• CLOSED: Demuths

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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
Beer/Wine
Breakfast

Small veggie restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, tea, cakes, and dinner. Has a children's menu. Non-smoking. AUG 2013 REPORTED OWNER SOLD, AND RESTAURANT BECAME ACORN VEGETARIAN.


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31 Reviews

First Review by Sernicki

RealGandy

Points +267

Vegan
29 Aug 2013

Demuths has been sold

Demuths has been sold to two members of staff and has changed name to Acorn Vegetarian Kitchen.

Head chef, Richard is one of the new owners and so it will continue to deliver fresh, seasonal vegetarian dishes.


See press release here on local paper website:

http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Demuths-Vegetarian-Restaurant-change/story-19574938-detail/story.html

MeiLi

Points +387

Herbivore
18 Jul 2013

Divine!

I've dined around the world and this is my absolute favourite for fine dining in the world. I only wish I could afford to go there more often! I'd also like to see more vegan options in the future!

Pros: creative dishes, gorgeous presentation, new flavours to discover!

Cons: expensive, book days in advance, small space

CatherineM

Points +192

Vegetarian
30 May 2013

Excellent friendly service

I ate here at lunchtime, and had to wait 45 mins to get a table, as it was busy. But it was worth the wait. I had 2 courses for £12.50. Both were excellent and the staff went out of their way to be helpful.

Pros: Good value for lunchtime, Great staff, Central location

Cons: Can be busy

alia_801

Points +451

Vegan
13 Jan 2013

A good place for a 'posh' meal

Having eaten at Demuths a few years ago, we detoured to go there again as we wanted something a bit different from the 'normal' vegan options we'd been eating on our trip. We weren't disappointed. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food was fantastic - smoked potatoes were our highlight, and the chocolate ganache was out of this world. Worth a visit if you want a change - but be prepared to pay for it.

Pros: Friendly, attentive service, Classy food, A dining experience, not just a quick meal

Cons: A little pricey - but worth it

spacehopper

Points +15

Mostly Veg
12 Dec 2012

Excellent dining when in Bath.

We just spent a gorgeous week in Bath and ate at Demuths most days, very accomodating and the superb food was creative and delicious, well done we will be back soon.

Pros: Excellent food, Superb polite staff, Gorgeous surroundings

Claire Bear

Points +28

Vegetarian
16 Oct 2011

Lovely lunch

I've been going to Demuth's (and Rachel Demuth's Vegetarian cookery school) for many years, but infrequently as I don't live that close to Bath. It did go through a phase a few years ago when I felt it wasn't as good as when Rachel was the Chef, but at my last visit it really was back on top form. My husband and I were meeting a friend who was a bit late and so we ordered a side dish of saute new potatoes to share, which was huge and yummy. So when our friend arrived, we decided to share a sandwich and then share a pud. The sandwich we chose was lush wholegrain toasted bread on mixed leaves with some kind of delicious spicy hummus with preserved lemon oil (mental note to get some of that!) and roasted squash slices. Purrrrfect. Pudding was a choc mousse (nice and dark and not too sweet) with a pink peppercorn tuile (whatever that is but it tasted good!). I would highly recommend this place - staff are charming and it is pricey but portions are large so you can share! Also would recommend Rachel Demuth's fantastic cookery books - available from her website if you google her name.

Pros: creative food, Hearty portions, Charming staff

Cons: A bit pricey, No biscuits for sale to go with coffee!

Vegmers

Points +54

Vegan
13 Sep 2011

Fabulous meal

My husband and I had dinner at Demuths with a friend. We invited our friend at the last minute and the restaurant was more than happy to accommodate an extra person at our table. The food was excellent (lots of vegan options), and the service was friendly. The server was able to answer questions and was present without ever making us feel rushed or that he was hovering. We enjoyed a leisurely meal and would return if we find ourselves in Bath again.

Pros: excellent food, great service

Cons: pricey

evilfrozenpeas

Points +49

Vegan
12 Aug 2011

Great For A Treat

Lovely well designed and seasonal foods, but of course a little on the pricey side. Great for a treat, just don't go every week!

kimward8

Points +574

Vegan
08 Aug 2011

Really tasty

This place is easy to find right near the touristy area in Bath. I had the soba cashew noodles for lunch and they were delicious (it was actually made with udon noodles). I had some sort of coconut cashew praline with berry sauce for dessert, which tasted like it was a raw dessert, which I'm not that fond of. But I had a side of swedish glace soy vanilla ice cream and that was delicious! Next time I would probably just go for the ice cream for dessert. It's a pleasant little place, which could only be improved by more vegan options.

