5 Places For A First Date In Bath

Looking for a place to take impress your date in Bath? Bath Girl, Rosanna, has some amazing suggestions for you!

The Botanist

When planning a date you can rely on The Botanist to cater to everyone’s tastes with its classic menu of wine, beer and cocktails, including a comprehensive list of gin and tonics. Enjoy your date under the bar’s impressive high ceiling whilst listening to their live music. The branch in Bath even has its very own ‘secret’ underground club called Beneath, which serves an interesting menu of apothecary style cocktails.

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Lanterns and lampshades 💡✨

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Opium

If you’re looking for somewhere a little more quirky for your first date then head to Opium bar situated in the vaults under Pulteney Bridge. Decorated to evoke a 1920’s speakeasy atmosphere, the dimly lit corners and comfortable seating make it perfect for a relaxed first date. 

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Feelin' the Uni Blues? Why not stroll over to Opium and chill out with a tasty drink in our cosy bar! Got a date for the night? Go ahead and spoil them with £5 cocktails before 9pm! Had a hard day at work? Come on in and unwind with a martini and a "chaise lounge"! 🍸👌

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Walcot House

A relatively new bar in Bath, Walcot House is an all in one venue, you can start off in the restaurant if you fancy food, then move on to the bar and club area downstairs. There are two rooms in Walcot House, one playing 80s, 90s, 00s old school hip hop and RnB, whilst the other welcomes a variety of live bands and artists on stage. 

Dark Horse

A classic for first dates, the Dark Horse feels as if it was made for getting to know people over sophisticated cocktails. Similar to Opium, its interiors are an eclectic mix of different styles and the moody lighting creates a romantic atmosphere. The cocktails are some of the best you’ll find in Bath offering a variety of seasonal cocktails with ingredients you probably haven’t heard of before.

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Notting Hill's tiki paradise, Trailer Happiness, are bringing Tiki on Tour to the Dark Horse! The movement that offered Polynesian escapism in the States, and ingredients from the South West come together to offer a chance to decompress and unwind in good company with a superb menu of bespoke cocktails designed by tiki legend Gergő Muráth. Widely known in the U.K. for his incredible depth of knowledge on both rum and tiki, Gergő certainly isn’t one you’d want to miss when he comes to your neighbourhood. Discounted cocktails, flagons of Plantation rum & a playlist of weird and wonderful exotica from the distant shores of Hawaii and beyond will transform Blackbird for one night only. Bunker down and loosen a tie with the guys who pioneered the resurgence of tiki culture in the UK. 7.30pm till late. Thursday 9th May in Blackbird at the Dark Horse. #cocktailbar #tiki #bartender #cocktails

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Corkage

Corkage should be high on your list regardless of whether you’re on a date or not. Aside from the impressive list of international wines, what really makes this bar stand out is the unpretentious atmosphere and great service, the staff are attentive yet not overbearing. If your date is a foodie then Corkage offers a unique selection of delicious small dishes, save space for the coconut rice pudding with cardamom ice cream!

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After dark, Corkage Walcot Street is a beacon of light promising great food and wine and good times in a cosy, and convivial atmosphere. Local and independent is best. #corkagebath #bath #batheats #restaurant #winebar

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Written by Rosanna Christou

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