The Elder Restaurant in Bath and North East Somerset

Fantastic dining experience at the Elder. It was a 50th birthday treat, so we were very much looking forward to the taster menu. The food was amazing, well presented and full of flavour. We wish we'd booked the wine pairing, but will definitely do so next time! We didn't get our waiter's name but he was so lovely, and gave a description of each course as he served. He was attentive but not over the top and was smiling and chatting with us, which was charming. The Jib bar downstairs for pre dinner drinks was also lovely, overall a perfect evening. Thank you, the couple from Wales 😊

Awesome service) We have reserved a table to try Afternoon tea, and it was excellent) Excellent presentation, amazing taste, lots of different sort of tea, I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely recommend ☕️

Amazing experience. Both the service and food was outstanding! Could not recommend highly enough.

The service was extremely slow. It took 38 mins between sitting down and being asked what bottle of wine we’d like to order. The wine list and food portions were very small. One dish was labelled “risotto” but it was actually a soft boiled egg in sauce. The waiter didn’t know what he was doing and seemed to pay more attention to an iPad than guests, he kept walking around looking at finished plates and empty glasses and not doing anything about them. It felt a little like the “Fawlty Towers” of dining. No idea how this place got a mention in the Condé Nast best of Bath dining. Avoid at all costs, which on the topic of cost was £300 for one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had. Save your money and have pizza express instead.

El servicio fue extremadamente lento. Pasaron 38 minutos entre que nos sentamos y nos preguntaron qué botella de vino nos gustaría pedir. La carta de vinos y las porciones de comida eran muy pequeñas. Un plato fue etiquetado como “risotto”, pero en realidad era un huevo blando en salsa. El camarero no sabía lo que estaba haciendo y parecía prestar más atención a un iPad que a los invitados, seguía caminando mirando platos terminados y vasos vacíos y sin hacer nada al respecto. Se sentía un poco como las “Fawlty Towers” de la comida. Ni idea de cómo este lugar obtuvo una mención en el Condé Nast mejor de Bath comedor. Evitar a toda costa, que en el tema del costo fue de £ 300 para una de las peores experiencias gastronómicas que he tenido. Ahorra dinero y pide pizza express.

Weird place. Service was terrible and extremely slow. Food was good but not worth the price - very tiny portions. The risotto was a boiled egg in cream sauce? Love disco music but odd choice for this restaurant. Tacky decor. Wouldn’t recommend.

absolutely delicious food - (the lobster, the venison broth and bread and the pumpkin desert were all standouts for me)and great wine pairings ( the dark heavy fruity red paired with the venison and all the light desert wines ) all enhanced by fantastic service from Nick who knew about each course and the wines and made us feel very welcome. id really recommend this place - and will definitely be back

The coffee was rich and flavorful, and the pastries were the perfect complement.

¡Wow wow wow! Hemos tenido la suerte de comer en algunos restaurantes maravillosos de todo el mundo. El Anciano está ahí arriba con los mejores. Desde el momento en que entramos se notaba que los estándares eran altos. Nos llevaron a nuestro comedor privado, que era impresionante. Nuestro servidor era maravilloso, era acogedor, atento, y tenía un conocimiento excepcional del menú. Teníamos el menú degustador de 7 platos y no puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente. Cada curso fue presentado maravillosamente y cada componente complementado maravillosamente. La langosta era Devine, al igual que el plato de hongos (no soy fanático de los hongos, pero se convirtió) elegimos el wellington de ciervo para nuestro principal y fue simplemente la comida más deliciosa que he comido. Los postres eran de siguiente nivel y nuestro vino de acompañamiento con cada plato se hizo aún más especial debido a nuestro excelente sumiller. Gran felicitación a Iajos, Liam, Charlie y todo el personal del Anciano que hizo de esta una experiencia gastronómica excepcional. Esperamos probar el menú de té de la tarde en 2025.

Un fabuloso menú degustador por 85 £ , una auténtica experiencia culinaria. Cada plato era perfecto y nos encantó todo. Si no encuentras el restaurante, ve a The Hotel Indigo y te guiarán. Disfrutamos de un cóctel en el Speakeasy Bar de antemano y luego disfrutamos de cada plato de la maravillosa comida. El Anciano tiene un ambiente cálido y nuestro camarero era el hombre más agradable y divertido que culminó una noche ya genial.

Incredible restaurant in the heart of Bath. The food (a set menu of many delicious courses) was unbelievable and the service delightful. Unsure why this restaurant does not have a Michelin star yet…totally recommended!

