The Pig & Fiddle in Bath and North East Somerset

Good Pub, fine Real Ale, popular with families.

We booked to have a meal here for my birthday on the 21st December was booked at least 2-3 weeks in advance so I rung up before hand to double check my table for 7:30 was still available as we have travelled from Coventry for the weekend in Bath. A friendly gentleman answered and assured me that our table is ready for us at the requested time 15 minutes before we got a call from a bar maid explaining a chef hasn’t turned in we can only offer mains tonight and not starters and deserts…. To which I said it’s ok we can make it work as it’s close to Xmas everywhere is booked up. When I arrived nobody was there to greet you at the “restaurant” so we made our way to the bar and couldn’t catch anyone’s attention until a kitchen assistant came out and said “have you not been given a call, we haven’t got any food tonight so you’ll have to make alternative plans” You’d think you’d be offered a drink so we can take a minute to figure out where I’m going to eat tonight on my birthday, we couldn’t get nowhere near the bar as it was understaffed. Poor experience I understand chefs don’t turn in.. but don’t lie to me on the phone, waste of time, travel If you’re considering booking here for a special occasion I’d request you get it in writing!

Booked a table to eat here for 8, when we got there, there wasn't a table available. They tried to offer us a smaller table that we would not have fitted on. Disappointing, but the staff were very pleasant in there. Ended up having to find somewhere else to eat.

Mark gave us wonderful service after a celebration of ours! Really helpful and friendly for our dog! Could have been some more healthy options for food and the lighting was a bit bright for the evening for my taste.

Had a meal there yesterday and was really impressed with all of it. Staff in particular were great and we had a great meal. Highly recommend .

Visitamos aquí para el almuerzo del domingo, ya que nos sentimos atraídos por el reclamo del pub de hacer los mejores asados del domingo en Bath. Estábamos sentados bajo una ventana de luz del techo, que era un lugar bastante frío para estar. El servicio era razonablemente lento, pero quizás el pub estaba más ocupado en otras áreas. Los asados eran promedio en el mejor de los casos, me decepcionaría mucho si fueran los mejores asados de Bath. Mi esposa tenía el pollo, que estaba seco. Tenía el vientre de cerdo, que estaba bien, pero nada especial. Quizás fue solo un día libre, ya que ambos esperábamos mucho mejor.

Went along for some drinks on a Friday evening to catch up with a friend. There was live music and a nice buzz in the pub which was great. We had some cocktails in the Pig and Fiddle and tried the baked pretzel with beer gruyere dip as a little snack, then moved over to the Broad Street Townhouse (same team) to try out their tea and coffee themed cocktails. Overall, no complaints. Lovely team, table service and a great atmosphere.

Un pequeño grupo de nosotros visitamos el Pig & Fiddle el 7 de diciembre para tomar unas copas sin reserva - para un sábado por la tarde estaba ocupado, pero un gerente muy servicial (gracias Ashlee) se las arregló para encontrar una mesa y hablarnos a través de la gran selección de bebidas festivas que se ofrecen (el vino caliente olía sensacional! ) todo el personal era atento y se registró en nosotros múltiples veces y realmente nos hizo sentir atendidos. ¡Volveremos lo antes posible para probar algo de comida ya que todo se veía y olía increíble por lo que vimos durante nuestra visita!

Sopna was a really good waitress, she deserves a free desert

Un lugar tan cálido y acogedor para tomar una copa, llegamos después de un día ajetreado de compras en Bath, y nos sentimos tan bienvenidos y relajados. Brillante menú de bebidas, y el menú de comida parecía sabroso también, tendrá que venir a cenar pronto!

