The Marlborough Tavern

4.6

2042 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Just around the corner from Bath's Royal Crescent, The Marlborough Tavern combines the atmosphere of a local pub with the food quality you’d expect of a top restaurant. Two AA rosettes, and inclusions in The Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide bear testimony to the quality of both food and service. It’s no wonder it's won the Bath Gastropub of the Year title more than any competitors.

Food is essentially, though not slavishly, English in character and takes advantage of locally sourced produce wherever possible. Its food reputation is matched by their service - always friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and there's an extensive wine list and selection of local ales to choose from. The Marlborough's pub garden is arguably Bath’s finest; a walled courtyard space, that’s perfect for summertime lunching and drinking.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01225 423731
Website
http://www.marlborough-tavern.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Filip Tencer
Private party facilities
We're a popular choice for groups organising special parties and functions. Our extensive experience of hosting private parties means you can rest assured it will all go smoothly. Whilst there is no separate function room, part or all the the pub can be made available as required.

Location
35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LY
Neighborhood
Bath
Parking details
There is unrestricted street parking surrounding the pub after 6pm and on Sundays. Nearby Royal Victoria Park has plenty of parking and is a 2 min walk away from the pub.
Public transit
Bath Spa rail station is a short taxi drive away (5 mins) or a pleasant 20 min walk. A City Sightseeing bus stop is directly outside the pub.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 2,042 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Bath/Somerset
Neighborhood gem
Bath/Somerset
Great for outdoor dining
Bath
Kid-friendly
Bath
Neighborhood gem
Bath
Vegetarian-friendly
Bath
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Marlborough Tavern is a cherished local with a "chilled atmosphere" and "great food." Guests rave about the "fantastic roast dinners" and "friendly staff." It's dog-friendly and offers a cozy setting, especially in its charming garden. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "wonderful city pub" with "excellent value."

2,042 Reviews

A
Amanda
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Staff were friendly. We will definitely go back again.
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Rob
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent quality Sunday roast and look forward to going again very soon.
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Rose
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely welcoming staff and delicious food, perfect for a rainy day!
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Jon
Hampshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Jordan and Callum offer great friendly service. A great neighbourhood pub which welcomes everyone. Cask Ales kept to perfection.
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Claire
Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fantastic Sunday lunch with awesome Yorkshire puddings!
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Richard
Hampshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We are local but haven't eaten at the Marlborough for a little while. Very good and friendly service. Not rushed but alert to needs which was great. Good beer and wine. Generally nice ambiance - music level and choice good. Food good. Thanks
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Darren
Bath
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It’s ok - not the best not the worst. Barking dog shortened our stay.
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Chris
Devon
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good quality pub food with nearby parking and friendly staa
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Ken
Bath
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's probably the best gastro pub in Bath. Staff were attentive and helpful. Food excellent. Ambiance buzzy, but didn't feel crowded and most importantly we were not rushed. You need to book to avoid disappointment.
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Jeremy
Bath
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, in a great place, brought to us by friendly people.
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The Marlborough Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 2042 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LY

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bath
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is unrestricted street parking surrounding the pub after 6pm and on Sundays. Nearby Royal Victoria Park has plenty of parking and is a 2 min walk away from the pub.
Public transit
Bath Spa rail station is a short taxi drive away (5 mins) or a pleasant 20 min walk. A City Sightseeing bus stop is directly outside the pub.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Filip Tencer
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.marlborough-tavern.com/
Phone number
01225 423731
Private party facilities
We're a popular choice for groups organising special parties and functions. Our extensive experience of hosting private parties means you can rest assured it will all go smoothly. Whilst there is no separate function room, part or all the the pub can be made available as required.

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