Opa Bath
Opa is a Greek restaurant in a vaulted basement on North Parade, a few minutes from Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge. The menu is built around meze and sharing platters, and with Greek music, cocktails and room for big tables it is a popular pick for groups and celebrations.
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Opa Bath
The food
Small plates are the point here. Expect Greek staples such as saganaki, spanakopita, halloumi, calamari and souvlaki alongside bigger dishes like moussaka and lamb kleftiko, plus platters designed for two to share. Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu, and the kitchen says it draws on dishes from across Greece rather than a fixed set list. Starters and specialities are designed to be mixed, so the easiest approach for a table of four or more is to order several plates and a platter and keep going. Set menus and early-evening meze deals appear from time to time, so check what is running when you book.
The room and the mood
The basement has vaulted ceilings and whitewashed, island-style decor, with terrace seating outside. When larger parties are in, it gets loud and cheerful, with Greek music and, at times, the old tradition of plate smashing. If you want a quiet dinner for two, go early in the evening.
When to go
Opa suits a birthday, a hen or stag meal, or simply a night when you want to order lots and share. It is right by North Parade, so you can walk to the river, Parade Gardens or the Abbey before or after. Book ahead for weekends and bigger groups.
Highlights
- Greek meze and sharing platters
- Vaulted basement dining room
- Cocktail list and full bar
- Good for groups and celebrations
Good to know
- Bookings are taken online through OpenTable for parties of up to 20.
- Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu.
- The restaurant is in a basement, so check access needs when booking.
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Sources: opentable.co.uk