Estábamos alojados en el hotel adyacente, así que pensamos en pasar a probar los cócteles. Era un viernes por la noche y bastante ocupado pero lindo - fuerte olor a pescado aparte (debe haber estado en el menú esa noche). Ordenó cócteles en el bar a la misma hora en que llegó el cantante (debía tocar un set 7 - 9 ) - bendito sea, le preguntó a la señora del bar si obtenía una bebida gratis ya que él era el entretenimiento - ella no sabía! Lo sentía por él. Fuimos por la oferta de 241 cócteles, y nos dijeron que los llevarían a nuestra mesa. 10 minutos después, finalmente llegaron mis esposos Negronis, 20 minutos después estoy persiguiendo mis cócteles (dos veces) y finalmente llegaron. Cuando perseguí la primera vez, la señora del bar dijo que sentía que estuvieran ocupados, pero seguramente el barman debería haber hecho los cócteles después de pedir y pagar, así que no entiendo esa excusa. La música era buena, pero como estaba en la parte delantera del pub junto a la ventana, era difícil escucharlo por el ruido del pub. La calidad de las bebidas fue de primera categoría, sin embargo, solo tiene que trabajar en el servicio como otros también han comentado.

Had the burger which was really tasty, and service was so quick! There was live music which was nice. The lighting was too bright which so loses some atmosphere points, sorry! I noticed the drinks service was a it slow. But otherwise it was great.

Lovely Friday evening drinks listening to the great singer Only wish we'd stayed for food...it looked great

Terrible terrible service..waitress took our drink order first. Waited 30 min and finally my husband got up and went to the bar and she realized she forgot to put it in. Brought my meal and wrong meal for my husband. Time I finish they brought his and never brought ketchup for the fries after asking twice. Management ready needs to do something about employees.

Unbelievable wait for a pint and a coffee

Nice food, friendly staff. Cocktail was just okay.

Lovely pub with an excellent draft selection. We popped in late afternoon, so it was quite quiet, but by 5pm it was filling up.

Booked a table for dinner. When we arrived we were seated on a high table with stools. Really uncomfortable for dining. Was told no other tables available but another couple left so we moved. Unfortunately the menu was not inspiring, the online sample menu was better. No specials available. Left the pub and went to another restaurant. Shame, pub looked nice. And they had a good singer.

Hands down one of the best Sunday Roast in Bath! Xx

Great pub 🍻 visited before the rugby 🏉

Great place to start with but messed up our order twice

Good pub, popped in for a couple of drinks during a short trip to Bath. Friendly service and good atmosphere.

A pub we returned to numerous times during our stay as the atmosphere and service was always top notch.

Went for a Sunday roast and it did not disappoint. Great atmosphere and excellent service from Abi throughout our meal. Was able to accommodate gf which was awesome! Will be back next time we are in bath.

Came all the way from the Us for the best fish and chips in England. Anna was an excellent server and host. 🙂

Excellent Sunday lunch in an environment perfectly in line with expectations. Friendly and efficient staff

I’ve never written a review before, but here I am. We had a Sunday roast lunch booked for 3:30pm, we walked in and the place had a strange vibe to it as some tables were empty with plates etc still on, few tables busy but no one eating - and bar staff just polishing glasses. Lady behind the bar pointed to our table reluctantly after looking through the list of bookings, we then sat down. We stayed sat down for 15/20 minutes and no one had come over to clean it, give us a menu, or even ask us if we’d like a drink. At this point, I stood up and went to the bar, I explained the situation to the lady behind the bar who was what I’d describe as unhelpful and rude. She shrugged her shoulders, never apologised, suggested we move table and I wait for the manager. This lack of attentiveness and care really shone a bad light on this place for me as a new customer. We left the pub after no sign of a manager or further care, only to search the city looking for a roast somewhere else. I will never be returning.

I visited the Pig & Fiddle for the first time on 19.09.2024 and have to say the experience I got from being welcome by all the staff and the atmosphere was amazing, it felt very traditional and welcoming which is something that is hard to find these days. I had a couple of conversations with staff members who where just so pleasant and a joy to talk to. I will certainly be returning!!!