Cumpleaños de la esposa Viajó Más de 1 hora para cenar aquí Realmente espero, y espero con ansias. Llegó a las 7. Mesa para 7. 30 . No hay saludo en la puerta o área de recepción. Nerviosamente entramos en el bar y nos sentamos en una de las mesas. Finalmente saludado y bebidas orden tomada. Evidentemente muy ocupado. Equipo de personal muy joven. Sin embargo, parece que habían inundado el bar con órdenes de una vez. Nos sentamos durante 25 minutos esperando en un frío bar de tiro, para nuestro pedido de cócteles. Cócteles enviados a la mesa equivocada. Mi esposa se puso el abrigo y nos preguntábamos a dónde más podríamos ir. Llevado a nuestra mesa a las 7. 50 Precioso comedor, sillas suntuosas, sin embargo muy cerca de otras mesas. Bees Knees Cocktail & Vanilla Old - fashioned - Old fashioned era encantador pero me cuestiono la necesidad de ellos al comienzo de la cena? Alcohol libre, sin embargo, se sentía un poco gimmicky. Rodillas de abejas - no disfrutable Pan con té de caza y pequeño bouche de diversión de croquet de lasaña de liebre - sabroso, cálido. No obtuve garabatos de profundidad de sabor del té, pero buena idea. Croquet carecía de sabor real. Pato y vieiras siguieron - Mientras que estoy a favor de las porciones pequeñas, este pato magníficamente cocinado era pequeño. El jus se había reducido demasiado. Vieiras - Los sabores eran agradables, chirivía quemada por sí sola, era ave. Sabrosa salsa Ajo Blanco. Maíz Británico Cremado - Rábano Picante, Patata Rosti - Este era aterciopelado, lleno de sabor, lujoso y sabroso. Lo más destacado del menú. ¡Que está diciendo algo! Venado y bajo siguiente - El pescado de la esposa estaba frío. Casi no hay mousse de vieira. Venado cocinado bien pero 4 rodajas pequeñas. Se llevaron los platos y los volvieron a hornear. Jus, sabía idéntico al del jus de pato, solo que con bayas de saúco atravesándolo. La guarnición de venado eran variaciones de la remolacha, cocinada muy bien, pero necesitaba un suntuoso puré de algo para unirlo todo. Decepcionante. Calabaza Caramelizada de Arce, Juego de natillas de calabaza , Helado de Caramelo Salado - Si no te gusta la calabaza estás jodido. Estaba bien, todavía teníamos hambre en este punto y queríamos ir. El comedor se había enfriado y la noche se prolongaba molestamente. Era molesto escuchar la mesa de al lado tratando de cortar a través de su calabaza pero fallando miserablemente y golpeando el plato con su cuchara en cada ocasión. Conté 5 veces. Estábamos a poca distancia de la mesa y para algún lugar que está sirviendo este tipo de comida, en un entorno suntuoso se sentía demasiado cerca. Platos sucios alineaban los pasillos y la zona del bar donde los camareros habían despejado mesas pero no las habían llevado al lavadero de ollas. ¡Esto fue horrible! Realmente sentimos que fallaron el objetivo. Están preparando el menú degustación de 7 platos y estaban muy ocupados. Sin embargo, evidentemente demasiado ocupado. Cometieron algunos errores bastante grandes que arruinaron la noche y hubo una falta de atención al detalle durante toda la noche. La temperatura del restaurante , la iluminación era brillante , amontonamiento de mesas , apilamiento de platos sucios . La lista continúa. Imagino que este lugar estaría presionando para una estrella Michelin - Introduciendo platos de comida, menú degustación, maridaje de vinos, etc - Habiendo comido en muchos, hay un largo camino por recorrer para el Anciano. Nos fuimos hambrientos, y no satisfechos Ajustaron la cuenta en consecuencia £ 140 - Para beber con la cena tuvimos 1 jarra de Chablis y 1 vaso de Pinot Noir.

Anoche comimos en The Elder para celebrar mi cumpleaños y lo pasamos muy bien. Primero, el servicio fue genial y el entusiasmo de nuestro camarero fue contagioso. En segundo lugar, cualquiera que piense que es caro necesita que le examinen la cabeza: 80 libras esterlinas por un menú de esta calidad hoy en día es muy razonable. En el lado negativo, creo que la ambición del restaurante no está del todo igualada por su capacidad, pero, para ser justos, esto se refleja en el precio. Para mi gusto, los platos estaban en general un poco mal condimentados, aunque esto puede ser el resultado de la precaución en la cocina en lugar de una falta de refinamiento. El plato principal fue el ánade, que estaba perfectamente cocinado y delicioso. Además, la calabaza confitada que acompañaba al pudín era divina. El venado, sin embargo, no funcionó del todo y, para mí, necesitaba algo más agudo que lo acompañara para equilibrarlo mejor. El pastel en el lado era una buena idea, pero en última instancia no añadió nada. La sopa de maíz también era un poco sosa. Pero en general este es un restaurante para ver y sospecho que solo puede mejorar!

Came here with friends for the evening, expectations were high based on the reviews however we found the food a bit underwhelming. Appreciate it was a 7 course menu but the portions were small, no vegetables served with the fish just a sauce with muscles. One of our friends had the vegetarian menu and the beetroot dish was poor, just 2 small sticks of beetroot and a few other chopped vegetables with a sauce poured over. None of us enjoyed the broth particularly, the desserts were very good though. Our entire meal with 1 drink each came to just over £400. Staff were friendly but not particularly attentive as we had to ask for more water, sadly all in all not the experience we expected.

