Café · Margaret's Buildings · Bath

Picnic Coffee

A small, well-loved local on the pedestrian lane of Margaret's Buildings between the Circus and the Royal Crescent. Carefully made specialty coffee and a short, good food offer — more a stop on a walk than a place to set up for hours. A few outdoor seats; happy to see dogs.

Area: Margaret's Buildings
Address: 5 Margaret's Buildings, Bath BA1 2LP
Opening hours: Mon–Sat 8:00–16:00 · Sun 9:00–16:00
Price: £ — coffee & light bites

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Specialty coffeeBetter for a quick stopDog-friendlyOutdoor seating

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Can you work from here?

This isn't a laptop café, and that's deliberate. Picnic Coffee is set up for drinking coffee and talking rather than working, and there's no wifi to tempt you otherwise. If you need a few hours and a plug socket, Society Café or the Boston Tea Party sites are the better call — our coworking guide covers the options with opening hours.

When to go

Doors open around 8:00, which makes it a genuine before-work option rather than a mid-morning one. It trades seven days a week, though weekend late mornings are the busiest stretch.

Finding it

Picnic Coffee is at 5 Margaret's Buildings, Bath BA1 2LP, in Margaret's Buildings. No other café in this guide sits in the same part of town, so it is worth a deliberate trip rather than a detour.

Opening hours are Mon–Sat 8:00–16:00 · Sun 9:00–16:00. There is no wifi and laptops are not welcome, which is a deliberate policy rather than an oversight — come to drink coffee, not to work. There is outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome.

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Make a morning of it

Picnic Coffee keeps Mon–Sat 8:00–16:00 hours, so a room in Margaret's Buildings or the centre puts you here at opening.

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Picnic Coffee — frequently asked

Where is Picnic Coffee in Bath?

Picnic Coffee is at 5 Margaret's Buildings, Bath BA1 2LP, in the Margaret's Buildings area of Bath. Its opening hours are Mon–Sat 8:00–16:00 · Sun 9:00–16:00.

What are Picnic Coffee's opening hours?

Picnic Coffee is open Mon–Sat 8:00–16:00 · Sun 9:00–16:00. Hours can change on bank holidays and around Christmas, so check ahead for a specific date.

Can you work from a laptop at Picnic Coffee?

Picnic Coffee is better as a quick stop than a laptop spot — it's a place to enjoy the coffee rather than set up for hours. For working, try the Boston Tea Party or Society Café, or see our coworking guide.

Is Picnic Coffee dog-friendly?

Yes — Picnic Coffee welcomes well-behaved dogs. It's always worth a quick check at the door at busy times.