The Montagu Bar in Bath and North East Somerset

We had a great meal here. The cocktails to start were fantastic and the food element was excellent. We opted for the tasting menu. Rarely do we choose tasting menus due to the amount of food you get but this was just right course wise. We knew we were going to eat well by the quality of the canapes. Absolutely delicious beef tartare, a lovely piece of halibut and a piece of local lamb concluded the savoury element. Desserts definitely disappoint nor did the exquisite petit four. All the staff were great. Friendly but not too friendly and very efficient. The wine list is good but it does take some studying to find the bottles that represent good value for money. The decor might not be quite to our taste and the banquette I sat on was just a little low for the height of the table. Other than that I thoroughly recommend dining here. Well done team !

The gentile and exquisite setting of The Royal Crescent and Montagu’s Mews is the perfect place to escape the busyness of life for a few hours. Our afternoon tea was sublime. The extensive varieties of tea and the selection of sandwiches and patisserie was impressive. In addition, the precision and flavours were sensational. I particularly loved the gooseberry and créme tartlet and the scones. Service was excellent and we all had a thoroughly enjoyable sunny afternoon drinking tea, eating the sweet delights and quaffing deliciously crisp Chablis. Highly recommend and excellent value for such an outstanding afternoon.

I'll start with the positives. The hotel certainly has the wow factor being situated within the Royal Crescent. Upon approaching Montagus we were warmly welcomed by the host and seated on the terrace for our afternoon tea. The food was nice, selection of tea was great and the option to upgrade to champagne. The surroundings are beautiful and well kept. However, the service in this place is absolutely abysmal. The waiting staff seemed poorly trained, they were amateurish and quite frankly I felt embarrassed for them. They wandered around looking like they didnt have a clue what was going on. It took ages to get served and we had to remind them of our orders several times. It was painful. I have no issue in waiting if places are busy or understaffed but this was something else. We also observed two ladies on the table next to us have their glass of champagne spilt all over them. Yes, accidents happen but given the amateur nature of the staff here its hardly surprising.

One of the best meals we have had. Amazing food and drinks. Attentive and helpful staff. Beautiful surroundings. Will definitely go back if we are in Bath again.

We had been told that this was one of the best tea experiences in the UK. Better than in London. Wife and daughter came for tea usually 45 pounds per person but upgraded to the bubbly experience for 59 for wife and 45 for daughter. They were sat outside at a picknic table WITHOUT an umbrella on a warm sunny day. There were 2 other tables with umbrellas, yet they chose to seat at the ONLY table without an umbrella? After seating, requested to be moved as it was sunny and they were cooking in the sun. Even the host mentioned that "this table needs an umbrella. They moved to a shaded area in the patio but there was construction happening in the garden area so it was not a peaceful experience. By the time they were done, there was still the the same table with an umbrella unoccupied. The food was just okay as the sandwiches were mediocre, but the desserts were good. Had to waive the waitress down twice to refill the water and refill the tea. This is not a 4 star experience. It's not even a 2 star experience. They were not welcoming and for 100 GBP, it's just a disappointing experience. Would not be coming back nor would we recommend it. The landscaping and gardens setting is beautiful however and it's worth walking through. Perhaps when the construction is finished, have a drink there to get an experience but don't waste your time with the tea service. We had a much lovelier tea experience in Cottswold at Stow on the Wold at The Old Bakery Tea Room from a lovely couple who were very nice and understand good service.

Our son and daughter in law very kindly bought us a "red letter day" voucher for this restaurant at a cost of £295 for the 6 course tasting menu which included a bottle of champagneas a thank you for hosting their wedding reception in our garden last August. When booking the meal the person I spoke to was very pleasant and we were very much looking forward to this treat. Upon arrival the restaurant was very quiet but we were ushered to a table opposite the till where one is the waiters spent most of the evening folding napkins...it felt like they didn't want "voucher" guests in the actual restaurant where all the ambience was. There were definitely tables available as a couple asked to be moved from our area and we're found a table in the restaurant. The tasting menu itself was absolutely delicious but we were only offered glass of champagne each rather than the bottle paid for. I have endless the hotel regarding this but have yet had the courtesy of a response. I look forward to hearing from them!