Gran experiencia gastronómica en el corazón de Bath. Mi esposa y yo fuimos aquí en nuestro breve descanso en Bath. Hemos estado buscando en menús degustación de restaurantes Michelin, ya que nos gusta probar combinaciones de sabores que normalmente no tendríamos. Marcas completas para el mayor, ya que todo, desde el servicio hasta el menú era excelente. El servicio fue amable sin ser demasiado portado y la comida era exquisita. Sin duda volveríamos a visitar y recomiendo encarecidamente este restaurante

We were really looking forward to coming to the Elder based on the excellent reviews. The restaurant is in a great building, and the staff were great, the service was excellent. However for the cost, the food was slightly underwhelming. Often served tepid on plates that weren’t warm/hot meant that maybe in the distance from the kitchen downstairs to the table may have meant the food temperature dropped. Portion sizes were good (not too large as sometimes is the case with tasting menus) and ingredients and flavours were good but unsure if we’d visit again at the current price point and issues with food. Bill with drinks was £245

A fantastic dinning experience. The tasting menu with wine pairing was sublime, it felt suitably seasonal for a cold October evening. Pre-dinner cocktails were great and the service was perfect. We were in one of the small rooms which really enhanced the evening. We’ll be back

Lovely restaurant in Bath with excellent, friendly service and a tasting menu making you want to come back for more. I hope they decide to do some of the dishes as full-size courses.

Fuimos aquí por el cumpleaños de la esposa y no pudimos haber encontrado un lugar mejor. La comida era de primera categoría, la selección de vinos era completa y el servicio era excelente. Nick nos dio un gran consejo y era tan encantador como ingenioso. El ambiente era encantador y todo el mundo tenía un tiempo fabuloso.

¡Nos decepcionó! Hemos estado en varios menús de pruebas y este nos dejó con ganas. Para ser totalmente justos, la comida era buena (no puedo decir excelente) y los servidores también eran encantadores. El principal problema que tuvimos el día fue la mala comunicación, y el aire de pánico al lugar. Habíamos recibido una llamada antes de nuestra reserva informando de que Internet no estaba funcionando, así que sería un servicio solo en efectivo - totalmente factible para nosotros. Para el contexto, fuimos al bar adjunto antes de nuestra reserva para una bebida. En esta etapa mi pareja esperó durante 20 minutos en la barra para 2 cócteles que no era ideal, y vinieron con nosotros a nuestros asientos en el restaurante. Cuando dentro del establecimiento estábamos rodeados de personal confundido sobre qué actuar y cómo navegar por esta falta de internet. También nos dijeron por todo el personal que nos encontramos que no había internet y era dinero en efectivo solo hoy - que se sentía un poco de mano dura. Mi pareja se cambió por unas copas, lo que no era ideal. Dejó el ambiente del lugar sintiéndose indeseable. Cuando nos sentamos inicialmente no nos avisaron que estábamos en una mesa de espera, así que estábamos confundidos y apretujados en una pequeña y ruidosa mesa de bar, donde el personal estaba detrás de la barra discutiendo más problemas que estaban teniendo esa noche debido al corte de Internet. En esta etapa contemplamos honestamente irnos. Cuando pedimos un poco de agua de mesa, nos sorprendió gratamente el paso aconsejado a una mesa fija, pero de nuevo esto era un poco faltante - teníamos abrigos y bolsas y 2 bebidas cada uno en esta etapa (bebidas adicionales del menú de pruebas había llegado) sin ninguna oferta para ayudar a moverlos de la primera mesa a la siguiente. A partir de aquí la noche mejoró. La comida era buena - un punto destacado es el maíz crema - pero el servicio de bebidas todavía era lento. Nos avisaron más tarde en la noche que la multitud de rugby había entrado y estaba dejando el bar muy ocupado, de nuevo no es algo que hubiéramos esperado que impactara nuestra experiencia. No puedo culpar a nuestro personal de camareros, que eran todos encantadores. Cuando dimos un marco de tiempo de necesidad de salir a las 8 pm (llegó a las 6 pm) lo hicieron así que no puede faltar la capacidad de dar la vuelta a la cuenta cuando sea necesario. En la etapa de salida, Internet estaba de vuelta funcionando y todo se sentía más tranquilo. Como se dijo, la comida era buena - no tan emocionante como algunos menús, y no todos los sabores eran para nosotros, pero la calidad era buena. Las bebidas (optamos por algunos cócteles) fueron un poco más golpeados y falló - mi compañero fue testigo de una de nuestras bebidas ser inundado con agua de soda, sobre - derramando cualquier licor / sabores pre-vertidos, haciéndolo soso. La pregunta más grande de la noche fue: ¿Esta comida me enfermó? Después de llegar a casa después de casi 2 horas de viaje, terminé sintiendo náuseas durante todo el fin de semana, lo que es fuera de lugar para mí. Aunque no puedo comprometerme completamente a que sea la comida de The Elders, comí poco más ese día que me hubiera dejado sintiéndome mal, lo que sugiere que pudo haber sido. En general, esperaba un mejor ambiente, y hubiera esperado una experiencia más fluida. Para mí, un menú degustación debería parecer un placer, y esto no necesariamente marcó esa casilla.

The scallops melted in my mouth. The bread was fantastic! The pecan tart was amazing…this was my first Tasting Menu experience. I highly recommend The Elder! Excellent 👏🏾👏🏾

Had an incredible dinner here on my solo trip to Bath! Lajos was absolutely fantastic and explained each dinner and wine pairing perfectly, with so many details about why each item was selected. I loved the thought that went into each dish

Wonderful evening celebrating a special day! Thank you to the team for making it very special indeed. The tasting menu was exquisite 😊

Tasting menu was excellent and the staff was extremely friendly & accommodating!

