Spectacular, and very accomodating!

Great local tavern right near the Royal Crescent! We dined there twice and food as well as beer/cider options were great! Gets pretty busy in the evenings. Would definitely visit again!

This is a super-friendly Gastro- pub. We visited last Wednesday evening on the off-chance and Callum, behind the bar, welcomed us like long-lost friends, not the strangers we were. He found us the last available table, where I enjoyed a classic cod and chips while Mrs M had an inspired monkfish dish. We’re back for Sunday roast today. Thanks for great service Callum! Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Fish and Chips

This is a super-friendly Gastro- pub. We visited last Wednesday evening on the off-chance and Callum, behind the bar, welcomed us like long-lost friends, not the strangers we were. He found us the last available table, where I enjoyed a classic cod and chips while Mrs M had an inspired monkfish dish. We’re back for Sunday roast today. Thanks for great service Callum!

Great location, nice atmosphere, outside space is great. Recommend.

Everything good,,if roast beef dinner could have had a bit more seasoning, for taste,you know, how your mum used to cook them,anyway we enjoyed it

Lovely pub at a lovely location. Been there many times, both the inside and outside areas are quite cosy. Good customer service, the food is OK, I wouldn't say it's top notch for similar pubs, but the lovely atmosphere & staff make up for it.

Excellent Sunday Roast. Efficient service, reasonably priced and good drinks options. Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding!

Great find, food was amazing, definely recommend

Good food, friendly staff. Lovely outside.

Booked a table for dinner with family who were visiting. Some of our group arrived early to feed their baby ahead of the meal, an hour into the meal we were told the table was needed back for another booking - staff were very rude and wouldn't allow us to order a second drink as they wanted the table back for another group. The Bath Pub Company used to be great - since St Austell have been involved they have really gone down hill. If you want a good gastro pub in this part of town I'd try the Chequers or even Beckford Canteen instead.

Very welcoming pub with good food. And their beer garden is very pleasant for lunch with the family.

Was told about this place from our host at a guest house and this place did not disappoint! Sunday roast was delicious and even made room for dinner (learned about the Eton Mess - wow!).

Me & my partner came on 11/08/24 for my birthday meal. The tavern was very lovely and we were offered the choice to sit outside. Plenty of seating inside and outside, both great options for s really nice and hot sunny day. As we were given the menus, we were offered some table water immediately, which was brilliant. However, we were not asked if we would like any other drinks to start with, which would usually happen in any pub after the menus are given to us, and we would usually expect. Moreover, we did wait a while before being served, at least 15 minutes. On the other hand, the service was lovely once the staff arrived to our table to take our orders. (If you didn’t fancy a roast, there are other lovely options on the menu including sharing and starters) The food was given to us quickly and was presented very well. I had the roast chicken, which included bread sauce, stuffing, roast potatoes, veg & red wine gravy (there was a good variety of roasts on the menu, including a vegan option). The roast was delicious! Lovely buttery carrots, crispy roast potatoes, and the bone-on chicken was very tasty and juicy - best chicken I’ve had in a while! Surprised to have a giant yorkshire pudding - even that was very delicious! The dessert menus were given to us quickly, but staff were still slow in taking our dessert orders. Nonetheless, the desserts were - likewise - delicious! The salted caramel ice cream matched perfectly with the warm chocolate brownie. In the end, we did have to get up and ask for the bill at the bar because we waited another 15 minutes (with our empty plates) to be served. Overall, the food was very lovely and the atmosphere was very enjoyable. Unfortunately, because of the slow service, I did have to knock a star down. Nonetheless, we would still come here again!

Very nice and tasty tavern in bath. I enjoyed a lot the fish and chips. Regular price and very kind staff.

We came here as a family (2 adults, 3 kids) for a Sunday lunch. The kids menu was great, the place is buggy friendly and plenty of space for a highchair. Sunday menu was also great, good choices, good wine list. Food was served quickly and was outstanding (the pork belly was incredible) and the service we received was superb. Everyone left very full and happy! We'll be returning. Thank you!

Cute place with excellent service

Great place for a Sunday roast.

A lovely birthday lunch, sitting in their recently refurbished outside seating area. Excellent, friendly service. The food was good, the presentation a bit lacking, all piled onto the plate, as you would plate it up at home. If that could be worked on, 5*.

