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The Olive Tree

4.8 (546)
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Queensberry Hotel, 4-7 Russel Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 2QF

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The Olive Tree

4.8
£41 and over
Contemporary British
Bath

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
The Olive Tree – tucked below Russel Street’s unique Queensberry Hotel – is one of Bath’s longest-established independent restaurants. It has held a Michelin Star since 2018 and is Somerset’s only 4 AA Rosette restaurant.
Chris Cleghorn is Executive Chef and the driving force behind the kitchen. Having honed his skills in some of the country’s top restaurants, Chris is passionate about strong relationships with local suppliers. With a firm commitment to seasonality and local produce, he showcases the very best of Bath and British cuisine.
Enjoy our Taste of the Season menus:
£185 – Seven courses, with our ‘To Start’, bread and ‘To Finish’.
£155 – Five courses from our full menu, with our ‘To Start’, bread and ‘To Finish’.
£95 – À La Carte, offering a choice of three courses, with our ‘To Start’, bread and ‘To Finish’.
£80 – Lunch Only – our À La Carte menu at a special lunchtime price.
£70 – Lunch Only - Two courses, with our ‘To Start’, bread and ‘To Finish’. Available Friday–Sunday

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Vegetarian / Vegan, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01225 447928
  • Website
    http://olivetreebath.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Cleghorn
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining room up to 24 people available.
  • Location
    Queensberry Hotel, 4-7 Russel Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 2QF
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighborhood
    Bath
  • Cross street
    Russel Street
  • Parking details
    After 7pm on street parking in the residential areas surrounding the restaurant is free. <br />During the day a 2 hour limit is in operation which is pay at meter parking.<br />Short and long stay car parks are available within a 10 minute walk
  • Public transit
    Lansdown Road/Julian Road from Lansdown P&R and city center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

All Experiences

  • MICHELIN Star - Luncheon

    £55.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in our exclusive lunchtime menu, available only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays! For £55 , Savour a delectable chef-selected Main course, complemented by our homemade Bread Course and other Treats. Our menu prices allow us to reward our team with consistent professional wages, service charge is not expected. Treat yourself to an exceptional culinary experience!

  • MICHELIN star - Lunch For Less

    £80.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    Available for lunch on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy our three-course Taste of the Season menu for £80 (usually £100). Your experience includes To Start, freshly baked bread, and To Finish — this is the full price you pay. Our pricing reflects our commitment to providing consistent professional wages; no service charge is expected.

  • MICHELIN star - A la Carte

    £95.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Multiple dates available
    We are introducing an à la carte menu to offer a more flexible, guest-led dining experience. The menu will feature a choice of 2 starters, 2 mains, and 2 desserts, along with snacks, bread, and sweet treats.’. Our menu prices allow us to reward our team with consistent professional wages, service charge is not expected. Available every dinner and lunch service

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Menu

This menu from The Olive Tree was last updated on 11/7/2026.

£185

7 Course Tasting Menu

  • Snacks

    • Ike Jime Chalk Stream Trout

      Smoked Eel, Oscietra Caviar, Alliums

      • Veal Sweetbread

        Jerusalem artichoke, Piedmont hazelnut, Pedro Ximenez, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee

        • Milk Bread

          Duck Liver Parfait, 20-Year-Old Madeira, Pastrami

          • Sladesdown Farm Duck

            Raviolo, Consommé, Fennel, Cardamon

            • Devonshire Lobster

              Fermented Carrot, Tahitian Vanilla, Lovage, Citrus

              • Duke of Argyll Fallow Deer

                Piccolo Parsnip, King Oyster, Quince, Hispi Cabbage, Mexican Marigold

                • Islands Chocolate

                  Fig Leaf, Manni Olive Oil, 50-Year-Old Balsamic

                  • Beetroot

                    Raspberry, Custard, Red Sorrel, Long Pepper

                    • Sweet Treats

                      Last updated: November 7, 2026

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                      Reviews

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                      Reviews from people who have dined at The Olive Tree.

