Bath's two standout steak restaurants are Hudson Steakhouse on London Street, an independent, award-winning grill in a converted Victorian pub, and Miller & Carter Bath on Milsom Street, the reliable national chain. Hudson is the pick for a special occasion with dry-aged, locally butchered beef; Miller & Carter is the more central, easier-to-book option with set-price deals.
Hudson Steakhouse, London Street
Hudson Steakhouse, at 14 London Street, specialises in prime, dry-aged steaks in a converted Victorian pub, with a ground-floor bar and an upstairs grill room with an open kitchen and Victorian fireplaces overlooking the park. Owner Richard Fenton built the restaurant around well-sourced beef, and it has picked up best restaurant awards from three different publications.
Steaks are sourced from a farm-assured cooperative in Staffordshire (Angus and Limousin beef) and dry-aged locally. The current menu runs from a 6oz Tuscan butterfly fillet (£29) up to a 16oz New York double cut (£42), with centre-cut sirloin (10oz, £32) and super-marbled rib eye (10oz, £34) in between, each served with Hudson's own béarnaise sauce. A Tuesday-to-Friday Steak & Frites deal is £25, and the early-evening special (5pm-7pm, Tuesday to Friday) gets you a prime sirloin steak, béarnaise, fries and a glass of wine for £29.
- Address: 14 London Street, Bath BA1 5BU
- Phone: 01225 332323
- Hours: Tuesday to Friday 4:45pm-10:30pm, Saturday 5pm-10:30pm (also open Mondays from mid-November to late December)
- Price range: Steaks £29-£42, early-evening deal £29
Miller & Carter Bath, Milsom Street
Miller & Carter, at 23 Milsom Street, is the national steakhouse chain's Bath branch, right in the centre rather than tucked away. The chain has been named "Masters of Steak" by the Craft Guild of Chefs, and the Bath branch follows the same format: 50-day-aged Black Angus sirloin, fillet and rump, served with an onion loaf, a choice of sauce and side, and the chain's signature lettuce wedge.
Menu prices at the Bath branch include the Black Angus Prime Rump 7oz (£21.50), Black Angus Sirloin 8oz (£29.75), and Fillet 8oz (£36.95), plus the Masters of Steak Experience for One (£36.50), an 8oz sirloin with two sides and a dessert included. A fixed-price lunch menu runs Monday to Friday, 12pm-5pm, at two courses from £19.25 or three from £22.25.
- Address: 23 Milsom Street, Bath BA1 1DE
- Hours: Lunch and dinner daily, with slightly later closing Thursday to Saturday; confirm the current times on Miller & Carter's own booking page before you go
- Price range: Steaks £21.50-£36.95, fixed-price lunch from £19.25
Hudson vs Miller & Carter, compared
| Hudson Steakhouse | Miller & Carter Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent, award-winning | National chain |
| Location | London Street, a short walk from the centre | Milsom Street, right in the centre |
| Typical spend | £35-£55 a head with sides and a drink | £30-£45 a head with sides and a drink |
| Best deal | Steak & Frites £25 (Tue-Fri), early-evening set menu £29 | Fixed-price lunch from £19.25, Masters of Steak Experience £36.50 |
| Booking | Recommended, especially weekends | Easier to walk in, but booking still advisable on weekends |
| Best for | A special-occasion dinner | A central, dependable steak without surprises |
Tips for booking
Hudson Steakhouse only opens Tuesday to Saturday (plus Mondays in the run-up to Christmas), so it's worth checking the day before you plan around it, and its early-evening set menu (5pm-7pm, Tuesday to Friday) is the best-value way to eat there. Miller & Carter is open seven days and takes walk-ins more readily, but a Friday or Saturday evening table is still worth booking ahead given its central Milsom Street location. If steak isn't quite what everyone in your group wants, our guide to the best restaurants in Bath covers other options nearby, and our where to stay in Bath guide is useful if you're planning dinner around a hotel in the centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best steak restaurant in Bath?
Hudson Steakhouse on London Street is the top independent choice, an award-winning grill specialising in dry-aged, locally sourced beef. Miller & Carter on Milsom Street is the best-known chain option, more central and easier to book at short notice.
How much does a steak cost in Bath?
At Hudson Steakhouse, steaks run from £29 (6oz Tuscan butterfly fillet) to £42 (16oz New York double cut). At Miller & Carter, steaks run from £21.50 (7oz prime rump) to £36.95 (8oz fillet), with a set "Masters of Steak Experience" at £36.50.
Is there a cheaper way to eat steak in Bath?
Yes. Hudson's Steak & Frites deal (£25, Tuesday to Friday) and its early-evening special (£29 for a prime sirloin, béarnaise, fries and a glass of wine, 5pm-7pm Tuesday to Friday) are the best value there. Miller & Carter's fixed-price lunch menu, Monday to Friday 12pm-5pm, starts at £19.25 for two courses.
Do I need to book a table at a Bath steakhouse?
It's recommended at both, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings. Hudson Steakhouse is popular with local hotels sending guests there, so booking ahead avoids disappointment. Miller & Carter takes walk-ins more readily but can still get busy centrally.
Is Hudson Steakhouse open every day?
No. It opens Tuesday to Friday (4:45pm-10:30pm) and Saturday (5pm-10:30pm), plus Mondays during its seasonal run from mid-November to late December. It's closed Sundays and most Mondays.
Where does the beef come from at Bath's steak restaurants?
Hudson Steakhouse sources Angus and Limousin beef from a farm-assured cooperative in Staffordshire, dry-aged locally by its own butcher. Miller & Carter uses 50-day-aged Black Angus beef as part of its national "Masters of Steak" sourcing standard.