Shires Yard | Where Bath Meets

A place to eat, shop and be inspired. The characterful corridors and courtyards of Shires Yard are a perfect hidden oasis in which to unwind, away from Bath’s bustling crowds.

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Collage Workshop Sandra Higgins Art

MY OWN FANTASTIC FOLLY with Richard Crooks
Cost £20 inc materials & refreshments
Only 8 places (age 12Plus). Be sure to wear old clothing!

Saturday 29th November 1-4pm
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VIP Event Hobbs

An exclusive look at our holiday collection with live music, prosecco and festive food.

Featuring Jo Malone fragrances and 15% off your purchases.

Dec 4th, 6 - 7pm
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Macaron Masterclass Cookery Studio

Saturday 22nd November 10:30am
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Italian Kitchen Cookery Studio

Friday 21st November 6pm
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Adult & Child Pasta Masterclass Cookery Studio

Saturday 15th November 10:30am
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CUT & CONTINUE Sandra Higgins Art

David Ferry | Richard Crooks | Marq Kearey | Fabio Almeida

The exhibition highlights not only the individual trajectories of these artists-who have each moved fluidly between techniques-but also the breadth of collage itself as a medium.

November 4th - 30th

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Silent Book Club Coret Coffee & Wine

Something magical happens when book lovers get together to read in silence, chat about the books they’ve read and the recommendations they’d share. No pressure, just cosy vibes and good company.

Every first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month, 6-8pm
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Doughnut Day Coret Coffee & Wine

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our wildly popular Doughnut Days!
We’ve teamed up with the Doughnut legends Pipp & Co, to bring you a wide selection of their insanely moreish Doughnuts for one day only! (Well lets face it, one morning as they go QUICK!)

Doughnuts are £3 each, of £12 for a box of four, first come first served!

Every first Saturday of the month
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Sandra Higgins

Art is something I have been involved with all my life.

Tell us about your space - what will we find if we come and see you at Shires Yard?
I have a contemporary art gallery where I hold monthly exhibitions of established and emerging artists, with dynamic and diverse themes from abstract painting to landscapes, photographs, sculptures and ceramics. Within the gallery space I have a shop called ART STOP, an artisan boutique selling designer scarves, prints, cards, small sculptures, jewellery and ceramics handmade by selected international artists.
What have customers been loving at the moment?
So far my customers have been loving the Pop Art works of the British artist Patrick Hughes. who is in my current exhibition ‘Contrasts & Connections’. These are prints based on his Rainbow Series which are colourful and humorous. They are delighting visitors with their upbeat and joyful messages of hope exemplified by the rainbows.
Drawing upon my contacts in the UK, USA, South America, Europe, I aim to create quality exhibitions - many of which are shown in Bath for the first time - to interest visitors and add to the city’s art scene.
What are you most excited about for the season ahead?
I’m very excited about my next exhibition, ‘Cut and Continue’, featuring four distinguished collage artists, Marq Kearey, David Ferry, Fabio Almeida and Richard Crooks, which opens on 4th November and explores the art of collage as a medium. Each artist has developed a distinct visual voice, yet all share a commitment to experimentation. From traditional paper collage and cut-and-paste photomontage to analogue processes, layered papier collé, gouache-painted collage, and abstract compositions created using hand-painted papers, their works reflect a restless inquiry into form, material, and meaning.
The exhibition highlights not only the individual trajectories of these artists, who have each moved fluidly between techniques, but also the breadth of collage itself as a medium. By showcasing the contrasts and intersections in their approaches, this exhibition invites viewers to experience collage not as a single style, but as a dynamic field of creative possibility. I know this will be fantastic in the gallery space. I have invited Basia Kearey, an art advisor formerly with the Tate Gallery and now working with art patrons in Saudi Arabia on cultural projects, and also the wife of one of the artists. She also has an art residency programme in Poland, her native country, called Sala 752 which attracts international participants, so I am thrilled to collaborate with her on this show.
Why did you choose to open in the city of Bath, any personal connection to it?
I moved to Bath from London four years ago because of the architecture and ambience of the city, and of course to enjoy the beautiful Somerset countryside which is so accessible. It is also easy to commute to London which I do frequently to attend exhibitions and visit my friends at the Chelsea Arts Club, my home away from home.
When you’re not at the yard, where is your favourite place to go in Bath?
I suppose when not in the gallery my favourite place might be strolling through Henrietta Park, which is just across the street from my flat in Great Pulteney Street. It is a real haven of peace.
Something surprising about you / your business…
Art is something I have been involved with all my life. I’ve been a practising artist and tutor in the USA before coming to the UK, where I’ve been an art administrator, art mentor …and I think, or at least hope, that passion and commitment makes my choice of exhibitions and dialogue with the artists I represent rather special.

Art is something I have been involved with all my life.

Tell us about your space - what will we find if we come and see you at Shires Yard?
I have a contemporary art gallery where I hold monthly exhibitions of established and emerging artists, with dynamic and diverse themes from abstract painting to landscapes, photographs, sculptures and ceramics. Within the gallery space I have a shop called ART STOP, an artisan boutique selling designer scarves, prints, cards, small sculptures, jewellery and ceramics handmade by selected international artists.

What have customers been loving at the moment?
So far my customers have been loving the Pop Art works of the British artist Patrick Hughes. who is in my current exhibition ‘Contrasts & Connections’. These are prints based on his Rainbow Series which are colourful and humorous. They are delighting visitors with their upbeat and joyful messages of hope exemplified by the rainbows.

Drawing upon my contacts in the UK, USA, South America, Europe, I aim to create quality exhibitions - many of which are shown in Bath for the first time - to interest visitors and add to the city’s art scene.

What are you most excited about for the season ahead?
I’m very excited about my next exhibition, ‘Cut and Continue’, featuring four distinguished collage artists, Marq Kearey, David Ferry, Fabio Almeida and Richard Crooks, which opens on 4th November and explores the art of collage as a medium. