The Walcot in Bath and North East Somerset

Delicious and very generous portions, and a downright bargain. I’m not an enthusiastic carnivore but very much enjoyed the gently braised lamb (‘a cheap cut’, our friend pointed out) which was so tender you could’ve eaten it with a spoon. Would definitely return.

I walked into the restaurant and asked if I could sit outside, the waitress at the bar asked me to choose my table and there would be table service. I sat down and waited, I waited for 15mts before I was offered a menu. Then I order my main meal along with dessert and wine my wine arrives followed by my main meal. I then waited for a good 25 mts before my table was cleared . I asked the staff if they could bring my dessert and bill so I could pay as my phone was out of battery. The dessert did not arrive after a fair amount of time the gentleman realized I am still waiting and he grabs the bill. I pay the bill but I haven’t been served my dessert. By this time I was really put off by the whole attitude. We live down the road and this is somewhere we walk to for a drink or a meal, just absolutely disappointed, not to mention what customer service???

Although having visited Bath before, we had never walked up this ( more unfashionable? ) end of town. The friends we were with new the Walcot well, and had booked. Just as well; the place was packed. Not bad for a Wednesday lunchtime! Nice varied menu with a good value 2-course fixed as well. The boys went for the calves liver with chocolate truffle which was absolutely delicious. Great service from waitress although the bar took quite a while to get drinks on the table. We look forward to returning.

I would have every meal for the rest of my life here if I could. Firstly, the sourdough with nduja butter might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten, and definitely a million times better than anything you’ll find at an über expensive Michelin star restaurant. The perfectly salty and spicy butter seeps into the piping hot, pillowy bread and is absolutely divine. If you’re not ordering the burger here you are making a massive mistake. It is always absolutely perfectly cooked - juicy and decadent. The buns are absolutely incredible and it is the best burger I’ve ever had in my life. However, if you’re looking for a fancier meal here I would definitely go for the ribeye steak, which was the most flavorful steak I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly seasoned with a salty crust all around and stunningly cooked. Not to mention the service is incredible every time, with every single member of staff being completely attentive and kind.

Inconsistent. We go to Walcot House regularly .. often it’s very good. Recently I’ve found it a little disappointing - though maybe because it’s the height of the tourist summer in Bath and they’re very busy. Our table requests at booking are now pretty much always ignored - which now means I go there feeling anxious I will be made to sit near noisy people or in a service corridor (which is a real problem for me and spoils my meal). Today, Sunday lunch, was disappointing too .. gravy was watery and lacked seasoning and the beef was lacking the usual quantity or quality. Sadly the table issue means I’ll have to find another go-to restaurant in Bath. One day there will be a restaurant that recognizes neurodiverse challenges!

Very rare nowadays – I would have liked everything on the menu! And I certainly liked everything I did order. Great value for money, nice atmosphere, lovely service.

Been a chef for 15 years and cannot fault the food or the service. Waiters are incredibly welcoming and attentive, but not over bearing. Food perfectly seasoned and well cooked. The only criticism would be the cutlery, in need of replacement, old, very scratched. But an incredible date night, will recommend to all family and friends.

Invited to a wedding reception here, and I must say it was the most amazing food and wine that I have ever had. Hoping to return for a meal!

wow what a lovely place, why is it you come across these fantastic places and you never have one where you live, I would love to pop in this place frequently, atmosphere the look of the place and the staff are friendly as well. the breakfast food was delicious, could not fault it at all. we would have loved to try an evening meal there but we had booked up for the 4 nights we had stayed, we are going back in December to Bath so will be booking for dinner. Thank you for such friendly service and fantastic breakfast.

Really disappointing. We arrived to celebrate our daughters 20th birthday and the 3 balloons we had taken to place on the table were promptly confiscated from us as their policy does not allow balloons. We had also called prior to this to ask whether we could bring her favourite cake and were rather snootily told over the phone that people can bring them but there was a charge of £3.50 per person. Seems very odd for a simple gesture of bringing a cake out to a table? We went through to the main restaurant and after a lengthy wait we ordered. My daughter was opening her presents and there were cards and presents on the table yet not one member of staff wished her a happy birthday! When the starters arrived one of our guests plate was badly chipped so we asked for an unbroken plate, the waitress seemed shocked that we would ask such a thing then came back with a completely different patterned plate to the rest of us. A sarcastic gesture I am sure. When our mains arrived 3 diners had ordered steaks which were served as "meat on a plate", we were sat like this for a few minutes and had to call a waitress over to ask where the accompanying fries were. A man then came over asking if we had ordered fries and then said I'm really sorry but chef is just going to cook them now do you want me to put your steaks under the hot lights while you wait ??? Really ?? At this price point. Who in the kitchen thinks that 3 steaks on a plate are going out to table with no accompaniments. We then ate our steaks as just meat on a plate and when our steaks were almost gone then the scolding hot fries arrived. My husband ordered the lamb cutlets, his plate had various chips in it making it look very scruffy and obviously chipped plates are unhygienic and should not be used, especially in this type of restaurant. However after the steaks fiasco and we really wanted to have a pleasant dinner and not be complaining he just ate it. My daughter ordered 2 mojitos, the first arriving but the 2nd arrived with just one mint leaf floating on the top? So she was scooping the mint out of her old glass to put in her new drink. She did this in front of the waitress who just ignored it and didn't offer to get fresh mint for her. We ordered the bill which promptly came (the only thing to arrive promptly that evening) and the waitress explained that the 3 fries that arrived late were not on the bill and they had put a small discount on to make ammends but they still had a £24 service charge on it. Upon leaving I had to ask for our confiscated balloons back and was asked by our waitress if everything was ok so I was honest and said not really. We asked about bringing out a cake and obviously arrived with the balloons to try and make my daughters birthday special and by their actions and policies they definetly did not make it special. No member of staff wished her a happy birthday, no small gesture of a birthday plate was brought out as lots of restaurants do and they have gone out of their way to make it as unspecial for her as they could. We will not be returning.