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Saracens Head, Bath

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Opens at 11:00am
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Operator: Taylor Walker (Greene King)
42 Broad Street, Bath, BA1 5LP (View on Google Map)
(01225) 426518
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Old city centre multi-room pub with entrance on Broad St and Walcot St. Stopped featuring guest ales in Autumn 2023, now usually three or four Greene King ales. Claims to be the oldest pub in Bath having opened in 1713, famous residents include Charles Dickens - he mentions the pub in Pickwick Papers.

Events during the week include quiz, comedy night, poker night and live music.

Historic Interest

a pub since 1713

Information for this venue is provided by the Bath & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Last updated
24/08/2025
Last surveyed
10/08/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
BAT/115
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

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

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - The Saracens Bitter - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted once.
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - The Saracens Bitter - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

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

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

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

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
usually once a week
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
quiz night, poker night, comedy club (Wednesdays)
Games Games
pool
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
various routes around and out of Bath
Nearby Station (750m)
Bath Spa

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