#261Global
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Bath, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
The Hideout’s owner describes a historic, stone-walled Bath bar where whisky, cocktails and hip-hop define its character.
Description source · Checked 2026-10-08
Owner description supports the stone-walled Bath setting and whisky, cocktails and hip-hop concept. The site's legend about thieves is not presented as verified history.
Plan Your Visit
1 Lilliput Court, Bath BA1 1ND, United Kingdom
- Style
- Cellar cocktail and whisky barChecked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Hours
- Sunday–Friday, 5pm–11pm; Saturday, 3pm–11pm. Last entry is 10:30pm.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Booking
- The bar is walk-in only. Email info@hideoutbath.co.uk for private-room or full-venue hire. Monthly tastings can be booked online; private whisky tastings require advance booking.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Prices
- The owner lists monthly tastings at £25 for five drams and a welcome drink. Private tastings start at £170 for two; the published options range from £170 for Scotch, American or Irish to £300 for Old & Rare.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
- Menu
- The owner publishes its current cocktail menu as an image page and describes flavour-led drinks made with local suppliers. It does not print a whisky list; staff guide guests through the changing collection.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
40.6 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 81.9
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 66.0
- Serious press
- 4.2
- Social Vibes
- 63.0
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
90/ 100
Score context
Hidden Lilliput Court whisky-and-cocktail room: 300-400 malts, seasonal cocktails, small intimate space. Tripadvisor ~4.7 from 230+ reviews. Guests praise drinks and staff; queues after mid-afternoon and tight seating are the limits.
Guest score details
What guests like
- deep whisky list
- well-made seasonal cocktails
- cosy hidden room
- knowledgeable staff
What to know
- small capacity
- queues later in the day
- limited seats
Source excerpt
“We tried six different cocktails between us and each of them was excellent. The staff were super friendly and the surroundings are lovely.”
Source: tripadvisor.com.ph (linked below)
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.8★ across 700 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.