Vegan-friendly
Western
Beer/Wine
British
Restaurant in the heart of Bath. Small plates and taster menu focused on organic, local and artisanal ingredients. Previously known as Acorn Kitchen. Instagram @oakrestaurantbath Open Mon-Sun 10:00-15:00, 17:30-21:00.
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2 North Parade Passage (at Abbey Green), Bath, England, BA1 1NX
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140 Reviews
First Review by Laura Lynne
YaBoyBrad
Points +297
One of the best meals I’ve ever had - Edit
Divine food, highly recommend
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Kristol
Points +817
Makes for a special evening - Edit
Got the vegan five course feast for my birthday. Really fun having all the dishes bought to you and knowing they're all vegan. Well paced, tasty and interesting food. Can choose to do a wine pairing too. Small quaint interior with friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Would recommend for a special celebration.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Clearly labelled vegan options, Great staff
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vgnsofia
Points +200
Special - Edit
This restaurant is so special we have come here for all occasions over the years. The ingredients are organic and locally grown. You can tell each dish is thoughtfully designed. However really disappointed it went from being vegan to vegetarian, I have to say the food hasn’t wowed us as much since.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-19
Pros: Really high quality food, Organic , Healthy
Cons:
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RIRM
Points +96
Amazing wonderful meal - Edit
Five course vegan meal was delicious. It was also kind of 6 courses too. DELICIOUS! So many layers of taste sensations. I opted for the very well paired wine selections that complimented the food perfectly. My partner loved his local Bristolian beers. Would def recommend this place. Lovely staff too. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Tons vegan options , Beautiful delicious food, Organic biodynamic and we’ll matched wine
Cons: Downstairs basement area unappealing
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Rivermead26
Points +74
Great Return Visit - Edit
Delicious predominantly vegan menu - we had the tasting menu with wine flight. Friendly and efficient service.
Read morePros: Almost all dishes are vegan, Many creative dishes, Centrally located
Cons: Table by fireplace draughty (during winter!), Some tables too close together
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silo
Points +909
A nice evolution… - Edit
Having eaten at this place in its previous two incarnations, Demuth’s and Acorn, I am pleased to say that the food is still very good. A solid selection of mostly vegan dishes with the option of a 5 course tasting menu. The service is very friendly. The only thing to be aware of is that as the place is quite small, when busy, depending on where you’re seated, it can feel a little noisy and cramped.
Read morePros: Good vegan options
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DavidGwynne
Points +238
Delicious fine dining - Edit
Oak is a lovely restaurant in a great, central location.
Read moreWe went for the tasting menu with accompanying wine flight which was delicious. Staff were attentive and the atmosphere is lovely.
Some of the tables (for example the one we sat at) feel a bit awkwardly placed (we were partly blocking the stairs down to the toilets), so think carefully or request a specific table when booking. Also, for this price I might expect a higher quality of service (eg a dedicated sommelier).
Pros: Fully vegan tasting menu, Friendly staff
Cons: Layout, Expensive compared to similar places
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PeterSpencer
Points +17
Perfection - Edit
We search out PB restaurants whenever we visit a town or city and we were drawn to Oak in Bath and made a reservation for luncheon
Read moreIt's a small intimate place with inviting decor and pleasant staff.
The food is not cheap but well presented and very tasty. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and pleasant.
Go for the taster menu
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TashWelch
Points +81
Food and price not aligned. Over rated. Would not recommend - Edit
If someone is early a blunt ‘see you at 5.30’ is not necessary. Just politely explain you can’t accommodate sooner, like better quality restaurants do.
Read moreDon’t take liberties with your prices. The cost does not reflect the work in some dishes. Pity as other dishes were good and I was happy with their prices. Recommend leek dish if you do go.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Convenient location , Forgot two dishes but charged for all
Cons: Rude welcome, forgot two dishes , 30 min wait for actual drinks , Not worth it. £9 for 1.5 grilled courgettes?
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Vanni
Points +25
Nice vegan food - Edit
Food was mostly good, but very small portions for what you pay. Would recommend not coming too hungry😉
Read morePros: Almost all vegan, Delicious flatbread
Cons: Expensive , Small portions
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KarianneElisabeth
Points +192
A delightful experience! - Edit
The restaurant we had planned for lunch the day we traveled to Bath was full (on a Monday!), but I am so glad because we tucked in here and were delighted with the experience.
Read moreWhen I first saw that they offered small plates (and not necessarily a small price), I was a little disappointed because in the past I have spent a lot of money to still feel hungry or not totally satisfied with this kind of menu. However, I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly enjoyed every dish and felt very satisfied at the completion of the meal!
The dishes were unique, artfully presented, and delicious! We ordered the baba ganoush with pita, the homemade focaccia bread, the roast potatoes with zhoug, spiced carrots, and my omnivore husband and son ordered the Jersey curd malfatti. All were divine!
We also really appreciated the staff and were made to feel very welcome and felt like we had a special rapport with our server.
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MariaJané-Gomér
Points +36
This was sooo nice - Edit
Huge surprise stumbling upon this place and discovering their nearly all vegan menu. They’re mostly sharing platters which, if you’re a curious vegan, is an exciting way to try new flavour and technique combos showcasing plant based ingredients. Wasn’t mind blown by any dish in particular but it was so damn close they 100% deserve a visit.
