The Architect

You'll find yourself on Orange Grove in the thick of Bath's city centre, but step inside The Architect and it feels like the kind of place where locals actually drink—not just tourists passing through. The crowd here leans into proper pub culture: knowledgeable about their ales, keen on good food that doesn't pretend to be something it's not, and genuinely interested in conversation. It's got that warm, lived-in quality that comes from doing one thing consistently well, whether that's pouring a perfect pint or putting out reliable pub fare. The bar is the real draw—expect an ever-rotating selection of craft beers and a team who actually know what they're talking about.