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

This was my first time in the World Heritage city of Bath. I had included this shop (also a World Heritage site) on my sightseeing route, and planned to visit the underground after eating the lemon curd. Something happened when I was paying! I only had an AMEX card, no cash, and my smartphone payment wasn't being accepted, so I was in a lot of trouble, but the very cute and kind staff member Beth helped me in many ways to pay. It was the first time I've been treated so kindly overseas. I remember that she was smiling and had a very good attitude from the moment I entered the store. I'm very grateful. Thank you very much.

Delightful surroundings. thoughtful , friendly and effective service. Delicious foods!

A truly delicious and filling meal. We simply had to get a dessert, too. The service was a bit slow, but only because it was so busy, even on a weekday. I would recommend stopping in not at a typical meal time.

Went for dinner on Tuesday of this week to sample the traditional "trencher" meal, where the 'trencher' turned out to be half of a modern white bread bun. I was expecting a more rustic bread based on what was described on the website. I don't consider this to be "Historic Eating"!

Good food and lovely to be sitting in such an old house. The tiny museum in the basement was awesome. But if you order “sparkling water”, “still” is not what you want and get.

My partner and I love this place! We always come by for breakfast when we visit Bath. Food is great and the atmosphere is quaint. We recommend visiting at least once for a pleasant experience :)

We really enjoyed our lunch here! Charming old place. The bunns are unreal—really delicious and quite unique. We were seated within 10 minutes and food was served extremely fast.

Stopped by this place for a quick afternoon snack. We had heard about Sally Lunn’s from a few friends prior to our trip, so it was a must! Buns were very good! I had a cinnamon butter bun & my friend had a bun w/ jam! Super yummy!

I was so ecstatic to try this place for a while and when my friend had this on places to go whilst we’re in Bath, I was over the moon. They have an array of savoury and sweet bun options as well as an array of teas and other drinks to accompany your bun. Upon recommendation, we went for the French toast, a drizzle of syrup topped with bacon. The bun itself was soft and airy and was quite marvellous to bite into. Quite big as well. Well balanced savoury and sweet proportions. My lapsang tea served as a nice palette cleanser. The experience wouldn’t be complete without being able to buy their conserves and buns at the museum downstairs with a real-life model of how Sally curated her mastery. Lovely time here and would come back here again to try their other options.

This was very worth it. Amazing food and the tea was amazing. A lot of people but we got in without a reservation! Would come here again!

A must-visit in Bath! Sally Lunn's is not just a restaurant; it's a step back in time. Housed in Bath's oldest building, the cozy ambience is truly special. I enjoyed the famous Sally Lunn bun, a delightful semi-sweet bread that's a local treasure. The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. Don't miss the small museum showcasing the history of Sally Lunn and her iconic buns. It's a perfect spot to soak up the history and culture of Bath.

Great food. Fast service. There is often a queue but it generally moves quickly and once seated, service is prompt. The food is worth the wait. I had the club sandwiche and it was beautiful.

It's really delicious, I enjoyed my sully bread and butter pudding, super recommended! Exceptional customer service and attention! 10/10

Felt a bit of a nuisance on arrival along with 4 other tourists because I had a walking aid. Believe me when I say no one wants to use such a device but if you have blood cancer and your determined that it should not stop you then I’d say to hospitality staff be a bit more understanding and less judgmental or refrain from Letting it show on your face. Luckily the dark haired waitress was a real joy she was wonderful and served us very well. Having just left hospitality after 35 years service running hotels we understand how hard it becomes as we age. Swap staff around so everyone gets a turn as hostess. Everyone gets a chance to be refreshed.

Love this little place. Simple but quirky. Massive buns...bonus!

Disappointed in this place. The oldest house of Bath is interesting and the place is cosy but the famous Bath buns are mediocre at best. We didn’t understand the hype. The service was kind but very slow even though the restaurant wasn’t full. Not our best choice!

A male staff was incredibly unprofessional - no apologies after taking the wrong orders but just kept arguing with us!! Overall, quality food from the restaurant but disappointed service from the waiter.

Everything was very good except for one server who was incredibly rude. It took forever for him to serve us and his attitude was very rude and arrogant. When he got to our table, he didn’t say anything and stood there waiting for us to order. He eventually got our order wrong, but he kept defending himself without apologising. I have to say, I have visited here various times and have had great experiences. This waiter alone does not represent this historical establishment nor his fellow hardworking colleagues but he definitely is a burden to the reputation of this establishment.

Nice place, lots of history, food is ok for the prices £6 for half a bun.

The trenchers are delicious! I had the pork, which was the trencher of the day.

The famous Sally's Café in Bath Very very small But it is worth a visit if you are passing through the area They have a small museum yet I mean, if you're passing by, go down and see it and take a picture We tried the famous tea and bread, we chose the Cinnabon flavour The bread is similar to brioche, but larger and lighter They put the mixture on top of it according to your choice The bill was approximately 16 pounds

Hmmmm.... I get the feeling this place is running off of nostalgia rather than quality of food. Went for dinner and ordered the pork trencher as part of the set meal. Wife had the chicken version. They were filling, but super bland. I would have been disappointed had I made this myself. Served with a side of totally unseasoned boiled veg. Even a whisper of butter or olive oil would have added something to this. We didn't experience the day time and breakfast offer, which may well be much better, but I would suggest you try one of the very many other options available in Bath for a dinner.

Go for the high tea, salmon to start then cream tea, on the iconic bun. A unique place.

Very special bread, and the atmosphere is very comfortable for chatting and relaxing. A portion of bread is very big, so if possible, it might be more suitable for two people to eat one. The drinks are also very delicious, and the brewing process is very particular. It is indeed the British afternoon tea. But because the portion was too big, we ate it as a meal.

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

I've been a visitor to Bath for a number of years, and Sally Lunn's is somewhere I never miss. Having been for lunch on a number of occasion's, this time we visited for dinner to celebrate my husband's birthday. On a mid-week evening, it was not very busy, so we had plenty of space and quiet to chat. The food was delicious, as always, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We also popped back on the last day of our visit to pop in the shop and pick up some buns to take home for our families, which they loved!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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".

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.

Heard so much about this place - had to check this out . Loved my visit ; was charming and enjoyed eating my Welsh rarebit which hit the spot after my all day walking . There was a good choice of savoury and sweet options for the buns to suit all ages snd appetites !

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.

We visited here as part of a city break to Bath….and had to try the famous Buns!! We queued for around half an hour for a table - which I think is to be expected for such a sought after spot. The bun tasters similar to a brioche bun. I tried the Bath Cream Tea, with a cinnamon butter bun. This was delicious. And the Sally Lunn blend tea was lovely. We wondered downstairs to the museum - this was more of a display area of the old kitchen used to make the buns as opposed to a museum, with a little souvenir shop.

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 !!!

Sally Lunns definitely got nice Buns, after all that is what they are famous for, so it’s to be expected. We opted for the Welsh Rarebit special which comes on the Bottom half of the bun, very tasty and a good spot for a light lunch.

We very much forward to our historic building visit with a tour and a visit to bakery plus a traditional meal in the little restaurant. Sadly, there was nothing outside to indicate there were staff shortages and the historic part was closed. So it all felt half hearted. Such a shame, when we'd planned out weekend with this as our finale. There was a varied menu available but we opted for the traditional fayre. It was quirky. The experience didnt quite meet my expectations on this occasion. The staff, that were fit to work, were hard working, organised and very friendly. I emphasise this is a very small restaurant so booking, I feel, is essential.

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!

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

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.

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.

lovely place for an afternoon tea.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.