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Architect, Bath

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A new Brunning & Price pub opened on 23 Jun 2022 on the ground floor of the imposing Empire Hotel overlooking Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge. Converted from a former restaurant, the interior is imposing and opulent with high ceilings and plenty of seating for diner and drinkers. A terrace at the front provides views of Bath Abbey and Parade Gardens.

The Empire Hotel was built in 1901 based on a design by the Bath City Architect - hence the name. It was commandeered by the Admiralty during WW2 who remained there to the 1990's.

Historic Interest

Grade 2 listed building 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’ .

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Garfunkels
Premises Comment
Operator
Brunning & Price (Restaurant Group)
Local Authority
Last updated
13/05/2024
Last surveyed
Pub ID
BAT/527
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
09:00-23:00
Noon-21:00
Tuesday
09:00-23:00
Noon-21:00
Wednesday
09:00-23:00
Noon-21:00
Thursday
09:00-23:00
Noon-21:30
Friday
09:00-23:00
Noon-21:30
Saturday
09:00-23:00
Noon-21:30
Sunday
09:00-22:30
Noon-21:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Electric Bear (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Heated and covered outdoor terrace
Disabled Access Disabled Access
At rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In certain parts of the bar
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Nearby Station (500m)
Bath Spa
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