Afternoon Tea at Bath Spa Hotel

Name: Afternoon Tea at Bath Spa Hotel
Address: Sydney Rd, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom, BA2 6NS
Telephone: 0344 879 9106
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 3.3

3.3 (6)

£26 to £40

British

Sydney Rd, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset BA2 6NS

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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Bath Spa Hotel’s Vellore Restaurant was once the magnificent ballroom of the original house, built in the 1800’s. It’s now an award-winning and elegant dining room with tranquil outdoor terrace. Our celebrated Executive Head Chef has created a stunning à la carte menu using the very best seasonal ingredients – a creative fusion of traditional and modern English cooking.
Offering a Tasting Menu and Chef’s Table Menu, you can also enjoy Lunch and Afternoon Tea in beautiful surrounds in this quiet and peaceful corner of Bath city centre.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team can recommend, select and pair wines from our impressive list to perfectly complement your food. Of course, you can also be sure to receive a warm welcome and the meticulous service you’d expect from Macdonald Hotels.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
0344 879 9106
Website
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bath/food-and-drink/afternoon-tea
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
Sydney Rd, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset BA2 6NS
Neighborhood
Bath
Parking details
None

What 6 people are saying

Afternoon Tea at Bath Spa Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3

3.3 based on recent ratings

3.3Food
3.7Service
3.4Ambience
3.0Value

Noise • Energetic

6 Reviews

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Janice
London2 reviews
1.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Tea at the Bath Spa hotel was supposed to be a treat. All in all it was awful. We were seated at a table in the ?Orangery. We were seated at the table closest to the door to what appeared to be a kitchen and it was in dire need of some oil and squeaked every time someone went through it. The other side of the door was black with mould or dirt and did not inspire confidence. The waiter had his shirt tails hanging out, porters were trundling past us with suitcases and people in bathrobes and slippers were walking back and forth. The tea pots arrived at 3.10 pm. Some 20 minutes later the fizz was served. By the time the tea stands arrived it was 3.50 and the tea was cold. The waiter disappeared and was not seen again. There was no jug of hot water. The white bread was doughy and the brown bread little better. The sandwich selection was uninspired- if I wanted a cheese and onion sandwich I would have had a meal deal from Tesco and I never found any chicken in the Coronation chicken sandwich. The scones were OK but the jam was from a jar. It was tasteless and jelly like and did not contain any fruit. If anyone from the hotel reads this then Waitrose or M and S does a good range of conserves. The cakes were not pleasant for the most part. The macaron was obviously bought in and a tartlet with a very unappetising bright orange dome was encompassed in a very a soggy pastry case. This was not a wonderful experience- far from it! The restaurant was shabby with scuffed skirting boards and a good layer of dust. If you are considering booking here my advice would be to not do it. I am £110.81 worse off and have a bitter taste in my mouth. I wish I had read others comments and reviews prior to booking. I did email the hotel but no response has been forthcoming.
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Olivia
Berkshire1 review
2.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Good quality of food but they did not listen to my dietary requirements.
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Jamie VIP
Ottawa11 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I want to love this experience; I really do. But the thing about afternoon tea: it's a meal. The location, ambiance, service - all takes a back seat to the quality of the food. At least, that's my perspective. And when my wife leaves half of her portion eaten, that's a mark of a sure miss. The wait staff was outstanding and the setting was very nice. However, this meal cost us more than what we paid for dinner at a Michelin restaurant a few nights later. Perhaps I don't fully appreciate the concept of afternoon tea. Perhaps we didn't linger and chat for hours whilst enjoying and snacking on whimsical treats. Perhaps we got off on the wrong food by characterizing this as a meal rather than as an experience. Perhaps. Note to proprietor: the scones were probably the biggest letdown. They were sweet and cupcakey...
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Guy
Berkshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Distinctly average. Basic sandwiches, scones that had way too much vanilla added. Cheap and flavourless jam. Pastries were okay but didn't look handmade. Dining room was too big, with no atmosphere, as only a handful of tables being used. You'll be better to opt for the lounge. More comfortable and intimate.
Afternoon Tea at Bath Spa HotelResponded on November 11, 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know where we can improve. We strive to deliver exceptional quality in our afternoon tea offerings, so it’s disappointing to hear that elements of our menu, particularly the sandwiches, scones, and jam, did not reflect the high standards we aim for. We are actively reviewing our recipes and sourcing to ensure every item is flavorful and fresh. Thank you again for your valuable insights. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for a warmer, more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, Management
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Jackie
Bath/Somerset1 review
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with attentive staff. A total surprise when our waiter brought out 2 pieces of chocolate cake with a birthday candle, on a plate with Happy birthday piped on it, for my husband. It was a great surprise. He also had a complimentary glass of champagne! Would recommend this venue as one of the best.
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Amanda
Bristol4 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not worth the £90 It was advertised at £35 pp but was £45pp on the day (for tea )was ok but not the best afternoon tea I’ve had wouldn’t recommend or return
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2 people

Jun 24, 2025

7:00 PM

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Sydney Rd, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset BA2 6NS

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Neighborhood
Bath
Hours of operation
Afternoon Tea Daily 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bath/food-and-drink/afternoon-tea
Phone number
0344 879 9106

Afternoon Tea at Bath Spa Hotel

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Afternoon Tea

Festive Afternoon Tea£40.00

Selection Of Sandwiches

A classic selection of dainty finger sandwiches

Scones

Homemade Christmas spiced plain and Christmas spiced cranberry scones, fresh from the oven

Cakes And Pastries

An irresistible selection of gingerbread spiced macarons, chocolate-orange Yule log, and plum-cardamom and vanilla cream puff

What 6 people are saying

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