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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Bath Christmas Market Stall

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The Bath Christmas Market returns on November 27th, and we’ll be right where we always are! Once again, you’ll find our off-grid Glühwein bar tucked behind the pub in St Michael’s Place. It’s that quiet corner by the Little Theatre, far enough from the throng to actually hear yourself think. On offer: Glühwein, Mulled Cider, […]

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 Bath Skiffle sessions are a monthly jam up in the living room that is possibly the best fun that could be had – EVER. Fact!   Make some noise and celebrate live music, with a focus on old acoustic American folk, rock n’ roll and songs from the British Skiffle boom.  Everyone is made […]

The Grapes Jazz Session – Every Wednesday Night in Bath

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Looking for live jazz in Bath? Every Wednesday night, The Grapes transforms into a buzzing hub of improvised jazz where you can expect sounds from colourful sax lines follow by solid electric guitar driven by a powerful and intricate rhythm section on keys and drums. Led by some of the finest local jazz musicians—including the […]

Trad Irish Folk Sessions

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Each Thursday from 8pm, the bar comes alive to the sounds of Trad Irish tunes from a talented bunch of local musicians, sometimes joined by friends on the circuit from further afield.   Drawing on a rich palette of Irish Folk songs learnt over the years, there are usually a minimum of six musicians taking […]

The Living Room – Troyka Mala

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The Living Room – Upstairs at The Grapes (please note this is upstairs and is accessed by stairs – no lift is available) Friday 12th December 2025 @ 7.30pm Tickets £10 (pay more if you can, less if you need to) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Troyka Mala return to close out the ‘returners’ series—chamber-folk and post-classical from […]

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

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Every Saturday night, The Grapes in Bath transforms into a haven for music lovers, with a lineup of some of the city’s finest DJs spinning vinyl from 8 ’til late. Led by the one and only Zackie Chan, our rotating crew of selectors bring the heat, dropping everything from deep cuts to dancefloor anthems—strictly no […]

Art's Sunday Service – Christmas Special with Art The Emperors

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Art the Emperors are back to close out the year with their celebrated blend of jazz, blues, and hybrid vibes. Never a dull moment! Come on down to see your favourite classics performed with a new twist.