In and Around London & Bath, England

[jetboyla]

I will be traveling to London, Bath, & France very soon, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend any interesting pubs, record stores, market, or vegeterian restaurants that would be suitable for a Morrissey and of course Smiths fan. In our world of Hip Hop top 40, and lack of "awareness," it is often difficult to find that "gem" in a foreign country. It would be great to know what places actually will have British Pop on rotation. Thanks in advance!

 

[retroussé nose]

Bath is absolutely gorgeous. There is a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in Bath called Demuth's (www.demuths.co.uk). I went there on three separate occasions last year and every single dish I sampled was divine. They do organic wines, too.

 

[retroussé nose]

Oh and there are countless pubs in Bath, too. If you want to sample them all there will be no time left to do anything else! I'm a cider person and Bath is cider country so I can't actually remember which pubs I've been to, if you catch my drift...

It's worth mentioning that Demuth's can get very busy as it's a small restaurant, so book in advance so that you don't miss out. It's definitely the best vegetarian fare I've had at a restaurant.

I'm sure you'll love Bath.

 

[Uncleskinny]

Oh and there are countless pubs in Bath, too. If you want to sample them all there will be no time left to do anything else! I'm a cider person and Bath is cider country so I can't actually remember which pubs I've been to, if you catch my gist...

I'm sure you'll love Bath.

I was in Bath a couple of weeks ago, and I went here...http://www.easterneye.co.uk/, and it was bloody gorgeous. I'm back there soon, so I'll defintitely going to the veggie place, it looks fantastic.

Peter

 

[spectral hand]

There is a fantastic vegetarian restaurant in Bath called Demuth's (www.demuths.co.uk). I went there on three separate occasions last year and every single dish I sampled was divine.

It had better be good at those prices ... 12.50 (almost US$25!!!) for a bowl of pasta and tomato sauce? Mein Gott!

 

[Anais Pin]

Look for a restaurant in Bath called the Walrus & Carpenter. This is a fantastic vegetarian bistro tucked away and is more frequented by locals than tourists; a good one to discover.

There are numerous pubs and bars in Bath depending on your tastes, just head for all the less obvious streets and you will find them.

 

[jetboyla]

Thank you for all of the input, but are there any Clubs in Bath, London or France(Paris) that play music such as the Smiths? Last time I was in Manchester, the Star and Garter was the place to go. Anything similar in London, Bath or Paris?

 

[Bona Drag]

RECORDS:

- Sister Ray and Reckless (both in Berwick St. in Soho)

In the same street you'll find a lot of records shops

BARS & VENUES:

- Dublin Castle (in Candem Town)
- The Elephant Head (Saturday night in Candem Rd)
- Metro (Oxford St)
- Koko (Candem Rd, is a big venue, check the gigs, maybe you´ll find something interesting and the place is really amazing)
- You can also go to Shoreditch area and find some good place by yourself there, is plenty of bars and clubs and people.

RESTAURANT

- The FlitaPit (or something like that) in Columbia Rd, tiny organic restaurant, very nice place to eat.

MOZ PLACES

- Slone Sq. (Hairdresser on fire)
- Eauston Station (London)
- Reardon St. (Bona Drag photo session)

I'm sure there are a million places more I could suggest, but by now these are the only ones I can say. Maybe later I could come with more.

Have a good time!!

 

[Anais Pin]

I hate to be pessimistic, but you are unlikely to find a club in Bath that plays The Smiths or Moz. Your only hope would be Moles on George St on an indie night but even then I would think not.

Though if you are going to be in Bath, Bristol is very close by and you may have better luck there.

 

[jetboyla]

thank you all for the info....im off!