The restaurant is set within lovely grounds at the Royal Crescent. Really enjoyable lunch. All staff friendly & efficient. Food was really good. Fantastic steak. Would recommend.

Booked an afternoon tea and didn’t let us down! Sat outside in the garden and enjoyed the delicious food and excellent service!

My husband booked lunch for Saturday 20th April to celebrate our wedding anniversary.. the food& service was absolutely amazing.. lovely staff .. want to mention merik who was very good when I had him running around trying to find a table I was happy with... But the absolute best was to be there to see Matt .. he is amazing and a true professional.. he will elevate the restaurant with his professional manner.. only downside was that although we booked for lunch it was over run with afternoon tea.. starting at 1pm . But having said that it was a beautiful place & food fabulous & will return very soon

We had the set lunch which was delicious, and beautiful to look at. The best food we have had for a very long time. The waiting staff were all very young and made up for their apparent inexperience with enthusiasm. So the service was slightly haphazard but relaxed and charming. A delightful experience, we’ll be back.

The service and the lamb… wow I’ve never tasted lamb as good as the one here. It was cooked to perfection. The highlight of the plate was a mini take on a Shepards pie. Just wonderful. Our server was also really passionate and really made our evening special. Thank you

The afternoon tea here is delightful. A selection of dainty and delicious sandwiches were followed by a Bath bun, a traditional Bath sweet treat. There was also a light and fresh scone, served with clotted cream and jam, topped off with a gorgeous variety of patisserie. My friends and I enjoyed the champagne and fine tea choice. Susanna was both knowledgeable and friendly. Her warmth and professionalism was an added bonus. What a memorable experience shared with lovely friends. Thank you

£75 a bottle of Marsannay Blanc or £18 a glass , £85 a bottle of Rioja Rerva spoiled our visit . Suggest you check out the wine list before visiting

Good points: the tasting menus were beautifully curated and well executed. We enjoyed our drink in the bar beforehand and we particularly appreciated the young sommelier’s selection of pairings with our tasting menus. His enthusiasm for the wine really stood out and we felt in safe hands! Let downs: we were placed on a table adjacent to the till/serving galley area. We were using a voucher that had been a Christmas present and we were definitely made to feel as though we were second class citizens. The restaurant was by no means full either. Our waiter could have been better - the first course my vegetarian husband was given the fish, and I was given the vegetarian option. This was a mistake / assumption that had started in the bar earlier when I was handed the vegetarian menu. Luckily when our waiter introduced the food I pointed out the mistake. Later on our waiter also forgot necessary details when introducing each course, and when it got to the cheese he could only remember 3 of the cheeses on the plate. Towards the end of our meal the staff began to make up tables for breakfast around us. And then we were left on our own to find our own coats which had been taken from us at the start before walking out without so much as a goodbye.

5* dinner & service on a Wednesday evening. Excellent cocktails in the bar, superb service from all staff, especially Maitre d' and sommelier. Food, as expected, was fantastic. It's not cheap, but for a special treat, it's definitely worth it.

Visiting the hotel as my son has a spa membership. Approached the restaurant to book a late lunch - spoken and dealt with abruptly and in a dismissive manner by the waiter / manager of the restaurant. He rudely informed us they were fully booked all day. His demeanour was clearly judgmental - "snobatorium" springs to mind. When we returned later that afternoon to meet our son (the time we were requesting a table in the restaurant) to find the restaurant had more empty tables than occupied. Appalling service and judgemental attitudes! Will never return!

I invited my friends for having my birthday dinner at the Montagu's Mews. The atmosphere, quality of the foods and drinks were amazing although it was a bit expensive. However, we were looked after by a lovely lady, named SHARAREH along side her male manager with French accent. Sharareh was the most beautiful inside and outside waitress we have ever had, she told us that she joined to the rest of crew only a week ago although, we were amazed by her excellent hospitality skills and of course her politeness. We certainly saw she went the extra mile to provide us the best dining experience we could have asked for. Thanks Sharareh, her manager and the rest of the team. We will certainly come back soon. P.S for the readers: If you want to take the most advantageous of your expensive bill, just ask for Sharareh to be your server ;)

