Want to check out the best bars in Bath for a hen party? 🍹
In a rush? Our top three are The Botanist for cocktails and live music, Opium for glam hidden-away drinks, and Sub 13 for its gin bar and 2-4-1 deals.
Having planned hen dos since 2002, GoHen are here to help you get the best from your Bath hen do.
We visited all the hen-friendly hotspots and sampled many cocktails (for quality purposes) to bring you our long-awaited list of the top 15 best bars in Bath for a hen party.
So pick your starting point from the line-up below and organise the bride-to-be’s memorable bar crawl.
Best Bars in Bath: RANKED!
- The Botanist (10/10): cocktails and live music
- Opium Bar (10/10): the secret room
- Sub 13 (9.5/10): four bars in one
- Circo (9.5/10): cellar bar turned club
- The Dark Horse (9/10): the best service in town
- All Bar One (9/10): brunch and big groups
- Komedia (9/10): comedy and drag
- Spirit Bar (8.5/10): a terrace by the station
- The Common Room (8.5/10): retro-glam and rum
- The Cork (8/10): karaoke booths
- The Bath Brew House (8/10): beer garden and craft beer
- Vino Vino (8/10): wine with the girls
- Slug and Lettuce (7.5/10): happy hour
- Cosy Club (7.5/10): brunch and cocktails
- The Grapes (7/10): a proper pub in the centre
The Botanist
The Botanist is where to head for an extraordinary night. Centrally located slap bang on Milsom Street, this bar boasts the full package: out-of-this-world cocktails, energetic live music, talented bartenders and a trendy atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else.
With walk-ins available for food, drinks, and regular happy hours throughout the week, you really can’t go wrong with this one.
Go here for: Cocktails, food and live music in one place
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: Keep an eye on their events. Musical Bingo night is a riot with a group.
📍 The Octagon, Milsom Place, Bath BA1 1BZ
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Opium Bar
Opium is one of our favourite places to grab a drink in Bath and one visit will show you why! From its eclectic range of pan-period décor to the delicious cocktails, we could shout about it all day and night.
Booking in advance is advisable, and you should also give their Secret Room hire and cocktail masterclasses a chance as they’re great fun.
Go here for: Candlelit glamour and a hideaway for the girls
Dress code: Smart casual, but no fancy dress or sandals allowed
Hen tip: The Secret Room takes up to 25 guests, so it’s made for a mid-sized hen.
📍 The Vaults, Spring Gardens Rd, Bath BA2 6PJ
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Sub 13
Set over three floors including a basement club, a cocktail bar, a gin bar, and a heated terrace, Sub13 can sort out your whole evening in one visit!
Inside you’ll find stylish interiors, talented mixologists, live DJs, and 2-4-1 cocktail deals, so when the craving hits on your night out in Bath, this is where you need to be.
Go here for: The gin bar and 2-4-1 cocktails
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: Bag a spot in the gin bar early, then follow the DJ downstairs later on.
📍 Edgar Buildings, 4 George St, Bath BA1 2EE
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Circo
Slap bang in Bath’s city centre, this lively cellar bar promises a cracking night out. With a lengthy drinks menu that boasts everything from classic cocktails to premium wine, there is a tipple for every hen here.
Friday and Saturday nights are a treat: the music goes up, the lights go down and the bar turns into a club after 9pm! It’s recently changed hands too, and the cocktail list is getting a shake-up.
Go here for: Drinks that turn into dancing
Dress code: Smart casual, but no trainers or flip flops
Hen tip: Arrive before 9pm on a Saturday to grab a table before the club kicks in.
📍 16-18 George St, Bath BA1 2EN
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The Dark Horse: Kingsmead Square
When it comes to cocktail bars, this one is a fancy (but far from pretentious) affair and easily has the best service you’ll receive in the city.
With everything from the cocktail ingredients down to the very chairs you’ll be sitting on being made or sourced in the South West, this bar is a real gem.
Whilst walk-ins are allowed, we recommend booking in advance and maybe even considering private hire as this spot often gets busy.
Go here for: Proper cocktails made with real care
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: Their whisky socials are worth a look if the bride is more Old Fashioned than Pornstar Martini.
📍 7A Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB
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All Bar One
Boasting a stylish atmosphere, an impressive drink selection, and a solid food menu, All Bar One offers everything you need to kick-start the hen party.
From boozy bottomless brunches to long lunches with the girls, the bar hosts some of the most hilarious get-togethers in the city, and you’re all invited!
Go here for: Bottomless brunch for a big group
Dress code: Casual and smart casual
Hen tip: It’s on the High Street near the Abbey, so it’s an easy first drink after a wander round town.
📍 11-12 High St, Bath BA1 5AQ
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Komedia
If the bride-to-be loves having a giggle, then Komedia (the clue is in the name) is your best bet. From hilarious comedy shows and live music gigs to outrageous drag performances, no two nights are the same here.
Booking is an absolute must as most events are ticketed and sell out quickly, but once you’re inside, you won’t want to leave.
Go here for: A show and a drink on the same night
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: Warm up with a pint at The Grapes, a few doors along Westgate Street.
📍 22-23 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EP
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Spirit Bar
Spirit Bar is the ideal starting point for your hen do. It’s conveniently nestled just a short stroll from the train station, which means that you can enjoy your first cocktail five minutes after you’ve set foot in Bath.