Der Pub hat uns sehr gefallen! Eine Mischung aus traditionellerem Pub und modern, Bohème Stylisher Einrichtung. Der Service war sehr nett, das Essen superlecker (süsskartoffel-Hummus und Chicken-Sandwich), bezahlbar war es auch. Sehr leckeres lokales Bier und chillige, zum Teil angejazzte Musik. Wir haben hier auch spontan übernachtet. Zimmer sehr schön eingerichtet, wenngleich auch etwas laut zur Straße. Insgesamt eine kreative, urbane Athmosphäre.

At least four of the items I requested from the .end we're not available. When I finally got the order made, the food took at least half an hour to appear, and the place was not busy. The bacon rolls were expensive for what we got ( a brioche bun and five streaky bacon rashers) and the toast for the scrambled egg with salmon was only toasted on one side and black round the edges. The staff were nice and helpful but the background organisation is sadly lacking.

Great food and beer, good selection of real ales.

Great roast, friendly atmosphere. Not too over priced. Did I say the roast was good? I would say get in there early doors though to take advantage of that good food.

Had a delicious lunch at the Pig and Fiddle in Bath. The food was lush and our waitress Mabel was so helpful and patient with our food allergy questions. She was so knowledgeable and efficient. We will be back!

Nice restaurant but the lack of professionalism of the waitresses spoils the experience. They go around in circles without doing much. While we were there, 3 couples left because no one had come to take their order. We ourselves waited 30 minutes before our order was taken while the restaurant seemed quite empty. The meal was ok but was not the best Sunday roast I have eaten. The sauces did not really have any taste. I would not return to this pub!

I came here today for a Sunday roast with my family after a recommendation from a different pub in Bath (who weren't available), and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious and every dish was high in taste and portion size! We ordered the Pork Belly roast, Beef roast, Sea Bass, Cauliflower cheese & Truffle chips and all were excellent. I'll definitely be coming back here again in the future if I am in Bath once more on a Sunday!

Always popular. Great to sit outside

A brilliant pub with a welcoming atmosphere! Both the Manager Chris and bar staff were excellent throughout our evening and able to cater to us all as a large group. Would definitely recommend this pub for large gatherings and small groups. Looking forward to coming back in the future!

good selection of beers, no kids after 7 which is great. service was slow but they were all kind so not a problem. food was delicious and the pub was pretty- if a bit corporate. came on a recommendation and would recommend again.

Very tasty fish and chips. Cool atmosphere but no suitable music

Had a great lunch at the pig and fiddle! Ash was great. Thank you

Our first visit to the Pig and Fiddle, in fact our last visit to Bath was over 30 years ago. We had a lovely welcome when a member of the staff brought out some fresh water for our dog without us requesting this. The food was very nice and priced competitively when compared to surrounding outlets. We would certainly recommend it.

We are regular visitors to many of The Butcombe pubs and this was our first visit to The Pig and Fiddle. We visited on a very busy Saturday evening when the pub and the beer garden were full of customers. Luckily we had booked a table. Our food came to the table at a good pace given how busy the pub was. All the food we ordered was well cooked and tasted great. Chris, the manager, is a top bloke and looked after us really well. Highly recommend.

Decent prices and really pretty pub, even had a singer outside. Would go again if visiting bath.

Been coming here for a few years and whilst it's still a good pub could do with maybe wiping some tables as ours was thick with sticky sugary film. Food was tasty but honestly for the price there wasn't enough a couple of rather firm roast postatoes one piece of pork belly and rubbery crackling. Sorry to say but think that might be the last visit.

Fantastic pub in the prefect location - when with a large group of lads and we were well looked after great friendly service / great beers and a fantastic outdoor space too - 👍👌

Wonderful food, drinks and friendly staff.

It is both a traditional pub and a restaurant. The corresponding facility can be described as quite suitable and therefore successful. The menu is probably a little more extensive than usual for a pub due to the tourist flow in Bath and also offers international dishes. The central location in historic Bath is a big advantage in addition to the outdoor seating, despite the rather unimpressive view. In the evening, the Pig and Fiddle is not necessarily an obvious choice as a restaurant given the various alternatives, but as a pub it would be worth a visit at any time.

