Spending a few days in Bath, we selected the Crystal Palace for lunch one day, we spotted on the "Specials Board" a Ploughman's Lunch at £15.95 and selected this as one of our meals. Well there certainly isn't anything special about this lunch, it really belongs on the "Below Average" board. OK it was fresh, but that's the only good point, the platter consisted of nice bread, 2 thin slices of cheddar cheese, a single small slice of ham, an egg sliced in two with a topping, 4 silver skin onions cut in half, a couple of teaspoons of pickle and a few pieces of finely chopped celery. Not value for money, the focus clearly being on profit, possibly in the region of £14:00. This poor ploughman went home very hungry and would probably starve if this was my only source of sustenance.

We ended up here at the end of a day in the city. The place was busy but they still managed to accommodate our group of 10. Orders taken quickly, food served without a long wait and the table service was very good. The pub itself is not as characterful as some in Bath but I don’t think it tries to be something it isn’t. We were happy with how we were served and the quality of the food and beer.

What an introduction to Bath. Having just arrived in Bath my son and I visited The Crystal Palace for dinner and were very impressed. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. Charlotte was our host and full marks to her for making sure we felt welcomed and looked after. I had the cottage pie and just appreciated having som simple food with a cold beer. It was exactly what I wanted. i would certainly recommend The Crystal Palace for lunch or dinner while taking in the beauty of the surrounds.

I had a medium rare steak and chips. Chips were crisp, steak was perfectly cooked. Mushroom was delicious and tomatoes tasted fresh. Washed it all down with a pint of pear cider. Price was reasonable, staff were attentive and didn't have to wait long to be served or for food. I would visit again