The Pump Room
- from GBP 24.50
- Step-free access
- Ideal for a special occasion
- Good on a rainy day
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What's on here
The Pump Room Christmas Buffet
Thursday · All day65 GBP
The Pump Room Christmas Dinner Dance
Friday · All day
Christmas Evening Dining
20 Dec – 23 Dec
Black-Tie New Year’s 2026 Eve Ball
Thursday · All day210 GBP
Experiences at The Pump Room
Friday · All day
Why go
- The resident trio, which plays at the 2.00pm and 4.00pm sittings.
- The chandelier and the Corinthian columns, seen from the tables while you dine.
- Views over the ancient Roman Baths from your table while you have afternoon tea or dine.
- The Jane Austen tea menu, marking her 250th anniversary in 2025, with loose-leaf teas by Gillards of Bath.
Opening hours
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Good to know
Drinks to try
- Spa water from the fountain inside the room, which visitors can taste.
- House tea or hand-roasted filter coffee, served with breakfast.
- Loose-leaf teas by Gillards of Bath, or fair-trade coffee.
- Champagne afternoon teas.
- A chilled glass of Searcys Champagne Bucks Fizz, which can be added to breakfast.
- English sparkling wine or Austen cocktails with the enhanced Jane Austen Tea.
- Alcohol is served.
Dishes to try
- Poached eggs on a toasted muffin with Hollandaise sauce, a breakfast dish.
- The basket: a mini Danish pastry, a warmed croissant and toast with jam.
- A simple morning bakery option, served with a choice of tea or coffee.
- Brunch, served with live music.
- Seasonal British menus for evening dining, offered at select times of the year.
Atmosphere
- A neoclassical salon with soaring ceilings, built in the Georgian era.
- The salon is still used for taking the waters and for social events.
- Live music: a resident trio plays classical music here every day.
Good for
- Families Children have their own menus, and highchairs are available for young children.
- Groups Group bookings are handled by the team.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Dishes can be made for vegetarian diets.
- Gluten-free Dishes can be made gluten-free. Some dishes are prepared where allergens are present, despite precautions.
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History
Visitors came here to drink the spa waters, which were believed to have healing properties. In the 18th and early 19th centuries it was the place to see and be seen, with daily concerts, morning promenades and formal teas. Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were among its patrons, and Austen featured it in Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.
- 1709Musicians start performing for spa visitors here.
- 1789Thomas Baldwin begins construction of the room.
- 1799John Palmer finishes the building.
- 18th c.The room becomes a social hub, drawing visitors from across Britain.
- 18th–19th c.Weekly balls and daily concerts; Jane Austen features it in her novels.
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- 1897A concert hall by J. M. Brydon is built as the visitor entrance, to the east.
- TodayA restaurant and event space beside the Roman Baths.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
- Assistance dogs Assistance dogs are allowed on the premises.
Sources: Roman Baths (Bath) - Wikipedia · The Pump Room | Iconic Afternoon Tea, Dining & … · About The Pump Room - Searcys Pumproom Bath · Menus - The Pump Room Bath · Afternoon Tea, Brunch & Dinner | Menus at The P… · Thermes de Bath - Wikipedia · The Pump Room: booking (its own site) · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- thepumproombath.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01225444477
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of The Pump Room in Bath?
The Pump Room in Bath is open every day of the week, from 10:00 to 17:00. Its address is Stall St, in Bath.
Can I book a table at The Pump Room in Bath?
Yes. Tables can be booked online through the SevenRooms booking service, and the team handles group bookings.
Is The Pump Room in Bath suitable for children?
Yes. Children get their own menus alongside the adult teas, and the restaurant has highchairs for young children.
Is The Pump Room in Bath wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Only assistance dogs are allowed on the premises.
When does the resident trio play at The Pump Room in Bath?
The Pump Room Trio plays at the 2.00pm and 4.00pm sittings. You can have breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea while they play.
Can I taste the spa water at The Pump Room in Bath?
Yes, visitors can taste the spa water from the fountain inside the room. Tasting is paused during essential maintenance work.
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