                      4.8

                      4.8
                      (546)
                      • 4.8Food
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.6Ambience
                      • 4.4Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      Loved For

                      • Bath/Somerset

                        Best Food

                      • Bath/Somerset

                        Innovative

                      • Bath/Somerset

                        Great for fine wines

                      • Bath/Somerset

                        Romantic

                      • Bath/Somerset

                        Good for special occasions

                      • Bath

                        Best Overall

                      • Bath

                        Best Food

                      • Bath

                        Innovative

                      • Bath

                        Great for creative cocktails

                      • Bath

                        Great for fine wines

                      • Bath

                        Romantic

                      • Bath

                        Good for special occasions

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Olive Tree offers an exceptional dining experience, featuring "fantastic, creative food" and "attentive staff." The restaurant's "Michelin star-worthy" dishes are beautifully presented, with standout wine pairings. Guests appreciate the "warm, welcoming atmosphere" and "personal touches" that make special occasions memorable. Highly recommended for its culinary artistry and superb service.
                      546 Reviews

                      1. Vajrin

                        Bath1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 30, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent experience, very good food, and a fun evening out with good friends.

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                      2. Helen

                        London1 review

                        2.0

                        Dined on October 30, 2026

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 1
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Sadly this was not the experience we hoped for from Bath's only Michelin-starred restaurant. I found the taster menu to be unappetising to the point where I ordered the vegetarian menu instead. I am not vegetarian. This has never happened before. Of course, this could simply be due to having a different palatte to the chef. But I felt that the chef was trying too hard to be clever; creating a menu with an excess of unappetising offal and foods that have fallen out of fashion (for a reason) such as heart and smoked eel. It seemed to be a menu based on challenge and a desire to be noticed rather than offering luxury, delight and a consideration for those being catered to. Not the experience I am accustomed to with - supposedly - world class dining. The vegetarian taster menu was very much an after thought, generally reflecting the main taster menu with a few thin substitutes. One dish was served with a soft horseradish cream swimming in an unappetising, watery beetroot liquid. There was a carrot course which was interesting in terms of textures, techniques and flavours. The wine pairings did not delight. The only white wine was a Reisling that was overpowered with petrol aroma and taste. It was undrinkable. All but one of the reds were astringent and unlovely. I was deeply disappointed that it seemed so hard to offer even a small selection of red wine that was ripe, velvety, full-bodied and complex. Deserts were palatable but could not salvage such a disappointing dining experience. They were also served with unecessarily harsh red wine. Staff were smiling, pleasant and attentive. Both my husband and I noted that they appeared to be under some pressure from the kitchen. Perhaps that impression was partly created by the secret-service style earpieces they wore? While staff were clearly trying their hardest there was an feeling of tension which did not seem to be of their making.

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                      3. Scott

                        London11 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 25, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Thoroughly enjoyed the seven course tasting menu and wine pairing.

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                      4. Pawel

                        Bath1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 25, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We had a wonderful experience at The Olive Tree, enjoying the seven-course Taste of the Season menu. Every course was beautifully presented, full of flavour and absolutely delicious. The food, service and atmosphere were exceptional and truly worthy of a Michelin star. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and the team made it even more special with a lovely card and a sweet surprise. Such a thoughtful and personal touch! A truly memorable evening. Thank you to the entire team for making our anniversary so special. Highly recommended!

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                      5. Laura

                        Gloucestershire2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 25, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        A perfect evening out: fantastic, creative food, attentive staff & surprising yet delicious wine parings all encapsulated in a wonderful atmosphere.

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                      6. Ian

                        Amsterdam2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 23, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Fantastic experience. Great menu and food. Lots of extras. Great friendly service. Lovely atmosphere.

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                      7. Ben

                        Bath1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 23, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Lively experience - we chose the £80 lunch menu and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I most enjoyed the fallow deer main course and also the chocolate desert with 50 year old balsamic and manni olive oil. Will be back for the larger tasting menu

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                      8. Matt

                        Bath1 review

                        2.0

                        Dined on October 10, 2026

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Some of the food was exceptional. The sweetbread, the duck raviolo, and the deer dishes were particularly delicious. But to be honest, I felt let down by the service. The maitre d who initially 'greeted' us came across as rude and made us feel rushed/ an inconvenience. Service then feel relatively slow, to the point of feeling forgotten about at times (seeing other tables receive faster service) to the point of being there at what felt like closing time (with basically two staff left on the floor). I mainly felt left down because it was supposed to be a special occasion and despite the restaurant having a message about letting them know in advance (which I followed the instructions), it just didn't give us the feeling. As it was a special occasion we still had a nice time. But given the money we spent, and in comparison to other Michelin star restaurants we've been lucky enough to dine at, this just didn't quite feel like the full package.

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                      9. KrystleF

                        New York City2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on October 6, 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Easily the best meal we've ever had. The wine pairings took it to the next level. Every dish was so well-thought out. All of the staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go again.

