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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 3409 reviews

What spankk doesn't like about Assembly Rooms Cafe By Searcys:
I was hopeful for something the smallest bit special being connected to the historic assembly rooms. What a disappointment! Just full of externally run generic fare you’d find anywhere (I assume all bought in stuff) not helped at all by unhelpful staff; I ordered cream tea and told to help myself and got a scone with a pre packaged jelly style jam (disappointing) and it wasn’t until I was half way eating them when I... View all feedback. What Enri B likes about Assembly Rooms Cafe By Searcys:
old atmosphere of Regency time dance is still there. you can imagine woman with fancy dress looking around to be danced by fancy dandy. Free entrance to visit the three main rooms: the ballroom, the tea room and the play room. A cafe is available and inside you can visit (paying a ticket) the Fashion museum. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Felicia
18.09.2024 - 15:37

The Assembly Rooms were unfortunately closed on my last day in Bath but I was happy to see the outside of it.

Clive
18.09.2024 - 15:37

Limited guided tours only available. Surely NT members could do the tour by themselves as the venue is large enough?

Geoffrey
18.09.2024 - 15:37

Excellent guided tour by Alison who was very informative and helpful

Nigel
18.09.2024 - 15:37

We Went for National Trust Ball , it did not disapoint , it was very well organised and great fun

Sadia
18.09.2024 - 15:37

A little biased but this place is just a dream, well worth a visit

The historic Assembly Rooms disappoint diners with generic fare and unhelpful staff. On the flip side, the beautifully decorated venue offers a fascinating guided tour. The pricey museum tells the story of high fashion, while the live piano music adds a special touch. The venue impresses with its history and acoustics during musical performances. Though there are mixed reviews on the cafe and service, the overall experience is enjoyable and worth a visit. Plans to reopen in 2026 leave visitors excited for what's to come.

Menulist
4.4 ★ from 24 reviews
Tanya
06.02.2022 - 23:27

Fairly enjoyable exhibition, however I was very disappointed to see that punk fashion wasnt represented and it seemed to miss out that very important period of...

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Danielle
06.02.2022 - 23:27

Very large halls and halls that you can visit for free. Unfortunately, the ball was too hall for a private event when I was there. so I just got some impression...

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Lizzie
06.02.2022 - 23:27

What a beautiful space where it is easy to imagine the balls and events that happened so long ago. Excellent audio guide to go along with it

Tara
06.02.2022 - 23:27

The assembly rooms are stunning the octagon, ballroom, tearoom , etc must have been luxury with the costumes of the day and candle light. The person who got mar...

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Theresa
06.02.2022 - 23:27

Attended a family wedding here ,the octagon room is amazing, lots of history attached to this place well worth a visit

Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 91 reviews
Jane
25.10.2023 - 05:31

Had a coffee break on our visit to Bath. It has just re-opened following Covid-19 shutdown and Felix did a grand job in getting our order together.

Noah
25.10.2023 - 05:31

Fantastic surroundings backed up by fantastic staff polite and informative excellent in every way , Definitely on my will go again superb

mandy
25.10.2023 - 05:31

Came across the cafe whilst visiting the Assembly Rooms. We just stopped for tea and cake, which was nice and not a bad price. The staff were helpful and friend...

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restorergirl
25.10.2023 - 05:31

Hot and cold lunchtime choices, plus licensed area. Friendly staff who bring your food to your table. Lovely surroundings and very clean!

spankk
25.10.2023 - 05:31

I was hopeful for something the smallest bit special being connected to the historic assembly rooms. What a disappointment! Just full of externally run generic...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 907 reviews
Jo
25.01.2024 - 06:23

We had a delightful guided tour in September while the building was undergoing extensive renovation. The tour guide was fantastic, friendly, and knowledgeable,...

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Lena
25.01.2024 - 06:23

What a wonderful experience! I was taken on a guided tour of the rooms, which was supposed to last for 1 hour, but ended up going on for almost 2 hours because...

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Tim
25.01.2024 - 06:23

This restaurant is incredible and stunning, and it's free for National Trust members. There are several impressive rooms to explore. The opening hours are curre...

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Pete
25.01.2024 - 06:23

The limestone building has a slate hipped roof. It is rectangular with a projecting doric portico entrance and an extension to the rear. The interior is laid ou...

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David
25.01.2024 - 06:23

Fascinating historic assembly hall, demolished by the Luftwaffe in WW2, painstakingly rebuilt in the 50s. Really well worth a visit. We were very lucky to be of...

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Gastroranking-uk
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