The St James Wine Vaults is an award-winning, authentic traditional pub which home's a distinguished music venue and charming gallery space. It is within the heart of a local community and located just behind the historic Royal Crescent in Bath. We welcome our vibrant regulars and guests to come and enjoy the laidback atmosphere and quality drinks from our bohemian bar, where we serve a great range of ales, ciders and lagers, as well as a large selection of wine, whiskey and spirits.
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The Vaults is the legendary venue located beneath the pub and has been a sought-out grassroots music venue for over 17 years in Bath. It has become a much-desired venue by many local promoters, artists, UK-wide promoters, international promoters and touring artists. If you are an unsigned or emerging band or artist or a representative of the above, please contact a promoter who can hire the venue and promote your show.
The Gallery Room is a beautiful, bright and open plan space located on the third floor of the pub. There are new white backboards prepared for art exhibitions, a PA system for musicians or parties, chairs and tables that can be used or moved for any event, and an open plan space regularly used for yoga or private events.
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Bohdan Suhaka
Oct 21, 2021
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Bogdan Vlad
Apr 09, 2021
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Stuart
Dec 26, 2020
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LoganValhalla
Aug 22, 2019
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Lots of friendly regulars with a love of good music, nice bar staff and regular bands and events happening all year round.
It is a very small pub with no garden- just a few chairs out the front of the building. However, the character of the pub, weird and wonderful bands and events make up for the small size.
It is a very small pub with no garden- just a few chairs out the front of the building. However, the character of the pub, weird and wonderful bands and events make up for the small size.
Robyn
Jun 09, 2019
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I held a vintage sale upstairs yesterday in The Gallery room, and I just wanted to say that I had the BEST experience with Mandy and Penny's help in organising it - they were so very welcoming and accommodating despite my many questions! Nothing was too much and I will be forever recommending this as a venue to others for holding special events (and for a nice drink in a friendly environment). Thanks to everyone!
Beth Lancaster
Aug 24, 2018
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Very friendly atmosphere. I have been in both of the vault rooms this place has to offer as part of a local poetry gig and both rooms are amazing. The upstairs room offers a more formal setting for events whereas the downstairs room is more relaxed and suits music or poetry events better. This pub has a good variety of drinks on offer and definitely gives the vibe of a pub with an eclectic mix of regulars that definitely get confused when the uni students come inside for poetry gigs
Mary Bowen
Jun 07, 2018
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What is not to like about this lovely boozer? The bar is lively and has a completely diverse customer base. You catch watch great bands/music in the basement and have a takeaway flown in upstairs if you like, where plates & cutlery provided. Free buffet on a Wednesday. You can even pop your washing in at the dolly tub opposite & watch it from the pub! Proper Pub - Great place
Remi
Dec 22, 2017
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Very varied environment that brings in a varied crowd. Ground floor is like a standard pub. Top floor is more like a gastro pub and the basement is where they have bands performing live music (a bit grungy). Thought it was a really cool place. Didn't serve food when I came, but they allow takeouts to be delivered.