Omg Fantastic best pub ever great food had the steak and lovely nz sauvignon our waitress Emelia was amazing. If in bath visit here

God mad og venlig betjening. Fine omgivelser med mulighed for at sidde enten inde eller ude. Mange valgmuligheder på menukortet, uden at det går ud over kvaliteten af maden.

Delicious food, great service and a lovely beautiful building. Little garden round the side too which was nice when the sun came out.

We enjoyed our Sunday roast lunch here. I had the beef roast and my wife had the sweet potato Wellington. The food was delicious and plentiful. The roast beef was cooked perfectly and very tender. For Sunday roast the pub had a cozy atmosphere. The wait staff was relaxed but attentive.

Who said fish and chips aren't delicious in England? This is where you can taste the best fish and chips in the UK ♡ The other recommended menu items were also delicious and I would like to thank Allie for serving us so kindly. Thank you!

Had a wonderful evening here. We were looked after by Callum, an absolute professional

It suited us fine for what we needed. Lovely wooden tables, beautiful bar area. A bit pricey, £6.50 for a Guinness.

My mom and I came here for dinner on Sunday. Her roast beef was extremely overcooked and was so hard to cut and chew. My fish and chips was a bit better. The fish was fresh but the chips could’ve been better. Great atmosphere: it has a cozy vibe and cute decoration. However, the service was SLOW. VERY SLOW. We asked for a bill and had to sit there to wait for a while.

Great sunday roast. Friendly staff.

Traditional English pub with a great modern restaurant. Attentive service, and a paved courtyard for outdoor drinking.

Good food and a good atmosphere The Sunday Roast is really good and tasty!

Whole menu is great and atmosphere. If you're going for sunday lunch, make sure to book!

Nice building with outdoor garden, decent food, lacklustre service, staff working today daytime seemed uninterested. A highlight was the electric bear lager though. Wouldn't rush back.

Went for Sunday roast . It was excellent. As usual in the UK. Make sure you book a table

Good food and nice garden, service is slow and disorganized. Expensive for a tavern

Came here for a drink in the sun, & stayed for dinner. Excellent modern bar, with smart, west facing garden, which catches the sun all afternoon til it sets. It’s not cheap, but the drinks & food menus are comprehensive & tasty, with lots of delicious small plates (the veggie bhaji was on point) , as well as a great choice of mains, & a good selection for vegetarians, plus vegan options. Note: there is a no smoking policy throughout the bar & restaurant-INCLUDING the garden. Just pop outside to the pavement. Dogs are welcome.

We just grabbed some pints here after a long day of walking the town. The garden/patio in the back has a great atmosphere.

Nice atmospheres, food is good but needs salt and more spices. Prices don't match average service.

We went for the Sunday roast and could honestly happily drown in that red wine gravy. Anything you dunked into it tasted ten times better. The pork belly roast was very tender and tasty. The salt and pepper squid and bruschetta were both tasty, and sized as an individual appetizer. The main issue is that everything that wasn't the gravy lacked seasoning. While it's more understandable for the roast and sides served with the roast (Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes) since it's expected that you'd dunk it in the gravy, other items/additional sides also lacked seasoning. The Yorkshire pudding and fries both could have used a bit more salt and the "artisanal" breads were very dry. Additionally, service from our primary server was not very attentive, although other staff really tried to make up for it.

One chicken one beef, please. We came at 4:30 so there is a worry that the roasts reduce in quality as the day gets on. Not here, two very satisfied customers. Would come again.

Very nice food and the staff very attentive.

The pints taste incredibly good here. Excellent food. Leave room for the sticky treacle toffee pudding.

4 years ago. Friendly pub with quick service and great beers. Today: I just paid £6.90 for a pint of Moretti. Popped in for a couple of pints (should be about 10-11 total). Walked out after 1. Not a win-win. Sad. Will remove it from my Bath guests recommended now.

Great food Great value Fabulous staff

Staff really helpful Highly recommend Dog friendly

The food was fantastic. A really impressive range of vegetarian dishes. I miss roast dinners since giving up meat but was delighted to find a vegetarian wellington on the menu. I was not disappointed. No room for pudding but we shared the bruschetta & onion bhaji. I’d recommend both. Service was great until the end when we were trying to pay the bill. I’d thoroughly recommend this gem of a gastro pub.

