Olive Tree, Bath

Olive Tree, Bath De-formalised fine dining contemporary restaurant offering modern British cuisine under the direction of award winning Head Chef, Christopher Cleghorn.
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The Olive Tree is proud to be one of Bath's longest established independent restaurants. Head Chef Chris Cleghorn has honed his skills working alongside a host of Michelin Star awarded chefs including Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and Adam Symonds. Chris uses a combination of classical flavours with modern cooking techniques to create his own unique style.

Happy World Milk Day! We’ve praised them before and are happy to again: Ivy House Farm (about 12 miles away) fulfil all ...
01/06/2026

Happy World Milk Day! We’ve praised them before and are happy to again: Ivy House Farm (about 12 miles away) fulfil all our dairy needs, and their clotted cream and milk star in one of out newest desserts, Cheddar Strawberry, Custard, Long Pepper, Basil. It’s our take on a classic English custard, also features Tahitian vanilla and local eggs, and creates a rich, delicate base that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of British strawberries and the warmth of long pepper. Local produce, seasonality and flair on a plate.

Yes, we know Father’s Day isn’t until Sunday 21st of June, which doubtless feels MILES off, but we also know how good yo...
19/05/2026

Yes, we know Father’s Day isn’t until Sunday 21st of June, which doubtless feels MILES off, but we also know how good you’ll feel, as it approaches, knowing you’ve got it 100% squared away.

So: you could sort him out a lovely Lunch (our A’La Carte menu for £80) or why not let him be picky and choosy and go for a voucher?

16/05/2026

Happy National Barbecue Day!

A day to celebrate – this won’t be what you’re expecting – the mighty carrot! We steam them for an hour, cook them over coal for 12-24 hours (in which time they shrink significantly) and then we rehydrate them in carrot juice. When ordered, they’re reheated, and their juice is reduced, intensifying the flavour.

If it’s May, it’s time for two bank holiday Mondays (the 4th and 25th) and, that being so, we have the perfect way for y...
12/05/2026

If it’s May, it’s time for two bank holiday Mondays (the 4th and 25th) and, that being so, we have the perfect way for you to sample what we do. Join us for our new A’ La Carte menu at either lunch or dinner, and discover: 1 why we were awarded a Michelin Star for the eighth year running this winter, and 2 what fresh new Spring ingredients we’ve just included on our seasonally-changing menu …

Our new Restaurant Manager, Selam Nafekegu, might be familiar to some of our more longstanding visitors. She held the po...
08/05/2026

Our new Restaurant Manager, Selam Nafekegu, might be familiar to some of our more longstanding visitors. She held the position for four years from 2014, and we’re delighted to welcome her back, especially in light of all the experience and expertise she’s accumulated in prestigious properties during those last eight years. Great to have you back, Selam, and excited to see what the new Olive Tree era brings!

Executive Head Chef Chris Cleghorn said:

“It’s a privilege to welcome Selam back to lead the restaurant team. Since leaving us, she has gained further experience at other prestigious properties, and the depth of knowledge she brings will be invaluable, as we continue striving to improve, and to ensure The Olive Tree remains the best possible restaurant for our guests.”

Visit Bath

Oscar’s been with us for nearly two years; he joined as an apprentice, having previously been cook in a care home, and i...
05/05/2026

Oscar’s been with us for nearly two years; he joined as an apprentice, having previously been cook in a care home, and is now commis chef with responsibility for the larder and room service. He loves the veal sweetbreads dish, any combinations involving Riesling, and relishes in particular the team he’s a part of and how close-knit a community Bath’s businesses are.

Same Michelin Star loveliness, enhanced wiggle-room and freedom to choose! A big welcome, please, for our new A La Carte...
03/05/2026

Same Michelin Star loveliness, enhanced wiggle-room and freedom to choose!

A big welcome, please, for our new A La Carte option: everything you’re accustomed to seeing on our menu, now with added agency. If you fancy a little of this, less of that but more of the other, we invite you to book a table, make yourself comfortable and pick and choose to your heart’s content …

Every year the estimable give awards to local businesses in lots of regions and plenty of categories. This year we’re d...
01/05/2026

Every year the estimable give awards to local businesses in lots of regions and plenty of categories. This year we’re delighted to say we’re on the finalists’ shortlists in the best bar, best restaurant and best boutique stay categories. We’d be thrilled if you can spare us a couple of minutes and a handful of clicks to register your support!

Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/2k9t66x7

Sad to say goodbye to our Restaurant Manager, the fabulous Aisling Bury. It’s only a month short of five years since she...
28/04/2026

Sad to say goodbye to our Restaurant Manager, the fabulous Aisling Bury. It’s only a month short of five years since she joined us as Assistant Manager, with apacked and interesting CV full of luxury brands, global travel, entrepreneurial spirit and a degree in Arabic Studies! Her time here has seen us go fromstrength to strength, thanks in no small part to her energy, dynamism and expertise. We’ll all miss hera lot; please stay tuned for news of who’s going to be trying on her shoes for size …

We talk a lot, with good reason, about our suppliers: finding the best, nurturing good relationships, learning about wha...
10/04/2026

We talk a lot, with good reason, about our suppliers: finding the best, nurturing good relationships, learning about what they do. Wye Valley Produce on the English-Welsh borders are a case in point.

The Chinn family are fourth-generation farmers, working on light, sandy soil and south-facing slopes, creating a microclimate ideal for some of the UK’s earliest and best produce. What this means is green and white asparagus, as well as rhubarb, that’s as fresh and flavourful as any you’ll taste.

Address

4-7 Russel Street
Bath
BA12QF

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 1:30pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 1:30pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 1:30pm
7pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+441225447928

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