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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

Nice food and staff is amazing. Well done.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 💯

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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. 😊

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Good food good vibes, bun is very soft & fluffy 👍👍👍.

Lovely ambience and fantastic service by Joseph.

Place located inside one of the oldest buildings in Bath, with a unique atmosphere. We chose it for dinner on the last evening of our trip to England and we didn't regret it. The table reserved for us was delightful, next to the fireplace; the food is excellent, with the famous bread/focaccia they produce and a good choice of typical dishes (we took the fixed menus, which however allow you to taste the most representative products on their menu). I would say completely reasonable quality/price ratio, considering the average costs of restaurants in GB.

Joseph was very helpful and courteous.

The lemon curd was definitely AMAZING! Must try! Joseph was very patient, attentive and hosted us well despite the rush hour!

Nice and cosy cafe. Amazing afternoon tea including the famous Sally Lune bun. Nice staff.

Sooo busy but for good reason, well worth the wait - go early and have the cinnamon butter, so good.

Delicious! I had the Welsh rarebit special, which was tasty and filling. We also shared a cinnamon bun—amazing! Food took a bit long to come out after ordering but the place is pretty busy so understandable. Don't forget to check out the museum/shop in the basement.

I highly recommend the cinnamon bun.

The atmosphere is very nice and they treat you very well but, I'm sorry, no matter how famous they are, almost €40 for two half buns seems too much to me. They taste good, but they are nothing special, I would not return on a future visit to Bath.

So much more than you would expect. I've eaten in a lot of tourist spots and generally the food is pretty poor, so expectations were low. This however was lovely, proper tasty food, really nice building and great service, top notch. Definitely the place to eat if you're visiting for the day.

Definitely recommend!! Ask for Joseph!

Not what I expected. ‘Bun’ is a hamburger roll you can buy at any supermarket. Lemon curd I suspect was out of a jar and nothing special. Tea was fine. Ordered a cold drink which was warm off the shelf, luckily there was ice in the glass. Service was prompt and friendly. Dined upstairs however the room smelt musty and was unpleasant. Opening the window helped. To be fair I didn’t order any other meal so maybe the ‘bun experience’ was just not for me.

A fascinating building, wonderful food and truly excellent staff. Joseph and Ella looked after us with enormous skill and superb manner. They really added to the pleasure of being in the building and eating the meal.

Excellent cuisine and quality service in a beautiful historic setting. I highly recommend!

Although the atmosphere was nice, they brought the bill to the table without asking for it, which I did not expect at all, since there were empty tables inside. Would I go again, no, because of this disrespect.

Simply awesome Exceptional food and service With the added historical side

One of the oldest houses in the city (1482) and serving the famous and original Sally Lunn Bun. The upstairs and museum isn’t accessible however, work was undertaken in 1998 to make the ground floor restaurant accessible. There was one step to access the building, and a ramp was provided. Inside is small and narrow so may not be suitable for everyone.

Great spot in a lovely building. Food very good - have the buns as generous and very tasty. Staff pleasant and helpful. Museum is very good too.

The staff's smile was very nice. The tea was delicious and we had a great time.

Of course when in Bath, Sally Lunn's is a must! I'll be honest, I hadn't heard of this eatery and museum before, but I'm glad I went in and it was so sweet and the buns were surprisingly big! I wasn't expecting it, but I loved my smoked salmon and cream cheese bun. Filling and flavourful. The price seemed fine and the staff were pleasant and helpful. I would recommend tourists and Bathians alike to visit and try precious Sally Lunn bun!

The oldest house in Bath and a lovely attraction, with an interesting museum display in the basement It can get very busy but worth a look when it's quieter

The service is cold and independent. The menu is limited. The museum in the basement is tiny, half a room only, and the shop has limited items but the lady there is pleasant. The restaurant on the other hand is somewhat different, we were greeted by a young lady with a messy bony tail, she was somewhat aggressive, no smile, placed us right under the AC , and walked away, I had to get up and go to here in the kitchen! to ask her to move us, all what she did was to point to another table for us to set with displeasure! Didn’t move the menus, didn’t care if the new table was clean or suitable. The waiter had almost the same cold attitude. ( tall blond young man) The only pleasant person there was the guy who brought the hot drinks( with glasses). The food was good ( bun with goat cheese) as I wasn’t encouraged to stay long for anything substantial. The bathroom is clean.

