Celebrate super summer in city
Relax and play in the sun
We’ve got the weather so get your flip flops out - it’s beach time!
But you haven’t got to travel for miles in search of the perfect sand.
The County Hotel Bath on Pulteney Road has opened a beach bar.
It has been decked out with comfortable low seating so visitors can feel the sand between their toes and adorned with contemporary art works.
There are also bright Balinese parasols and views out over the Rec and Bath Abbey.
“It’s the perfect spot for guests and visitors alike to drop in for al fresco cocktails, a relaxed bite to eat from the barbecue and experience totally tropical beach bar vibes,” the hotel said.
Food on offer ranges from pizzas and superfood salads, barbecue options from classic burgers and hot dogs to vegan bean burgers and pulled jack fruit, served all day inside and out in seaside style, while cocktails take their cue from beaches around the world.
Favourites such as Aperol Spritz and Pimm’s and the hotel’s take on a pina colada and mojito will make an appearance alongside Bath Breeze (gin, vodka, orange and cranberry). Local beers, ciders and soft drinks are on offer too.
Head inside and visitors will discover a wonderfully eclectic (cool and air-conditioned) space, designed as a social hub for work or play.
A space for freelancers to work, friends to meet for coffee or a relaxed lunch or dinner, there’s a bar for drinks and various seating areas around contemporary pieces of art.
A separate meeting room also provides a creative space for workshops and get-togethers, private parties, celebrations and more.
Owned by Ian and Christa Taylor, The County Hotel Bath is the latest addition to The Kaleidoscope Collection, which also includes No.15 Great Pulteney.
“Creating something that’s fun, eclectic and different for Bath is what we do, and we’re delighted with the initial transformation here at The County Hotel,” said Mr Taylor.
“Our new planting and sculptures to the front of the hotel which include Summer the owl by artist Angus Mcbob [part of the Owls of Bath public art trail] - give passers-by a hint of the new look and feel, but we hope people will come and experience our new beach bar and social hub for themselves.”
Once the summer pop-up ends, the beach will be transformed into a visually exciting Winter Wonderland.