Absolutely terrible experience. I am not a guy who likes to write any bad reviews since I own two successful businesses of my own and fully understand what effects bad reviews can have. The service was SLOW... I mean for goodness sakes, I could’ve grown the vegetables, butchered the meat, and cooked it myself by the time they had addresses the issue. Asked several times, once at the bar, when it had hit an hour since the order was placed. The lied to my face that the order was about to come up because it took yet another 25 minutes to get our food. Second drink order also took around 25 minutes. Again, I’m not a guy who actually writes these kind of reviews, but the lack of caring from the staff/management about this kind of service is disturbing. My hope is that they improve on the shortcomings because they do have a nice atmosphere in this establishment. However, this kind of service will quickly impact this kind of service business, especially in Bath, where bars and pubs are a dime a dozen. .

Fui con unos amigos a comer el Sunday roast, y en general salimos satisfechos. El plato estaba bueno y es muy contundente, aunque quizás esperaba más calidad a ese precio (unas 21 libras el plato). Pero echamos un buen rato en la terraza.

Stumbled upon this lovely pub, thankgod we did, great service, good was amazing, drinks great and atmosphere was brilliant.

Good place to enjoy well made pub food and drinks. Kind service. Would come back!

Great food across the board and excellent service with Mabel … I highly recommend the Pig & Fiddle!

Food was, without a doubt the best I've ever eaten. Other customers were rude but what can you expect from a pub. Otherwise great experience!

Went for drinks. The food looked nice though, and decent portions for the price. Drinks were good, well poured, clean and cold. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Standard, pretty decent pub. Didn't eat.

We're visiting Bath with a tour group, staying across the road. Looked like an interesting place to have a meal. We weren't disappointed. The tables are quite worn but the atmosphere is OK. Our waitress Mabel was very friendly and helpful. The food was very good.

Lovely atmosphere Friendly staff great service Food fine Music great Would recommend this place Fry’s served our table very pleasant

Service was excellent, our server Poppy was so helpful and polite, nothing was too much for her. Food was great - couldn’t fault anything, thank you Poppy!

Top notch battered fish and chips!

Fantastic food, music and service. Ask for Mabel she went above and beyond!

Nice city centre pub with outside seating. Good for watching Rugby on TV!

Very, very good Sunday roast. Beef was amazing and so was the Yorkshire Pudding. Friendly staff and service was top class. But please take a bit more time pouring the Guinness. Friends had the pork which they said was fantastic. 👍🏼

The Sunday roast beef and fish and chips were excellent. Food took longer than expected but worth the wait. Conveniently located across from our hotel, Doubletree Hilton.

We were the only ones in the restaurant and our food took 45 mins. Came out cold. Not how we wanted the last day of holiday.

Pint of Cruzcampo Lager £6.75!!! Outrageous. Food was warm not hot, and certainly not that pleasant. Never going back. Aful experience.

Best pub in bath without a doubt, plenty of Great beer on tap ( jubel our favourite) Had a Fantastic Sunday night roast with all the trimmings

Best fries ever! And good Sunday roast.

The food was good but very expensive for such a small portion

Beautiful pub with a great interior and lovely food.

Staff always friendly and helpful despite being extremely busy. Great for pre-match food and drink before rugby.

I wouldn't bother unless you are aged under 25 years old. Ignored at the bar, along with other older customers. Young people walk in and are served immediately. No experience of the food so unable to comment.

Nice little place. TV,s on the wall with the football showing. Usual tap beers with a few real ales available. Staff were friendly and polite. Card and cash accepted. Wooden floors throughout. Beer was good. Good visit.

The sunday roast was amazing, and the staff was wonderful and accommodating with food sensitivites.

A good pub, with good beers and good service. The beer garden is excellent, even on a drizzly English spring day!

