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

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

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

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.

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

Great atmosphere, great service and good. 😊

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!

Not recommended for those on a diet!

Lovely food from a very interesting and different menu. Dropped in for Coffee and one of the infamous Sally Lunn Bath Buns. Really nice, whilst we were choosing what we were going to have, we noticed the evening menu, which sounded mouthwatering. So much so we booked a table for dinner that evening, and we weren't disappointed. They have a Combo, which includes a drink, Inc wine, which worked out good value. Well worth a visit.

Loved the Sally Lunn cream tea! Recommend dining in as the toasted sally bunns tasted amazing!

Stopped in for the timeless bun...luckily you don't have to wait in the line and can just make your way downstairs. There you'll see the original oven/kitchen and then you can buy as many buns to go as you desire! They come in a beautiful box perfect for giving and they'll last 4 days!

Stepping into Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House & Museum is truly like stepping back in time. The moment you cross the threshold, you're enveloped in an atmosphere of history, with charmingly preserved interiors that whisper tales of centuries past. But Sally Lunn's offers more than just ambiance. The food is absolutely delicious - the Welsh Rarebit on the Sally Lunn bun was an absolute highlight, and the tea selection is superb, perfect for a relaxing afternoon. What truly elevated our experience was the fantastic service; attentive and friendly without being intrusive. A must-visit for anyone seeking a unique and memorable dining experience in Bath!

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.

An old store dating back to 1482 Chocolate butter is delicious but a bit sweet If you like, you can buy canned food in the basement. The store staff recommends eating it within three days after opening.

Rich selection of traditional English bunns in various designs. Sweet or savory...

The food, service, cleanliness etc were all good, and we all enjoyed it. BUT, I DO NOT agree with 12.5% being added to the bill. It's always awkward in company to ask for it to be removed. I always tip in cash and although I was happy with things, I am not happy with being forced into paying extras.

Some historical restaurants just serve terrible food, but this place does not. Indeed, the Cornish Cream Tea is the best-tasting cream tea I have had in the UK. Reasonable price as well.

Lovely little historical eating house!

The queue to get in tells you all you need to know. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. Well worth the wait.

Absolutely the worst experience ever. We visited Bath for a day and noticed a queue outside this restaurant, thinking it must be good. But as soon as we sat down, it turned into a nightmare. We ordered a set meal with soup and a separate steak and mushroom. After an hour, we only had the soup and no sign of the rest of our food. We asked a staff member, who said they serve the main course only after finishing the soup, so we waited patiently. But another half hour went by, and still nothing. Staff kept serving others and even made eye contact with us, yet no one checked why we had been waiting so long without food. When we asked again, the response was “it will be served soon,” but it never arrived. Frustrated, we paid for the soup and left, ending up at Tesco for sandwiches. This ruined our day in Bath, leaving us feeling ignored and frustrated. Upon returning, I searched social media and found articles about past incidents of racial discrimination at this place—so it turns out that this so-called century-old establishment is just another relic of old English traditions.

Un team time à ne pas manquer dans ce lieu historique de bath. Les scones sont ex ellent et le pudding n'en parlons pas. un délice.

The most historic place in Bath! Famous for their Sally Lunns buns, it is worth even a snack to see the atmosphere and try the buns!

3rd time here and still a decent place to enjoy Bath’s specialities. Service was a bit slow to see we finished and needed the bill

Lovely historical food place. I had the meat and mushroom trencher, it was amazingly good!

Fantastic buns and a really friendly but also professional service from staff! We felt really looked after and welcomed. It's a lovely, quaint place. My only small (hopefully constructive) comment would be that it is a bit confusing on arrival - To help others: There are 'two' queues - The long one was for sitting in the Bun house itself to sit down and eat / drink at a table, BUT if you just want to see the little museum room and buy a take away Bun there was no queue for that when we went - But you had to ask everyone else if they were queuing for the cafe before realising you could just pop in to get a Bun to take away. A sign explaining the two different 'activities' so to speak would help to stop confusion I think if people were deterred by the queue from just popping in for a Bun quickly. But anyway it was a great experience and the tea room is lovely and homely in its decor 😍 And the staff were exemplary!

