Bath has a wide range of impressive restaurants serving local and international cuisine to suit all tastebuds and budgets.

Spanish: Same Same But Different, Princes Buildings

For a taste of the continent in small or large tapas to share; the restaurant is also open for delicious breakfasts and lunchtime treats.

Italian: Il Tocca D'Italia, Spring Gardens

Stylish trattoria with outside summer seating, near the weir and an impressive menu, including lots of seasonal specials.

Nepalese: Yak Yeti Yak, Argyle Street

Dine in traditional Nepalese style, sitting on floor cushions, and enjoy authentic meals containing homemade stocks and Nepalese spices.

Indian: Eastern Eye, Quiet Street

Set in a cavernous Georgian building, this award-winning restaurant serves a range of curries and dishes from Northern India and Bengal.

Thai: Yum Yum Thai, Kingsmead Square

Fresh and varied Thai dishes can be found at this airy, centrally-located restaurant. Plenty of side dishes and veggie options to choose from.

English: Riverside café, Riverside Walk

Tucked underneath Pulteney Bridge, this bright and breezy café/restaurant serves delicious homemade food, sea-fresh fish and a range of veggie options.

  • Walrus & Carpenter, Barton StreetThis family-run Bath institution has a good range of veggie options and all the hearty meals are homemade and use local produce.

Vegetarian: Demuths, North Parade Passage

Bath's famous vegetarian and vegan restaurant is popular with veggies and carnivores alike, thanks to an imaginative menu and use of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Open until 10pm.

Greek: Opa Mezze Bar, North Parade

Greek mezze and sit-down meals are available at this stylish eating and drinking venue, in converted cellars overlooking the River Avon.

Chinese: Ocean Pearl, Podium Shopping Centre

Wide range of over 40 dishes at this value-for-money buffet restaurant, ideally situated with views over Pulteney Bridge.

Japanese: Yen Sushi, Bartlett Street

New authentic sushi bar with freshly-made dishes on rotation on the conveyor belt and available to order.

Cafés: Adventure Café, George Street:

Hearty sandwiches, huge mugs of tea and exotic cocktails. Open until 12pm every night.

  • Café Retro, York Street:Close to Bog Island where many day trips run from, pop in here for hearty breakfasts and snacks.
  • Shoon, Old Bond Street:Situated upstairs in Shoon clothes shop, this cosy café serves excellent homemade soup and salads.
  • Jazz Café, Kingsmead Square:Open until 9pm in the summer, this café/restaurant serves a range of homemade meals, with outside seating and a relaxed jazz soundtrack.
  • Boston Tea Party, Kingsmead Square:Tasty homemade cakes and plenty of newspapers greet you, plus real tea and locally sourced food. Open until 7pm.

Tearooms: Sally Lunn's, North Parade Passage:

Sally Lunn's famous tea room occupies the oldest house in Bath, dating from 1482. The Sally Lunn bun (served here since 1680) is actually a light, semi-sweet bread. Choose from over 40 sweet and savoury toppings to accompany your bun for lunch or dinner.

  • Regency Tea Rooms, Gay Street: Enter the Georgian building, step back in time and have tea with Mr Darcy' or try Mrs Bennett's lemon drizzle cake. Located on the top floor of the Jane Austen Centre, the tearooms are open every day 10 to 5.30

Bars/pubs: Beaubar, Monmouth Street

This quietly chic cocktail bar, with outside seating, has a New York vibe.

  • Common Room, Saville RowTucked up away from the main drag, this bar features funky décor and laid-back tunes.
  • Sub 13, Edgar BuildingsCosy underground bar featuring an extensive wine list and array of fresh-fruit based cocktails.
  • Porter Cellar Bar, George StreetLive music, comedy and open mic nights feature at this subterrranean haven, underneath the friendly vegetarian Porter pub. Next door is Bath's famous Moles club which hosts up and coming bands.
  • The Bell, Walcot StreetPopulated by liberal locals and a sprinkling of students, this pub offers an array of good ales. There is live blues, jazz and folk music at the pub on Monday and Wednesday nights and Sunday lunchtimes.
  • The Saracen's Head, Broad StreetBath's oldest pub opened in 1713. This is where Charles Dickens wrote the Pickwick Papers. Today it serves a wide range of food and has a large screen and various TVs around the pub showing sports matches.