Booked for my partners birthday meal - tasting menu was incredible and can’t recommend the wine pairings enough! Made for a very special evening

Went here for their 7 course menu, with selected wines, and it was absolutely incredible. The servers are so knowledgeable and the food exquisite. Will be back!

Easily the best dining experiences I’ve had in the entirety of the United Kingdom. Please eat here if you’d like to change your mind about “British Food” (sorry, not sorry). This tasting menu trumped our 2 Michelin star dinner in London (Heston who?…). Loved the start in the bar area with welcome cocktails - excellent bar tender and service from everyone. The intimate dining room was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful curated menu with options for meat and fish. Conscious, thoughtful and sustainable - don’t get to say that often about restaurants. Venison was the highlight for me. Last but not least, the dessert chef nailed it as well.

This restaurant is fabulous. The food is excellent and ambiance and service perfect. Thank you we will be back next time we visit Bath

Excellent set menu - good value for local produce and a range of options. Pricey but fair - quite slow service started 8pm dessert 10.15pm but made a whole evening experience! Very tasty and generous portions for a taster menu. I didn’t realise next door had a la cart menu choice (different cheaper bistro restaurant called Beau just next door - same kitchen amd chef but a choice rather than set menu) ! I would like to try Beau next time but pleased we tried The Elder (very quiet though for a Fri night (only 2 tables eating).

We cannot fault this restaurant. We had the most sublime dinner this evening, partaking in the new wild food tasting menu and wine flight. The menu is crafted using local wild food such as venison, bunny, mackerel & nettles.... anything naturally harvested from Mother Nature. Deliciously presented by experienced and knowledgeable staff, who really knew their onions! Overall, a perfect evening and excellent value for money. It was worth missing the Euro '24 Semi-Final for. There, that says it all!

Saturday the 6th July 2024, evening First class from Nicky's team

Prachtig gebouw, heerlijk eten en supervriendelijke bediening. Er waren 7 gangen en die waren heerlijk. Niet alleen was alles heel lekker maar ook heel mooi gepresenteerd. Een aanrader

Loved my visit here and how Mike is so passionate about the produce used to create these detailed courses. The chefs cooked everything perfectly. The veal was so succulent and the portions are of decent size and there were choices of meat and fish. I paired mine with wine, Gerda was the best waitress and explained them all which complimented the flavours. We had a warm welcome by all the staff. Thank you for a lovely evening 🥰

A good experience starts when you sit down a great experience starts with how you are greeted at the door. Outstanding from start to finish. We had the 6 course taster menu. The way it was explained with genuine excitement was contagious. I couldn’t wait for every course. The wine was paired expertly and again the knowledge from the server was brilliant. Always a nice touch when the chef brings a course out and says hello. Taster menus should be an experience and this is one I want to try again. Food was outstanding the rabbit was my favourite!

Was staying at the hotel and fancied a cocktail before going out 2 cocktails came to £30 !! That seems excessive to me I had the rum and honey which was gone in 2 sips and had so much ice ! Applying service charges to drinks feels wrong

Gorgeous settings and delightful service. Felt very looked after! Food was delightful - I wish I had the appetite for more - they provide fantastic portions. Food was delicious and flavours very aromatic! Highly recommend. The interiors were pretty and private!

Well balanced, varied and beautifully presented tasting menu - accompanied by staff with a hearty desire to make the whole experience special. Ambience modern traditional. Will be back.

Absolutely mind blowing experience!

Dined at 6 pm as part of a Hen weekend.The food and service were excellent.Dining area was comfortable and perfectly suited our group..a lovely experience

Amazing Sunday Roast! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is characteristic and elegant but what impressed us most was the attentive and discreet service! Thanks again from Italy!

Loved this gem in Bath. Being from the US we wanted a beautiful English venue. This place did not disappoint. The food is delicious and served beautifully. But above all the service was excellent. Thanks to Cory for such wonderful service. If you are in bath and want a beautiful meal make a reservation and give this place a try.

We had a really nice tasting menu dinner. The service was good but quite slow, and we found the atmosphere a bit bland (maybe because it was the period between Christmas and New Year). We enjoyed the food though and would definitely come back. [Date of visit: 28/12/2023]

Food was amazing, the service was extremely slow, and the food portions were quite small. We ordered two appetizers and two mains - the service time gap between appetizers & mains were 50mins, which I thought was a bit too much. After finishing our mains, we had to wait another 40mins to get the bill. We're still happy with the food, but I would recommend this place only to people who are willing to spend over 2hrs for a two-course-meal.

