Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum in Bath and North East Somerset

It's a very nice place. The cinnamon butter buns are delicious but you have to wait a long time. We had a snack.

Friendly staff, traditional dishes, lots of bread. Must visit, but take dishes from the hot section. Soup, etc. The photo is just to try

£6 + service for half a bun and if you get the smaller top half you’re unlucky! Very overpriced. Nice atmosphere though.

Delicious buns with a lovely tea selection

Would like to give a special thank you to Frank who served us yesterday. He was very kind and even brought us a birthday cake slice for my partners birthday. The English breakfast bun and Lemon curd bun were both great, nice to have drinks included too, and a very short wait at 10:30am and was seated straight away.

The waiteress kept us waiting for a long time. The person who ordered behind us served the food first.

Sally lunn’s is in the centre of bath town and is amazingly easy to get to. The food is amazing and the drinks is beautiful. Service from the staff is amazing and want to give a Frank our server for the breakfast is amazing, he went above and beyond by making my girlfriend an iced coffee which they don’t do on the menu but Frank took it like a champ and made an amazing iced coffee for her even came back with more ice later on. Thank you again Frank from Lance and Becca we really appreciate your service this morning. Will definitely be coming back when back in bath.

The food was lovely! The buns were delicious, good to share with others and have with tea. The museum is free to enter. Granted it was extremely small, but it was great. You can also purchase the buns in these cute little boxes.

Charming place to have a breakfast. Their specialties are worth the try! The teapots are nice too with a large choice of good teas. Several vegetarian options available

Had been looking for the original Bath Bun. Was not what I expected but still enjoyed the food, especially the cinnamon butter, and the general vibe. Was full, bit of a wait for a table and more for service. Went downstairs to see the museum of the original kitchen set up. Just the 1 room but no less interesting for that.

When in Bath one simply has to dine as Sally Lunn's. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy a proper, delicious English lunch or afternoon tea. You are surrounded in traditional decor and service.

Cozy and authentic. Great service and good food.

The ambience is very nice suitable for afternoon tea date. However, the waiter with the glasses was very rude for no reason. First, he told us to close the door for him with complaint attitude and without saying thank you after I closed the door for him. Then, he ask my friend to move the chair for him as she get his way out so he can walk through and again with negative attitude and without saying thank you.

A famous place to eat on Bath however at lunchtime it was too busy for us to get a seat. Shame

It’s a lovely and cozy bakery. I went there on a Sunday around noon and had to wait in line for almost 30 minutes. So, I ordered the shop’s famous Bun. It was good freshly baked, warm, and crispy. For me, it wasn’t particularly special, but it was still delicious. It seems like a must-visit spot if you’re in Bath.

Do not miss this! Everything was over the top. Worth the stop. We only has 20 minutes and they pulled it off for us.

Really cool place and the museum is a fascinating look into the past. The main attraction is the Sally Lunn's Bun however I wouldn't actually go out of my way to get one. It's just a bread roll - a little softer but not special enough to warrant the £4 for one or even more expensive if you get one in the cafe as they charge you for a "half".

Lovely fluffy sally lunn buns. Good service. Reasonable price . Must do whilst in Bath .

Fantastic little gem. Not the usual cream tea but delicious.

I had the brie and cranberry bun which was delicious and went really well with their own tea blend. The apple cake was amazing too. The staff were lovely and attentive. The cafe itself is cosy and quirky. When we arrived there was a queue to get in but it was certainly worth it. I'd highly suggest going, you won't regret it.

Friendly staff and nice ambience. We went down to the museum which is more of a display. It's a nice tribute. I had the Welsh rarebit and my husband had the lemon curd bunn. They were nice enough but nothing mind-blowing. The coffee was not great, in retrospect we should have ordered tea instead.

We came here because of the historical of this restaurant. And we just love this restaurant much! Food is good, especially for the dessert.

Visited Bath with my hist teacher and dined at this resto recommended by her and her husband. . I ordered Salt Beef Sally Lunn Bunn, a bun made from thier own traditional recipe home-cured salt beef with a honey mustard sauce. The beef was nicely marinated, and the tanginess of the mustard complemented the saltiness of the beef well. The bun was pleasantly soft. My hist teacher and her husband ordered Double Bacon Sally Lunn Bunn and Cinnamon Butter Sally Lunn Bunn respectively. The bacon bun featured their local dry-cured smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.The cinnamon bun was spread with their famous cinnamon butter and toasted, offering an intense cinnamon flavour. . The restaurant was housed in a historic building established in 1482. In the basement, there was a tiny museum showcasing models of Sally making and baking the bread in the kitchen. The resto was incredibly popular and we waited for more than 15 mins to be seated.

