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Pubs, Clubs, Places to Eat
When you decide to venture further afield than the Students' Union bars on campus you will find a lively night life in Bath. There is a huge selection of pubs from theme pubs to real ale pubs, and many of Bath's 'student' pubs feature regularly in the Good Pub Guide. You will soon find out which nights are a 'must' for the many different clubs and late night venues for dancing and live bands.
If you want to treat yourself to a meal out in Bath you will find something to suit you, whatever your budget. Although small for such a major tourist city, Bath has a truly cosmopolitan feel about it, and is renowned for the range and quality of its restaurants, cafes and tea shops.
So whether it's Indian or Italian, Middle Eastern or Lebonese, Thai or Mexican food you're looking for, you'll find it within easy walking distance of the city centre. It may have the highest number of Michelin-rated restaurants outside London, but Bath also has plenty of famous national chain eateries to choose from!
Shopping
Bath's excellent selection of shops attracts shoppers from far and wide. Set in a beautiful and compact city centre, there is a wonderful variety of independent and specialist shops as well as the full range of major department stores. Within one square mile there are over 600 shops, so whether it's the latest fashion or an unusual gift you're after, you're sure to find it in Bath. If you are an antiques lover a visit to the famous 'antiques quarter' at the top end of the city is not to be missed.
Cosmopolitan Living