Really enjoyed the sweet flavoured buns of this beautiful little history cafe. My husband and I arrived just before a crowd and were served quickly by the friendly staff. Would highly recommend a visit here for those visiting Bath.

Historic eating and viewing area. The service was exceptional food was as good as expected. Certainly worth the time to make a reservation and stop here

I am a customer who came to eat and like the museum. It is very interesting. We like it very much. And the drinks, snacks, food are amazing. The taste is very good. We want to go back again. Miss the deliciousness and tea at this shop. It is very good.

We asked for a cinnamon bun each and what came was half a bun covered in what I can only describe as brown slop, a mixture I was told of butter, cinnamon and sugar melted and poured over the bun. An absolutely disgusting combination that cost over £12 for two and which had no resemblance to a cinnamon bun as the rest of the universe know it! I had to ask for the bill twice yet the serving staff were kitchen-side having personal conversations. I asked for the service charge to be removed and the server said I had to pay it at which point I pointed out it was discretionary but since they didn't know what that meant, they had to ask the manager, who removed said charge. A very disappointing experience.

I came in today for a pot of tea and Sally Lunn bun with lemon curd. There was hardly any lemon curd on bun and to fill it out there was a dollop of butter in the middle. I was asked if everything was ok and pointed out that not as good as previous times. Nothing taken off bill. Waitress was also very sullen . Not impressed

Wonderful little museum in the cellar The lady who served us was so lovely and chatty. We didn't est in but bought Bath Buns which were freshly baked and absolutely delicious

Very popular historic spot in Bath so be prepared to wait for a table. We had to try the famous buns, a milk jam for me and a fruit jam for my daughter. Lemon curd would have been yummy too. My husband had the welsh rarebit which is a traditional English dish also and absolutely delicious. These were all very sizeable so we unfortunately couldn’t fit any dessert in though it did sound tasty

Great tea shop, lots of history. Lovely coffee and cakes !

It is a very old shop, in central Bath. Upstairs is the restaurant, which we did not go to . We went down the narrow, ancient stairs to the basement museum ( which is every bit as touristyas you would expect). We got a couple of the famous bath buns to go. They are huge, but surprisingly light. We had them the next day, toasted, with butter. Yum!

Serendipitous Moments on Honeymoon from Edinburgh to York, to Rotherham, to Leicester and London. Only a few days earlier, my husband found accommodations in Bath for a 3-day stay - we hadn't planned it, though we had wanted to see Bath. Still, it just didn't figure into our planning. We are still talking about Sally Lunn’s and it’s been two weeks, so we thought we should let you know just what a wonderful welcome it was on our first visit to Bath. We had, minutes earlier, arrived at the railway station and simply began walking toward our accommodations, hoping to spot a place for a midday meal and we were drawn to the narrow stone road and the view of some lovely old shops. And there we were at your door feeling very hungry and certain that Sally Lunn’s food would do the trick. My husband had the “Open Club” and I tried the Welsh Rarebit. Usually we are quite chatty with each other, but there was quite a period where all we could do was murmur ‘mmmmmm’ sounds. If there ever were a place that served Comfort Food, it’s Sally Lunn. Thank you for the experience! Kindest regards from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada!

After watching the Bath bun episode by MAX Miller, I always wanted to go there, I visited this place twice and has always had a wonderful experience, The history is significant, The Bath Bun is a very important milestone in baking and this bun house has a historical connection to the origin story, The original bakery is still preserved and its a Glimpse in to 400 years back, The modern day bath bun and having a meal in this place is a great experience, There are multiple options, having tea with sweet buns or having a main meal, The food is amazing and the service is spectacular, There is a special vibe, visiting this bun house has become an essential ritual for me when visiting Bath, Would be returning to this location on my next visit hungry for more

Very nice restaurant, worth visiting ! Loved especially the oldest house in the basement as part of our visit. The buns are delicious!!