The Google says the shop is open till 10.30 pm on weekends. Last weekend on a Saturday, went and approached the staff for seating. They said prior booking is required. We did book a slot at 8 pm the same evening. When showed the confirmation, the staff said they haven't received the confirmation and didn't let us in. Extremely rude and racist behavior! Totally unacceptable and unbearable!

Well, where to start? The building and atmosphere are simply incredible...to say I had a historic breakfast would be an understatement. The breakfast itself is up there with the best I've had, and I've had a few over my many years. The ingredients used were very obviously top quality and local. Thank you for a lovely feast.

Very kind and friendly waiter. Food was OK, nothing stood out. Service was slow and broken. They served half our party and then the rest of the plates arrived 30 mins later

Very helpful staff. I tried delicious coffee and chocolate cake once

visited today for my annual visit .. usually good but so incredibly disappointing today. whilst not busy, too 10 minites to take the order (house blend tea, and a bun this time) tea arrived quickly, but had to chase for the toast 10 minutes later.. tea quality was the poorest I've had anywhere. (pictures attached) mentioned to the supervisor and she robustly defended it despite showing her the tea dust/dreggs/sand grains. not at all happy (and the toast arrived when the tea was cold)

Very interesting place, even my teenagers didn’t complain, for it means a lot

I recently visit Sally Lunn’s located in Bath, known for its delicious bunns! The restaurant has a charming atmosphere, —it is one of the oldest buildings in Bath! The service was excellent with attentive staff. I was there on a Saturday around midday and I didn’t have to queue, just waited a few seconds to be given a seat. I ordered a traditional ham & piccalilli bunn which was amazingly delicious. This is my third time in this restaurant and I always try to order bunns with different toppings. I also tried the double bacon bunn and the jam bunn. Needless to say each one of them has been tremendously delicious. The prices were reasonable for the quality, and I would definitely return for another great experience. Highly recommended !!!

This place is a bit of a tourist rip off. The “bun” is basically a white bread roll. The tea was lovely but the smoked salmon bun at £13 was pretty horrible. Take yourself somewhere else instead. Expensive bad breakfast.

The highlight here was the service. They were genuinely friendly and seemed to be happy. The food was tasty and fresh. Especially the Welsh Rarebit special. Worth a visit.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House, and it was truly a delightful experience! The atmosphere is charming and steeped in history, making it a perfect spot for both locals and tourists. The signature Sally Lunn bun is an absolute must-try! It was light, fluffy, and perfectly toasted, making it the star of the meal. Paired with a variety of flavorful toppings, each bite was a delicious journey. The staff was warm and welcoming, providing exceptional service throughout our visit. They were knowledgeable about the menu, offering great suggestions that added to our enjoyment. The history of the place adds an extra layer of charm. It’s fascinating to enjoy a meal in a setting that dates back centuries. The quaint decor and cozy atmosphere made it an unforgettable meal. Overall, I highly recommend Sally Lunn's for anyone looking to enjoy a tasty meal in a unique and historical setting. I can’t wait to return!

The Bun was extremely soft. It was indeed a great bun, but 10pounds for 3 a simple buns was extremely overpriced

It was… okay? Very expensive for a bit of mediocre bread. The venue was cute though.

Most of the reviews for Sally Lunn's are from those visiting during the day. We chose to go the relaxed unhurried route and booked for an evening meal. We went for the history and the experience but it was so much more. The set menu of two courses with a glass of wine for £20 was such good value. The cauliflower soup for the starter was simply excellent. The mains on a trencher (a thick slice of bread) were surprisingly good. I went for the pork a recipe dating from Bath's Georgian period and which was simply a delight for the taste buds. The flavours something to savour. My wide went for a equally delicious vegetarian option of squash and aubergine (egg plant) with goats cheese. Most people we noted stuck to the set menu and didn't try the desserts. They were missing a treat. The rice pudding, creamy and delicious with a sprinkling of cinnamon is definitely recommended. Give Sally's a try you won't be disappointed.

A must do when visiting bath. We shared the OG Sally Lunn, and a cinnamon butter version, both of which were delicious.

