Whether you're after something a little different for your next date night or just fancy shaking up your drinking game, this town's got more than enough unique watering holes that'll provide you with unconventional sips. From historic joints to cocktail haunts, here's our pick of Bath's cool and quirky bars to help you think outside the booze-shaped box.
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Last updated on 3rd January 2024
When it comes to quirky activity bars in Bath, Lane7 has to be right up there among the best. Not only is there a fantastic choice of games - think retro arcades, bowling, beer pong, shuffleboard, curling and more - but also hard shakes or boozy slushies to accompany.
The sexiest of cool Bath cocktail bars, Raincheck is decked out with sultry dark tones and glittering hanging lights, making it the ideal backdrop for dates or an Instagrammable evening out with friends. Better yet, there's a house DJ and dancefloor when you want to take things up a notch.
Quirky bars in Bath for couples? Mixing velvet-clad seating, modern decor and potted plants, Circo Cellar Bar is a great drinking destination. Signature cocktails include espresso martinis and elderflower spritzes; ideal for intimate date nights and birthday bashes.
On the hunt for watering holes in Bath? Juno Bar & Kitchen promises a load of fun with its lip-smacking cocktails and pool tables. After polishing off a few espresso martinis, get stuck into comfort food such as mouthwatering burgers and wood-fired pizzas.
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A lively sports bar fronting cool, US-style decor, Belushi's is a great choice for fun nights out. Let your hair down over a few games of beer pong and some sharing cocktails with your pals, or swing by earlier to watch a nail-biting match while sinking refreshing beers.
Have a penchant for cider and cheesy slices? Then The Stable is the place for you, serving up a long list of West Country brews alongside a delicious menu of stone-baked pizzas. Plus, neon sign-doused interiors make this one of Bath's coolest bars.
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A South American destination downstairs and a party bar called Bibesia up top, Edesia Restaurant is the ideal place for all things cool and quirky. Not only are there weekend DJs, unique bottomless brunches and mouthwatering meals, but the signature cocktails to match.
Walcot House is a brilliant, multi-purpose venue housed inside a former bakery, featuring a café, events space and restaurant. By day, it's used for fitness classes and lunchtime coffees, but once the sun goes down? This is one of the best bars in Bath for clubbers and performers.
With its multi-coloured bar and industrial pipe ceilings, Bath Cider House is a pretty quirky place to drink. Stay cosy inside or head to the sprawling alfresco terrace to get stuck into home-brewed ciders and deliciously cheesy pizzas.
A haven of Mediterranean munch and killer cocktails, Comptoir Libanais on New Ark street is mezze-merising. Pop along to gulp down classics-with-a-twist, like the rose and rum daiquiri and frozen vodka mixes. And the decor? Think baby pink walls, knick-knacks and hanging foliage.
The Cork is one of those places that you have to visit. Not only does it boast a chilled-out pub decked out with cartoon prints and neon lights, but also subterranean vaulted booths and quirky events, like drag queen bingo and karaoke. Head along to sip a range of boozy beverages in fun surrounds.
Looking for quirky bars in Bath city centre? All Bar One boasts slick interiors, from the geometric patterned seating to the hanging foliage, not to mention a top-quality selection of fun, signature cocktails and delicious fare.
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Housed underneath Brunel Square's arches lies one of the quirkiest cocktail bars in Bath. Renowned around the country for its party tunes, bartop-dancing mixologists and mega drinks selection, Be At One is also perfect for after-work bevs, offering generous happy hour deals.
Boasting mismatched furniture, including oak barrel tables, steel casks as stools and seats made out of craft boxes, Bath Brew House is a charming, quirky pub. Head over for mouthwatering food, draught beers, cocktails and wines.
Kitted out with kooky interiors that are sure to make your head turn, Slug and Lettuce is a cool Bath bar that always delivers. Whether you're looking for happy hour cocktails among friends, an alfresco bite to eat with your boo or a weekend bottomless brunch, you'll find it all here.
Inject a little quirky into your life with The Botanist in Bath. Situated in a gorgeous octagon-shaped building, this hotspot is touting a fantastic range of brunch plates, and bespoke concoctions, alongside a roster of live entertainment that's bound to get you on your feet.
Ditch dull once and for all at Sub 13, an award-winning cocktail bar that you need to check out. Toting a pretty outdoor terrace, regular deals on G&Ts and an epic party basement, this nightlife gem has gained a name as one of the coolest places to drink in Bath.
Quirky bars in Bath? Pop along to Opium, an iconic drinking spot in town, acclaimed for its lavish interiors and unusual cocktails. Set across a series of decadently themed rooms, the watering hole harks back to eras ranging from Renaissance through to Victorian.
With more than 230 types of mother's ruin on offer, The Canary Gin Bar is a must for lovers of all things juniper-based. As well as shaking up some of the city's best G&Ts, it lets you in on some of its booze-fuelled secrets, hosting masterclasses that will have you blending your own bottle.
A former auction house-turned-food and drink emporium, Hall & Woodhouse is a treat for the eyes and palate. Grab a table out on the verdant terrace as you enjoy award-winning cask ales, beautiful cocktails and tasty food at this rooftop bar in Bath.
