The Garricks Head in Bath and North East Somerset

I have a pet peeve against staff being dressed down in front of the public by management, but unfortunately that is what happened while we were at The Garrick. It doesn’t matter how good the food and drink is if you’re going to sit in complete discomfort after a grumpy manager has a very loud go at a young waitress just because she made a mistake. We don’t care about mistakes as we like being served by humans; we don’t like when bullies cause the same young girl to almost cry while being shouted at mere feet away from us while we try to enjoy our food (though I don’t think this should happen behind the scenes either, of course.) From reading another review, I see this is not a one-off incident. Not worth the awful atmosphere.

Quote .....The Best Fish and Chips in Bath!!!!! Very questionable, we placed our order at 8.30 on a Friday night very quiet only one other couple dining,we had fish and chips, obviously the chef wanted to finish his shift so the food was just about cooked not crispy how it should be,we were hungry so eat it but I didn't finish mine as was under whelmed with the offering and at £19.95 each it was very disappointing in my opinion!!!

Four of us ate here on a Monday evening at about 6 so it wasn't too busy but still had a fair amount of customers. Nicely decorated and staff were welcoming and helpful although the rooms were a bit cold. I had the pie of the day which happened to be herby chicken and I must say, it was very good with a lovely crisp crust. It came with creamy mash, greens, red cabbage and a red wind jus, all in a a very good meal. My wife and one other, who are both veggie had the beetroot burger and three starters as a main and all of these were good too, the final person had the mussels which he enjoyed. Food was a bit more expensive than I would expect in a pub but maybe that's bath prices, £86 for the four meals without drinks but would recommend.

The location is perfect for sitting on the edge of the street to do some people watching. They have a nice selection of beers so grab a pint or two, situation yourself at one of the outside tables and take in the view :)

Afternoon stop for lunch - two toasties, one Parmesan fries and two glasses of wine came to >£40. Sat outside people watching; it’s in an excellent location. However the toasties were nice but not worth £9 each, the wine was served warm although corrected with another when asked and we were asked to pay a bill with a 10% service charge before we had even eaten. No issue paying in advance given we were eating outside but adding the service charge to the bill beforehand was almost giving permission for service without a smile.

Very welcoming and friendly staff and very happy for the dog to be inside! Great breakfast which was tasty and well cooked.

Went impromptu and easily found a table as there was only two of us. Really nicely decorated and cocktails were some of the best we've had so far. I had one of the specials, a parsnip soup. Was a little bland and didn't finish it, my partner's burger though was apparently delicious and if he wasn't full would've got another one. Very lucky we chose here to wander into instead of somewhere else, would recommend.

Fantastic lunch on a summer afternoon We had a stunning selection including halloumi fries, stunning mussels in a cream and cider sauce and a plate of gorgeous prawns cooked in a warming chilli and garlic butter with toasted sourdough The waiter was very attentive and the manageress was lovely when taking our drinks order Definitely not a place to miss especially if visiting the theatre!

Having been to the Garrick's Head for a pre-theatre dinner the evening before we came back for breakfast. The breakfast was excellent - a huge full English and a smashed avocado and poached eggs on sourdough with added bacon. All cooked to order and served by the very friendly Welsh manager. Super - set us up for the day!

Came here as it was a nice breakfast spot in the sun and wasn’t disappointed. Ordered a avo on toast with bacon, was very good and well presented. Staff very pleasant too

Warm and welcoming service and delicious food! It’s so nice to feel safe and welcomed as a female on their own. The lovely white Rioja is a bonus!

Had a pre theatre dinner, although food was good, fish & chips and turkey pie, the restaurant was over crowded, very warm and the staff just didn't seem to be coping. After waiting for over 20 minutes to order desert had to leave without and had to hurry up the bill to avoid being late.

Busy place that we have visited before, but excellent service and food, would highly recommend and visit again. We both chose the pie, but all the food being served at tables around us looked really good.

