What used to be a thriving country pub with a great atmosphere and family friendly vibe, has now…read moreturned into a quiet, clinical and disappointing restaurant. As a youngster I used to love going to The Golden Heart with my family. It felt really comfortable and had loads of room inside and amazing front and back gardens. Unfortunately that has long but disappeared and the bar now feels more like a waiting room and the restaurant has now soul. It is a real shame because the food is really good. It's a bit over price for the area, but good all the same. The drinks are crazy prices for this side of town: £4.80 for a pint of ale! This place has so much potential, but unfortunately doesn't deliver. Such a shame!

I went to The Golden Heart yesterday for a Christmas lunch with my Mum, Nan and sisters and was…read morereally disappointed! We were told that they had a lot of Christmas lunch bookings and so we'd have a wait for food, so we got there early.... And were the first table in there. Within half an hour there were a few largish tables in (4-8 people) but the restaurant was by no means full, in fact not even half full. The drink prices are high for the area, so I chose the cheapest Rose on the menu, which I assumed was the house wine at £5 for a large glass. Soda water was charged at £1 a glass, most places will include this free of charge especially if you are eating. Most of us chose to eat from the set price lunch menu at £11.95 for two or £13.95 for three courses... But this menu only included flatbreads and a small choice of mains dishes. They hadn't had their fish delivery so the fish dishes were unavailable, but they did have fish cakes which is what I chose. When the food finally arrived (after an hour of waiting) it did look reasonably nice, presentation wise, and my family liked their flatbreads but my fish cakes were horrible! They didn't taste much of fish, more like cheese - I honestly would have guessed baked Camembert or something and that's not what I was after at all as I'm not much of a cheese fan! So we did a bit of swapping around and I had some of the duck flatbread which as nice enough. We all chose a pudding, they took another 30 minutes to arrive and weren't warm as they should be... I had treacle tart with ginger cream - didn't taste a bit like ginger! When we got the bill I realised I'd been charged £7 for my wine, so I questioned it and apparently the house wine is not the cheap one, it's a few choices down on the menu and costs more???!! I don't know anywhere else I've been where the house wine is not the first listed and cheapest on the menu??! Very bizarre! There was no goodwill gesture either just a brief and miserable 'sorry' from what I assumed was the manager on the day. All in all it wasn't a pleasant experience, there was a frosty reception from most staff apart from a girl on the bar, who was very nice, a ridiculous wait in a restaurant no one would class as busy at all (who knows how they would cope on a busy Mothers Day!) food wasn't up to scratch, and drinks overpriced. I've been going to the Golden Heart since I was a kid and it used to be one of the best pubs in the area for families in the summer and it was relatively cheap and cheerful back then... Its transformation into a trendy country pub initially gave it a 'quality' status and we would go for special occasions for a nice meal, but since I feel it has gone downhill and as a result you are paying over the odds for nothing special and so I wouldn't recommend it, sadly!

Cozy local pub with friendly staff offering a stellar selection of drinks on tap. We opted to sit…read moredownstairs , which was not as spacious as the upstairs, and thoroughly enjoyed our time. The burgers were cooked and seasoned to perfection as well as the chicken strips and chips. The steak was overcooked and lacked flavor, which was a disappointment, but overall it was a great experience.

Great little pub! The service was outstanding. The bartender was so friendly, caring and provided…read moreexpert service. Lots of different options on tap and I was especially impressed with their cider selection. They had an apple cider that was still (vs sparkling) and it was the first time I've ever heard of it. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because two people got sandwiches (the fish fingers and tofu po boy) both commented on it lacking a little flavor and wanting more salt/sauce. This would be a 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't do that so rounded down.

We happened into the horse on New Year's Eve and found patrons from their 20's to their 70's…read moresinging, drinking, and laughing. The beer was good, the locals were friendly, and welcoming. A small place, a local place, and a night full of great memories.