My wife and I had lovely time at your restaurant. The quality of foods and drinks were excellent but on top of that we were amazed by your new waitress from Iran. I think her name was Shahare or Shahara but anyhow this Iranian lady was very lovely, polite and attentive. She made us to feel quite special! Please give our thanks to her! Heads up to the managers, Shahara is an asset for your company. Yours faithfully James & Helen x

Service average. Young waiters a little clueless, we asked for a recommendation of a fruity easy drinking & mellow red wine. He looked bewildered and perplexed and came back after 15mins with his colleagues recommendation. We decided to order two beers instead along with some sides. Please take a look at the photo attached as to the pints that arrived, no kidding. I was shocked and in hindsight should have raised it. Food very average and nothing fancy. Overall disappointing, does not live up to the reputation. Needs huge improvement on many levels.

We booked a tasting menu dinner to celebrate our wedding weekend. We had some cocktails at the bar before our dinner - very basic, lacked complexity and I could have made better at home. Food was ok however our evening, was tainted by a really poor experience with their ‘sommelier’ who struggled to recommend wine to go with the tasting menu. Not sure how that happens as the tasting menu normally remains the same for several weeks so surely someone must have asked this question before? One of the wines he suggested was the worst possible pairing to go with the menu and unfortunately, for the first time in our life, we had to ask for a different wine. He then took 10mins to bring out another wine which he said we couldn’t taste as it was a screw cap bottle. We then had to wait another 10min for him to bring a 3rd wine which we chose ourselves. All together our wine took over 30mins, it was the most awkward and unpleasant start to our dinner. The food waiter had brought out 2 courses by the time the wine came out and was surprised himself as to how long the wine waiter was taking. When booking, we’d mentioned that we got married the day before so it was a special occasion. There were no special touches added throughout our experience. It was extremely disappointing and we will not be returning nor recommending. Big let down, especially since the Royal Crescent has a reputation to maintain. This place does not do it justice. We felt extremely disappointed, given the occasion and walked out deflated, regretting having booked it in the first place

We wanted to visit here for a long time. We were greeted at the main doors of the sriram Crescent and first appearances were beautiful and were overwhelmed by the lush garden and arrangement of outdoor seating and tranquil ness. We sat for 15mins before being approached. We ordered some lunch and 2 lagers. The young gentleman was very friendly and soon returned with our drinks however never ever in my lifetime have I been served with a pint that arrives 3/4. We were both shocked and in hindsight should have said something at £7.50 a pint. The home made chips with rosemary should also so fried in beef dripping. I don’t eat meat and my mouth tasted disgusting afterwards. Once again when waiting for the bill it was 15minutes before they came to take payment. Very slow service. Many of the waiters just seemed uninterested. Disappointing and wouldn’t return. It’s a shame

This is my favourite restaurant in Bath, particularly in the summer when the gardens and outdoor seating is open. The service is impeccable and of course the food is excellent - but what makes it for me above other similar options (Gainsborough, Bath Priory etc.) is the ambience - you just can’t beat it in Bath and makes for a superb experience.

We enjoyed a drink in the bar (cocktails £16.50) then the a la carte menu at Montague Mews. There was also the option of the tasting menu. Exceptional service. Dishes are fine dining so small portions but big on taste and presentation. I enjoyed the complimentary bread with organic butter, the beef tartare for starter, the lamb main with chips as a side (I recommend getting a side), then the strawberry dessert. Amazing wine list. It was a light setting, not a dark, atmospheric, candle-lit setting. Recommend for a birthday/occasion.

After shopping in Bath, the Montagu's Mews was recommended as a place for a nice afternoon cocktail. The garden and mews was just what we needed, peaceful and refreshing.

Amazing experience from start to finish! The afternoon tea was exquisite! The staff are extremely attentive and the outdoor patio/garden seating areas are beautiful.

ロイヤルクレセントを外から満足した後、素晴らしい建物をもっと知ってみたい。そんな時にはホテルでアフタヌーンティー。泊まっ...

ホテルに併設されたレストラン、料理のジャンルはモダンブリティッシュの夕食を頂きました。レベルの高いホテルのレストランだけ...

Sorry, aber das war enttäuschend. Zu horrenden Preisen wird ein Essen serviert, das das Geld einfach nicht wert ist. Man...