Not gonna lie, I did not see the hype about these buns, which resembled large toasted burger buns. There was a thin layer of salt beef on my salt beef bun. It wasn’t bad, but I’ve literally had better burger buns. Go for the atmosphere, which is cozy and antiquated.

Average bun which is really overpriced. The rest of the food is also just okay and really overpriced. If you want to enjoy the historic house, a look from the outside is enough.

We have been going into Sally Lunns for the past 40 plus years when we are in the area. We usually sit in the ground floor cafè area but as it was busy we had to sit in the top floor. We must say we prefer the ground floor as it has a better atmosphere. Frank, the waiter is a valued member of staff, we have known him for many years, he always makes us feel very welcome and is very quick in serving customers. The Sally Lunn bun is always welcome, we love them just with butter but they have many options with toppings. All in all a must visit cafè when in Bath.

We tried smoked salmon and salted beef. They were delicious 👍

Hi, I had dinner at Sally Lun restaurant on 26th November 2024 on the upper floor and may have dropped my bracelets there. The bracelets is silver colour leather with big crystal. If you found it please kindly let me know. It ‘s the meaningful gift I received. Thank you so much. Ibsie

My favorite place every-time I visit bath! I love their bread and clotted cream!!!

We liked the food, the salty and the sweet. We were lucky that Adrián attended to us in Spanish and he advised us and clarified our doubts. Quiet environment. Fast service.

We had to try the famous buns and was surprised at how big they were. Very tasty. Advise to go early as the line to get in gets pretty long after mid day.

I have wanted to come to this restaurant since I was in Taiwan 6 months ago. The restaurant needs to reserve seats for the evening since afternoon, but I didn’t know until I arrived.📝 I didn’t do my previous reservation well and thought I wouldn’t be able to eat. But I was very happy to meet a considerate man who helped arrange it.😍 Made my trip to Bath could be smooth and no regrets. ‼️It is very important that everyone go there after making a reservation. The foods were perfect 🤩 We ordered beef, chicken & mushrooms for mains. The starters soup, salad and garlic butter bread before the meal were all delicious. - We were very full, but still wanted to have some dessert. Seeing that it was late, so we had vanilla ice cream, which tasted perfect. I feel that the cinnamon dessert must also be great. I must try it next time. Thanks a lot for having me here 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

More than 6.5 quid for a big piece of bread with butter - not again thanks

Biggest disappointment in Bath. I visited this place with my dad on a trip to Bath. Many people said this place is a must-visit so we stopped for the bun and tea. Beyond the long queue, once we were in there, the food took a really long time to arrive. The food tasted good, but the major reason why this place is a big disappointment is the service. We had asked if we could pay in cash, and were told it's okay. Firstly, we were given the wrong bill and got change that was short by almost 10 quid. Might I add, all this change was in coins...yes. All 20 pence coins... We were building towers to count, and it was an absolute inconvenience. Upon pointing out the mistake and getting the right bill for our table, we were surprised to get even more change! When we asked a staff member (Beth) to politely give us notes instead of a literal bag of coins, she told us that we should understand because it's Christmas and no one has change? I'm sorry since when is Christmas time an excuse for handing off a bag of coins? It was frankly very poor service, and it felt as though we were brushed off. As tourists in Bath, this was unfortunately the biggest disappointment of the city, that too solely for the service which ruined the whole memory of dining here.

Characteristic environment. Excellent food and tea.

The buns at this authentic and ancient place are to be tried, with a recipe from 4 centuries ago! And very kind and welcoming staff.

Not sure what happened today but we had an awful experience. Maybe the chef was on holiday? Long wait between starter - mine with a burnt bun...main meals on cold plates with uncooked, freezing cold veggies. The trenchers were nice but not amazing. Service was poor. Nobody came to check if we were happy customers.... Very overrated according our experience.

lovely place for an afternoon tea.

It shouldn’t be missed🫶 What amazing buns. All the buns were amazing. We tried the jam, lemon curd and the Elizabeth sponge.

Bath’s old home is both historical and recreational place to visit and dine with aesthetic environment and mood boosting dishes with every little detail touching the the line of perfection. This is a two in one breathtaking experience of visiting the historic museum and taste some good food.

Not enough food options pretty much everything was soup or bagel with stuff inside I love the tea options and it took quite some time to queue before entering inside and as well it took quite some time till the food arrived to us as it was very packed I can’t say I recommend it as it was not tasty enough quite bold taste

Great atmosphere and service. The famous bun was a little underwhelming and overpriced, but still a great place for breakfast.

