The Black Fox

You're in the quieter part of Bath here, away from the Georgian crescents and Roman baths chaos—St James's Parade is where locals actually live. The Black Fox feels like it belongs to the neighbourhood rather than the guidebooks: wood-lined walls, a proper bar where regulars know the staff, and the sort of place where you can sink a pint and disappear for an afternoon. The food's straightforward but done right—proper pub fare that won't disappoint, though it's the atmosphere and sense of community that keeps people coming back. It's the sort of spot you'd stumble upon and think, why didn't I know about this sooner?