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Drinking Craft Beer In Bath
Craft beer has taken the world by storm, and Bath is no exception. Bath has become a hub for craft beer enthusiasts, offering a variety of local bars and bottleshops as well as being a hop, skip and a jump from the plethora of craft breweries in Bristol, a mear 10-15 mins on the train.
Electric Bear, Bath's Craft Brewery
The name of the brewery, which is based on the edge of Bath, was named after the old 19th century Bear Brewery that used to stand on the corner of the Wellsway, in Bear Flat and was described in 1893 as “undoubtedly one of the most noteworthy breweries in the West of England”. Electric derives from how they first powered their brewhouse kettle - AKA the ‘copper’ - the vessel used to boil the wort during brewing to create all that lovely craft beer.
Sally Lunn
Sally Lunn was a legendary figure associated with a type of sweet bun that originated in the English city of Bath. According to popular tradition, Sally Lunn was a French Huguenot refugee who arrived in Bath in the late 17th century and began making and selling the buns from a small bakery in the city.
Cotswold's Distillery - Local Craft Single Malt Whisky And Gin
The Cotswolds Distillery is a relatively new addition to the UK's whisky scene, having only been established in 2014. However, despite its youth, the distillery has already gained a reputation for producing some of the finest whiskies in the country.