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                      10. James

                        New York City2 reviews

                        4.0

                        Dined on October 2, 2026

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 4
                        We visited The Olive Tree on Friday evening for their seven-course tasting menu, and overall, we had a fantastic evening. On arrival, we received a lovely warm welcome into the restaurant. It was relatively quiet, with only a small number of other guests dining, which made for a really relaxed and intimate atmosphere. We were presented with an excellent wine list, and the staff were extremely helpful in guiding us towards a wine that would complement the tasting menu. The wine selection was quite expensive, but that’s perhaps to be expected at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Throughout the evening, we were looked after by a number of different members of staff and chefs, all of whom were friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Each course was brought out and explained in detail, including the ingredients, flavours and techniques used to create the dishes. This really added to the experience and gave us a greater appreciation of the food. The food itself was absolutely outstanding. We were genuinely blown away by the quality, presentation, flavours, textures and colours of every dish. Each course was an experience in its own right, and the standard of cooking was exceptional. We were at the restaurant from around 7 pm until 10.30 pm, so it was quite a lengthy dining experience. On occasion, we did feel the wait between courses was a little longer than necessary, although that’s probably us being a little picky. We had a brilliant night. The food was genuinely out of this world, and the team did a fantastic job of making the tasting menu an experience rather than simply a meal. A restaurant we would certainly recommend for the quality of its food, and an evening we thoroughly enjoyed.

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                      Additional information

                      • Dining style
                        Fine Dining
                      • Price
                        £41 and over
                      • Cuisines
                        Contemporary British, Vegetarian / Vegan, Modern European
                      • Hours of operation
                        Lunch Fri–Sun 12:30 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
                      • Phone number
                        01225 447928
                      • Website
                        http://olivetreebath.co.uk/
                      • Payment options
                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Dress code
                        Smart Casual
                      • Executive chef
                        Chris Cleghorn
                      • Private party facilities
                        Private Dining room up to 24 people available.
                      • Location
                        Queensberry Hotel, 4-7 Russel Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 2QF
                      • Award-winning
                        1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
                      • Neighborhood
                        Bath
                      • Cross street
                        Russel Street
                      • Parking details
                        After 7pm on street parking in the residential areas surrounding the restaurant is free. <br />During the day a 2 hour limit is in operation which is pay at meter parking.<br />Short and long stay car parks are available within a 10 minute walk
                      • Public transit
                        Lansdown Road/Julian Road from Lansdown P&R and city center
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

                      FAQs

                      Yes, families are welcome: Olive Tree has a dedicated Children's Menu, and guests report staff happily accommodating children during relaxed lunches.

                      Yes, Olive Tree offers a full drinks programme, from sparkling wines and wine pairings to cocktails (guests mention Old Fashioned and gin) alongside curated wine selections.

                      Yes, The Olive Tree is Michelin-starred and is Somerset’s only four AA-rosette restaurant; the awards listing also shows a MICHELIN 1 Star (2023).

                      Olive Tree’s shorter £70 lunchtime set is a lovely, relaxed option, it’s served Friday–Sunday, and guests note the restaurant can feel especially quiet in early January for a more intimate evening.

                      The Olive Tree sits below the Queensberry Hotel, guests often enjoy drinks in the hotel’s upstairs bar before being taken down to the restaurant’s main dining room, which also has a private area just off the main room.

                      The Olive Tree feels intimate and cosy, a small, stylish dining room beneath the Queensberry Hotel where guests describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere (some note the lighting can be a touch bright).

                      The Olive Tree often feels quiet at times, guests report very calm, low-occupancy evenings (for example, only two parties on one visit and it being quiet in early January).

                      Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, so aim for neat, comfortable clothing rather than formalwear.

                      Yes, The Olive Tree is well suited to a special evening, with intimate dining, tasting menus, thoughtful wine pairings and many guests celebrating anniversaries and engagements.

                      Weekend lunch (Friday–Sunday) is a lovely choice, guests praise their lunch experiences; Tuesday evenings also receive positive mentions from diners who enjoyed a great Tuesday dinner.

                      Yes, Olive Tree offers dedicated vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and dairy‑free tasting menus, and guests repeatedly note a dedicated vegan menu and the team's ability to cater for allergies.

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                      The Olive Tree

                      4.8
                      £41 and over
                      Contemporary British
                      Bath

                      Make a reservation

                      2 people
                      9:00 PM
                      Booked 10 times today
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