The Boathouse

Head down Newbridge Road towards the water and you'll find yourself at a spot that actually deserves its riverside location. The Boathouse feels less like a tourist trap and more like where locals genuinely want to eat, especially if you've got a table overlooking the Avon. The kitchen takes itself seriously without being pretentious—the kind of place where you'll find well-executed classics done right. On a decent evening, the light bounces off the water and straight into the dining room, which is the closest Bath gets to making you forget you're landlocked.