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Operator: Brunning & Price (Restaurant Group)
Orange Grove, Bath, BA1 1LP (View on Google Map)
(01225) 439610
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A new Brunning & Price pub opened on 23 Jun 2022 on the ground floor of the imposing Empire Hotel overlooking Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge. Converted from a former restaurant, the interior is imposing and opulent with high ceilings and plenty of seating for diner and drinkers. A terrace at the front provides views of Bath Abbey and Parade Gardens.

The Empire Hotel was built in 1901 based on a design by the Bath City Architect - hence the name. It was commandeered by the Admiralty during WW2 who remained there to the 1990's.

Historic Interest

Grade 2 listed building designed by the Bath City Architect Major Charles Edward Davis for the hotelier Alfred Holland and built from Bath Stone, on the site of the Athenaeum in 1901. It was described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as a ‘monstrosity and an unbelievable piece of pompous architecture’ .

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Garfunkels
Local Authority
Last updated
11/02/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Brunning & Price
Pub ID
BAT/527
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bath - Gem TasteMatch Prediction

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Bath - Gem
Bath - Gem Session Bitter • 4.1%
Bath - Gem
Bath - Gem

This beer is served regularly at Architect, Bath.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly at Architect, Bath.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brunning & Price - Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Brunning & Price - Original
Brunning & Price - Original Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once.
Brunning & Price - Original
Brunning & Price - Original

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Architect, Bath.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Butcombe - Butcombe Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Butcombe - Butcombe Gold
Butcombe - Butcombe Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted 4 times.
Butcombe - Butcombe Gold
Butcombe - Butcombe Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Architect, Bath.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Electric Bear (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Heated and covered outdoor terrace
Disabled Access Disabled Access
at rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in certain parts of the bar
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Nearby Station (500m)
Bath Spa

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