A little bit underwhelming based on the reviews I’ve seen before…service pretty slow but with a smile…food quite average pub food for a gastropub…

As always, excellent food and service. Had the belly of pork and enjoyed very much.

We enjoyed our meal here. The staff were great and food was tasty. I enjoyed the hanger steak.

Wonderful Sunday roast dinner. Really lovely, tasty, hot roast beef. My husband had roast pork and we had a wonderful evening in this friendly pub. The puddings were fab too, one of the best brownies with ice cream I’ve ever had-their chef knows what their doing here! Great hospitality, friendly staff. Restaurant is in a lovely setting and tables are not all crowded in together for once. A thoroughly good meal and a great find to our wknd away in Bath.

Visited this restaurant for Sunday lunch whilst staying in Bath. The team were very welcoming and ensured that we were seated as soon as we arrived. Even moving things around as we were a little earlier than planned. Food was served very quickly and was good. Nice beers and good Sunday lunch

Bit disappointed last night the Onion Bhaji was slightly over cooked and very dark and the hanger steak was tough. Lovely ambience but unfortunately we had a large table next to us that were so loud we could not hear what we were saying.

I thought the food here was fab. Good choices on the menu and a great winelist. We had a lovely time. The staff were friendly, but not intrusive.

Always love going to the MT, whether for food or just drinks

A great find! We specifically wanted a sunday roast. Having been slightly disappointed to be told that they had run out of our desired pork, we placed our orders. The wonderful gentleman then came back to say that he had managed to secure us the last 2 roast porks if we still wanted them! We were delighted. The food was delicious and the service excellent. We will definitely return.

Friendly staff and lovely food. Good portion sizes.

We had a lovely evening, the food was amazing and service very attentive. Thank you for a lovely evening !

One of my favourite places to eat, staff are always so lovely and tonight Jordan served us and was just a delight. Food was gorgeous, atmosphere was lovely and dog friendly too. Food is always very quick. All the meals I’ve had are delightful, love all the starters too. Lovely cosy British pub. 10/10

Not welcoming at all! Only low point of a rather enjoyable trip to Bath.

I went to the steak night with my girlfriend and enjoyed everything. Great food and drink with friendly faces serving too. I’d recommend the steak night if you’re looking for a great steak for a great price.

A hidden gem. Lovely atmosphere. Best fish and chips I’ve had in a while along with homemade crushed peas- the best I’ve ever tasted! Husband’s steak had a delicious flavour but was slightly chewy. Steak deal was excellent value. Five stars!

Everyone at the Marlborough is so welcoming and the food is truly delicious. Nothing over the top but so good!! Also the Sticky Toffee Pudding is SO good.

Worst fish and chips I've ever eaten, I did not know a meal could be so bland. I'll admit the mushy peas, tartare sauce and creme brulee were good but I was shocked by the quality of the fish and chips.

Great service and lovely food. Good value for money too.

Very tasty lunch in a relaxed place, service was good

Excellent menu served in very comfortable and stylish surroundings. More than one choice of vegetarian and vegan options was also a welcome surprise for my partner.

We came last weekend and had a great time. We ordered some of the small plates and a couple bottles of wine. The food was good and their beer garden is lovely. I am however slightly irked that I paid for service charge. I ordered our first drinks at the bar and was told I had to return to make a food order. This was no problem. I returned to the bar. After ordering our food, I was provided with some cutlery at the bar and so I set our table. That was absolutely fine. Our food was good and it arrived promptly. I would note that no one came to check in on us after the food had arrived. We had empty plates stacked on our table for some time after we finished. The pub wasn’t particularly busy. To be honest, I’m not too fussed about any of it but I feel these are the most basic steps in service. I returned to the bar to order a second order of drinks and food. Our first drinks were never cleared. Doesn’t bother me. Neither of the two members of staff I interacted with made much of an effort to pretend like they were welcoming. That’s okay, I don’t take it personally. I returned to the bar. I asked for the bill, which included the service, around 100£, and I felt uncomfortable asking them to remove the service. Tronc is not an insignificant part of someone’s paycheck. I work in a pub. As a business, if you don’t do the bare minimum, you have no right to charge service. You’ll say it’s discretionary, I know, but if you were more honest you’d never have added onto our bill in the first place.

Local, friendly eating place with relaxed atmosphere.

Veggie and Vegan option with the traditional roast options.

