The Botanist, Bath

Well described by Blackthorn, below, this historic building is a pleasant place to sit, impressive in its architecture and has an historic feel about it – even the clock was still on Greenwich Mean Time. The muzak was too loud, though, which spoiled what would otherwise be a relaxing atmosphere. It feels more like a colonial club than a pub, though the service falls far short of such a concept. The young female serving staff were rather clueless, while the bearded troll behind the bar was surly and indifferent to the point of rudeness. He was also lazy, and we had to insist on getting a full pint in the glass. There is no real ale – Camden IPA was the sole craft offering, and it was expensive. We didn’t eat,but the nibbles were also expensive and didn’t look like good value. There is a new bar opened in the cellar, called ‘Beneath’, which calls itself ‘the darker side of botany’, but it’s just a late night cocktail bar in a cellar, nothing special. It was a good place to come and look, but I don’t feel inclined to come back for food or drink.

Official site of The Botanist - thebotanist.uk.com

Official site of The Botanist - thebotanist.uk.com