Laura the barmaid was very welcoming, beer and food were superb. Will definitely be going back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful atmosphere, food and service. 14 of us there Saturday before Christmas with special dietary requirements and a birthday celebration. The team catered for all our wishes and made it a wonderful day. Thank you so much!

Fantastic welcome at the Garrick. Cecile and Laura were exceptional. They were so busy but still made people feel so welcome. Food was great, particularly the fish and chips and the mussels. Would highly recommend.

Great friendly pub best pub in the area for sports. Food is cheap good value for money. Friendly staff and management

We booked a table here well in advance, prior to a visit to the theatre. We had eaten here on a couple of previous occasions when visiting Bath and always had a great meal. I ordered the special...cod loin with roasted veg....this was indeed a tasty meal, however, the skin on the cod was not crispy as you would expect and did not come with chips or mash, I had to order chips extra at £3 .95. Given the meal was £24.95 this was very expensive. My husband ordered the bean stew with dumplings, this was again tasty but not hot enough....only tepid. We did let the member of staff know but got little response. Wine, whilst nice was expensive at £9 a glass. An additional service charge of 10% is also automatically added to the bill. Sadly our experience was not great and despite great previous experiences we will not be back, such a shame.

Whilst visiting bath popped in for a festive drink appeared nice however quite cluttered too many tables and chairs!!! The manager we assume was sat in corner near door doing admin using phone on loud speaker!!! It was clearly a member of staff as she wandered over and moved some plates eventually! Most tables not cleared for new guests no atmosphere would not recommend

We stumbled on this place by chance and are so pleased we decided to stop and have dinner. It was early Sunday evening and we were very lucky to get the last of the Roast Beef….we thoroughly enjoyed it! The beef was plentiful, melted in your mouth and there were lots of accompanying vegetables. I t was a great roast dinner. We were served by Cecily, who was just amazing…so helpful, friendly and truly lovely. We will definitely eat here again when in Bath

Lovely lunch, nice atmosphere and great selection of beers and wine by the glass - very reasonable prices too, especially on the wine. Highly recommended!

The sign said "Best Fish & Chips in Bath" - can't comment on other places but it was certainly high quality. Lovely welcome - it's definitely on the list to return

Found this place by chance to be honest but a great find for a really fresh conked breakfast. Laura was really attentive and really friendly which always makes it a better experience. The full English was amazing and the sourdough toast though a little cold was good.

So friendly from the start. They were really busy with theatre goers but we're unfazed. Fantastic meat pie ,great burger and loved the pint of Garrick's. A truly good place to eat in Bath.

Very slow service, as in almost no service. Took about a half hour for our order to be taken after we were seated. Waiter was very inattentive. Food was good. Would have been a 4 star rating, if we would have had reasonable service. We won't be back.

A welcoming pub, serving food all day. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Although we visited mid-afternoon, there was a full menu choice (plus daily specials) available. Our meals were freshly cooked, beautifully presented and offered good value for money. A visit is recommended!

Il locale è molto carino, il cibo è mediocre ma quello che lascia stupiti è il servizio....sembra gente al primo...

Being able to go somewhere after a tough shift is always a benefit to person, and the Garricks Head is just that, the service is always on point, even in a busy shift for them they always make time for they're regulars and new visitors...

Great pub, always lovelyfriendly staff who work really hard. We’re very often as we work nearby. Really nice atmosphere, highly recommend.

Lovely pub, we called in several times whilst staying in Bath. Staff are really friendly, food looked good but we didn't get chance to try it My husband is a Guinness drinker which they don't sell but Black Heart was a great alternative

We have just enjoyed a fabulous Sunday lunch, the roast beef was so soft and the recommended bottle of wine was the perfect accompaniment. The staff (Charlotte in particular) was so friendly and helpful, with the food being served quickly and hot. We highly recommend...

Walked out! Didn’t even eat or drink here in the end because service was appalling, which is a shame as the food looked really lovely. We waited for 5-10 mins to even be greeted despite lots of servers walking past us and making eye contact....

