Bath is home to a wealth of cultural spots– Canterbury Castle, The Royal Crescent and of course the delightful Georgian architecture of The Circus. Despite these attractions, Bath wouldn’t be the same without its delightful share of vintage style tea rooms. To help those who have newly relocated to Bath or simply want to discover more about their home town, we’ve compiled our top 3 Bath tea rooms!

The Jane Austen Centre Regency Tea Room

A visit to this gorgeous kitsch tea room offers the perfect excuse to double it up with a tour around The Jane Austen Centre. Regardless of your affinity with the literary great, the Afternoon Tea will be more than enough to convince you the visit was worth your time. Awarded ‘The Tea Guild’s Award of Excellence’ back in 2010, this tea room has defied expectations and proven that not all tie-in cafes are full of processed slosh and snooty staff.

The Pump Room Restaurant & Tea Room

Quite possibly the most elegant way to enjoy Afternoon Tea in Bath, the Majestic Pump Room Restaurant offers visitors a rare opportunity to dine in a Georgian societal landmark. Located by the wonderful Roman Baths, The Pump Room was built in 1795 and became a historical centrepiece for Georgian high society in the era. Today, the exquisite architecture remains as arresting as ever making this an absolutely essential visit for aficionados of British history and lovers of classic Afternoon Tea. You can read more about the history of the building here.

The Bath Bun

For the perfect coupling of historical resonance and humble dining, The Bath Bun is a must visit. Supposedly founded by the Penzance born Dr. Oliver in the early 18th century, ‘the bath bun’ was an actual bun consisting of fruit and sugar used to treat his patients. The bun is said to have been so popular that instead of help people it simply made them fat. The building has since been renovated but maintains a beautiful vintage vibe offering marvellous food, drink and Afternoon Tea. Whether you choose to sit outside or dine within its kitsch interior, its clear The Bath Bun remains popular as ever.

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