We tried the Sally Lunn bun - Cinnamon butter and Lemon curd which are both amazing, we will visit again and missing the bun so much

Arrived during opening hours. Signs outside showing it open. But staff didn't want to help and said they were closed.

Amazing! Sally Lunn's buns are delicious. We would highly recommend the Welsh rarebit Lunn bun then the Dulce de Leche Lunn bun for a cheeky dessert! Always busy... But, if you aim for between about half two to half three you won't have to wait more than about ten mins for a seat. Fabulous piece of Bath history and utterly yummy!

The tea rooms are quite small. Food and drinks are really good. The buns are huge. It was a nice experience to try. The museum is more of a mini installation that takes about a minute to view.

Wonderful meal and atmosphere. Frank made my daughter’s birthday very special!!!

I came him admittedly a long time ago and back then was far better than now. I remembered a bath bun being really nice and the food really standing out and I can't say it did. We were seated on the middle floor which was very lackluster when compared to downstairs. There isn't a special feel to the place and it just looks like any old cafe trying to be vintage. The staff running around didn't seem to enjoy working there and I felt the service was very forced. I had better food earlier in the day at a nice deli.

Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House is located in Bath, England. It is a tea room and restaurant with a history of more than 300 years, attracting many international tourists to taste the famous Sally Lunn bread. The historic building is an attraction in itself, as Sally Lunn, a French immigrant, is said to have created her unique light sweet bread here in the 1680s, which remains the restaurant's signature today. For visitors from all over the world, Sally Lunn’s is not only a great place to enjoy a traditional British meal, but also a historical experience. Walking into this ancient building is like traveling back to Bath in the 17th century. The wooden beams and simple decoration are full of history. The Sally Lunn Bun served here can be paired with sweet or savory ingredients, from cream and jam to smoked salmon and chicken, and is packed with flavor in every bite. In addition to enjoying delicious food, visitors can visit the historic building's museum, explore the ruins of an ancient kitchen and bread oven found in the basement, and gain insight into the tea room's historical background. Sally Lunn’s is an important part of the history and food culture of the city of Bath. For international tourists, it provides not only a meal, but also a journey of taste and history.

Had the Welsh rarebit special. It was tasty but not mind blowing. The Bunn was lovely ! The little house itself is very cute and lovely that we dine in the rooms.

Visited Sally Lunn's with My wife. We absolutely loved it. Our waiter (Frank) was great. Quick service, great food and drink and overall a great experience.

Joseph was so bright and welcoming. It can be intimidating being a solo diner, but I truly felt comfortable here. Not to mention the absolutely incredible food!!

Delicious food and friendly staff, extremely busy but we weren't rushed to clear the table. Quite pricey for a lunch but considering the demand, history of the building and quality of the food the price is warranted. The Salt Beef Bun & Pumpkin Soup was delicious.

Among the dining options in Bath, it is one of the best in terms of quality and price. Typical food and excellent atmosphere. 👌

Nice food and staff is amazing. Well done.

Incredible old building Really welcomed here and would recommend if you're in Bath

Lovely little tearoom. So old and still going. The famous bun is really tasty would recommend coming here.

The buns are huge, and the strawberry jam and cream is delicious 👌 also loved the in-house tea mix, which I bought from the museum shop downstairs. The museum is definitely worth taking a look, and you can also buy a bun to go from there if you’d like. The service was a bit slow and cold for my standards, but it was a nice respite from the rain so in this case the wait wasn’t super annoying for me. Definitely add it to your list of things to do in Bath.