I visited with a friend, and we had a meal with drinks. Staff were lovely and very accommodating. They all kept a smile on their faces for customers, which was lovely, particularly as it was incredibly hot and humid (enough to make me grumpy!). I...

Hubby had the burger, I had a Caesar Salad with chicken breast. Both meals were excellent and speedily turned around to make sure we got to our theatre seats in time. Service was good too.

Have visited Bath a couple of times. Bath has a lot of pubs to choose from for food and had never previously eaten here. Prices for dishes are a little high but pretty much in keeping with Bath prices. I had the Waygu burger which...

We visited last night for tea. I feel it’s fairly expensive for the food you receive. I had the bean casserole I think it was, which to be honest was truly awful. Mushy tasteless beans, so unimaginative, absolutely horrible

Very good restaurant specially in Sunday ask for the roast rump of beef service is good and the city is beautiful must go .

What absolute dump bar man rude and obnoxious the beer was vile never drank it do not go this place 🤮🤮🤮

Das Essen ist okay, leider dafür sehr teuer! Meine Beilagen schmeckten teilweise komplett fade, ich denke man sollte bei den...

Reserved a "pre-theatre" table so they knew we were pushed for time but service, though friendly, was ridiculously slow and poor. Despite a nearly-empty dining-room, we were placed next to the busy toilet exit door. We ordered bread and oil specifically to arrive before the...

Cannot recommend for a pre theatre dinner which is a shame because it’s literally next door. Booked at 6.15pm and by 7pm still no food. When we chased they said the kitchen was just very busy and perhaps we should have been told when we...

Am Sonnstag gibt es an vielen Restaurant und Pubs zur normalen Speisekarte eine zusätzliche "Braten-Karte" - "Sunday roast". Das Gericht...

Great meal here I had the roast dinner which was really tasty and my wife had the mussels which she said were as good as when she makes them, so they must have been exceptional. They were a bit short staffed so service was a...

We sat outside for a couple of drinks. We ordered a beer and an Aperol Spritz. We knew the spritz was £8.95 and the waiter wasn't sure of the cost of the beer. The bill was a little more than we expected (he took payment...

It’s hard to find gluten free fish and chips. Trust me, I haven’t experienced it in at least 5 years. I was so happy when they offered this option as gluten free. It was crispy deliciousness! I highly recommend! Sorry that I took a picture...

I am Bath resident, proud of my city and the wonderful attractions, bars and restaurants on offer. I took friends visiting from America for a meal at Garricks because we found ourselves in Saw Close and they said they wanted to sample British pub beer...

Popped into Bath for Sunday lunch with my partner and her two dogs. Found a spot outside the pub. The food was actually pretty good, as was the range of beers, but the service was dire. Staff seemed unclear on whether drinks could be ordered...

£7:15 for guiness!!! Take your large wallet. And then some.. 59 years away same pint is £5.05 total rip off.. Evoid like the plague

Really lovely Bistro pub in the centre of Bath. The Pie of the day was amazing - the best I have ever eaten! Good choice of lical beer too. Will return

The service was just absolutely dire. Any member of staff that I spoke to just seemed absolutely baffled by simple questions like asking for a table or whether they wanted us to order at the bar or take our order. After being told that it...

Worst chicken wings ever had, croque monsieur tasted of Tuna. Considering price we paid disappointed with the response of that is ham, even though was quite clearly Tuna. Wish we had chosen one of the many other pubs in Bath

Had a meal with 22 people. In the run up they were so helpful and accommodating. On the night the room was set up beautifully and the food was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their food and they were so attentive to the couple of people with...

Great service. The young lady who looked after was brilliant. Made our visit exceptionally good. Thank you. We would definitely visit again.

Overwhelmed staff, packed terrace outside and only one waiter. We had to wait 35 minutes for our drinks and 45 for food. The food was delicious and the location is fabulous, more staff needed.

Good selection of drinks in a great vibrant atmosphere. Clean and comfortable seating area and worth a trip in.

Briefly visited on Friday. Faultlessly clean, pleasant environment and friendly, welcoming staff. Many thanks for having me. All the best.

