Charcuterie board and afternoon tea is served in the Pump Room

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Explore our menus, each served in the historic surroundings of the Pump Room and accompanied by live music from our resident musicians.

JANE AUSTEN AFTERNOON TEA

Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary in 2025 with a tea inspired by her Georgian world. Enjoy a choice of loose-leaf teas by Gillards of Bath or fair-trade coffee, with live music from our pianist or the Pump Room Trio.

Served daily at 12.00–1.30pm, 2.00–3.30pm, and 4.00–5.30pm.

From £44.50 per guest

Sandwiches

  • Egg mustard mayonnaise (Tomago sando) (v)
  • Pastrami, pickled cucumber, horseradish
  • Mrs Bennet’s coronation chicken, lemon zest, tarragon

Savouries

  • Lady Catherine’s sweet and sour beetroot quiche, Bath blue cheese (v)
  • Fennel and poppy seed sausage roll, balsamic apple dressing

Pastries & Scones

  • Emma’s strawberry scones; Plain and fruit scones, made with Wildfarmed flour, served with West Country clotted cream and strawberry jam (v)
  • Jane’s carrot cake
  • Forest fruits crème brûlée, dark chocolate tartlet
  • Banoffee choux bun, salted caramel

Optional Starters

  • Avruga caviar – recommended for two to share £35.00
    Served with warm blinis, shallots, cream cheese, eggs and herring roe
  • British Charcuterie Board – recommended for two to share £22.00
    Smoked coppa, bresaola, Parma ham, black grapes, caperberries, pickles, smoked mozzarella, red onion chutney
  • Whipped goat’s curd, roast butternut squash, beetroot ketchup, maple chilli dressing (v, vgo) £12.00
  • Wing of St Mawes smoked salmon parcel, cream cheese and horseradish, preserved lemon, pickled radish (gf) £12.00
  • Chicken liver parfait, grapefruit jelly, toasted brioche, capers, orange zest £12.00
The Jane Austen Afternoon Tea, served in the Pump Room

THE PRIDE AND PREJUDICE EXPERIENCE

Inspired by the elegance and passion of Austen’s most famous novel, the Pride and Prejudice Experience is poetry in palatable form. Savour an enhanced version of our Jane Austen Tea menu, served with The Pump Room House Blend tea, choice of The Pump Room English sparkling wine or Austen cocktails, and delicious, Regency-inspired starters.

Served daily at 12.00–1.30pm, 2.00–3.30pm, and 4.00–5.30pm.

£70.00 per guest

Aperitif

Your choice of:

  • The Pump Room English Sparkling Wine, Greyfriars, Kent, NV (125ml)
  • Wild Idol Alcohol-Free Sparkling White, NV (125ml)
  • The Darcy – Earl Grey tea, spiced rum, lemon juice, tea syrup
  • The Elizabeth – English sparkling wine, pear puree, brandy, rosemary

To start

Your choice of:

  • For two to share:
  • Avruga Caviar Herring roe, cream cheese, eggs, shallots, warm blinis
    (£15.00 supplement between two)
  • British Charcuterie Board Smoked coppa, bresaola, Parma ham, black grapes, caperberries, pickles, smoked mozzarella, red onion chutney
  • Individual plates:
  • Whipped goat’s curd, roast butternut squash, beetroot ketchup, maple chilli dressing (v, vgo)
  • Wing of St Mawes smoked salmon parcel, cream cheese and horseradish, preserved lemon, pickled radish (gf)
  • Chicken liver parfait, grapefruit jelly, toasted brioche, capers, orange zest

Afternoon Tea

Savouries

  • Egg mustard mayonnaise (Tomago sando)
  • Pastrami, pickled cucumber, horseradish
  • Mrs Bennet’s coronation chicken, lemon zest, tarragon
  • Lady Catherine’s sweet and sour beetroot quiche, Bath blue cheese
  • Fennel and poppy seed sausage roll, balsamic apple dressing
  • Mr Bingley’s mushroom truffle arancini (GF)

Pastries and Scones

  • Emma’s strawberry scones; Plain and fruit scones, made with Wildfarmed flour, served with West Country clotted cream and strawberry jam (v)
  • Jane’s carrot cake
  • Forest fruits crème brûlée, dark chocolate tartlet
  • Banoffee choux bun, salted caramel
  • St James’ sweetmeats; pâte de fruit, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle
  • Subject to change on the day

Served exclusively with The Pump Room House Blend Tea,
or your choice of loose-leaf tea from Gillards of Bath, or hand-roasted filter coffee

Friends enjoy the Pride and Prejudice Afternoon Tea in the Pump Room

CHILDREN'S MENUS

Menus thoughtfully created for younger guests and served alongside adult teas.

£14.95 per child

Children’s High Tea

  • Homemade cheese and tomato pizza
  • Ice cream sundae

Served with apple juice, orange juice or hot chocolate

Children’s Afternoon Tea

Savoury

  • Cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches
  • Ham sandwiches
  • Vegetable crisps

Sweet

  • Plain scone with butter and jam
  • Chocolate brownie with chocolate buttercream
  • Strawberry jelly with whipped cream

Served with apple juice, orange juice or hot chocolate.

PUMP ROOM BRUNCH

A refined start to the day, served with your choice of pot of house tea or locally hand-roasted filter coffee.

£24.50 per guest

Two poached eggs on a lightly toasted muffin with Hollandaise sauce, served with your choice of:

  • Grilled Wiltshire ham
  • Scottish smoked salmon
  • Grilled mushroom and wilted spinach
  • Crushed avocado, seared cherry tomatoes, vegan mayonnaise and pea shoot salad (ve)

Add a chilled glass of Searcys Champagne Bucks Fizz for an additional £8.50.

Hollandaise sauce is poured on top of a brunch dish

MORNING BAKERY and BAKER'S BASKET

A relaxed and simple morning treat, served with your choice of tea or coffee.

Morning Bakery £12.50 per guest

Choose one of the following:

  • Toasted teacake with cinnamon butter
    or
  • Mature Cheddar cheese and chive scones with butter
    or
  • A slice from our cake selection:
    • Chocolate cake with rich Belgian sauce
    • Carrot cake with sticky walnut toffee sauce
    • Victoria sandwich with summer berry sauce

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.

The Baker’s Basket £15.00 per guest

Mini Danish pastry, warmed croissant, toast with jam and butter

Guests enjoy a baker's basket in the Pump Room

VEGAN/VEGETARIAN MENU and OTHER DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

We cater for gluten-free, pescetarian, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan diets. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking. While we take every precaution, dishes are prepared in an environment where allergens are present.

Sample Vegan/Vegetarian Menu

Sandwiches and Savouries

  • Beetroot, hummus and feta sandwich (or vegan cheese alternative)
  • Cucumber, dill and cream cheese sandwich
  • Egg mustard mayonnaise – Tomago sando (or vegan scrambled tofu alternative)
  • Lady Catherine’s sweet and sour beetroot quiche, Bath blue cheese
  • Vegan sausage roll

Pastries & Scones

  • Emma’s strawberry scones; Plain and fruit scones, made with Wildfarmed flour, served with West Country clotted cream and strawberry jam (v) or vegan spread
  • Daily selection of the Pump Room vegetarian/vegan pastries

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