Bath Restaurant Week is set to return for its second year from 17th to 24th March 2026, and festivities will get underway with the return of the Bath Waiters’ Race on the Royal Crescent.
Taking part in last year’s race | Photo © Suzy Slemen
The event, on Monday 16th March, will once again see waiting staff from venues across the city race around the sweeping curve of the landmark, trays in hand, carefully balancing glasses and plates as they compete for speed, style and bragging rights.
Cheered on by crowds, the race celebrates the people at the heart of Bath’s hospitality industry.
Launched in 2025, the Waiters’ Race has become the curtain-raiser for Bath Restaurant Week, bringing together teams from restaurants, cafés and bars in a light-hearted competition that showcases their agility, teamwork and dedication to great service.
Once the race is over, Bath Restaurant Week will see venues across the city, from cosy cafés to fine-dining restaurants and lively bars, putting on special menus, offers and events.
Photo © Beata Cosgrove
Diners will be able to browse participating venues and their deals via the Bath Restaurant Week website, with everything from tasting menus and signature cocktails to lunchtime offers and new dishes on show.
Allison Herbert, CEO of Bath BID, said: “Bath Restaurant Week is a celebration of the city’s incredible food and drink scene.
“The Waiters’ Race captures the energy and fun of our hospitality community – it’s the perfect way to kick off a week of discovery, flavour, and togetherness.”
This year’s Bath Restaurant Week is once again being sponsored by the Echo, as well as RWK Goodman, Carlsberg Britvic, Eat PR & Marketing, Deliveroo and Zonkey.
