The Hideout
Bath city centre, Bath
Bar in Bath, United Kingdom
Book with PearlWhy go
The Hideout is a practical late-evening choice in Bath when the plan is drinks after dinner rather than a full restaurant booking. Use it for a date, small celebration, or flexible nightcap; for a meal-first evening, compare Chez Dominique, Acorn, or Oak instead.
About The Hideout
The Hideout is a Bath venue with evening opening hours and a casual dress code. It opens at 5 PM most days, with a 3 PM start on Saturday, closes at 11 PM each night.
Use it for an evening plan in Bath
The clearest practical detail is timing: The Hideout is open Monday to Friday from 5–11 PM, Saturday from 3–11 PM, Sunday from 5–11 PM. If you are comparing options for a fuller restaurant plan in Bath, you may also want to look at Chez Dominique, Acorn, or Oak.
Good for casual plans, with details to confirm
The dress code is casual, which makes The Hideout a direct Bath option for an informal evening. Confirm food, drinks, private rooms, group capacity, or a particular format directly with the venue.
Hours: Monday to Friday 5–11 PM; Saturday 3–11 PM; Sunday 5–11 PM. Dress: casual. Budget: check price range directly. Use case: an evening option in Bath, with any menu, booking, or group details to be checked directly.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Lilliput Court, Bath BA1 1ND, United Kingdom
- Website
- hideoutbath.co.uk
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Hideout is a deliberately tucked-away room in Bath’s Georgian core, occupying a small court that most visitors miss. That off-the-beaten-path address shapes everything: the atmosphere feels quieter and less performative than the city’s tourist-facing dining rooms, and the clientele skews local. The sense of restraint and relaxed quality comes through in the description, positioning the venue between formal, landmark dining and more casual, visitor-oriented options. Expect an intimate, understated experience that leans into Bath’s historic streets rather than grand views or spectacle.
Best For
This room suits anyone looking for a low-key, intentional evening in Bath rather than a stop on the tourist circuit. The Hideout is well matched to date nights, after-work drinks, casual hangouts and solo visits where the aim is conversational, local company rather than theatrical dining. Because it sits apart from the city’s landmark restaurants, it appeals to regulars and people who plan their evening rather than stumble in. In short: a discreet option for modestly special evenings that favour atmosphere and locality over formality.
Ordering Tips
Plan to make a deliberate visit rather than treating this as a walk-up discovery; the venue’s location in an overlooked court and its local, less performative atmosphere suggest it rewards intention. Expect a relaxed, quality-focused format—think unfussy, carefully considered plates rather than formal tasting rituals. If you’re visiting Bath primarily for the major sights, allow extra time to find Lilliput Court and to settle into the quieter pace of the room.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and homely atmosphere with wood panels, Bath stone walls, quirky ornaments, and taxidermy in a historic setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Planning details
Location
1 Lilliput Court, Bath BA1 1ND, United Kingdom · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Pick Oak if the priority is a vegetarian dinner with a clearer price point. Pick Chez Dominique if the evening needs to feel more like a full restaurant occasion than a drinks-led stop.
Bar context
How The Hideout compares in Bath
Choose The Hideout when timing and flexibility matter more than a full dining experience. Against Yak Yeti Yak, Acorn, Oak, Chez Dominique, and Gainsborough Brasserie, it is the easier late-night choice rather than the meal-led one.
For value, Oak has the clearer price signal at ££ and a defined vegetarian angle. For a more conventional dinner, Chez Dominique or Gainsborough Brasserie are safer starting points. For a more specific cuisine-led plan, Yak Yeti Yak gives the evening a clearer food identity.
The Hideout wins when the booking needs to be easy and the night is already in motion. It is not the pick for diners comparing menus, chef credentials, or a long meal; it is the pick for extending a Bath evening without over-planning it.
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Compare The Hideout
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideout | Bath | ; | ; | Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 · #13CLASS Bar Awards 2026 Winners - Best Bar in the West |
| Yak Yeti Yak | Bath | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Acorn | Bath | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Oak | Bath | Vegetarian | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Chez Dominique | Bath | ; | ; | 2011 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #352010 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #232009 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #212008 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #392007 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #352006 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #39 |
| Gainsborough Brasserie | Bath | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Hideout accommodate groups?
Can I eat at the bar at The Hideout?
Is lunch or dinner better at The Hideout?
The hours point to evening use: The Hideout opens from 5 PM on Monday to Friday and Sunday, from 3 PM on Saturday.
What is The Hideout known for?
The Hideout is a Bath venue with evening hours and a casual dress code.
