Pintxo de Bath is a tapas bar in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.6 stars from 1480 Google reviews. Known for execution across the menu and wine and drink knowledge. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #19 of 20 in Crescent. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly.
Rankings updated April 2026
Pintxo de Bath
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in Crescent
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Quick Verdict
Locals return because the food execution is precise, the portions encourage ordering multiple dishes, and the staff treat you like you matter. It's become the standout eating experience in Bath for anyone who wants Spanish tapas done properly.
Book if you want to share plates with a group, celebrate a birthday with attentive service, or spend an hour eating small, well-made dishes without the formality of a tasting menu.
About Pintxo de Bath
Pintxo de Bath is a tapas bar on Barton Street in the Crescent serving Spanish and Basque small plates in a casual, cosy setting. You'll order at the bar or from your table and eat small, well-made dishes designed for sharing—octopus, patatas bravas, gambas, chicken skewers, pork belly with apple and celeriac slaw, wild mushroom croquettes, fried aubergine. The wine list is strong (reviewers specifically praise the sherry), and cocktails include house specials like a Negroni with East India Solera and rum. Service is attentive without fuss. The room fills quickly at peak times—one reviewer noted a short wait was "absolutely worth it"—and the place gets busy, background music playing. Dogs are welcome on the terrace in spring and autumn. This is a place where you'll order more than you planned to because everything lands, and you'll leave wanting to come back.
What Stands Out
Execution across the menu
Reviewers consistently praise specific dishes: "octopus, patatas bravos, gambas, chicken skewers & bread.. all delicious, cooked beautifully and well flavoured." Another noted the fried aubergine and date and goat cheese grill as standouts. The Manchego cheesecake special earned "top notch" from a reviewer who'd eaten "some of the best tapas we've had in the UK."
Wine and drink knowledge
The venue is highlighted for its "great wine list" in Google attributes. Reviewers specifically mention sherry bringing out flavour in the food, and the house Negroni special is called out as memorable. One reviewer notes "tinto de verano" makes it "feel like you're in Spain."
Service that doesn't disappear
"Service good considering it was a little busy just slightly after peak lunch time." Another: "They were all delicious, and the service was quick and efficient!" A birthday reviewer specifically credited named staff (Jessica, Luca, David) for making the occasion special, and one reviewer praised staff for being "in charge of your experience not the other way round."
What Customers Say
Unbelievable tapas on a busy day during Bath half.
Service good considering it was a little busy just slightly after peak lunch time.
We feasted our eyes and hungary stomachs on octopus, patatas bravos, gambas, chicken skewers & bread..
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pintxo de Bath
Pintxo accepts reservations and you can book online, but walk-ins are welcome. Be prepared for a short wait at peak times—reviewers mention waiting but note it's "absolutely worth it." (No reservations, arrive before 12:30 or expect a queue on weekends.)
Start with the octopus, patatas bravas, gambas, and chicken skewers—all mentioned by reviewers as reliably excellent. The pork belly with apple and celeriac slaw, wild mushroom croquettes, and fried aubergine are standouts. Order more than you think you'll eat; the menu encourages it.
Expect £20–30 per person for pintxos and a drink. You'll order multiple small plates, and the bill adds up faster than you'd expect—but reviewers consistently say it's worth it.
Yes, there's a dog-friendly terrace available in spring and autumn. The outdoor space is mentioned as part of the venue's appeal for groups and casual dining.
Casual, cosy, and busy—especially at peak times when the bar fills by dinner service. Reviewers note the atmosphere and 'great music selection' that's 'not too loud to be annoying.' The venue's character is distinctly Spanish, not local.
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