Ong where do I begin. The food was to die for. Firstly my favourite ingredients were mentioned for my friends starter so I switched to the same. Pigeon tart with foie gras and black pudding. The pigeon was so tender and I thought I wouldn’t like it. Wrong.., Duck pie to share, well it was brought to feed 3/4 of us. Absolutely fantastic service to which I’d just have to go back again one day

Our friends from the USA reserved a table in Jan/feb for March 13th, plenty of TIME, our friends are Midwest people he shoots game for eating not for sport, I however am not a game eating person something about eating an earth taste does not appeal fish or game, so to the meal, checked website Hare Ragu starter, nope not available, we use local sourced product? Came the reply, I held back my comment, as Rabbits abound in local walks, nothing else appealed, so next was crunchy brown roll with butter and what tasted like a brown beef hot drink to dip the crunchy brown roll, I was informed it's deer? To main meal hoping to fill the empty gap which was in my stomach, fish mash n White beans, not bad, the hunter had deer loved it, to desert lemon tart for me NO, not available, it's on the MENU, 3 people wanted LEMON TART, nothing else appealed to me, Fortunately the friends enjoyed the meal although they commented on organisation of the kitchen staff/manager as for this money in the USA would not be tolerated, I myself expected 5× and got 3 which I think any High quality Bar could serve up in Bath Centeral. Service is essential But also is the FOOD, to make it even more annoying on that evening it was practically empty. I would suggest they send the kitchen manager on a course of stock management and spreadsheet update.after all Master chef seem to manage, maybe they should take a look.

Incredibly delicious slow cooked venison shoulder. Good wine card and magnificent deserts. Quick and professional services.

The appetizers were excellent. The main was game sharing for too, the meat was perfectly cooked, however, the dish needed more greens for balance and we would recommend a jus on the side. Puddings were fantastic. Customer service on top of everything. Very good waiter.

Absolutely stunning food. We travelled up from Devon for a mini-moon in Bath specifically to eat at The Elder and we were not disappointed. Our waiter, Corey, was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. It came to light that he was a fellow Janner and he really made our evening special! Thank you Corey!

This depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a safe dependable restaurant that has something for everyone: This is NOT your place. Vegan, vegetarian and traditional are Not words I would use to describe this restaurant. I would use words like non traditional, out of the box and different to describe it. Let’s start at the beginning. There are a lot of restaurants in Bath. To stand out and offer you something different is definitely the theme they are going for here. Let’s start with the theme. It is a high end outdoors game vibe. Where the aristocrats would have fresh game from the stately homes and estates. The walls are painted green with hand painted accents making the wall look old like the paint was worn with time. The wall art is of game and has mounts of various animals . The atmosphere was as great as well. The was musty odour in the bar area which wasn’t great. But the main dining area was very pleasant. The tables had lien napkins tied with a string and a sprig of rosemary. Very nice to usual plain folded napkin. The staff you can’t fault. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. They deserved a 10 out of 10. The food is the main point of every restaurant. This where the rating comes into play. The menu is small and has only a few items on it. Which is fine because some restaurants, like this one, don’t have massive kitchens to cater to everyone. They focus on wild game. Like boar, deer, and pigeon. Instead of your normal pork, Beef, Chicken. Venison is their signature. For the bread they serve you a bread in like a muffin shaper. It served on a wooden board with piped butter on a slate plate. Then they give you was is basically venison bone broth to dip the bread in. This was delicious. Strange but very satisfying. For starters we had a pigeon breast tart and cheese tart. The pigeon tart had a lot of flavours, and textures which I found overwhelming. The cheese tart was basically a very fancy quiche, which we highly recommend. For the main we both had the venison; because it was their signature and also the only thing on the menu that caught our fancy. It came with a side of what they call dirty potatoes. Simply put it was mashed potatoes with venison gravy. It was delicious but the only thing I would change is for some reason they put potato skins in that were supposed to be crispy. They were bland chewy pieces of cardboard that should have never been added. The venison came on something that we are not sure what it was. On top was a steamed cabbage filled various items. Not sure what exactly. The venison was cooked a little too rare but was very tasty, however my partner didn’t like it. Then the last side was the most interesting and shocking thing. It was a cooked bone that had something on top of it resembled bread crumbs but was probably salt. You were supposed to remove the marrow and eat it. You hat was a big nope. We tired it but it was too out there for our tastes. My partner sent hers away because she couldn’t look at it while she ate. Finally we get to the desert. Again only a few selection. We both choose the he cream brûlée. It was pistachio flavoured with chocolate chip cookies on the side. This was a complete disaster. First they was a napkin on the plate and the three tiny cookies and pot of cream brûlée were placed on it. Have no idea why they was napkin seems like a waste of time and effort. The cream brûlée was warm and it had not set properly. It was like custard and way to liquidate. The flavour was nice though. The 3 cookies were bone dry and awful. We ended up not finishing the dessert and asked for to be removed. It one thing if you didn’t like something but another thing for it to be cooked wrong. To summarise if you want to try something new that out there then this the place for you. If you want simple traditional food look elsewhere. Would I recommend depends. If you are vegetarian or vegan NO. As nothing is vegetarian let alone vegan. If you like game then yes. For me it would be a let’s not go back.

lovely sunday roast and sticky toffee pudding

Absolute divine food, staff extremely attentive and helpful. A definite must visit if you come to Bath. 5*

There was a warm welcome from staff and we were seated promptly- other decor was gorgeous entirely within the age of the property. Our server introduced himself and proved very knowledgeable guiding us through the menu and wine list. He was also friendly and made you feel at home and not rushed. The food was absolutely amazing and the wine complimented it well. The only downside to the evening was an event on in another room but they walked through ours to the bathroom? Apart from that it was an experience not to be missed. Thank you everyone at the elder.

