Royal Crescent Hotel
Bath, United Kingdom[view map]
Local restaurants
The Moody Goose (+44 (0)1225 466688) does Modern English with a Michelin star. The Moon and Sixpence Wine Bar and Restaurant (+44 (0)1225 460962) serves Modern International. Papillon (+44 (0)1225 310064) across from the hotel, has great French food.Local bars
Grappa (+44 (0)1225 448890) for a pre-dinner cocktail. The George Inn in Bathampton (+44 (0)1225 425079) is a tranquil spot by the canal, and another George Inn at Norton St Philip (+44 (0)1373 834224) provides fine dining in one of the oldest pubs in the country.Worth getting out of bed for
Bath Racecourse, Lansdown (+44 (0)1225 424609). Pulteney Bridge: one of only three bridges lined with shops in the world. Roman Baths & Pump Room Royal features natural hot springs (www.romanbaths.co.uk). The Theatre Royal (+44 (0)1225 448844; www.theatreroyal.org.uk).Diary
March Bath Literary Festival (+44 (0)1225 463362; www.bathlitfest.org.uk). May Badminton Horse Trials (+44 (0)1454 218272; www.badminton-horse.co.uk). May–June Bath International Music Festival (+44 (0)1225 463362; www.bathmusicfest.org.uk) features classical, jazz and world music. Early August Glastonbury Classical Festival (+44 (0)1458 832020; www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/classical). Annual horse trials at Gatcombe Park (+44 (0)1937 541811; www.gatcombe-horse.co.uk).For a full list of eating and drinking recommendations in Bath, check out our Bath eating & drinking guide
For a full list of recommended activities in Bath, check out our Bath destination guide