L'entrée par le Royal Crescent donne l'impression de pénétrer dans un décor de théâtre dont la ville serait la scène......

geweldige plek vol historie, verfijnde keuken. discrete bediening,mooie aankleding, heerlijke tuin, een aanrader!!

Интересное архитектурное решение. Судя по всему, часть домов занимают отели, ну а часть чья-то недвижимая собственность. Впрочем, движимая собственность у...

Der afternoon tea im Roayl Crescent in dem kleinen Park im Innenbereich des Hotels ist ein tolles Erlebnis, das man...

"Nice enough newcomer in the D&D stable, though unremarkable."

"Relaxed and agreeable Sunday lunch after Tate Modern. Bright,airy room,service very good despite the place being full; excellent bavette and frites, fresh and flavoursome crab on toast. a good standby in the area."

"Buzzy, busy French bistro serving steak and chips and nothing else. Particularly enjoyed the efficient, yet utterly perfunctory and miserable Parisian service - hilarious. Jolly tasty dinner though; washed down with a delightful brace of Haut Medoc. Annoying no reservations policy, but there we are!"

"Beautiful food, very good service, but utterly devoid of atmosphere. Granted, it was a quiet lunchtime, but still. Still v. expensive, so best if someone is picking up the bill"

"Good food (though rather small portions). interesting wine list aided by a talkative sommelier. For me, the draw here is the stunning views over the interior of the delightful Royal Exchange."

Nous avons dîner un seul soir et ce fut largement assez, Nourriture très médiocre, assiette peu copieuse genre nouvelle cuisine...

Qu'un relais de château qui se trouve dans un endroit étonnant et très beau puisse négliger le service à ce...

Después de dar todo el dia vuetlas pro Bath, queríamos ir al Royal Cresecent, y tomar el té. Pedimos te,...

Took family for a special birthday treat; £25 each. Splendid building & courtyard garden though it took a while for staff to come to table (not busy as mid week). Four fresh & tasty finger sandwiches, a warm scone with clotted cream, then five jewel-like...

The hotel was lovely but the word we would use to describe the afternoon tea was stingy. It cost £25 for standard and £35 with a glass of champagne. My husband wanted a glass of wine and it was hotel prices at £8 for a...

Delicious lunch for 4: every course tasty and inventive - and all our plates were licked clean! At £27 for a 3 course lunch (plus drinks) - this is amazing value! All this in 1 of Bath's most glamorous venues... The menu choice is rather...

We were thrilled to be taken through the hotel and into the secret, surprising garden at the back and into the Dower House for tea. we were well looked after and served a delicious afternoon tea. The scones were the best I have ever tried...

The restaurant is taking part in the Great Bath Feast. In October, for a mere £10 a head you get: a large bowl of local mussels in cider, the most wonderful fries with a tub of creamy lemon mayonnaise, a choice of dipping bread (focaccia,...

The service and food qualified its price tag. Very quick and attentive service and the food was amazing. I had the trout followed by lamb. The trout came with a smoke dome which was entertaining for for a split seconds. The fish was delicious without...

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and knew that this was one of the best restaurants in Bath. We were not disappointed! From the building and furnishings, pre dinner cocktail, choice of menu, wine, and the staff, it was all superb. The attention to detail...

Tasty sandwiches, freshly baked bath buns and scones with clotted cream and jam, plus a number of delicious cake morsels. Choice from a menu of different green and black teas.

Excellent food and service. We prefer fish dishes and were well catered for. Wine was also good, with recommendations from somellier.

My husband and I treated ourselves to afternoon tea for our first anniversary at the weekend. We were lucky that it was dry and we sat on a table outside in the shade. The food was absolutely delicious and even the cakes I didn't think...

During October the Dower House is taking part in The Great Bath Feast promotion. We had moules and fries and a glass of Bath ale for £10 each. The dining room is great as were the staff. This has to be one of the best...

Very interesting and great to see a house set up as it would have been. The staff were very friendly and helpful and happy to discuss each room in turn.

Erwartungsgemäß nicht ganz billig, aber wirklich ein guter Afternoon-Tee. Sandwiches, Clotted Cream, Scones und Gebäck, alles sehr lecker. Am Besten...

