Sally Lunn's
About
Sally Lunn's occupies one of the oldest houses in Bath — a building dating from 1482 that sits on medieval and Roman foundations. The house takes its name from a young Huguenot refugee called Solange Luyon who arrived in Bath in 1680 and began baking a rich, brioche-like bun that became the city's most famous food. The Sally Lunn Bun — large, golden, and served split with sweet or savoury toppings — is still baked here daily to the original recipe. The tiny museum in the basement (free to visit) shows the medieval kitchen and Roman foundations beneath the building. The tearoom upstairs serves the buns with various toppings — the classic is with butter and cinnamon, but there are savoury versions with cheese and herbs. The buns are genuine — they taste like nothing else, halfway between bread and cake. The building is charming and atmospheric, though the rooms are small and it gets busy at peak times. There's usually a queue at weekends, but it moves reasonably quickly. It's touristy, yes, but the buns are the real thing and the history is genuine. Take one home to reheat the next morning — they're available to buy uncut from the shop.
https://www.sallylunns.co.uk/ 01225 461634
Tickets & Pricing
Sally Lunn Bun with topping from £6. Afternoon tea from £18. Museum free.
Opening Times
Daily 10:00-21:00 (hours vary seasonally). Kitchen museum: during opening hours.
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