Pub · Bath · BA1 1HX

Coeur de Lion

Famous as Bath's smallest commercial pub, this historical gem is tucked away in a pedestrianized corridor. It boasts a beautiful, iconic stained-glass storefront, an incredibly intimate interior layout, a friendly community environment, and a fine lineup of local ales from the Abbey Ales brewery.

  • CAMRA-recommended real ale
  • Dog-friendly
  • Food served
  • Historic interior
  • Typical price: ££

Opening hours

Monday 11:00-23:00
Tuesday 11:00-23:00
Wednesday 11:00-23:00
Thursday 11:00-23:00
Friday 11:00-23:00
Saturday 11:00-23:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30

Hours may vary on bank holidays.

Find us

17 Northumberland Place, Bath

BA1 1HX, Bath

Tel: +44 1225 463568

Google Maps directions

What kind of pub it is

Come here if you want a properly kept pint — it's on CAMRA's recommended list, which in Bath means the cellar work is taken seriously, somewhere with genuine age to it, rather than a refit pretending to be old, bringing the dog or eating as well as drinking.

  • The kitchen serves food, but hours are usually shorter than the bar's — if you're eating late, ring ahead.
  • Dogs are welcome in the bar.
  • There's no beer garden — it's an indoor pub, which suits Bath's weather more often than not.
  • Real ale is the reason most people come, and the range changes, so ask what's on rather than ordering blind.

Last orders shift across the week: Friday runs to 23:00, while Sunday winds up earlier at 22:30.

Getting there

Coeur de Lion is at 17 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 1HX. It is 0.4 miles from Bath Spa station — about 8 minutes' walk at an ordinary pace. The Roman Baths are about 2 minutes' walk away. The entrance sits at what3words ///sparks.rocks.drove. Distances are straight-line, rounded, and a guide rather than a routed walk.

It opens seven days a week, from 11:00, for roughly 83 trading hours in total. The latest close is 23:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the earliest is 22:30 on Sunday. The doors open in time for lunch on weekdays.

For a table or a group booking, call +44 1225 463568.

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Staying in Bath?

Coeur de Lion is 0.4 miles from Bath Spa station, so a central room puts it within walking distance at closing time.

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Coeur de Lion — frequently asked

When is Coeur de Lion open?
Coeur de Lion opening hours: Monday: 11:00-23:00, Tuesday: 11:00-23:00, Wednesday: 11:00-23:00, Thursday: 11:00-23:00, Friday: 11:00-23:00, Saturday: 11:00-23:00, Sunday: 12:00-22:30. Hours may vary on bank holidays — check the pub's website before travelling.
Where is Coeur de Lion in Bath?
Coeur de Lion is at 17 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 1HX, Bath. That is 0.4 miles from Bath Spa station, about 8 minutes' walk. A Google Maps link on this page gives exact directions.
Is Coeur de Lion dog-friendly?
Yes. Coeur de Lion welcomes dogs — typically in the bar area. If you plan to bring a dog during food service or into a separate dining room, call ahead to confirm.
Does Coeur de Lion serve real ale?
Yes. Coeur de Lion is CAMRA-recommended and serves real ale. It is one of Bath's recognised real ale pubs in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
Is Coeur de Lion close to the city centre?
Coeur de Lion is in the BA1 1HX postcode. It is about 2 minutes' walk from the Roman Baths, and about 8 minutes' walk from Bath Spa station.

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