Looking for some great food in spectacular surroundings?
You’re in luck as one of the most historic cities in the UK has been named as one of the 10 best places to eat and explore in the whole of the world by a prestigious guide.
The Michelin Guide, which lists the very best restaurants across the world, has revealed its list of the 10 most exciting places for foodies across the globe.
The UK boasts a single entry – the historic Georgian city of Bath in Somerset.
Bath has 13 restaurants in the Michelin Guide, including the city’s sole Michelin Star venue, the Olive Tree – and two Bib Gourmands – those venues held up as providing best value for money.
Other recommendations include include vegetarian restaurant Oak, Japanese venue Robun, and the quaint Beckford Bottle Shop, which is located just around the corner from the picturesque Georgian Circus.
The guide notes the city is preparing to host a series of events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, who lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806. Fans of Bridgerton will recognise the city as a filming location for the smash hit on Netflix.
“The picturesque UNESCO heritage spa town of Bath, known as England’s prettiest town for its Roman-built baths and Georgian architecture, is set to host several costumed balls in honour of English writer Jane Austen, who called the quaint town home in 1801-06,” it said.
“The city’s restaurants are also noteworthy, thanks to chefs and farmers putting the Somerset region’s produce in the limelight, like at OAK, where the chefs plate up plant-led food prepared with ingredients plucked right from the owners’ garden.”
The full Michelin Guide list
Europe
- Vienna, Austria
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Bath, England
The Americas
- Austin, Texas
- Miami, Florida
- Mexico City, Mexico
Asia
- Bangkok, Kohn Samui and Phuket, Thailand
- Osaka, Japan
- Fujin, China
- Da Nang, Vietnam
How do I get to Bath?
By road:
Bath is located 10 miles south of junction 18 of the M4 motorway. It can also be reached via the M5 for those travelling from the north or south of the UK. The city operates a Clean Air Zone to battle congestion, and has three Park and Ride services available.
Coach services to Bath run from most major towns and cities in the UK.
By train: Bath Spa railway station is located in the city centre, and is served by Great Western Railway services. A trip to or from London Paddington takes 80 minutes.
By air: Bristol Airport is closest to Bath, at 19 miles away. An Air Decker bus service runs between the airport and Bath, taking around one hour to reach the city.
A regular coach service also runs from Heathrow Airport, which is 100 miles east of Bath, with a journey time of between two and three hours.
Travellers landing at Gatwick Airport, which is 140 miles east of Bath, can take a train from the airport to Reading railway station, and then a connecting service to Bath.
