Spirit Bar

You'll find Spirit tucked away on Manvers Street, in that stretch between the city centre and the Southgate shopping precinct where things get properly local. It's the kind of place that doesn't need gimmicks—the focus here is on cocktails done right, mixed by people who actually know what they're doing. The space itself is understated; think dark wood, minimal fuss, and an atmosphere that feels more like a proper bar than a theme park. It's where you go when you want a well-made Negroni or Old Fashioned, not a novelty drink with dry ice and seventeen ingredients. On weekends especially, it gets a decent crowd of Bath regulars who appreciate the no-nonsense approach.