Perfect pub in a quaint village…read more We had dinner two nights in a row and were staying two doors down in an AirB-n-B, but we would have eaten here even if we were not staying close. First night out group of 7 sat in the main room, second night in the snug room and did not feel cramped. Food was good and the staff was great. Out of the way unless you are in Biddestone, but worth a stop if you are close. We had a good portion of the menu and it all tasted good. Beer was as cold and good as any where.

Stumbled upon a wonderful little pub that is community owned by 700 of the locals that often…read morefrequent the place. Much friendlier vibe than I've found at many of the other crowded areas in bath and cheaper prices if you venture just a bit out from the main city centre area.

Local spot for pints and music. This is where the locals go for pints. Many are getting closed…read moredown, a problem in Bath and being replaced by touristy cocktail bars. This place has all the love of classic dive bars if that is your scene. Good music and friendly faces. Interesting fact -- the owner was going to sell it but the locals really wanted to hold on to it. He offered it to them if they could take up a collection and buy it -- and they did! Peter Gabriel is also one of the co-owners.

First bight in Bath found us at this pub as recommended by #RickSteves. This was a gem of a find!…read moreOrdered Guinness Stout Extra-Cold and Thatcher Gold Cider at the bar and took our drinks and sat in a bench next to a few regulars (5 days a week). The ambiance was great! Lots of folks talking and the "Regulars" started asking questions of the "out-of-Towners". Gave us an excellent recommendation of #TheScallopedShell to have dinner and to make reservations because it gets full (see review). This is quite the place to have a drink and enjoy the local ambiance!

Great place to grab a drink. Good selection of on tap beers and a fully stocked bar. Great…read moreatmosphere and great bartenders. Will be back.

Fabulous place in Bath UK. The place is old s hook but in all the right ways! The food is to die…read morefor. The Sheppards pies are crazy good. The service here was outstanding as well. If you're in Bath or Bristol you need to stop in!

Nice place, exactly what imagined for a smaller city pub. I got sausages with chips and gravy which…read morewas all really good. Nice selection of beers too.

This place is very professional and welcoming. The barman was a lovely chap, poured us a lovely…read moredrink. A real gem. The dry menu was excellent, and so was the wet. I had crisps as well. Posh!

The daughter and I paid a visit recently, and this is a really nice little pub. I had a tasty piece…read moreof pie, and a pint of Dark Star Hophead, both of which hit the spot. It's a little bit out of the way, but not too badly so; give it the honor of the short walk!

Very old pub! It was a hot day on June 19, 2025. Phew! 85ºF, 29.4 ºC. Being from NJ, USA, I should…read morebe used to that, but no! The sun was brutal, with not a cloud in the sky. No wind either. I needed a rest and some air conditioning, but I've found out that AC is a rarity in the UK. My friend and I were hungry, hot, and tired, and we stopped into The West Gate. I loved how old it was! There was barely anyone in there by the time we arrived. It was 3 PM. The bar area is the first thing you see, but I asked where the coolest place to sit was. The bartender told us to go to the back room, where it was reasonably comfortable with ceiling fans. If we wanted to order, we had to order at the bar. I guess that was because it was between lunch and dinner. No biggie. The food was good, and the beer was great. I wanted something cold and dry. I was recommended a Japanese beer called Asahi. Wow! So good for a hot day!!! I have to find this in the US. I ordered the Cod Goujon Sandwich. Very crispy, and it came with some chips/fries, and onion rings. I thought I saw a group of women at another table order steak fries/chips, but I must have been mistaken. I so wanted steak fries! Mine were skinny. In hindsight, I should have just gotten the fish & chips because the bun was a bit much. Basically, the same meal but without the bun. I had to ask for extra tartar sauce because the sandwich was too dry without the amount they put on. Overall, I loved this place. Quirky, old, and the bathrooms are a must-see, with the old pipes and faucets. I asked the bartender how old the building was, but he had no clue.

Europe 2023 - Bath The inside of this Pub goes way back and…read morehas upstairs too. We stayed for dinner and a couple of pints. The food was good, I had the Steak Pie and BBQ Chicken along with a couple of pints. We ate while enjoying an evening game. The pub filled up with all ages of locals enjoying a great time.