Olive Tree Restaurant at the Queensberry Hotel

The story

Olive Tree Restaurant, Bath | Michelin-Starred Modern British Dining

The kitchen and its craft

Olive Tree Restaurant in Bath leads with a focused approach to Modern British cuisine. Executive head chef Chris Cleghorn honed his techniques alongside Michael Caines and Adam Simmonds before taking the reins here in 2018. The kitchen has retained its Michelin star and earned four AA rosettes through consistent execution and rigorous sourcing from southwest producers. Menus shift with the calendar, balancing established techniques with contemporary precision.

Dishes that define the season

The British kitchen here prioritises provenance, allowing regional produce to dictate composition. Guests might encounter chalk stream trout cured with wasabi and granny smith apple, or a winter plate featuring fallow deer accompanied by autumn truffle and long pepper sauce. Fresh pasta stations produce tagliatelle by hand, often finished with local white truffle during peak harvest. Even the lamb courses draw directly from Wiltshire farms, layered with white asparagus and ewes curd.

The room and the pairing

The dining space sits directly beneath the hotel, maintaining an informal fine dining atmosphere that encourages relaxed conversation. The layout feels warm and unpretentious, matching the kitchen’s focus on consistent quality. A dedicated sommelier team curates wine selections to complement each dish, building on a collection that previously won the AA England Wine Award. That dedication to paired beverages supports the full tasting menu, whether guests choose three courses at lunch or a longer dinner progression.