Budō Bā, meaning Grapes Bar in Japanese, is our take on Japanese Izakaya style drinking and eating.

Izakayas are pubs in Japan offering savoury, salty, umami rich dishes that go perfectly with a good beer, sake and shochu, or Japanese whisky. We offer a changing seasonal food menu complimented by some of the best sake on offer in Bath.

Budō  grew out of a love for Japanese flavours that we found were severely missing from the food scene in Bath.

Our solution was to teach ourselves to make the dishes that we grew up eating and we wanted to share our love for these unique flavours with others.

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What is an Izakaya?

Izakaya’s are not restaurants; they’re bars for people who love food, music, conversation and a few drinks. It might be loud, dark and full of laughter.

 

Budō Bā is what you make it.

Sharing is a key part of the izakaya experience, so choose a variety of dishes and enough of each for everyone to have a bit.

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Life Drawing in the Living Room

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Join Bath Drawing for life drawing classes in our lovely Jacobean Living Room —a historic venue in the heart of the city. Running since 2020, our sessions cater to all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned artists. Enjoy the unique experience of sketching in the beautiful Pococks Room, with the option to grab a […]

Blues Night Jam

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🎸🎤 Blues Night – Every Second Tuesday 🎤🎸🗓️ Date: Second Tuesday of the Month⏰ Time: 8PM📍 Location: In the Bar at The Grapes, Bath Every second Tuesday bath locals Lloyd Edwards and Art Banymandhub come down to run a classic blues night in the heart of the city. Bringing experiences in blues, country, rock, and […]

Bath Skiffle Jam

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The Grapes Jazz Session – Every Wednesday Night in Bath

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Trad Irish Folk Sessions

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Sparkfest Sessions: The Festival Hub

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Join us for a relaxed end-of-week hub where artists and audiences come together to chat about the festival, meet new people and connect with the SparkFest community.

Party In The City – The Bandits & Jonnie Melancholy & The Sad Cowboys

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From classics to floor fillers, The Bandits bring you tunes, you bring the moves. Listen to their music and follow the journey! 

Super Dope Drops Of The Chan Clan – Saturday Night DJ Sessions

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Bob Bowles Trio

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Bob Bowles has been playing blues clubs and festivals across the country for over thirty years, bringing a voice that draws on Van Morrison and Mose Allison, paired with guitar work that’s deeply rooted in the blues tradition.