Pros: Good quality food

Cons: Needs more vegan options

Caryne

13 Sep 2011

I had the coconut praline dessert when I was there a few weeks ago and it was the most divine thing I have ever eaten in over thirty years of being vegan. All tastes are subjective but I do suggest that every vegan tries this desert at least once in their lives.

artsandcrafts

Points +25

Vegetarian
06 Mar 2011

wonderful

We have eaten here on a number of occasions and will always go back. I have also been to the cookery school. What a treat. Very informative

Pros: good cuisine, helpful staff, non smoking

super8J

Points +130

Vegan
16 Dec 2010

Demuths

A lovely friendly restaurant with a nice atmosphere and quite a few vegan options. Delicious food and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend.

Pros: great food, reasonable price

Cons: could be more vegan options

lovintheveg

Points +81

Vegetarian
14 Oct 2010

Good veg food

My aunt and I ate here during out stay in Bath. I've been a vegetarian for over 14 years and she's leaning in that direction.

While the food was pricey (majority of veg restaurants/foods are), it was very good. I've yet to really meet a veg restaurant I did not like. I do enjoy my food!

We started out with thoughtful bread and the portion was rather large. I had a kind of Asian salad (I forget the name and I didn't see it listed on the website). I enjoyed a Whole Earth sparkling delicious cola and she had Frank still spring water. I would eat here again.

Pros: good food, nice location

Cons: pricey

veggiegoth

Points +217

Vegetarian
07 Sep 2010

excellent!

i had a super lunch at demuths while in bath. i had a plate with hummus, salad and a few other things i can't remember. but i do remember that it was yummy!

Lucylu

Points +377

Vegan
22 Jul 2010

Yum, yum, yum......

I would totally recommend this teeny little restaurant. Despite the size, Demuths doesn't feel overcrowded; you don't feel like you are sitting to close to your neighbours!

The caramalised onion and rosemary bread was divine (my date stole half!). The stuffed courgette flowers and Upta main courses were both seriously yummy. I felt completely full, but being the glutten for chocolate cake that I am, decided to order away! Our lovely waitress advised me to go halves as it was huge and I was full! She was so right. It was totally gorgeous, but I wouldn't have been able to eat it all on my own (I would have given it a valiant try, I assure you!).

I would recommend going here if you are in the area. I actually travelled from Brighton (the vegan Mecca of the UK). It's not the cheapest place in the world, but we felt it was well worth it.

Pros: Tasty food, Friendly/helpful staff, Delectable cake

Cons: A little small

hack_man

Points +23142

Vegan
06 Jul 2010

Muth't Visit

An absolute must in Bath, this is highly creative and impressive vegetarian gourmet dining. A definite contender for one of the best vegetarian dining experiences I have had in the UK. The meals are unlike what you've had before with unexpected creations and ingredients. Yes, it's pricey and you MUST book ahead. We have been turned away here even on a night when it was lashing down with rain and we explained we came especially. How could they do this to us but they did. For this reason I give 4 cows instead of 5.

Pros: gourmet, wines, cosy

Cons: prices

Caryne

13 Sep 2011

If a place is full then it is full whether it is raining or not! It seems a bit mean to mark a busy and popular place down because you forgot to book in advance.

Mr Jefferson

Points +65

Mostly Veg
05 Jul 2010

Tasty

I have been to Demuths twice. Both times I left with a smile on my face and a cookbook in my hand (which I have to recommend more highly than the food as I've gotten greater pleasure from trying to recreate the dishes, especially the white choc cheesecake and jerk kebabs!).

Pros: Great food

Cons: Small

Stephamoose

Points +37

Vegan
28 Jun 2010

Completely wonderful!

