The Roseate Villa, which spans two Victorian houses, is tucked away in a quiet corner of Bath but still only a short work from the centre. Its elegant Henrietta Bar is open all day and boasts views of the stunning Henrietta Park, while its mixology team delivers a range of options for all genres of guests.
The airy countryside space is bathed in light in the day thanks to a large bay window, with teal bar stools and small succulents adding hints of nature to this primarily wooden space.
Expect classics like an Old fashioned or Amaretto sour, as well as exciting house concoctions like the Henrietta Spice, a spiced pear cocktail with star anise and egg white. For more bubbly options, there are Champagne-based delights like the French 75, and more house twists like the Henrietta fizz which sees Moet & Chandon Brut spiked with brandy and citrus. Wines are a mixture of reasonably-priced old and new worlds, by the glass or bottle. There is a wide selection of spirits, and, for the less alcoholically-inclined, classy mocktails are available.
Groups can enjoy a charcuterie board or vegan equivalent to accompany their elegant cocktails. Alternatively, the Henrietta also offers homemade sourdough pizzas, each of which can be paired with a matching cocktail at a discounted price. A selection of homemade breads and olives is also available.
During the festive season, there are cocktails to match. These are truly lavish and include a mulled wine and Moet Bellini and a salted caramel espresso martini. For warmer weather, the Henrietta Garden offers birdsong, a colourful display of wildflowers and afternoon tea, garden cocktails or Pimm’s.
For the full experience, combine your evening with a stay in one of the Roseate Villa’s 20 luxury rooms. This hotel is also dog-friendly and has free parking and wifi.