Read morePros: 90% Vegan, Lovely atmosphere, Small Plates
Cons: Affordable
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Veganmiles
Points +79
Wow! - Edit
Friendly little vegan and vegetarian restaurant - on a path off Abbey Square, near the tourist’s favourite Bun Shop.
Read moreI only had time for soup and coffee, but it was truly magical -served with really fantasic bread. Can’t wait to come back!
Pros: All food can be made vegan, Very Friendly and kind , Stylish and gorgeous interior
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foofurr
Points +248
Mostly vegan - Edit
Great little spot with very helpful staff and good food. The menu is a good size, plenty of options and even the veg options can be veganized easily. Fresh and varied ingredients. Price is good considering the location and type of food. This place is VERY small and has limited hours. Reservations recommended. Not a place for large groups or children.
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essexlee
Points +38
Lovely food and amazing service - Edit
Lovely little restaurant tucked in a side road near the cathedral. Tapas style so small portions but plenty of them. Had the risotto and was so good. A must see if you're in the city center.
Read morePros: All vegan apart from one item (This was all explai, Staff a very helpful and very much on the ball., Food was lovely
Cons: None
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emma_hulme
Points +270
Amazing food - Edit
Majority is vegan and the one veggie dish was adaptable for vegans. Pricy though but worth it as a treat
Read morePros: 99% of the menu was vegan , Amazing food
Cons: Expensive
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Hapycow1
Points +58
Fancy and tasty - Edit
Surprisingly filling small plates that completely rethink how delicious vegetarian food can be. Will save my next visit for a special occasion as it’s a little pricey but you are guaranteed a superb meal and won’t be disappointed.
Read morePros: Fully vegetarian, Feels very fancy, Great knowledgable service
Cons: A bit expensive for everyday
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This_Is_a_Simulation
Points +333
Nothing new to add other than agree with all other reviews - Edit
The five course meal was deceptively filling :
Read moreSpiced almonds and Olives
Butternut squash soup
3 taster plates with interesting ingredients such as quince, sun choke, pearl barley etc.
Desert which was whisky sorbet was mind blowing
Most ingredients are locally sourced in and around Bath
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MPMZ
Points +13
Simply delicious - Edit
Eating here was an amazing experience. All the ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. The recipes were so delicious that we loved also dishes that featured ingredients that we normally dislike (like Brussels sprouts). Some of the dishes can be adapted to a vegan option. 😋
Read moreA must if you are in that area.
They also have a nice selection of wines.
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Saracen
Points +127
delicious! - Edit
The food was truly delicious - some of the best I've had. Almost everything on the menu was vegan (the rest was vegetarian) and the menu was clear. Our only issue was that we felt a bit rushed at the end of our meal, but we had turned up on spec and were lucky to get in! It's a lovely little restaurant and well worth a visit. It's more expensive than I'd usually go for - but to be honest, well worth it.
Read morePros: excellent food, pleasant venue, central location
Cons: a bit cramped
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JayCooper
Points +31
Beautiful food, excellent wines - Edit
Been a few times, once as Acorn and twice as Oak. The menu is a perfect celebration of plant foods, with an emphasis on the extraordinary. Perfect place for a celebratory dinner. Super fancy and not a burger in sight. Would recommend the taster menu with wine. Can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Lots and lots of vegan options, Excellent execution. , Always special
Cons: Pricey side but excellent quality. , Small venue so have to book in advance, A one off, I want one close to my house!
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LilyHarper
Points +539
Favourite restaurant - Edit
This place is my absolute favourite restaurant (at least around where I live!) tasting menus are incredible.
Read morePros: Filling even though tasting menus, Feels like a special evening out
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alanmacwiggles
Points +136
Surprisingly filling - Edit
All in all it was a good experience, a couple of the dishes were too salty for me but we never use salt at home.
Read moreFriendly staff and a fast service.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Full of flavour
Cons: Small portions, A bit too salty for me
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tina_p
Points +457
Creativity & quality on a plate - Edit
Small but perfectly formed restaurant serving mostly vegan and some vegeterian dishes. Creative, seasonal dishes executed with skill and restraint. Although it says 'small plates' the portions were more generous than typical
Read morePros: Mostly vegan. Engaging staff. Interesting wines
Cons: Must book well in advance
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UnionRoger
Points +60
First Class - Edit
The meal and the service here was first class. The dishes are served tapas style when they are ready and all were delicious but the chick pea dish in particular was fantastic. This place is highly recommended
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travellingplantosaur
Points +141
Oak Bath = Awesome - Edit
This place was AMAZING. It is basically a tapas place so you can get multiple small plates and try lots of dishes. The food was incredible, some of the best vegan food I’ve ever had. This is a must go for vegans (and even non vegans!) in Bath.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Different types of food
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lucesea
Points +174
Enjoyed by my omni family - Edit
Had the 5 course vegan taster menu and local wine with my omni family - they said after our trip that it was their favourite meal of the whole holiday. great atmosphere and lovely staff.
Read morePros: Central location, Local produce
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