Incredible food, wine, cocktails. Favourites were the hare tagliatelle, roe dear and the pigeon pie. Wonderful service. Lovely decor. Very cozy. Highly recommended.

Firstly I want to say the staff were fantastic, particularly our waitress who couldn't do enough for us. However, the food was disappointing. I had really high expectations based on some of the photos I've seen, but there were some elements that weren't up to par. One of the starters was not cooked well- the pasta was hard when it should have been soft. The potatoes for the roast were chewy (some even rock hard) and tasted like they were not cooked fresh. Even my homemade roast potatoes taste better. We were comped on the starter and given free cocktails as an apology for the potatoes which was appreciated. But considering we were visiting all the way from California and this was a special trip for us, we left feeling a bit disheartened for what we had hoped would be a fabulous meal.

5 stars all the way! Such a lovely restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was off the charts fantastic. Tasty, juicy, and cooked perfectly. We're looking forward to visiting after their refurb that starts in Jan. Definitely worth the wait and excited to see all the new changes.

tl;dr - if you're organizing a special occasion I can't recommend The Elder enough. Background - I live in Germany, but come from Bath and in November of this year had a milestone birthday. I wanted to celebrate with family and friends from around the UK and Ireland, and decided that a Sunday Lunch would be a nice touch. I love a good roast and really miss that living in Germany. I wrote to 11 Bath restaurants in May and only got answers from a few. After speaking with each of them, and talking about budgets, the space, etc. I decided on The Elder. I worked with 2 people from the restaurant during the run up to the event. Fiona (who unfortunately left during summer but who was wonderful) and Bianca who took over from her and was equally delightful to work with. Based on my budget and what the restaurant would charge I invited 53 friends and family which enabled us to have the whole dining space from 12 noon until 4pm on the Sunday after my birthday. We'd agreed in the early phases that I would ensure people ordered up front and that I'd share any allergies or intolerances with the restaurant ahead of time. I visited the restaurant in September to get an idea of the seating plan and as we approached the date I was able to give the restaurant a "who sits where, what have they ordered, and what allergies do they have" list. Bianca got all of this on to name plates at each seat which enabled folks to check on arrival that they were getting what they'd ordered. On the day itself the highest compliment I can give Bianca and team is that I was thoroughly relaxed and had a great time. I didn't have to worry about whether people were getting the right food, or whether there was enough wine, or whatever - it was just a really nice opportunity to share amazing food and wine with very special people and for that I can't praise The Elder enough. The feedback I had from my guests was that the food and drink was wonderful, but that what really made the day stand out were the service team. Thank you Bianca (and Fiona) and the rest of The Elder team for a memorable day!

We regularly dine at The Elder and it’s our favourite restaurant in Bath. We prefer coming for dinner but have enjoyed their lunch options as well. We’ve tired the tasting menu and also ordered from à la carte. Can confidently say that the food has never missed the mark, excellent quality local ingredients, great flavour combinations, good variety. Their selection of wines (especially the wine pairings) are great, we also enjoy their cocktails - they were great at preparing the occasional drink which were not on the menu. The interior is something else - we adore the countryside-style atmosphere. Servers are always polite and friendly, they let you enjoy your time and are not over the top. We would highly recommend The Elder, whether it’s for a date or a casual lunch.

We mentioned we were sat in a draft, we remained in the draft. We had the tasting menu. A few of the plates were amazing. The rest were okay. Service was acceptable. If I had another £250 to spend on dinner (I don’t) I wouldn’t spend it at The Elder.

Best Sunday roast I've had. Great friendly service. Definitely recommend

We were very excited to try the menu here. The service was very great and the young waiter who served us was very knowledgeable and attentive. Unfortunately the food was disappointing for the price point, it was almost trying to be of 1 Michelin star quality and the starters were very nice, but both of our mains arrived cold and my potato was so salty I could barely eat it - and I love salt! As the mains had taken so long to arrive we didn’t want to complain and wait even longer so we just finished it. Overall we were let down especially for the price and there is definitely room for improvement.

My wife and I had a fantastic time here while on out honeymoon! We had a delightful tasting menu paired with wines for each. Every tasting was different, complimentary and unique. A truly remarkable experience. The staff was exceptional and excited to be there! Couldn't have had a better time! Tom and Cass San Antonio TX USA

Amazing Sunday roast. That Yorkshire pudding!

Great food, great ambiance, great service - will definitely come again

First time going to The Elder and it didn’t disappoint. Excellent service and food to match. That was our post half marathon supper and it really hit the spot. Thank you guys And at last someone who knows how to make a good Margarita cocktail 👌🏽

Food was great. But service whilst so friendly was quite slow and there were several mishaps with our order. Sunday roast was impeccable. And vibe is great.

