A city centre restaurant which opened last year after a £2 million fit-out now wants to install French doors so delivery drivers waiting to pick up food aren’t loitering on the street or reception area.
Bardacious on Quiet Street in Bath
Bardacious, which serves Californian and Mexican-inspired cuisine, was founded by Bath couple Steve and Dasha Luttrell.
The Bardacious team began renovating Grade II* listed 8-9 Quiet Street in September 2023, transforming the ground and lower-ground levels of the derelict bank into a “state-of-the-market” restaurant.
It has become a popular choice since opening in July 2024 and there are plans for Bardacious to become an international brand.
The owners are seeking planning permission and listed building consent to replace one of the external arched windows with glazed, frameless French doors to allow street access to a new counter for takeaway service.
In a statement in support of the application, it is noted: “The principal intention is to ensure that delivery professionals do not loiter on the street outside or congregate in the restaurant’s main receiving area.”
Internally, the restaurant is also proposing to add a small, designated preparation kitchen to keep warm and package to-go dishes.
The statement also says: “In time, Steve and Dasha, along with the leadership and talent of general manager John Cozens and head chef James (Jamie) McDonald, plan to expand across the UK and internationally to eventually compete with top restaurant brands, such as The Ivy.
“The key, of course, is deft site location and maintaining quality in every aspect of the business.”
It adds: “Steve and Dasha have enjoyed developing the brand to date and remain committed to growing a leading local eating establishment that serves as the basis for a Bath-headquartered global hospitality brand, but it is essential to make this location the best it can be in every way first.”
Both planning permission and listed building consent are being sought from Bath & North East Somerset Council.
The planning reference is 25/02115/FUL and the deadline for comments is 4th July.
