The Sickle is a bar in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.9 stars from 58 Google reviews. Known for curated beer selection and knowledgeable, welcoming service. Best for solo beer exploration and intimate pairs. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Sickle
Quick Verdict
A fiercely curated craft beer and wine bar where the owner's passion and knowledge elevate every visit into genuine discovery.
You want to discover rare European beers and wines in a genuinely warm, unpretentious space run by someone who actually cares.
About The Sickle
The Sickle is a deliberately understated hole-in-the-wall in Walcot that punches far above its weight. This is a bar built around curation, not volume: the owner Alex hand-selects every beer and wine, tasting them beforehand to ensure quality. The tap list rotates through rare European imports—Belgian lambics, Czech lagers, Bavarian pilsners—alongside UK craft selections that rival London's best. The wine list is equally thoughtful. The space itself is intimate and artfully ramshackle: red walls, vinyl records spinning, posters, and a handful of seats inside plus street seating. Service is warm and deeply knowledgeable; Alex and the team never condescend, making discovery feel like conversation rather than lesson. The "sickle pickle" (£1.50) is a cult snack. Regulars and first-timers alike describe it as the best bar in Bath—a place where the vibe is genuine, the drinks are exceptional, and you're transported to the Low Countries without leaving Walcot.
What Stands Out
Curated beer selection
Owner Alex hand-selects and pre-tastes every beer, sourcing rare Belgian, German, and Czech imports on tap alongside UK craft selections that reviewers say rival London's offerings.
Knowledgeable, welcoming service
Reviewers consistently praise Alex and staff for unparalleled beer and wine knowledge, friendly guidance, and never-intimidating recommendations that make discovery feel like conversation.
Distinctive atmosphere
Red walls, vinyl records, posters, and ramshackle-but-artistic décor create an intimate, homey vibe that reviewers describe as cosy, quirky, and transporting to the Low Countries.
What Customers Say
El bar, pub, con mejor ambiente y compañía de todo UK. Alex and Sam extraordinarios anfitriones, lugar perfecto para pasar un gran momento en Bath, rodeados de humanidad.
I've never had a bad beer here! Fantastic customer service, incredible beer from Europe, the US and the UK (all tasted beforehand by Alex, the very knowledge owner), and great, safe atmosphere.
Shhh don't talk about this place to any loudmouths, phone jockeys, tourists, posh folk. A one-of-a-kind hole-in-the-wall serving up great draft beer and drinks and not much else. The atmosphere can't be beat – artistic, homey, ramshackle, warm.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sickle
Absolutely. The bar is designed for intimate discovery, with knowledgeable staff who guide you through rare beers and wines without intimidation. Solo drinkers describe it as perfect for exploring new selections at your own pace.
The owner hand-selects rotating taps featuring rare Belgian lambics, Czech and Bavarian lagers, UK craft IPAs and stouts, and European imports. Every beer is pre-tasted by Alex before it goes on tap.
The bar focuses on drinks, though the famous 'sickle pickle' snack (£1.50) is a cult favourite. It's designed as a drinks-first destination rather than a food venue.
It's a small, intimate space with limited seating inside and a few seats on the street. The compact size contributes to the cosy, homey atmosphere reviewers love.
Warm, quirky, and artfully ramshackle. Red walls, vinyl records, and posters create a Low Countries aesthetic. Reviewers describe it as cosy, welcoming, and never pretentious.
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