Drink

The Boater

A large beer garden by the river, which is popular with university students as soon as the sun comes out. Nice in the summer evenings.

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Upper Avon boat tour
Boat tour to and back, turning at the 17th-century Bathampton Weir and Mill. The entire tour takes about 1 hour. A single journey is £5, and return trip can be taken any time. Return ticket is £10.
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Pulteney Bridge & Pulteney Weir
Designed by Robert Adam and completed in 1773. It is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across the full span on both sides and overlooks the impressive Pulteney Weir. Tourist trips by boat leave from the Weir during summer months.
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The Rising Sun Inn
Just across the river from the centre, this pub's only stand-out feature is the traditional skittles alley at the back of the pub.
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Bath Rugby Club
Professional Rugby Union club (15 a side) playing in the Gallagher Premiership, England's top tier. Atmospheric city-centre ground on the banks of the River Avon right by Pultney Bridge. Games roughly every other weekend from October–May. Ticket prices for games run between £15-35 depending on seating/standing location. If you're visiting on a weekend, watching a match is very much recommended.