I wish could give this 3.5 stars out of 5, but not an option. My friend and I treated ourselves to a birthday treat by having afternoon tea here. Top marks for the food, it was delicious and the scones melt in your mouth. My...

the hotel and restaurant are in a beautiful location. we started with a drink in the bar which was lovely. we had the taster menu which was fantastic. all the courses were extremely good, well balanced and delicious. the service was extremely good. all the...

The food was delicious, but the portions were too small! I understand that they are a high-end restaurant, but a little more food on our plates would have been nice! The service was very slow, despite it being the middle of the day and so...

A smart and expensive restaurant located beyond the pleasant gardens of the Royal Crescent Hotel, this is very much somewhere for a special occasion, but it’s nice to push the boat out once in a while. It’s very plushly done out and we were shown...

Excellent food. Lovely location. Beautiful. Staff very attentive and food is very very very good. It is pricey but you expect that at such a high class hotel.

Had the tasting menu on Sunday night and it was a great experience. Started off with cocktails in the beautiful garden. They mixed a gin fizz for me, even though it wasn't on the menu. They served the drinks with olives and nuts. As it...

Stayed at the Royal Crescent for one night with my husband for our anniversary. He is vegetarian, I am not. The decision to book and stay was based on the menu available to veggies - its not widely published, they simply say they cater for...

So this was to be a highlight of our holiday and it turned out to a great disappointment. Snooty staff, so so food, big price tag. Find tea somewhere else.

I don't think we could fault the food here as it was delicious. From the canapés to the petit fours with coffee everything had been thought through to the last detail. Would highly recommend.

The gardens were pleasant and we were able to have afternoon tea on the lawn. Very disappointed in the high tea served. Too little for alot of money.

This was a surprise visit for my 40th birthday, so I wasn't really dressed for the occasion! We entered the beautiful Georgian terrace with little idea what was beyond! The afternoon tea was out of this world, there was a fantastic choice of unusual teas...

Really great meal, we eat out everywhere and so far this stands on par with anywhere we've tried. You must have the taster menu

The Dower House is located through the read garden of the Royal Crescent Hotel. It has a lovely, formal but relaxed feeling to it and is nicely laid out so that you get plenty of space. Service is very good, from the waiting staff to...

Stumbled across the Royal Crescent Hotel by accident when visiting Bath for a weekend away from London. Stopped by to see if they could accommodate us for dinner at The Dower House restaurant upon noticing the Relais & Chateau designation. We were delighted to see...

A really pleasant way to end our holiday with a beautiful tea in the garden. We were so fortunate with the weather.

Can't really begin to describe how amazing the food is. Each dish was so unusual but all the flavours were so complementary to each other, this was a real dining experience!

Well, if you are going to do tea, do it with the English. Very classic service and presentation without being pretentious. They bring all of the charm and history without any stuffiness. Stop by if you are in the area.

The Royal Crescent Hotel has a wonderful afternoon tea. The finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries were excellent and unique. They even had Bath rolls, which was a first for me. The tea selection was original. The service was outstanding. A great atmoshpere to enjoy afternoon...

Beautiful setting, afternoon tea is a treat and staff were very attentive. Would go again but only for a special occasion

We came here for a celebration dinner and were not disappointed. The setting is good, as is the food, and the staff were friendly and generally attentive. The use of a voucher reduced the cost to an acceptable level and generally all was fine. The...

OK you pay for it too, especially through the drink - we ordered champagne without looking at the menu by the glass as it was a birthday and were a little shocked to find it was £18 a glass! However the rabbit starter plate was...

Went to the Dower House at the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath for fathers day lunch with our young children. The restaurant was very quiet with just a few other customers. The newly decorated dining room is beautifully decorated and elegant. It was a tiny...

For my birthday, a champagne afternoon tea was booked on the 29th may. We entered the Royal crescent hotel to be lead through to the rear garden, where the tea pavillion could be found. Very smartly dressed waiters proceeded to politely take our coats and...

A gift for my husband on his Birthday. We were lucky it was a beautiful Summers day and were able to sit in the gardens. Choice of many teas and coffee. Three tier plates of sandwiches, adorable cakes and scones and Bath buns. Personally I...