Fantastic food flamboyant waiters. Just perfect

Really good bun and tea, if you go to bath, must go to have it

The staff are so friendly and sweet! Next time, I’m going to try the cinnamon bun and soup! An elderly couple at the table next to me recommended the soup, saying it was delicious.

Wonderful food and wonderful place.

We visited for dinner. The food was good overall. But I think the bread is overrated. It is soft but it tasted just fine (all dishes come on the bread). A brioche would taste better, I think because it has milk among its ingredients. But to be fair, we haven't tried the sweet version of the bread. We had tomato soup, which was hearty and good. For the main dishes, we had the duck trencher and the vegetarian one (with aubergine and feta cheese). The duck mix with gravy was delicious. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice and cozy.

I was excited to go and experience Sally Lunns. I first went downstairs to see the museum and shop. I knew I just had to buy bun in the cute willow pattern box. I bought 6, yum yum. I went back upstairs and waited to be seated. I waited and waited. I could see some staff through the glass in the door. They could see me but they didn't come. So I made my way upstairs. Met a charming young girl who told me I had to go back downstairs and wait to be seated. I waited and waited again. Just as I was about to leave a guy came and I asked him had he got a free table. Yes he did. But he then got distracted by someone behind me and I had to wait again. After a while I got my table, ordered the Sally bun with cinnamon butter and the house blend coffee. It's was sublime. Best thing I've tasted in years. I can see why this place is on the map for hundreds of years. I loved the food but the staff let this place down. Customers need attention, not much but a welcome and prompt attention from the downstairs staff would be great. The waitress upstairs was great, smiling and so attentive.

Trying Sally Lunns famous buns was an experience we couldn’t miss in Bath, it was raining on day and what better way to warm yourself up with a warm tea and cinnamon bun with clotted cream, my partner had the scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, to drink we had an English breakfast tea with loose tea which was delightful and caramel latte which came out cold and we requested it to be warmed up and was replaced. Slightly expensive at £27 for both but worth the experience. Service was a bit slow but I’ll give them the benefit of doubt as it was fairly busy.

Salt beef bun are to die for! Worth the wait 💯

Ordinary bun from a supermarket. Definitely not a value for money

Great service and food was fantastic! We all ordered different items, each was great. I had the Welsh Rarebit Bun with vegetable soup, their house blend tea, and a the Marlborough Lemon Pie, absolutely delicious! The small museum downstairs was also nice and the lady who runs that was very informative. Really charming interiors in the restaurant as well, like stepping back in time. We went around lunchtime which is usually their peak time but that day was only a small que and got in quickly (off season and mid-week so that helped). Highly recommend as a memorable stop and great meal in central Bath!

Nice meal at 20 pounds for 2 courses in the evening with a glass of wine, typical dish with the famous bun. Good value for money, reservation recommended.

Opened late. Very popular so when we returned later in the day we had to queue. Enjoyed a Sally Lunn tea but too sweet for me. Toilet was small and crowded.

came with my dad on a monday evening for their £20 dinner special (appetiser and main with a complimentary glass of wine). my dad got the sally lunn bun garlic bread and the pork stew dish (also served on a toasted bun) with a glass of white wine, while i got the soup and braised beef dish (served on toasted bun, extra £2 charge) and a glass of rosé. food took quite long to come because i think they're short-staffed (only 2 staff and a full house) but Joseph was lovely. food was not bad but i had to add salt. i would recommend doing what i did for a party of two so you can share the garlic bread as croutons to dip into the soup for the appetiser. lovely vibe and decor. came in time for the jane austen festival so dining alongside victorian-era clothing clad ladies made the experience more enjoyable. TLDR historical place worth a visit. £20 pp dinner (excluding 10% service charge) is good value for money in bath. food comes a bit slowly but savour the moment! nicely decorated restaurant.

Food was nice, however it's a long wait and a lot of stairs. The buns are very filling. The museum was cool and the lady was very knowledgeable.