Had a wonderful time whilst visiting Bath. Great pub fare and ambiance

Very nice pub and centrally located. According with google, it closes at 11 pm, but we arrived at 10:30 pm and were informed that it's not possible to eat. The waiters didn't make me feel welcomed here.

I walked into this pub / restaurant at around 3pm. I went several times to the bar, spending money on drinks and nuts / crisps. I ordered and consumed a 3 course meal, plus additional items for both me and my partner. I spent a lot of money. The person who served me was great, as was the food. What greatly annoyed me was that the fact that before I had even chewed the last piece of food on my plate, I was basically told to get up and leave. I still had a full glass of wine still on the table. This was from some woman who had not been our waitress. I’d only been there just over 2 hours. There seemed to be no justification whatsoever for this, as the place was very quiet. I think this is unbelievably rude and disrespectful. Will never go back.

The beer selection is diverse, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting.

Thought we were from the States and added a 10% service charge to our bill. Beware if you're visiting Bath.

Good place for fish and chips. Very good hummus

Damn good pints, and pretty decent food. Was a little pricy, but overall a good time.

Had an amazing roast dinner here! Delicious. Service was a little slow and a few mistakes made but food was definitely worth it. Lovely staff.

Fi made me the best Bloody Mary I’ve ever had !!! So good I had 2 more …

Pretty disappointing Sunday roast. Potatoes seemed to be deep fried and were completely unseasoned. The pork "porchetta" did have a good flavour however no crackling at all and it was about 50% fat. Gravy was very thin and completely lacking in any flavour or depth. The best thing on the plate was the singular piece of parsnip. At nearly £19 for a roast I'd say that wasn't very good value at all. Aside from the food the service was pretty decent and atmosphere in the pub is really pleasant. Nice and bright with good decor and a good mixture of seating.

We had a delicious lunch at the Pig and Fiddle. The pie was excellent. We also loved the choice of wines; interesting and delicious. Really recommend the South African red.

Lovely roast, first round of drinks were nice but once we got our food, we were abandoned for an hour and 20 minutes. Weren't offered any more drinks or a desert menu, ended up going to the bar to pay. Think we were slightly forgotten about, but the food was very nice.

The meals were nicely presented but the burger & chips comes without any little side salad/garnish! The pie of the day was lovely but quite a small pie, the venison bouginon was okay but again not a big portion the fish & chips were good. We did think all in all the meals were quite small for the cost. The pub is very attractive with a nice cosy atmosphere. The manager was friendly and attentive gave us some great tips for other places to drink at close by.

Busy Saturday lunch time but I luckily found a table ordered Cumberland sausage on bubble & squeak with gravy and onion rings. Sausage and bubble were wonderful whilst nothing wrong with onion rings I personally don't think they worked with rest of dish. Some shallots or pearl onions in the gravy would for me seem more in keeping. My Thatcher's Haze cider was a wonderful drink accompaniment. Clean sharp and refreshing.

Great experience, enjoyed our rost post marathon and had great service

Nice friendly atmosphere with an excellent choice of beers.

the pie and mashed potatoes were excellent and the service I so glad I downloaded the app we will definitely come again when we come to bath .The pub was quiet but we were quite late for lunch.

Excellent atmosphere, food was great, and they put the F1 for us!

Superb vibe. Cosy and Quaint. Lovely fun place to have drinks 🍸

Great pub in Bath, with good beer and friendly staff.

Cosy pub in the centra of Bath with lots of choice.

I discovered this pub unintentionally and went in to have a look. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I didn't have time to eat then but I'll return for that. My Butcombe was very pleasant. Like Arnie said, "I'll be back"

Really nice pub with good seating

Great little pub. Friendly helpful staff. Only stayed for one drink as we were exploring the whole of Bath (posh description for a pub crawl) but lovely pub. Would return.

Great staff, great food and the local beer selection is top notch! 6 stars to these guys!

Really friendly staff and good food! We came for a Sunday lunch and had great service at a busy time. Added bonus is the dog friendliness!