I was in Bath for two days with my boyfriend last weekend and we popped into Demuth's on the basis that they had a vegan chocolate fudge cake on the menu. How could we resist that?! We were greeted by a friendly and accommodating waitress and led into the tiny restaurant, which is beautifully decorated and very cosy. We ordered the cake and I plumped for a vegan frappe while my boyfriend went for a vegan cider. When the cake arrived we were not disappointed. A huge slab of vegan chocolatey goodness, doused in fudge sauce and accompanied by a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream was placed in front of our wide, hungry eyes. It was completely amazing and I'm ashamed to say I couldn't even finish it!

We returned the next day for assam tea and more cake, which the waitress (another genuinely lovely and friendly one) managed to get us despite the menu having changed from lunchtime to evening and they weren't really supposed to do cakes and tea at that time.

I wish we could have stayed in the city longer, just to try out the extensive selection of vegan wines and some of that delicious (non-cake) food! Next time, for sure.

Pros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, Large portions

Cons: Small

marnia

Points +84

Vegetarian
10 Sep 2009

Gave it another chance

This is our second review, our first said we wouldnt go back butmy partner complained to demuths and we got a voucher, and tried to give it a second chance.
We enjoyed the food this time but couldn't see how it related to the cost, if we didn't have the voucher.
My Thali was nice, but not like any Thali I experienced in India, we know they can do authentic indian food as the ran a days cooking course in indain food that my partner attended and it was apparently fantastic.
It wasn't horrible, just could have been better.

Pros: tasty

Cons: over priced

gr8vegan

Points +2359

Vegan
08 Aug 2009

many negative reviews, vegans avoid, go to the pub

We knew before going here that it wasn't going to turn out well when it was empty and they said it was full for the night so we made a reservation 2 days later. The service is horrible and they messed up both things we ordered. We basically paid 41 pounds to drink a beer and eat a shaved carrot. If you live in Bath sure try it out. If you eat cheese, then by all means, but if you're a healthy vegan looking for inventive food go to Porter Pub and you'll get very accommodating chef& server for a 4th of the price. There are also many other places that are vegan friendly in town such as the Japanese restaurant behind Porter Pub. In 100s of veg restaurants I've reviewed Demuths secured the 3rd slot from the bottom amongst all my reviews with only two others measuring worse! Charming space, though, we probably would have had been less negative had our waitress gotten any part of our order correct despite having her ask the chef... my girlfriend accidentally bit on a piece of cheese thinking it was tofu and was really bummed out. This is more a restaurant for meat eaters who think its fun to eat Veg out one night a month than anyone concerned with healthy vegan eating.

Note the many other negative reviews amongst the 5 start positive. 2 happycows is the lowest one can give, but this really deserves a 1.

Pros: cute locations

Cons: nothing vegan healthy, bad service, really bad service

cookiemonster

Points +1135

Vegan
30 May 2009

Expensive, Dull

If you are vegetarian and stuck in Bath, then you will find yourself here at least once. Given the limited options in this tourist-trap, it's not bad, it is nothing to rave about however.

It is super expensive in relation to the small portion sizes. I decided we were holidaying and that I might as well go all out but I wished I had saved my pounds. The food was ok, and they had a very good apple chutney that came on the side, but the dishes themselves were plain. If the prices were half what they are, I would have said this place was great.

The service was incredibly slow, especially as the restaurant wasn't that busy and the dishes we ordered were simple. Even the soup took at least 20 minutes to come out.

We were so unimpressed we didn't even try the desserts.

I'm not sure what else to say, a nice place for a chat with a friend over a small, expensive lunch. If you're hungry, you'd do better at one of the pubs or another non-veg restaurant in Bath.

Cons: expensive, slow, plain

dwc840

Points +54

Vegetarian
11 May 2009

absolutely fantastic

found demuths after being listed in "the top 10 vegetarian restaurants in britain" in the london times.
it definitely lived up to the hype. quite honestly, BRILLIANT! can't wait to go back to bath and eat again.
had the beetroot filo pastry. i hate beetroot, but not anymore. didn't think i could like beetroot but i guess i should reconsider everything now...

Pros: food, price, atmosphere

Shockingfish

Points +118

Vegan
04 Feb 2009

Good food

We went on a sunday afternoon and the service was slow. But the food was great. Would have to say that I would give it 3.5 but due to happy cows rating system am going for a 4.