Amazing vintage breakfast in a historic house! Got recommended by a friend and it is so vintage and grandma core inside. They only serve the breakfast menu from 10-11:30 and the day menu from 11:30. We tried their famous bun, it is a lot larger than I imagined. The cinnamon butter bun I went for is very good, the cinnamon butter is the perfect sweetness with the crispy crust on the bun is a great breakfast. The clotted cream goes perfect with it so I’d recommend it! I also tried the house blend tea, the tea pot is gorgeous, I wish the tea is a bit stronger. Overall it’s a nice experience eating at the oldest house in Bath. There’s also a small museum downstairs and a small gift shop that’s very cool. There’s not many tables inside so if you want to go for breakfast make sure to be there early.

Quirky and unique place to immerse in Bath's medieval history. The food is simple and tasty, and the service is so attentive. Our waiter Joseph was great, making sure we were seated promptly and food arrived quickly. The museum underground is small but very interesting, the staff is very knowledgeable and will give you loads of nuggets of history here and there.

Renowned for its buns, Sally Lunns is a Bath staple. Simple and good quality dishes. Never disappointed!

An old house transfer into a restaurant. Enjoy the buns with clotted cream my sister had the one with cinnamon included coffee or tea. Great fun experience

A small museum of Sally's character, attached to a small restaurant and a souvenir corner. The best thing about Sally's dairy is delicious

The buns are amazing! I had the lemon curd and it was delicious.

I had a 3-course lunch, and it was basically delicious, but other than the fact that this place is old, I didn't feel the need to eat here. There were some parts that felt a bit burdensome as everyone was looking at me from outside and taking pictures. I didn't like the fact that the two young employees wouldn't make eye contact, wouldn't come to our table, and worked hard to clean up the table next to us. The other older staff member was friendly.

Beautiful place! Attentive & lovely staff! These buns are something else! So fluffy and yummy. You can have them either sweet or savoury! Got some home with me too. 😊

The place is overrated, the bun is not that great, it's crowded and not worth the queue and the staff keep checking you so that you leave because of the queue, also quiet expensive A lot of people recommended the place thinking it is related to the cartoon Sally ( Princess Sara ) but it's not related For me I would give it a 4 or 5 out of 10

One of my favourite places to eat in Bath. The atmosphere is just as brilliant as the food itself. Highly recommend.

Lovely meal with a touch of history. Two courses for £20. Definitely recommend.

We enjoyed freshly baked buns and scones with cream and strawberry jam, which were both delicious. The cozy atmosphere and charming 15th-century setting makes it a great spot to relax and savor a classic treat.

Really nice cafe, should come to try and quite traditional.

We visit Bath mainly to have Sally Lunn’s buns. Nothing beats the original with strawberry jam and cream

It's definitely historic and I loved the ambiance. The restaurant is pretty small but def gives an intimate vibe. I ordered a vegetarian dish and it didn't seem to quite match the Sally lunn buns of other dishes. Taste was decent. Maybe I should have ordered a meat based dish. But, overall you can give it a try being at a historic location.

Bit of a queue before midday, moved quickly and based on table size to match party numbers, rather than first come first served. Pricey and worth trying as part of the tourist checklist for sure.

We welcomed guests from across the globe for afternoon tea at Sally Lunn's in September. The welcome and service was fantastic and their correspondence prior to the event was very punctual. Thank you Team! Bath Academy :)

Delicious bun and coffee. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it as an experience.

I was not expecting we would eat here as I'm not a fan of queueing 😁 but we passed by, and it was not crowded, so we decided to try. It lived up to the expectation. It was delicious! I had a sweet one with dulce de leche and my husband had one with cheese and we added bacon. Great portion, price was good considering how good the food was.

It was a memorable dining experience. Our waiter Joseph was very efficient, upbeat and hospitable! The pork trencher was tastier than the beef. And don’t forget to check out the store and museum downstairs!

Loving the Scones and Buns! Absolutely delicious!