Excelente experiencia, la atencion de Joseph super amable. Todo rico y buen precio. Se llega fácilmente y el ambiente es tranquilo

Joseph took great care of us! Excellent food!

Food wasn't anything special. It's a bit of a tourist trap. Service is slow. They add a £2 automatic tip to every bill without telling you which I didn't appreciate. Atmosphere was ok and 1 of the servers approached my table like she was over it before she even got to work.

Omg well nice going to take some home

We thought the buns were over rated. Very good taste but small amount of food for the price. Buns are about the size of a large bagel, cut in half. Much lighter texture than a bagel though. But they only give you one-half with your order. Museum down stairs was well preserved and very cool!

Went there today after visiting the Roman spa bath. We were lucky it only took us around 10 minutes to get seated for lunch. My partner got the 2 course meal with the beef and mushroom steak while I had the Sally Lunn's cream tea. We both enjoyed them. The staff were courteous and the experience felt like dining at your grandparents' home.

The Sally Lunn bun is a famous and historic baked good from the city of Bath, England. It’s a large, light, and airy bun, similar in texture to brioche, and is known for its soft and slightly sweet flavor. The bun is unique because it can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory forms. Traditionally, it’s served warm with butter, jam, clotted cream, or even savory toppings like smoked salmon or roast beef. History The history of the Sally Lunn bun dates back to the late 17th century. According to local legend, the bun was introduced to Bath by a French Huguenot refugee named Solange Luyon, who became known in the area as Sally Lunn. She is said to have brought the recipe from France, where similar light, buttery breads were popular. Sally Lunn began selling her buns in Bath, and they quickly became a favorite treat among the locals. The Sally Lunn Eating House The Sally Lunn bun is so iconic that it has its own dedicated eating house in Bath, known as Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House. This establishment claims to be the original home of the bun and operates in one of the oldest houses in Bath, dating back to the 15th century. Visitors to the eating house can enjoy a taste of history by trying the buns prepared according to the traditional recipe, which has been passed down through generations. Distinction Unlike the denser and sweeter Bath bun, the Sally Lunn bun is characterized by its light and fluffy texture. This makes it a versatile bread, suitable for a variety of toppings and fillings, whether sweet or savory. The Sally Lunn bun remains a beloved part of Bath’s culinary heritage, drawing visitors from around the world who wish to experience this delicious piece of history.

I didn't get a chance to sit down and eat because the que and the wait time was too long but I am reviewing the museum downstairs, the staff and the food bought from the shop. The little museum display downstairs was very nice, the takeaway Sally Lunn bun was okay, I thought it just tasted of normal bread to be honest. The lady serving in the shop/museum downstairs looked like she didn't want to be there and fed up, when I asked her if there was any difference between the boxes of Sally Lunns buns on display she quickly snapped 'They are both the same' she didn't seem friendly at all. However the lady upstairs who was waiting to sit people seemed happy and friendly.

Came around 630pm, seated and immediately ordered 645pm. Food served more than an hour at past 8pm'ish! Total waste of time waiting. Eat the food less than 30min, waitress keep on looking to us as if wanting us to bill out immediately! Will not go back again! Though food was great but not happy at all!

I got exactly the experience I expected: a wonderful historical experience, in a restaurant that’s known for its history more than its food. I had the set menu, and the soup was lovely but the main course (stew and vegetables) a bit TOO historically accurate in its lack of seasoning and tough meat. Service was a bit cold and awkward, which surprised me in a hospitality town, but I would honestly still bring friends there for the experience and atmosphere.

Had the most delicious vegetable soup with a side of Sally Lunn’s buns so tasty! The perfect cozy spot in Bath. Friendly staff and a lovely historical atmosphere, Definitely recommend!