We were incredibly excited to try Bath’s The Elder Restaurant during our holiday in the UK. Their story is inspiring, the ethos is exactly where we hope all restaurants go, and the reviews are consistently positive. While the service was good and the ambiance was interesting to us, the food missed the mark. We love to eat great food, especially when traveling—this meal was good, not great. Our favorite components of the tasting menu included the artichoke velouté, salted butter, and venison broth… not the deer or bass, which could have been the showstoppers. When we go back, we’ll try ordering items a la cart. Outside of the food, dimmer lighting and a less scripted staff would have elevated the experience. TL;DR - The overall experience and cost of the tasting menu did not add up to the total on our bill.

It couldn't be better: excellent service, culinary delights paired with a selected wine list in a stylish ambience - we had a wonderful evening. Thanks!

Anniversary dinner at The Elder, special occasion, very special restaurant where the quality of the food, service and the atmosphere aligned perfectly. All outstanding, but our waiter made the evening even more memorable. Highly recommended - the reviews certainly met expectations.

Excellent meal, well served in lovely surroundings. One of the best restaurants in bath highly recommend, Great service by nick very friendly and well look after as I’m by myself.

If a food and resteraunt review deserved a six star rating you don’t have to look search or find an alternative venue as The Elder ticks all the boxes and does not disappoint… we were highly recommended this venue by friends and travelling from london we were fortunate to find a table for two… what more can I say … service, atmosphere, first impression from the welcome to the farewell… a Sunday lunch with style and probably one of the very best - highly recommend and you’ll know and understand once you’ve had this experience… amazing kitchen, service and we will be back… for the tasting menu for sure… tyvm, jh

Go there, eat and enjoy!! One of the best restaurants in Bath. I only would go there for the broth again💗and that says it all.

Had the tasting menu and the quality was outstanding. I think some of the dishes were pushing it a bit, like sharing a bread roll between 2 people, particularly when dining with new people. However, this doesn’t take away from the perfection of each dish.

Wonderful restaurant especially for Sunday lunch. Great service, too.

It was my first trip to Bath during the Easter Weekend. I was treated to a fabulous lunch at the Elder. The prefix menu I chose was a pigeon tart and a Sunday roast. I was not able to stay to try the sticky toffee pudding since I was running to a tour of Bath. But the two courses I had were very elevated and tasted great. The Yorkshire pudding alone was scrumptious, light and aiery. The service was very attentive and the décor has an old hunting lodge feel.

While staying at the Hotel Indigo your breakfast is served at The Elder - wonderful food and service to start your day. We also had dinner one night during our stay. We had the tasting menu with paired wine flights - which was a true gastronomic experience. The staff (Joe!) was wonderful giving us insights into the foods, the preparation, and the wine pairings. Don’t miss The Elder if you travel to Bath.

Brilliant service, competent and very professional, relaxed atmosphere. Food to die for ! Will be back.

Food was excellent, but was even more impressed by the level of service. Friendly and affable staff combined with both vegetarian and vegan menus make this restaurant accessible to all. I’d recommend the deer for non-veg and masala cauliflower for veg folks. Extensive dessert and drink options round things off nicely!

Showed up bedraggled, tired and a bit cranky from delayed trains and pouring rain. From the moment we checked in our mood improved. Service from both our server and maitre’d was excellent, fun, top notch. The food was excellent, I had perfectly cooked lamb and my son had the sea bass. The portions were quite generous (my server was surprised to hear an American say that!). Can’t find one thing to complain about, an excellent experience!

Had an excellent evening here while on a weekend trip to Bath. As someone who typically dines solo, I’m used to getting a bit less attention than larger tables, but that was absolutely not the case here. Everyone was very attentive and made excellent recommendations on food and drink. The wild garlic veloute was particularly noteworthy.

We went on a sat night on a weekend to Bath. We were served by the manager and loved the experience. We went for the tasting menu and it came out at perfect intervals and was really delicious. Would recommend if you are looking for something special.

Brilliant food with a very accommodating atmosphere and brilliant service.

We had an absolutely sensational dining experience at The Elder from start to finish. Nothing to fault in any way. The staff were superb and very knowledgeable about the food and wine list. The service impeccable. It's quite a gamey menu so if that doesn't bother you dive in an experience beautifully cooked fallow deer. Loved it loved it loved it. Will definitely come again but this time treat ourselves by staying at the Indigo Hotel where the restaurant is located.

Very nice meal. The menu is fairly traditional at first glance, but the dishes themselves were all very original takes. The sauces for the mains were wonderful additions that brought the dishes together.

The Elder in Bath is a true culinary delight, A place where the ambiance is just right, The food is exquisite, a real work of art, And the service is impeccable, from the start. My recommendation is to get the tasting menu in full, Each dish is a masterpiece, an edible jewel, Explore the wine list, you need some good fuel, And by the time you read the menu, you'll start to drool. The location is prime, with a vibe that's sublime, And as you look at the walls, you might spot a serious bull sign, It's a place to indulge, to savor every bite, And you might even think, this is worth a Parliament invite. So don't hesitate, just make a reservation, The Elder is a true destination, Where food, service, and location blend in harmony, A culinary experience, worth every penny.

Myself and my Husband came here for our wedding day evening meal 03/02/2023 and are so glad we did! Service was perfect from start to finish our waiter went above and beyond and made our day feel even more special. The food itself was incredible and it meant a lot that the chief altered the menu to suit my needs without hesitation. Definetly a place to visit, we cant wait to return!

