The Hobgoblin, Bath - pub details
Address: 47, St. James's Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UQ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 1034) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Bath Spa (0.2 miles), Oldfield Park (0.9 miles), Freshford (4 miles)
Chain: Hobgoblin
Pub facilities/features:
- Sky TV, Big screen, Jukebox (Alt / Rock / Metal)
- Food served (all day)
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> Current user rating: 6.5/10 (rated by 36 users)
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user reviews of the Hobgoblin, Bath
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| The Daily Mail are running a VERY silly story on this pub just now, about a bunch of local middle aged men dressed in St. George's flag outfits who, for some reason chose this pub for a night out. They would have known, being local, wouldn't they, that it was not really for them? Wasn't it only understandable that the staff might just enquire as to whether they were an EDL mob? That being the case, wouldn't it also have been only fair for the visitors to react amiably to such an enquiry? Well, it seems someone out to cause a bit of a stir succeeded, at least according to the Daily Mail. I'm certainly ignoring our gutter press, I hope everyone else does too. eddybeer - 29 Apr 2014 23:30 |
| After a lovely weekend in Bath my partner and I popped in the the hobgoblin after hearing it was a rock bar. 1 1/2 pints in and we were told we weren't getting served any more due to my being too drunk! Totally bemused by this we asked why, only to be told by the landlady that her decision was final with no reasoning whatsoever. I can only assume that we weren't local enough. The whole hostile experience really ruined our trip to Bath. Interestingly I have just read many similar reviews about this bar on trip advisor - people getting asked to leave for no good reason. I'm not sure what the landlady's problem is but I'd steer clear of this one. It's like something out of The League Of Gentlemen! I suggest going to The West Gate for a for a more welcoming pub experience, which is where we went after and were served with no problem whatsoever by very friendly staff. venjpen - 11 Nov 2013 11:17 |
| An unusual shaped pub, narrow at the entrance but opening out towards the bar due to the roads running either side of it. Whilst in the centre of Bath, it�s probably far enough off the tourist trails that most of the punters are local, and I suspect it may not appeal to many tourists anyway. There�s nothing wrong with it, but it�s definitely got a slightly alternative feel to it which won�t be for everyone. It�s clearly some time since it�s had a refurbishment, but some might argue that just adds to it�s character. However the loos were covered in graffiti and in dire need of some refurbishment. The paintwork on the ceiling is maroon and elsewhere there is still the curious shade of dirty brown that you used to find in many pubs before the smoking ban. It could also be described as dark and gloomy � the walls are mostly black wood panelling, and there was only fairly limited lighting. There is a downstairs area that I presume is used by the many bands that visit, going on the various posters around the walls. The pub makes much of the goblin theme with a large mural above the bar and numerous cobwebs, skulls, etc. dotted around. The barman seemed friendly enough. Beers on tap were Gem, Barnstormer and the seasonal Satan Claus from the Devilfish brewery. Ciders were Blackthorn and Bee Sting Pear cider along with Star Gazer and Fire Dancer from Lilley�s. Blackthorn - 12 Dec 2011 21:28 |
| For a pub that carries this famous name I was astonished by just how poor its main fayre, I.e. Its beer was. An Otter Ale was vinegar, but as I'd already as for the beer before that to be changed, I thought better of going back again! Yes, the manager was great and the pub is a good mix of themed pub and traditional Hobgoblin style, but two out of four beers served well isn't up to scratch. Avoid! mikeypr - 21 Aug 2011 21:42 |
| Still a great pub serving great ales. Looks a bit spit and sawdust as you walk in however ignore that and get stuck in to the ales. The guy behind the bar was very knowlegeable and helpful. A haven amongst the modern 'trendy pubs' in Bath, not a tourisy haunt but all the better for that. The music was heavy however goes this the style of pub and the beer. Not a family pub but great for a couple of beers and a chat. Well done keep up the good work. inkywebber - 3 Jul 2010 10:47 |
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