Beware 10% stealth serving discretion added to drinks even on a simple drink collected by oneself from the bar, I don’t mind paying service charge on cocktails or food that require talent & care but NOT on a simple poured pint or glass of wine...

Totally agree with FoodLoverWiltshire the stealth 10% on drinks ordered and given to you at the bar isn't right please be aware. Again asking for it to be removed is not always going to happen if some customers feel embarrassed . When a pint is...

One of my faves in Bath, it's always busy and hard to get a table. Great if you've got a theatre ticket. I ordered the vegetarian burger with black bean and beetroot which was really tasty and my wife had the meat burger. Realised later...

Booked a table for lunch when visiting for Christmas Market, as had been last year and liked it. Table we had been allocated (only one free for 2) was not a good one, right next to the door, so we asked for alternative. Very busy...

Myself and 3 friends were booked into lunch at 3pm. We arrived at 2.50 (early for our table) to be told you will need to order early. No explanation as to why. When we were given the menus. I asked the waitress if she could...

My husband and I took my daughter and grandson to the Garricks for lunch prior to going to the theatre. We got a table quickly as someone was leaving, and the drinks order was taken quickly and came out correctly. We ordered fish and chips...

We called in here before a show at the theatre having decided we needed to warm up rather than eat at the Christmas Market. The place was busy with lots of reservations but a table by the window came vacant as we arrived. We enjoyed...

We stopped here for a drink. A nicely decorated warm bar. We ordered drinks & were told to sit down & our drinks would be bought over .. Our bill then showed service charge, a bit cheeky as my husband was at the bar &...

Definitely should have checked the reviews since lockdown. I had been to this place years ago and it was great way back when. Booked a table for 4 as part of my mum’s birthday present to the theatre royal. The show ended earlier than we...

My daughter and I had amazing fish and chips here! She has food allergies and they made sure her fish and chips were gluten free and the oils they fried it in was suitable for her. Staff was lovely! We had a great time! Nice...

Can't quite believe the reviews we are seeing from other people. We hadn't booked tonight and unfortunately the pub was very busy with lots of people having pre theatre drinks and meals. Initially we were told there were no seats inside but when they saw...

Siamo stati a cena al Garricks, tavolo all'interno. Locale piacevole, atmosfera accogliete e servizio cortese ed efficiente. Abbiamo mangiato Fish...

Visited on Sunday, just for tea and coffee. They took ages to serve us and the waitress seemed to have a problem understanding our order, we wanted 3 teas and one coffee but we had to repeat this about four times, then she got confused...

We used to drop into the Garrick’s Head for a pre-theatre drink and we went again last night. Sadly the pub seems only to be interested in offering food now. You can’t go to the bar anymore- table service only. This completely changed the atmosphere...

What has happened to the Garricks Head? It came out of lockdown understandably with table only service and stayed that way. The problem is the service is atrocious and the fine bar looks a mess as the six staff can’t be bothered to clear stacks...

We stopped for a late lunch food was really nice and the staff were extremely pleasant. We sat outside the service was fantastic

Made a booking at 1.30. Immediately brought water glasses that were never offered to be filled. Ordered drinks that took ages, given an absolutely awful Aperol Spritz. Very limited menu, ordered the veggie quiche but it was ‘off’ so had asked for a veggie burger...

Arrived for a pre-theatre lunch, food going out to customers looked good, so decided to eat there. Pub wasn't that busy - 50% capacity maybe a little more. Ordered fish and fat chips and jumbo prawns and fries - with a pint of lager and...

OMG we came here a few months ago and the staff were so friendly but not now last orders at 10pm so many people left and loads from the adjoining theatre were turned away I actually heard the young guy explain they had had a...

Around the corner from the Theatre Royal with lots of outdoor seating on the main square, this was a good place on a pleasant summer night with plenty of activity all around.

