The Huntsman, Bath is a pub in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.3 stars from 1682 Google reviews. Known for landlord's warmth and accommodation and knowledgeable bar staff. Best for sunday roast and local gathering.
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The Huntsman, Bath
| Rating | 4.3★ |
| Reviews | 1,682 |
| Best for | Sunday roast |
Quick Verdict
A traditional pub where the landlord and bar staff know their craft and their guests, anchored by solid food and a real sense of hospitality.
You want a proper pub meal with staff who actually know their beer and their guests.
About The Huntsman, Bath
Georgian bones — original keystones, grand facade — give The Huntsman a weight that most Walcot pubs can only gesture at. Inside, the atmosphere runs warm and unhurried, with staff who treat a busy Friday like a personal challenge: the landlord has a habit of finding room when the place looks full. The bar knowledge is genuine — ask and you'll be pointed toward a red ale worth remembering, possibly with Longhorn beef crisps alongside. The food pulls the bigger numbers: the sunday roast and fish and chips are what people come back for, with sticky toffee pudding and roast pork close behind. The function room upstairs handles wedding receptions and larger gatherings without the venue losing its pub footing.
What Stands Out
Landlord's warmth and accommodation
On a busy night, the landlord found a way to fit guests in and offered a warm welcome with attentive service.
Knowledgeable bar staff
Liv and Dan earned specific mentions for their knowledge of cask ales and red ales, with recommendations that matched the food and the room's needs.
Sunday roast and fish and chips
Google Review Topics show sunday roast with 75 mentions and fish and chips with 45 mentions—the pub's signature dishes.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Huntsman, Bath
The Huntsman, Bath in Walcot has a landlord known for accommodating groups even when the pub is packed—he finds a way to fit people in and offers a warm welcome with attentive staff.
The Huntsman, Bath serves sunday roast, fish and chips, roast pork, sticky toffee pudding, and a crab burger—the roast and fish and chips are the most frequently mentioned by guests.
The Huntsman, Bath stocks cask ales and red ales; staff like Liv and Dan have earned mentions for their knowledge and ability to recommend beers that match both the food and the guest's taste.
The Huntsman, Bath has an elegant function room upstairs, along with upstairs seating, making it suitable for weddings and private gatherings.
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