Not having been to eat at the Royal Crescent for a long time, we were delighted to have been given a Christmas voucher gift which we had saved up for a fine sunny evening to eat at the newly decorated Dower House, now under new...

Arrived to superb service very relaxed and yet attentive staff. The food was without a doubt one of my most enjoyable .....the food was cleverly though out and beautifully presented, with the delicacy of a marvellous cook but also a artist ! The gardens were...

Had lunch here a couple of weeks ago & was very impressed. The menu options for the set price were very reasonable & the food was delicious! Service was professional without being too over the top and the refurbished bar & restaurant has been beautifully...

Vistors should note that the restaurant has recently undergone a complete transformation both in decor and in cooking, so older reviews may no longer apply. We had an excellent dinner, real fine dining and I predict it will soon catch the eye of the Michelin...

I loved it – food, service, setting, everything. It's old-fashioned fine dining; I need to send my parents there immediately.

Service & quality not impressive we had been looking forward to this treat - you can read more in my hotel review - I do hope it gets better

I can't comment on afternoon tea but I went to The Royal Crescent Hotel for a cream tea in the gardens. The staff were very attentive and the building was, of course, stunning with a wonderful garden. All in all, a lovely experience and one...

Generally this restaurant, in this lovely hotel, is great. Last time we went for an anniversary meal, though, the main restaurant was closed for refurb and we were all sent down to a very unprepossessing basement dining room. Not good and certainly no mention of...

Peaceful surroundings in the elegant and luxurious setting of this special restaurant, and delicious food with all the time in the world in which to enjoy it.

liked everything about it but in particular the flavours of the food, excellence of home-cooked bread and the modern presentation

The set lunch at the Royal Crescent hotel is fantastic value, very diverse and modern..appetising and at the same time beautiful. It is by no means terribly expensive and if you stuck to water you could have a 3 course meal of superb quality for...

we dined on a sunday night in the dower house restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. it was my partner's birthday and i had, typically, left everything until the last minute. most places in bath that night had either stopped serving or weren't open. the food...

I had this as a present from a friend. Not sure how much she paid for it, but it was a very good afternoon tea. We had some finger sandwiches, tea, mini eclairs, and I can't remember what else, it was quite a while ago....

Food was very nice, but every dish looked the same and was similar ingredients assembled in different ways. Service was polite but the restaurant manager was shouting at staff on the other side of the kitchen door 10ft away... not very professional. Lovely touch adding...

Only the highest praise for the Dower House team and their exceptional service & totally rewarding menu. We all enjoyed a wonderful meal of beautifully conceived, prepared and presented dishes, complimented by some excellent wines & professional , courteous attention from the staff. The venison...

Whilst the surroundings at The Royal Crescent are pretty and the standard of the food served is very good, value for money is not. I love afternoon tea, and have tried many of the best in the country. When you pay over £25 per head,...

I booked this restaurant for an extremely special occasion, hoping that it would live up to its marketing as a beautiful and romantic place to eat. In spite of requesting that the table should be special - location, flowers, etc., this wan't done and we...

As a guest at the hotel, I am glad that I only ate once at the Dower House restaurant. The dining experience was severely hampered by the service on a Saturday evening. I was sorely disappointed from the start that the taster menu was not...

Afternoon tea at the Royal Crescent hotel is a great experience - it should be for £25 a head - but it's one to remember. The Crescent itself is very impressive, the views before you go in are great, staff are supremely courteous and the...

Afternoon tea at the Royal Crescent lacks the opulence and Georgian splendour of the Pump Rooms, but is very fine in every other way. On arrival we walked through the small foyer, out through the garden to an annexe at the back of the hotel....

We had several breakfasts here and two dinners. It's very well-done, innovative British/local food w/ a Scottish twist. And the attentive staff is impressively knowledgeable about everything that comes out of the kitchen. Well done!

Expensive, but good choices amongst local produce, with game, fish, meats, and vegetarian possibilities with inventive preparations. Good for foodies.

The service was excellent from the door person to the wine expert. the food was wonderful and a peformance in its self. The cheese trolley was a wonderful theatre. We loved this restaurant.