We came here for a weekend trip from London- safe to say if I lived any closer I would come every weekend. The artichoke soup was outstanding and the service is the friendliest. Will come back to Bath just to visit The Elder again.

An amazing restaurant. The food is delicious and Beautifully presented and the ambience is relaxed and romantic. We had lovely service from Nick, who knew the menu incredibly well and was very helpful. There aren't many vege options, but the ones they serve are still delicious and thoughtfully served, despite being a game focused restaurant Looking forward to coming back and highly recommend.

Booked this restaurant for an anniversary dinner and it didn’t disappoint! The food and the service was amazing!

Amazing decor, food, service, and John was lovely. They thoughtfully provided a chocolate message on a plate for our 1 year anniversary. Would only hope they’d change their music to something a bit more classy.

1 star or less in every category. After being seated and ordering, I waited for an unusually long time before the waiter informed me that he had failed to enter my order. I waited longer and eventually received my meal. The piece of steak was almost impossible to eat, as it was not cooked properly. In quiet frustration, I asked for my bill so that I could end this experience. I was brought a small dessert with my bill, but without any utensils. I asked for utensils so that I might at least enjoy the dessert, but never received any. I quietly left the restaurant hoping this was not the best representation of dining in Bath (as this was my first meal after arriving). And thankfully, it was not. I subsequently went to The Circus, which is a short distance from The Elder and very close to the Royal Crescent. I ordered a similar meal and it was absolutely superb! The meat was tender and cooked properly, and the service was first class. Do not waste your time at The Elder. Take a walk to The Circus restaurant for higher quality food and a much better experience.

Excellent tasting menu, staff with personality, great decor and location. Couldn't fault any aspect of our evening.

Had a lovely meal at Elder this evening. Enjoyed the six course tasting menu which gives you an opportunity to try more of the menu than the a la carte (although smaller portions of each dish). Service was really friendly throughout and provided good explanations of all the dishes. The restaurant is pretty interesting as it has lots of smaller rooms (due to the historic building). We found it a nice atmosphere all round.

Everything was delicious With a starter of a sauce of artichoke with truffle Main plate a Risotto vegetarian with mushrooms Fish with vegetables Service since the entrance was very good We had a Service Dog, and we didn't have any problem with having a table. The soufflé with cranberries was just ok, I wouldn't ask again.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Elder Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed with the beautiful English food and amazing interiors. The roast beef was particularly noteworthy - it was cooked to perfection and had a rich, savory flavor. In addition to the great food, the staff at The Elder were entertaining and very knowledgeable, which added to the overall dining experience. The atmosphere at the restaurant was cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a leisurely meal. Overall, I had a fantastic time at The Elder and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious English food in a beautiful setting with excellent service

Amazing restaurant ! I booked this restaurant for a special occasion and staff was very attentive and helpful. We were running painfully late but they moved our reservation to accommodate us. The food was exceptionally delicious. As a vegan I usually struggle but I highly recommend their celeriac risotto.

Absolutely incredible food. Staff were so friendly and well informed about the menu. It made choosing our meal from the menu very simple. The food was delicious and they catered to food intolerance with ease. We would definitely visit again.

This place is amazing, the food is outstanding and the staff were amazing. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Bath.

The night before our wedding, my wife and I had our rehearsal dinner at The Elder as most of our wedding party were staying at the hotel. Absolutely first class service from Fiona and her team, food was immaculately presented and absolutely delicious. Will definitely be coming back next year!

Poor food and the rudest service We went for lunch at the Elder. We had a couple of small plates ( which we assumed were starters ) plus a burger and a cheese and ham toastie. The manager spent some time telling us how the burgers had to be cooked well done even though we would have preferred it a little pink. But we agreed to well done. It took 40 minutes for anything to arrive and when it did everything came together. The starters were actually pretty good. But the toastie was cold, damp and congealed - i think it was cooked before the small plates. We sent that back immediately and said don’t bother replacing it given it had taken 40 minutes. The burger was bloody ( odd given we were told Bath hygiene inspectors demanded they were well done ). At the end I asked the manager why it had been like this - and he told me that it was well done but I had smeared tomato sauce on it to make it look pink. I must admit I wasn’t expecting that response. Anyway it’s not often you get poor food and are told you have adulterated it yourself. Here’s the photo. We have a video too if the Council want to take a look - it’s pretty obvious what this is. The manager also told me the kitchen was closed on Tuesday lunchtimes. That might explain why no-one else was there but it didn’t explain why they took our booking. I wanted to speak to the owner but the manager wouldn’t give me his contact details. Another sign of an excellent and well-run establishment. Summary - poor food. But good place to go if you like to be called a liar. image0.jpeg

Really disappointing! After seing all the nice posts and pics on instagram, we arrived here with very high hopes! First, a member of p the staff was really over the top friendly and too familiar and told my husband in front of me that i was « a bit of alright » which was really Inappropriate, then our food arrived dry and they told us that « i don’t know how its meant to come…and the waiter took away my unfinished 22£ cocktail and I had to ask for it back how embarrassing!!! Even though cocktails were incredible and so were the starters, the whole experience made me want to leave before the dessert! Shame…