Sunday Best
Architect Bath
Join us every Sunday from 12 noon for one of the best roasts in Bath… (even if we do say so ourselves!) Roast beef, Roast pork, Roast Shoulder of Lamb, or Roast Chicken se...
Welcome
The Architect encompasses part of the ground floor and basement of The Empire Hotel in Bath. This beautiful Grade 2 listed building was designed by the Bath City Architect Major Charles Edward Davis for the hotelier Alfred Holland and built from Bath Stone, on the site of the Athenaeum in 1901. It was described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as a ‘monstrosity and an unbelievable piece of pompous architecture’ – we rather like it and wanted to celebrate the boldness of its design by naming it in Major Charles Edward Davis’ honour – but that would have been rather a mouthful, so we will all know who we mean with a simple ‘the Architect’!
It is situated on Orange Grove, overlooking Pulteney Bridge with a small terrace that looks out onto the Abbey. You will find a bar stocked to the brim with wines, spirits and local ales as you enter through the grand entrance and then a large high-ceilinged room full of booths to nestle into and a mixture of sized tables for large or intimate visits. There is also a more private table if you’d like a special occasion away from the hubbub.
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Bath Rugby ~ Home Games
September brings the much anticipated return of the rugby season...
Oktoberfest at The Architect
Wednesday 1st to Friday 31st October
Brush up on your German and dig out your lederhosen because Oktoberfest is returning to The Architect Bath...
Babylonstoren Wine Supper ~ Thursday 23rd October
Thursday 23rd October
Come join us on Thursday 23rd October when we'll be partnering with the wonderful Babylonstoren Estate - a Vineyard from the Franschhoek Valley in Sou...
Bath Rotary Club Fireworks The Rec ~ Saturday 1st November
Saturday 1st November
On Saturday 1st November , Bath Rotary are putting on their famous annual fireworks display at 6pm (doors open from 4:30pm )...
Autumnal Dog Walk ~ Sunday 2nd November
Sunday 2nd November
Our next pub walk is on Sunday 26th October , and will be led by Ollie, who’ll be taking us on our usual circular stroll around Bath Canal and Sydney Gardens ...
Bath Christmas Markets ~ Thursday 27th November to Sunday 14th December
Thursday 27th November to Sunday 14th December
From Thursday 27th November to Sunday 14th December the famous Bath Christmas Markets come to town...
Christmas Eve
Wednesday 24th December
Whether you’re joining us for your Christmas Eve lunch or supper, or fancy a few drinks in the bar before the big day – The Architect is the place to be...
New Year’s Eve at the Architect Bath
Wednesday 31st December
New Year’s Eve As we raise a glass to welcome in 2026, we’ll be doing what we do best – creating a relaxed atmosphere with good company, hearty food and a tipple or tw...
Menus
Our passion lies in finding quality fresh ingredients and preparing, cooking and presenting them in a modern but unpretentious way. Our menus have a spine of classic British dishes complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world. We upload them to our web site each day so that you may peruse them at your leisure.
Recommendations
- The Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Standard
- Coeliac UK AccreditedWe are proud to have the processes in place to meet this standard and serve gluten free food safely.
- AA and VisitEngland - Visitor ReadyThis badge displays a commitment to operating safely so consumers can visit with confidence.
Local Attractions
We’re lucky to have lots of attractions close by, so we thought we’d put a list together, in case you fancied heading along to one before or after you visit us.
Things to do near usLove pubs? Like walking? Read on...
AllTrails have kindly created a circular walk from the pub to help you work up that thirst/appetite. You can view the walk details via any of the routes below. (varying levels of tech savviness required -Ed)
The Architect, Kennet and Avon Canal and Bathampton Down an AllTrails walk
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Join us to celebrate Oktoberfest (and the fact it’s Friday!) with a Stein and Double Bratwurst! Ours is served with Mash, Sauerkraut and Braised Red Cabbage! 🇩🇪 🍻
