Pulteney Bridge Restaurant

5 Argyle Street, Bath, BA24BA, United Kingdom

🛍 Pizza, Kebab, European, Fast Food

3.6 💬 4002 Reviews
Pulteney Bridge Restaurant

Phone: +441225444499

Address: 5 Argyle Street, Bath, BA24BA, United Kingdom

City: Bath

Dishes: 35

Reviews: 4002

Website: http://www.anticabath.co.uk/

"Took our seats at an empty table downstairs, to immediately be asked Are you eating? (No Hello or Welcome and implying that if we were not ordering food then we couldn 't sit at the table. After being given the menus, it took about 10 minutes for the server to return. Meanwhile, the atmosphere was extremely unpleasant and chaotic....continous noise from very loud clattering of crockery and the constant use of the coffee/espresso machine, plus lots of rushing around and staff talking loudly to eachother. When he did return, he made some sarcastic and strange reaction to my elderly mother ordering a cream team.....not sure why exactly he said something about it being Too early but that he 's Not judging . All very bizarre. A cheap and nasty brown sauce brand was placed on the table, together with a Heinz ketchup bottle that looked about 10 years old, that had been refilled with cheap and nasty ketchup (definitely not Heinz . The cream tea was very poor. A tiny scone, which had been overwarmed (microwaved? and took a while to cool down, was accompanied by a small dollop of cream and some of the cheapest nastiest jam I 've ever seen. The poached eggs dish with mushrooms, tomatoes and toast was reasonable, but the poached eggs were slightly overcooked. I 'd ordered extra bacon, which turned out to be turkey bacon (though this was not described at all on the menu, and nobody mentioned it . I also understand that the sausages are beef not pork, and again this is not mentioned anywhere. Coronation chicken sandwich was OK, but lacked a little salad garnish on the side which most other cafes typically provide. At no time were we asked whether the food was OK, and at no time even when paying the bill did anyone say Thankyou . This establishment has a lot to learn in customer service. But my overall impression is that they 're not aiming for repeat custom. They come across as nothing more than a tourist trap, maskerading behind the facade of a quaint and traditional tea shop/cafe in one of Bath 's tourist hotspots. Honesty and transparency about the non pork (and presumably Halal ingredients would go a long way.....why not just list it on the menu? Otherwise it just comes across as dishonest and hiding something. The cheap condiments and jams also seems like unnecessary cost cutting......and don 't pretend it 's a premium brand if it 's clearly not. Avoid. There are so many good options to eat in Bath and this is not one of them."

Menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates.

Wendy Wendy

Awful experience. Extremely rude and arrogant man behind the counter. No manners at all. Avoid at all costs.

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Philip
Philip

The breakfast food was fine, in fact good and good value. However, the man presiding over the place seemed incredibly uncustomer focused, verging on the rude.


Alexs2489
Alexs2489

Great location overlooking the river so good spot for a coffee. Food was a bit of a let down. Had poached eggs and didn’t have much substance. Cabinet food didn’t look appealing either


MummyWanderer
MummyWanderer

I popped in for a Full English Breakfast this week. It was nice visiting. Service was quick and friendly. A very nice view and good location just a few steps from the Pulteney Bridge. I will try their pasta for lunch next time!


RoseP2248
RoseP2248

Popped in here for a coffee. The man who served us was incredibly rude and sarcastic for no apparent reason. We noticed he spoke with male customers pleasantly but was rude to us, (both female). We wanted to have a good time meeting up so didn’t challenge his manner or sexism. We both decided we would leave a review and never return!


summer
summer

We had an appalling breakfast. Toast was not toasted it was warm white bread. (It wasn 't 'extra thick ' either) The sausage was clearly frozen and looked so nasty I didn 't touch it... The bacon was not proper bacon, the beans were microwaved and the poached eggs were nice but done in a poacher... there is no 'chef ' here that 's for certain. There was literally nothing good about this breakfast. The whole cafe also needed a good clean... and finally, we were given no reciept and according to the menu prices we were overcharged by about £5! These people will scam you with a smile. I recommend AVOIDING!


ROBERT
ROBERT

Very very disappointed, As a couple regularly visiting Bath, we decided to get in early for the Christmas market, freezing cold we walked and sat down at a table, took our coats off and proceeded to order two coffees, only to be very rudely ordered to leave as they're only serving breakfast, no signage to say, plus very embarrassed to be escorted out. There was 5 empty tables around, soooooo rude, the owner was extremely lucky there were children sitting around, as it could've be a different reaction from myself, at 56 years old, I've never been escorted out of a cafe because all I wanted was a coffee, avoid at all costs.


Rosemary
Rosemary

Went to this cafe today and ordered a coffee and hot chocolate. The server berated my friend for ordering a hot chocolate as the server didn’t consider it was cold enough outside to have a hot chocolate. We thought he was joking then realised he was serious. Our drinks were given to us and I politely asked if the milk was coming with my drink. The server became even more angry and lectured me on how he only had two hands and how could I expect him to carry the milk as well. I found his manner angry and aggressive. When I went up to the counter I said I would like to pay. The server then told me I should say “ I would like to pay the bill not I would like to pay”. I am well into my sixties an...


Jackie
Jackie

My friend l have been meeting in the Pulteney cafe for about a year, to have morning coffee arriving back later for lunch we have always been greeted in a friendly welcoming manner, by ‘ Meedo’ until yesterday, when l arrived before my friend, l asked for a coffee, but was told by a very aggressive rude man, l couldn’t have coffee or tea unless l was having breakfast. His whole manner was disgusting!! My friend l came back a short while later as she couldn’t believe it….As we told him in a polite way it’s ridiculous it’s on the window that they serve tea coffee…..how he spoke to us was shocking, saying he was the manager he’ll do as he likes told us to get out …Why is he even running a cafe’...


nil
nil

Took our seats at an empty table downstairs, to immediately be asked Are you eating? (No Hello or Welcome and implying that if we were not ordering food then we couldn 't sit at the table. After being given the menus, it took about 10 minutes for the server to return. Meanwhile, the atmosphere was extremely unpleasant and chaotic....continous noise from very loud clattering of crockery and the constant use of the coffee/espresso machine, plus lots of rushing around and staff talking loudly to eachother. When he did return, he made some sarcastic and strange reaction to my elderly mother ordering a cream team.....not sure why exactly he said something about it being Too early but that he 's N...

Categories

  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
  • Kebab Savor our delicious kebabs, expertly grilled and bursting with flavor. Choose from a variety of meats and vibrant spices, served with fresh sides. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
  • European Delight in a culinary journey across Europe with our exquisitely crafted menu, featuring authentic dishes from France, Italy, Spain, and beyond, using the freshest ingredients to bring traditional flavors to life.
  • Fast Food Enjoy a variety of quick and delicious meals perfect for on-the-go dining. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to refreshing drinks, our fast food menu satisfies your cravings with speedy service and irresistible flavors.

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  • Mastercard

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