Pros: great selection of vegan food, the vegan fudge cake

Cons: slow service

zoltan louis

Points +151

Vegan
27 Jan 2009

Top class food

I've visited DeMuths a couple of times now and I'm a huge fan. The food is tasty, has variety and shows invention. Plenty for us non dairy vegetarians to eat and desserts do not disappoint. My wife has bought two DeMuths recipe books since our last visit and now I'm about a stone and a half heavier than I should be. The best thing about DeMuths is the conbination of good food in a tasteful/ well presented setting - lots of veggie places serve nice food but are a bit rough and ready. There's nothing wrong with that but it is nice, for a change to enjoy and indulge and not have to rough it. DeMuths is a little expensive - but well worth a visit if in Bath.

Pros: Great Food, Great Setting, Puddings!!!!

juliej

Points +94

Vegetarian
01 Dec 2008

An Amazing experience

My partner & I went for a trip to bristol & Bath. We ate here on the Saturday night. We booked a few weeks ahead as I seen on here it may be a little difficult to get a place, so I cant see how others couldnt have done the same. There is a website which tells you all the prices. We had the Christmas 3 course lunch each & a bottle of wine which came to £70.
The food was a taste explosion in every mouthful. It was nice that there was alot of thought put into it instead of just pasta & lasagne which you find in alot of veggie places. For starters we had 5 different types of beetroot with mascarpone goats cheese & pumpkin souffle with celeraic chips, gorgeous. For main the italian stack with goats cheese with savoury scones & The moorish meze with different squashes which melted in your mouth, flafel & salad. For dessert a delicious cheese cheese board and a german choc cake with coconut ice cream.
I would recommend this place & I am not sure why the reviews are so bad. It has already been recommended to book ahead. The staff were very friendly & helpful. The food was nothing like I had in a veggie place before. There has been real imagination & creativity put into it.

Pros: amazing food, friendly staff, nice surrondings.

tinkerbell

Points +73

Vegetarian
30 Nov 2008

long wait

We tried to book a table the day before but we were unable to. After an hour wait ,we had to separate into 2 groups- my husband sat with 1 child,whilst I sat with the other. He had to sit downstairs;far from us;otherwise,we were told we may not get a table for ages. 6 mins after we had to sit on different tables- a group of 4 were given a table-they seemed very disorganised.They took an order for another group before us-despite them arriving much later. They forgot to even tell my husband there was a children's menu, so they had to order a more expensive meal for my 10 year old. The food wasn't special- as they reviews and website tell you. It was however expensive for waht it was. £7 for a dessert is more than we pay for in the centre of London. My soup was full of very large chunks of parsnip - not pleasant at all. The front door was left open whilst people trudged in and out through the tables with the delivery of veg, great in Nov; known for it's need of blast of freezing air over us and the food.The service wasn't great either.I won't be visiting here or recomending it at all.

Cons: not able to book, disorganised service, over priced

exeterphil

Points +37

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2008

Expensive and indifferent service.

I visited Demuths for the first time in September 2008. As a lone diner I was shown to a small table in the basement opposite the kitchen and next to a door to the outside world through which staff seemed compelled to travel at frequent intervals. Other tables were available when I arrived and left.

The food was good. The ingredients were fresh and of very high quality. There were cooked well but the overall dining experience was far from 'special' and for what it was, far too expensive. My starter, main course and two glasses of wine was an eye watering 36 UK Pounds.

The staff were pleasant but appeared to be mostly casual employees. I have no problem with casual staff at all but for that sort of money I want linen table, planty of room and a good head waiter in evening dress.

I doubt I would visit again.

Pros: Fresh ingredients, Good food

Cons: Too expensive, A little cramped

camerongreen

Points +275

Vegan
23 Feb 2008

Great Food!

Demuth's is one of the best vegetarian restaurant's in England. It also is the sort of place you can have a special dinner, date etc.

I had an entree which was some sort of beetroot fritter. Was reasonably good, great colour :) It was my main that really blew me away. I can't remember the name and it's not on the menu anymore, but it involved layers of different ingredients, each one sumptuous, and all complimenting each other. Looked amazing, tasted amazing, made the visit.

So I will definitely be visiting again next time I am in Bath. Should be on any tourists list along with the Roman Bath's and the Abbey.

Pros: Great Food, Nice Setting, Centre of town




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