Food & drink events in Bath

Bath Farmers Market at Green Park Station has run every Saturday since 1997. The Walcot Street Market adds a monthly food trading strand to its antiques and crafts. The Christmas Market in November and December turns the city centre into the most concentrated food and drink event of the year. And the restaurant scene punches above Bath's weight for a city of 90,000.

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Bath Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 9:00–13:30

Green Park Station, Bath BA1 1JB · Free entry

Bath's main farmers market under the Victorian iron roof of Green Park Station. About 30 regular producers: fruit and vegetables, meat and game, cheese, bread, pastry, hot food. The most consistent weekly food event in Bath. Rain-proof location is an advantage in Somerset.

Walcot Street Market

First Saturday of the month, 9:00–17:00

Walcot Street, Bath · Free entry

Monthly street market on Bath's most characterful street. Primarily antiques, vintage, and crafts — but food traders appear regularly. Good for artisan bread, Bath cheeses, and local preserves alongside the bric-a-brac.

The Bear Flat Market

Second Saturday of the month (seasonal)

Bear Flat, Bear Flat, Bath · Free entry

Neighbourhood market on the Bear Flat plateau south of the city. Smaller than Green Park Station, with a local community atmosphere. Producers from the south Somerset and Mendip fringe.

Christmas Market

Late November to mid-December annually

Abbey Green and surrounding streets · Free entry

Bath's Christmas Market runs for three weeks across Abbey Green, Orange Grove, and Saw Close. Over 170 chalets; food traders prominent — mulled wine, Bath sausages, German bratwurst, artisan chocolates. Extremely busy on weekends: visit mid-week for manageable crowds.

Notable restaurants

Raphael Restaurant

Modern European

City centre

New openings and well-reviewed spots change regularly — see our restaurants guide for current picks.

The Circus Restaurant

Modern British

Upper town

Long-established Bath restaurant on Brock Street near the Royal Crescent.

Oak

Plant-based

City centre

North Parade Passage — on the site of, and by the team behind, the former Acorn, which closed in 2021.

Menu Gordon Jones

Tasting menu

South Bath

Surprise menu format, 5-7 courses. Small room on Wellsway, book well ahead.

Olive Tree Restaurant

Fine dining

Upper town

Within the Queensberry Hotel, Russell Street. Michelin-rated.

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Planning a foodie weekend in Bath?

The farmers market runs Saturday mornings — combine it with a lunch in the city or afternoon at Thermae Bath Spa. Booking.com shows hotels and B&Bs for your specific dates.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a farmers market in Bath?

Yes. Bath Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9:00 to 13:30 under the Victorian roof of Green Park Station (BA1 1JB). It's been running since 1997. About 30 regular producers: vegetables, meat, game, cheese, bread, pastry, hot food. Free entry. It's the most reliable weekly food market in Bath and the roof means it runs in all weather.

What food events are on in Bath this weekend?

For food events specifically this weekend in Bath — farmers market at Green Park Station (every Saturday), restaurant events, pop-ups, and food and drink experiences — see our food events this weekend page with current listings and booking links.

Does Bath have a food festival?

Bath has occasional food-focused festival events but not a large dedicated annual food festival. The Bath Christmas Market (late November to mid-December) has significant food representation — over a third of the 170+ chalets are food and drink. The Walcot Street Market has food traders monthly. Specific food festivals (e.g., Bath Beer Festival, Bath Gin Festival) appear during the year but are not on a fixed annual schedule — check local listings closer to date.

What are the best restaurants in Bath?

Bath's stand-out restaurants: Oak (North Parade Passage — genuinely excellent, vegetarian); Menu Gordon Jones (Wellsway — tasting menu, book weeks ahead); Olive Tree at the Queensberry (Russell Street — Michelin-rated, fine dining); The Circus (Brock Street — modern British near the Royal Crescent). For a full list see our restaurants in Bath guide with price ranges and booking notes.