Bethany was brilliant, couldn't fault her! Lovely girl! However, the atmosphere from the superiors was somewhat concerning. Management need to recognise good staff and treat them accordingly!

Overall an incredible experience. The waitress was kind, attentive, and articulate. I had the Welsh Rarebit Special which was good in component, however, the bun was exceptional. It paired well with the tea blend but can very well stand on its own

Beautiful cakes and lovely setting

Had a delicious evening meal here ! Had to try this popular food experience whilst in Bath and wasn't disappointed!! Great quirky old building, the staff are all friendly and helpful. The food is excellent 👌🏼 as well as the winter cocktails on offer.

Amazing food at a very reasonable price all within an incredibly cosy and interesting building

Wow, we went for afternoon tea and had a Bath bun. Lovely and light texture but so much of it, neither of us managed to eat all of it

So beautifully historic, quaint and cozy and the bun's are wonderful.

Bath is a magical place and dinner at this location made it iconic! The buns were delicious- with delightful vegetarian options. The chamomile tea that I had was great too- all served in beautiful silverware. I loved the small setting and ambience of this place! December was a good time to visit !!

A must when in Bath!! So good Buns so tasty and bread is light

Tasty bun, good enough diversity for bun options. I recommend coming around 10:30 for brunch so you don't have to wait in line. Service was friendly and mostly efficient.

I had SUCH a delicious meal at Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House. I went by on a busy Saturday around 2pm, with no reservation. I only waited about fifteen minutes for a table for one. The staff is very friendly and efficient there. I ordered vegetable soup that came with half of a famous bun with cheese melted in it that was perfect for dipping in the soup. Then, I had a bun covered in cream cheese with smoked salmon on it and a lemon for seasoning that also came with a small, fresh salad. I had Sally's blended coffee to drink. It was such a delicious meal and my server was fast, friendly, and precise. You can get take away from the museum/gift shop, but I recommend sitting down and having a meal in the famous space there. It was a delicious meal.

The upside is the location and experience. Lunch is overrated and overpriced for what you get; a simple half bun with a poor layer of sweet and/or savory. My partner had “French toast” for £12 which was a half bun, dipped in a miniature bit of egg on one side (you couldn’t really taste it) and a couple of strips of bacon... Felt like an expensive tourist trap, but the setting is nice and I read dinner is good (and a better price/quality balance).

Went last month, staff are very welcoming and food is amazing! Definitely will come back!

Lovely historic period property with a faithful reproduction of the original bakery in the basement. The dining area upstairs was nicely decorated and had the effect of transporting you back in time. The food was of great quality and the service was good. Highly recommended if passing through Bath.

Ordered 4 mains and 2 courses for one person but they might have heard incorrectly. Anyway, they served 2 pots of tea without telling anything so I told them "we did not order it." The waitress replied to me "it comes with a set" supposed to be only one pot but I just ignored it. Later, they brought 2 bowls of soups and I felt it was not right. Therefore, I asked whether the set is minimum for 2 or for 1. If it is minimum for 2, I was willing to pay for it as my mistake. Anyway, they gave me the menu and I insisted I ordered 2 courses for one person only. The waitress asked if I wanna eat or let her take it back. Why bothering to ask if I wanna eat it. What a disappointment of service in the historical restaurant. However, trenchers are quite well but not outstanding. Its buttery bread is soft as well.

Doesn’t worth the hype. We went there around noon for our lunch. There was a queue but doesn’t need to wait for long. We were asked to seat on a four-persons table while we have five people. We have asked to change to a larger table but they insisted the six-persons table need to be reserved for 7 people. We were at the corner and super crowded which makes us sitting very uncomfortable. What interesting is they ended up serving the big table to a four people group. Not sure if this is racist or what but a terrible experience to avoid The bun was soft and nice thought if you can bear with the crowded environment

Overrated and exaggerating food description

Unfortunately, the restaurant lacks cleanliness. The tea cups and cutlery are very clearly dirty. I will not repeat the experience.

