Shopping

Our guide to the best shops in Bath

Mallory is renowned as Bath’s destination jeweller. Now in its fifth generation, it is one of the country’s oldest family-owned and run jewellers, established for 125 years in its original Bridge Street premises. Today it boasts one of the largest in-house workshops in the UK, employing goldsmiths trained to the...
The south west’s leading designer jeweller, award-winning Nicholas Wylde has been designing original, high-quality jewellery since first opening his Bath store in 1987. He has built up a reputation for designing outstanding pieces; from one-off commissions to larger corporate orders – all handmade, with great passion, in the workshop on...
Nigel Dando began his career after he gained a national goldsmiths diploma before going on to study gemmology at the Sir John Cass College of Art, Whitechapel. Today he sells an eclectic mix of new, pre-owned and vintage jewellery, and has a particular interest in pieces from the 1920s to...
British perfumery Penhaligon’s was established in 1870 by William Penhaligon. Originating as a barbershop, Penhaligon’s offered its first fragrance in 1872, Hammam Bouquet, inspired by the neighbouring Turkish Bath and its sulfurous steam. The company’s best-selling fragrance, 1902’s Blenheim Bouquet, broke with the prevailing floral trends of its day to...
Founded by Nickie Portman in 2011, Portman Boutique is the place to find something unique, bold and beautiful to wear and love. You’ll find a carefully curated collection of Nickie’s favourite styles, many designed in house, to see you through every season. From Italian and Parisian French fashion to the...
Established in Bath in 1981 selling Vivienne Westwood garments, Square is an award-winning designer ladies boutique. Over the last 40 years Square has worked with most brands and designers including Ozbek, John Flett, Fendi, John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Gucci. Dolce and Gabbana, Chloe and YSL. The store is in...
This lovely shop has hats for all occasions, and is one of the specialist independent retailers which make shopping in the city such a unique and enjoyable experience. A-listed by Harper’s Bazaar magazine, the shop is brimming with colour and stocks a huge selection of contemporary designs, along with a...
Since first opening in Bath in 1985 The Dressing Room has maintained its reputation as the ‘go to’ place for the finest in lingerie, beach and nightwear. While offering the most exquisite lingerie collections from the likes of Marie Jo, Aubade, Lise Charmel, Empreinte and Prima Donna, the shop also...
This little gem of a shop continues to be one of Bath’s favourite gift and jewellery stores and is still a family-run and independent business. You’ll find it tucked away just a minute walk from The Abbey and The Roman Baths. The shop is a firm favourite with visitors and...
With rolling library ladders, oak flooring, handmade wooden bookcases, Topping & Company Booksellers is one of the best bookshops in the country and one of Bath’s most cherished independents. Pay a visit and you’re likely to be offered complimentary tea or cafetière coffee while you browse through more than 70,000...