Café · Bath
Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House
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- Price
- €€€€
- Where
- Bath
No bookings during the day, except the 15:30 tea; for dinner and groups of 12 or more, yes
What is it?
A tea room in one of the oldest houses in Bath, in an alley between the abbey and North Parade. It is famous for the Sally Lunn bun, a large, fluffy roll, halfway between bread and brioche, which is served split with something sweet or savoury on top. In the basement, a small museum shows the kitchen and oven used in the 1680s and remains found under the house.
When to go
It opens every day from 10:00 to 21:00: breakfast, coffee, lunch, tea and, in the evening, candlelit dinners with regional cooking. During the day they do not take bookings, except for the 15:30 afternoon tea, so expect a queue at peak times; dinner can be booked.
How does it fit into the day?
It is two minutes from the abbey and the Roman Baths: perfect for a mid-morning break after the baths or an afternoon snack before Pulteney Bridge. With children, the sweet cinnamon bun usually ends any complaints.
What to order: half a Sally Lunn bun, with something sweet (cinnamon and butter) or savoury, and a pot of tea.
Practical details
- Phone
- +44 1225 461634
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun10:00–21:00
- Cuisine
- British, tea room
House specialities
- Sally Lunn bun
- Afternoon tea
- Candlelit dinner
Tips
- Go mid-morning Before eleven or after three there is less of a queue.
- Go down to the museum It is small, but seeing the 17th-century kitchen gives the bun some meaning.
Frequently asked questions
Can you book?
For dinner and for groups of 12 or more, yes. During the day, only the 15:30 tea.
Is it open on Sundays?
Yes, every day from 10:00 to 21:00.
What is a Sally Lunn bun?
A large, light-dough roll served split, with butter, something sweet or something savoury on top.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