Overated. SUPER RUDE SERVER When I said "Sorry?" because I didn't understand, the server responded with irritation and an impolite attitude. And he continued to maintain that rude attitude toward us until the end.

nice place and ambiance old house shop

Terrible service. We queued for 10 minutes even though there were tables available. Needs a shake up to be more customer focussed and efficient

Had an absolutely wonderful time here. Both the savoury and sweet buns were delicious and the tea was lovely too. The service we received was excellent. We were served by a beautiful young girl with blonde hair by the name of Grace. She was very professional and our tea and buns were delivered promptly. Her good manners and smile made our day. The museum down below was also very interesting. It was a great experience being able to take part in this exquisite piece of history.

The buns that you get here are very different from anything I've had elsewhere. Make sure you get a sweet bun with clotted cream. The best part is it isn't too sweet and it is just right. Their savory buns and teas are also worth a try. We went on a rainy day and the wait was only 10 minutes, however, I've been told that the line can be much longer on other days, so be prepared to wait. I it's pretty t is 200 ft from the Roman box so either go here before or right after

Didn’t eat here, just bought a bun to take home. Was expecting something a bit more unique and with more character. All I got was a giant bun, very bland, very plain. Sure, it was decent with butter and jam, but all bread is. Don’t understand the hype about this bun at all.

Great ambiance, delicious food and great service. It is definitely one of the best meals I had while on vacation in UK.

Museum is small but very interesting

It's a long way to go and expectations were higher than that

I love the pasta here so much! The desserts also really made me fall in love with them the first time!

It’s just not my cup of tea, there is no problem with the food I think.

No frills old fashioned restaurant, good service and the 2 course set menue good value.

Great atmosphere, great service and good. 😊

There is a queue for around 30 to 40 minutes. This is the worst place I have ever had tea. The pastry chefs are very bad, the worst dessert. A trap for tourists who do not know how to eat authentic tea room food. Massed. The space is small for the number of tables they have. The kitchen is even smaller. And the desserts don't have a person who makes desserts. The worst food

Soft bun with a crispy outer, spread with the not too sweet cinnamon spread, goes really well with a hot pot of tea..

A must-visit in Bath! The atmosphere is great with wonderful classical music in the background, the place is beautifully decorated, the staff are very friendly and the lemon curd was absolutely delicious! Recommend! 😋

A historic place dating back to before 1680, which is when Frenchwoman Sally Lunn came to Bath to bake and sell the distinctive brioche buns, which are still known to this day by their name “Sally bun”. The cakes are sweet and worth trying with their different flavours, and the place is very beautiful

Delicious breakfast & lovely staff!

Visited Bath for a day and made reservations here. Food was not flavorful at all. Service was a little slow, but looked like they were understaffed. I would recommend going to the store only and skip the dine in.

This was a very interesting experience. For sure it is worth a try. The staff are very friendly and polite. The food is good and the atmosphere feels very authentic.

Went there with a friend of mine and the middle aged lady ? owner wasn’t helpful at all . She was rude to say the least when we politely asked to be seated on the ground floor of the restaurant . She asked us to carry the menus to our table while she was just fuming and being pissed off just for a change of table . When we finished again she so suddenly asked us if we are done as we were there for almost 30 mins to finish our coffee and pastries . Such snooty attitude doesn’t suit for anyone in hospitality business . But too arrogant toooo over hyped and not worth it . Food too is strictly ok and pricey and not worth it .

Fun to see, but overpriced for average food. Touristy.

Went there today, honestly I don’t get what the fuss is about? We ordered vegeterian breakfast in savoury that came with a bun and aubergine and goat cheese. The taste was average. We also ordered chocolate bun in sweet, it was okay as well. Nothing extraordinary as I was expecting. The coffee served was good and the service was fast. The place was small and cramped but that seems to be the gregorian experience.

Really cool and warm as it takes you back in time.

In the oldest house in Bath, there is a delicious food that can be made sweet or salty. I tried it with the mentality of trying something new, but I didn't expect it exceeded my expectations. Whether it is sweet or salty, it is worth enjoying. ! Not only is the main meal delicious, but the English tea and desserts in the set meal are also good. Especially the cream spread on the cake is full of flavor but very refreshing, which is particularly amazing! Maybe because it was a weekday, we enjoyed a leisurely and relaxed lunch this time!

I returned to this tea shop 30 years after my first visit but I was not as won over as the first time. The welcome was not the most pleasant, we had to ask twice for a glass of water, a lot of waiting even though there weren't many customers. We had tea and a Cornish cream tea. The Darleling was very light, lacking in strength and flavor. The scenes were good but not the best I've had. In summary, a pleasant but not exceptional experience.