Our second visit - excellent Sunday roast and fabulous service again.

Had my first Sunday lunch here since it changed hands and I was pleased that the standard of cooking was still excellent. Had roast chicken and pork belly and sticky toffee pudding. Lovely NZ Sauvignon Blanc too. Would be nice to see a greater range of draught beers but what they had was good. The staff were very pleasant but the service was too slow mainly, I think, due to wait staff not keeping a keen enough eye on the tables. It was a late lunch and no where near as busy as I've seen it in the past so it could have been slicker. Maybe the staff are a bit inexperienced - I didn't recognise any of the staff I'd seen in the past. Still, a nice experience.

The best vegetarian roast my partner and I have ever had!

Best roast dinner I've had in ages. food, drink and service were all superb. My parents enjoyed the atmosphere without it feeling too loud for them.

Lovely evening at the Marlborough Tavern, food, service & atmosphere just perfect.

Not eaten a Sunday lunch here before so thought would try it out with some friends. Food was good portion size and for the money too. Sadly the roast potatoes were not crispy just floury. The sticky toffee pudding tasted nice but was more cake like rather than sponge like and not enough sauce to go with it. The pub was bustly but the staff looked miserable and fed up. I would dine here again though

Wonderfully warm greeting on arrival. Lovely table with perfect service for us & dogs. Great food, good wine. Will definitely return for another lunch/supper. Thank you for looking after us.

My partner wined and dined me at this lovely place for my Birthday. Goat's cheese and fresh Figs on Rye with homemade onion Chutney, so delicious and best Goat's cheese ever! Beautiful tender Hanger Steak and triple cooked chips and homemade Peppercorn sauce. Lovely welcoming staff, cosy wood fires. Highly recommend!

Always a joy to meet here for lunch. Never disappointed. Service and good always first rate.

One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had. Definitely recommend!

Lovely staff, food came quickly and was delicious.

Really great Sunday roast, lovely service too - would recommend

One of the best Sunday roast I have ever had in my 7 years in the UK. The pork was just perfect, tender and Juicy. Great Yorkshire pudding.

Really lovely tavern ! Cannot fault anything really. Lovely service from everyone who served us, cosy ambience and impeccable food. My husband and I took two small plates as starters, braised brisket and Bahji. We then had the pork belly with Parmesan and truffle fries and the risotto. Taste was amazing and portions are quite generous too. Pricing is very reasonable. Wanted to thank the staff for being so friendly to our dog too!

Great GF awareness & the food, atmosphere and staff couldn’t have been better. Can’t wait to come back!

Good service. Nice atmosphere . Fairly expensive for what we ordered but food was delicious .

Under 'old' management with a new menu we dined at lunchtime midweek. My elderly parents and myself and my partner. Great, friendly service, a lovely table with lots of room and a comfy banquette. We all had sublime burgers with piping hot fries. Great value and we all really enjoyed ourselves - the MT is like an old pair of slippers, comfy, dependable and familiar. We'll be back. Well done Justin, Phil and team

Well cooked and presented fish and steak and delicious chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream and white chocolate shard. Lovely atmosphere, very relaxing and comfortable.

We had a lovely dinner here at Marlborough Tavern. The hanger steak was so good and delicious, one of our favourite meals. The presentation was lovely, the service was lovely and attentive and quite quick. We had a 25% off voucher, but once our bill came put there was a 10% off included in the food, we didn't bother asking for the 25% off because we were so satisfied, it was worth every penny.

Met for a family Sunday lunch and loved the food and the feel of the place. Good veggie options (nut roast or sweet potato and mushroom wellington) to go with the roast, which was beautifully cooked and good portion size. Friendly and efficient service. Gem real ale on tap.

Great venue with excellent food and service. Incredible value for money

The food was delicious, especially the hanger steak meal. We had a 25% off voucher, we have 10% off added on to the bill. As the food was so good we didn't bother asking for the 25% off. Would definitely recommend.

We come to the Marlborough as often as we can, especially for Sunday roast. Staff are always friendly. Food is always excellent. Nice area out the back as well if the sun is shining.

Pleasant Sunday lunch venue with good roasts and selection of wines and beverages

We really enjoyed our time at the Marlborough Tavern. I particularly like our table and the sense of spaciousnesses . Everyone v friendly - thank you. The tofu starter to die for.