Clayton's Kitchen is a modern european restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 959 Google reviews. Known for duck, venison, and scallops and wine list and cocktails. Best for dinner and lunch. Features a terrace, dog-friendly. Price range: ££.
Clayton's Kitchen is rated 4.7★ on Google (959 reviews) and 4.7★ on TripAdvisor (2,374 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
Rankings updated
Clayton's Kitchen
Across 907 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 959 |
| 1-star share | 1.7% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great service, attentive and friendly staff and excellent quality of food.”
“We had pumpkin soup, mixed salad and roasted chicken with mushroom risotto.”
“Starter of goats cheese & tomatoes & the Salmon with lemon was sublime.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
3,333 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Seasonal British fine dining executed with precision and served with genuine warmth in a traditionally appointed Georgian room.
You want seasonal British fine dining with attentive service in a calm Georgian setting near Bath's centre.
About Clayton's Kitchen
Seasonal British fine dining in a four-storey Georgian townhouse just off the centre of Bath, and the room feels exactly as considered as the cooking. The duck and the scallops are what people order again and again, followed closely by the goat's cheese starter and the sticky toffee pudding — but the venison special, served with dauphinoise potatoes, roasted vegetables and a proper jus, is drawing its own devoted following right now. The staff set the tone: manager Imogen greets and explains the menu and specials with the kind of unhurried attention that makes the whole evening feel personal. The energy in the room is warm without being loud — one regular described it as feeling like a hug, which is harder to achieve than it sounds. Full most nights, and for good reason.
Clayton's Kitchen earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Clayton's Kitchen has drawn 26 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Duck, venison, and scallops
Duck breast, venison special, and scallops appear as the most-mentioned dishes across recent reviews, with one diner calling the venison 'quite simply one of the best plates of venison we have ever eaten.'
Wine list and cocktails
Wine list earns consistent praise across reviews, paired with cocktails mixed with care by the bar team.
Service and atmosphere
Staff described as kind, gentle, attentive, and warm; one recent diner wrote that 'being in the restaurant feels like a hug.'
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton's Kitchen
Clayton's Kitchen in Crescent, Bath serves seasonal British fine dining in a traditionally appointed Georgian townhouse with attentive service and a wine list that regulars praise. Recent diners have celebrated graduations and anniversaries here, with one noting the staff's 'bubbly, friendly service' and another describing the atmosphere as feeling 'like a hug.'
Clayton's Kitchen specialises in seasonal British mains: duck breast, venison, scallops, and beef fillet appear most frequently in recent reviews. One diner called the venison special 'quite simply one of the best plates of venison we have ever eaten,' served with roasted vegetables, dauphinoise potatoes, and a rich jus. Starters like goat's cheese with tomatoes and crab, and desserts such as sticky toffee pudding, complete the menu.
Clayton's Kitchen in Crescent, Bath welcomes dogs both inside and outside the restaurant, making it a pet-friendly option for diners in the area.
Clayton's Kitchen in Crescent, Bath accommodates solo diners with the same attentive service and warm atmosphere it extends to families and groups. Recent reviews highlight the restaurant's welcoming environment and kind, gentle service style.
Clayton's Kitchen occupies a traditionally appointed Georgian townhouse just off Bath's centre, creating a calm, composed setting that feels both welcoming and understated. Recent diners describe the service as kind and gentle, with one noting that 'being in the restaurant feels like a hug.'
Clayton's Kitchen in Crescent, Bath accepts reservations and recommends booking for dinner. Recent reviews note the restaurant is often full, particularly on weekends.
Also in Crescent
View allSee the full Crescent ranking
How We Rank Venues
Rankings are recalculated monthly from live Google Business Profile data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity (new text reviews), baseline rating, and Google Business Profile completeness. No editorial picks, no paid placements — just what the data says this month.
Hot Score: 60/100 · ranked October 2026
The written profile on this page is generated from real Google reviews and reviewed monthly. Quotes are verbatim and belong to the people who wrote them — not to us.
How our monthly rankings workOwn or run this place?
booteek is the AI agent for independent restaurant and bar owners. It helps AI assistants like ChatGPT recommend your venue. It does not change this list: a place on the Hot List cannot be bought.
See how booteek works