Chaotic, staff were not bringing back what was ordered drink wise, we then ordered calamari and it was like rubber. The place was virtually empty so how it works efficiently when full

We finished our Cotswold experience at this pub and Cecily made sure our stay was beyond wonderful. Not only were the drinks and food excellent, her level of professionalism and pure happiness made us feel welcome beyond anything else we have experienced on our trip...

We had a pleasant quick lunch sitting outdoors. Some vegetarian options were available and were quickly served. Good service and location in the town centre.

Went for breakfast sat outside as it was table service no one came, went inside to get a waitress who was busy talking to another member of staff asked her to please come outside and take my order seemed annoyed at me interrupting her chat...

El fish & chips está bien pero los he comido mejores, para mi gusto el rebozado algo aceitoso, los guisantes...

Visited this lovely place with my partner today and I must say I am impressed. Food was delicious and arrived on time. I had fish and chips and it was definitely up to expectations. My only thing would be that you should perhaps do a...

Worst experience ever. Party of 5 from Scotland. Ordered starters and mains. One main and one strarted appeared. No cutlery. 4 mains arrived followed by 4 starters after we pointed out we hadn't received them. Main meals left to go cold on table while starters...

Lovely service from Lily who worked super hard all evening. Great burger and service with a smile. Great location for an evening meal

Superbly friendly & attentive staff, extremely generous glasses of wine and delicious tapas, all in the centre of Bath & super quick. Very impressed.

Lovely setting shame it took 20 minutes to be served. Staff needed a rocket to get them going. Dont come here if you are thirsty.

Called in today for lunch. The lady that served us (sorry, I don't remember her name), was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were served promptly. Our food arrived in good time and was delicious. I was lucky enough to get the last portion of mussels....

We were enticed in by the thought of home made pie, which we ordered. The service was chaotic, but they take your payment when you order, with a 10% discretionary gratuity, which is already added so not discretionary. The food took almost an hour to...

Having walked and toured the streets of Bath all day, we were looking forward to a good meal. Several restaurants in our guide were no longer in operation and as it was Sunday our options were few but we came upon Garricks Head. Vibrant atmosphere,...

£6.60 for a pint of guiness!!! Need I say more.. How can one pub sell guiness for £6.60 yet another pub 50 yRds away sell it for £3:20!!!

This is a great pub situated in the heart of Bath! Unfortunately, the staff and service aren't really up to par. We sat outside a good 15 minutes before getting approached by any of the waiting staff who weren't very welcoming to say the least....

Went in here for a meal on our first evening in Bath, the food was lovely & a nice sized portion. Drinks were good too, our only complaint & it’s nothing really is that the staff were a little disorganised. Asked for condiments which never...

if you want a dark, dingy inner city pub with crude cooking this is the place for you. the menu highlights the slow service by claiming this is the result of careful cooking. the prices, by the way, are higher than a good restaurant chain...

Went for Sunday lunch, we were seated on a table that you could hardly move, asked to move which wasn’t a problem but that really threw the waitress. Poor service, poor quality food. Pub looks grubby, not a good experience.

Our experience lunchtime on a Tuesday seemed at odds with some recent reviews. Service was attentive, couldn’t fault the food (only wanted a couple starters and truffle fries, but all was cooked and presented well), and a couple of wines each. Prices were average for...

Forgot our drinks twice. Saw other people's food (one person sending his back) and decided not to order.

Good location but really expensive and poor service. Ordered a Guinness and gin and tonic plus tiny portion of nuts/olives. They got the gin wrong and bill came to £22.50. Will not be going back.

We booked in for 6 pm for the pre-theatre dinner, with the show starting at 7:30 pm. Most people had booked but some did a walk-in which I would suggest is a risk not worth taking. The restaurant guarantees you getting to the performance, but...

When we first arrived, it took awhile before we got some service, but I could tell they were wrapping up with multiple tables and they were a little short handed. Once someone showed up at our table, everything was great. Our server was new, but...

We ate here pre 2.30 matinee next door. Now I’m a fussy eater, but the chef was there and asked exactly what I wanted and more importantly delivered a 5 star top Hake dish with lots of yummy veg. Husband had fish and chips, which...