Level up your evening with an expert-led masterclass, private hire of the terrace (which is open year-round) or the sofa booth (giving you first-row access to the dance floor). What’s not to love?!
Go here for: First drinks straight off the train
Dress code: Smart casual, but hen party attire is not allowed
Hen tip: It’s only open Thursday to Saturday, so save it for the weekend.
📍 10 Manvers St, Bath BA1 1JQ
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The Common Room
If you haven’t caught us using the word vibrant so far, it’s because we were saving it for The Common Room! This quirky cocktail bar is perfect if you’re looking for something different from the typical city centre venue.
You’ll recognise it by the cool retro-glam décor, welcoming atmosphere, and tempting cocktail menus.
Set across two floors, it boasts a nice mix of lively and chill, meaning you can have a proper catch-up with the hens before strutting your stuff on the dance floor. Ideal!
Go here for: A catch-up that ends in a dance
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: Ask the bar staff to pick you a rum. There are well over a hundred to choose from.
📍 2 Saville Row, Bath BA1 2QP
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The Cork: Westgate Buildings
The Cork has something for anyone after a tasty tipple. Jam out in a karaoke booth, sip a cocktail in the beer garden or fight over which board game to play on the colourful ground floor.
And, best of all, it’s a double bar scenario, so it’s never far to walk when you need a top-up.
Go here for: Karaoke and a laid-back pub feel
Dress code: Smart casual, no fancy dress or hen party attire allowed
Hen tip: Friday Rewind in the basement bar is their weekly DJ night.
📍 11-12 Westgate Buildings, Bath BA1 1EB
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The Bath Brew House
Home to undeniably the best sun-trap beer garden in the city and boasting a selection of homebrews on cask and keg, The Bath Brew House is a popular choice amongst trendy locals and craft beer lovers alike.
It has a large capacity and plenty of entertainment such as quiz nights and live music, and you get a sense of community (ahem, party crowds) like nowhere else.
Go here for: Sunny afternoons and beer lovers
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: Ask about their brewery tours for a daytime activity with a difference.
📍 14 James St W, Bath BA1 2BX
Vino Vino
No trip to Bath is complete without a glass in Vino Vino! As the name suggests, this is the spot to wine about not having more wine on the bride’s send-off. 🍷
Inspired by every hen’s favourite drink, this informal bar carries itself with a sense of sophistication, so you have a great excuse to don your favourite dress and grab some stunning snaps for the ‘Gram!
Go here for: Wine lovers and a classy start
Dress code: Smart casual, but dressing up is encouraged. No hen party attire allowed.
Hen tip: It’s on Saw Close by the Theatre Royal, handy before a show.
📍 5-6 Saw Close, Bath BA1 1EN
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Slug and Lettuce
Some things never change, and one of them is a great night in Slug and Lettuce. You’re guaranteed to find a lively party atmosphere every time you visit.
Be it a Monday afternoon for a quick brunch or a Friday night for a round of shots, every hour feels like happy hour here, which is why S&L is such a fantastic choice for a hen party.
Go here for: Happy hour and an easy first stop
Dress code: Smart casual
Hen tip: It’s on George Street, so you’re right by the bars further up the hill.
📍 5-6 Edgar Buildings, Bath BA1 2EE
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Cosy Club
Tucked into SouthGate, Cosy Club is all chandeliers, quirky prints and big comfy booths, with a cocktail list made for a round of toasts to the bride.
It’s open from breakfast until late, and the Bath site does a brunch that can go bottomless if you fancy it, so it works for the morning after as well as the night before.
Go here for: Brunch, cocktails and a big table
Dress code: No set dress code listed, smart casual suits it
Hen tip: Weekends get busy, so book ahead if you’re a big group.
📍 Unit R4, SouthGate Place, Bath BA1 1AP
The Grapes
The Grapes is right in the middle of the city centre and stands out with a traditional yet modern exterior that’ll bring you to a halt on the always-busy Westgate Street.
The beers and ciders on tap cater for every taste imaginable, and the décor is stylishly simplistic with fun twists like old bus seating and copper details.
Go here for: A relaxed pint before a big night
Dress code: (Smart) Casual
Hen tip: It’s in a listed building with centuries of history, so look up when you walk in.
📍 14 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EQ
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Ready For the Party?
We hope this blog helped you find your perfect match!
When the bars wind down, our guide to the best clubs in Bath for a hen party has you covered, and our Bath nightlife advice deals with queues, taxis and getting home safely.
🕛 Last orders: Most of these bars call time between midnight and 2am, and George Street tends to stay open latest at weekends.
👗 Sashes and veils: A few bars on this list don’t let hen outfits in, so keep an eye on the dress codes above when you plan the look.
For a daytime warm-up, shake your own drinks at a cocktail making class, book a boozy bottomless brunch, take on our Bath photo challenge, or tick off the most Instagrammable places in Bath. There are plenty more fun things to do in Bath too.
Check out our Bath hen do page and explore our range of Bath-based hen activities and accommodation.
And if you have any questions, don’t worry! Our Bath Specialists will be more than happy to have a friendly chat with you about your plans.
You can reach them on 01225 474200 to get your free quote and plan the hen weekend stress-free! 🥂
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