Classic Inns, Curious Tales & Contemporary Dining

Escape the city for an evening of incredible food, enthralling stories and engaging conversation in three fascinating, historic inns that will delight, surprise and inspire.

Available from November to April | Start time 5:30pm
Pick up from your accomodation | Private only

"Unforgettable blend of culture and cuisine..." - Read more reviews.

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Food Tour Overview

This is a Winter exclusive experience!

Escape the city of Bath on a food tour for an unforgettable evening. Venturing into three incredible yet distinct drinking holes to uncover the secrets of their past. From great engineers to abandoned mining complexes, to hidden nuclear bunkers.

Then stop for an exquisite dining experience at an atmospheric, historic inn before for a nightcap on the way back to Bath, merry, relaxed and ready for bed.

*Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking, so we can notify our partners in advance and ensure your needs are met.

There is currently no shared availability for this tour. If you think something is wrong, please contact us.

What's Included

Glorious food

Exquisite culinary dining experience! Please make us aware of any dietary requirements as soon as possible.

Drinking

Opportunity to experience a local selection. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available at each location.

Fascinating stories woven into culinary experience

Learn about the food, building and local area.

A warm, expert local guide

Uncover stories, places, routes & experiences that most just won't find.

Pick up and return to your Bath accommodation

We also collect guests from the front of Bridgwater House, BA1 1LN.

Travel in a luxurious vehicle

Enjoy wide, comfortable seats, air-conditioning, large windows, and on-board refreshments.

Food Tour Itinerary

  • 05:30 pm1. Pick up at your accommodation.

  • 20 mins2. Travel from Bath into the nearby Cotswolds

  • 45 mins3. Enjoy a brew at a historic inn & hear fascinating tales of quarrying, tunnels & Cold War secrets

  • 2 hours4. Enjoy a delectable dining experience at a stunning former coaching inn

  • 5 mins5. A short walk down a quaint street to the next location

  • 45 mins6. Stop for one final night-cap at another extraordinary drinking hole before returning to Bath

  • 10:00 pm7. Drop back at your accommodation

    Please be aware that it’s highly possible we run over this time due to merry fun.

Testimonials

★★★★★


Bath Reimagined by an Excellent Guide

"That’s the sign of a good guide – someone who inspires you and makes you see the area through different eyes. Jules and In & Beyond Bath has certainly done that."

★★★★★


Stories behind the stone

"Who would have thought mining would be so interesting?"

★★★★★


Unforgettable blend of culture and cuisine...

"We explored charming pubs steeped in history while savouring incredible food. The combination of storytelling and gourmet dining made the tour an unforgettable blend of culture and cuisine."

★★★★★


A Captivating Journey

"The tour was a captivating journey through the local countryside, offering fascinating insights into the lives of those who worked the stone quarries and the history of the pubs we visited. With engaging stories and well-researched anecdotes, the experience brought the area's rich past to life, from secret bunkers to the engineering marvels that shaped the landscape. The evening culminated in a delicious meal, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for both the region's history and its vibrant present.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Food Tours:

I have specific dietary requirements, will these be catered for?

What if I want something not on the set menu?

Is a dining tour suited for my children?

What food and drink will be included on the tour?

Will these tours be centred around alcohol?

I don’t drink alcohol, will there be other options available?

Do you accept Christmas work parties?

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