Review: Beau Brasserie, Hotel Indigo Bath

A visit to Brasserie Beau inside Hotel Indigo Bath feels like stepping into a quietly confident celebration of modern British dining. The restaurant’s distinguished setting - a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse - immediately sets the tone - elegant, atmospheric, and unmistakably Bath.

The space hums with warmth and conversation, and the design strikes that sweet spot between contemporary and traditional charm.

Brasserie Beau positions itself as a sanctuary from the bustle of Bath’s city centre, and it delivers. The dining room is inviting without being fussy, with a sense of occasion that doesn’t tip into formality. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a long lunch, a celebratory dinner, or a relaxed Sunday roast. The terrace and cocktail bar add a sociable, grown‑up energy - ideal for pre‑dinner drinks or a leisurely afternoon.

Located on the ground floor with an outdoor terrace, Brasserie Beau adheres to a simple yet powerful ethos - only the finest British ingredients find their way onto the plates. Executive Chef Bruce Theobald and his team champion wild food and support small producers, ensuring that every dish bursts with flavour. This also ensures that the menus evolve daily, guided by the seasons and the availability of ingredients.

This commitment comes through in the menu’s simplicity - dishes that let quality speak for itself, elevated by thoughtful technique. In fact, there’s a sense of care in the cooking, the kind that suggests a kitchen team genuinely invested in flavour and provenance. Even my unfussy spatchcock chicken dish was cooked perfectly and was extremely flavoursome. All too often restaurant dining can turn into a style over substance type of experience, but no so here.

The result is food that feels grounded yet refined - comforting British staples given just enough polish to feel special.

The wine list is notably extensive, offering a broad range that suits both casual sippers and those looking for something more curated. The cocktail bar is a highlight, with the terrace providing an appealing backdrop for a pre‑dinner drink or a lazy afternoon spritz. (When the sun’s out of course!)

Service at Brasserie Beau is pitched at the right level: friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without the dreaded hovering. Staff are confident in the menu and happy to guide, which adds to the sense of ease.

Brasserie Beau is a – relatively recent - welcome addition to Bath’s busy dining scene, stylish without pretence, rooted in British culinary identity, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time in. It’s the kind of restaurant that feels equally suited to locals, hotel guests, and destination diners. And, with its strong ethos, beautiful setting and thoughtful execution, it stands out as a place that understands both hospitality and flavour.

The restaurant, which has 100 covers, is open seven days a week from 12pm to 9:30pm offering visitors a sanctuary where they can eat, drink, and unwind away from the bustling city centre. 

The restaurant is set in the handsome honey-coloured Georgian Terrace adjacent to Hotel Indigo Bath which we were also lucky enough to call home for the night. The perfect base from which to explore the city, this beautiful boutique hotel soaks up the history, romance and literature which can all be enjoyed just a few steps away.

The hotel’s communal spaces and each of its 166 rooms have a contemporary design which reflects the influences of the architects and novelists who made Bath famous for its storytelling and passionate social scene.

Spa towns have inspired literature through the years, and none more so than Bath which plays a central role in books by Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Mary Shelley amongst others. Jane Austen resided in a number of properties in Bath for five years and even set two of her six published novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, in the city.

With precious little time to explore the city, we prioritised a trip to The Roman Baths – a first for both of us – which didn’t fall short of all the tourist hype. A unique experience that comes highly recommended.

Visit Brasserie Beau at: https://brasseriebeau.co.uk/

Visit Bath at: https://visitbath.co.uk/

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Amanda is a journalist of 30 years and now runs an award-winning PR agency based in Warwickshire. When she's not writing about her own clients she loves to help spotlight the great work of other pubs, restaurants and hotels around the country.

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