Updated on 20th December 2021. This blog was originally posted in December 2020.
The front terrace (heated) at Green Park Brasserie and Bath Pizza Co
The heated alfresco terrace at Bath Pizza Co
Wow, a lot has happened over the past 20 months.
Bath’s pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are open and many with beautiful cosy outdoor terraces, heated patios and gardens. Read our latest guide to outdoor pubs, bars and restaurants here.
Outside food and drink guide in Bath (2021)
2020 Guide to Eating and Drinking in Bath (below)
We’re open!
Outside dining and drinking in Bath: new guidance and where to eat and drink in and around Bath
The home of good times: the Bath Pizza Co alfresco covered terrace
We’re serving up alfresco festive vibes, mulled wine, mulled cider, plenty of pizza and beers, wine and cocktails this winter. But we find ourselves asking where else in Bath can we visit and recommend to our customers?
Where are the best outside pubs, bars and restaurants in Bath and what are the new Tier 2 rules?
We’re open and are looking forward to welcoming old and new faces as we set up our alfresco festive terrace.
We appreciate there are some slightly confusing messages from the Government about the do’s and don'ts when it comes to eating and drinking and going to the pub in the Tier 2 status that Bath is now in.
So, we’ve put together some FAQs and common questions about alfresco and outside dining in Bath below.
What are the outside rules in Tier 2 (Bath)?
As a Tier 2 area, restaurants, pubs and bars can be open when following the Government guidance. For outside drinking and dining, there are new rules about alcohol sales and table sizes.
Guests can only be served alcohol when eating a substantial meal. A Pizza or Garlic Bread counts as a substantial meal.
What are the rules for group sizes and mixed households?
Outside dining means that the rule of 6 is allowed and this includes mixed households. So 6 individuals from different households can get together for a meal outside. The total number does include children. For example a mother and father with four children would count as a 6, the maximum size group and can’t sit with others.
Where in Bath has outside dining and drinking space?
Green Park Station has a great range of outdoor dining options for casual dining and some food outlets serving alcohol too. Here at Bath Pizza Co we have our large outside terrace which is covered from the wind and rain under the stunning glass vaulted railway station roof - which dates back to the mid 1800s.
Cosy up under our alfresco terrace heaters and watch the work go by with pizza, cocktails, mulled wine and more.
Bath has some fantastic outside pubs, bars and restaurants. However, not all will be open. There are beer gardens further outside of Bath where food is offered at several pubs (be sure to check out The Packhorse and The Wheatsheaf at Combe Hay and the Bathwick Boatman).
The front terrace at Green Park Brasserie
Our sister business Green Park Brasserie can set up to 50 guests. Even with socially distancing we have a lively and relaxed terrace with many tables under the heaters. Enjoy mulled wine, hot drinks and food from the main Brasserie menu or pizza from us here at Bath Pizza Co.
The Packhorse, Southstoke, Bath
Classic country beer garden st in one of Bath’s most idyllic villages. The Packhorse pub is a 15 minute drive from Bath is the beautiful village of Southstoke, where the community owned venue is at the heart of the village. As well as serving up fantastic food throughout the week and weekends, the Packhorse also has a great range of ales and ciders, giving it that proper West Country feeling.
The Wheatsheaf at Combe Hay
Beyond Southstoke and the Packhorse is the Wheatsheaf at Combe Hay. Boasting a large impressive outside space and cosy interior, the Wheatsheaf indoor sofas around the fire make this a popular festive destination for great food and drink.
The Bathwick Boatman
Another of Bath’s great independent restaurants is the Bathwick Boatman. With a beautiful terrace overlooking the river, the friendly team at the Bathwick Boatman produce a wonderful local, seasonal menu and offer perhaps the warmest welcome in Bath. The peaceful riverside restaurant is only a ten minute walk from Laura Place in Bath city centre. Take in one of Bath’s best architectural displays of Great Pulteney Street on your way to the restaurant.
Thank you for your support and bearing with us as we adapt to the latest regs and rules. We wouldn’t be here without you and are delighted to be re-reopning! Big love, the Bath Pizza Co team
This article has not been updated since 2 December. Read more about alfresco Bath here on our blog.
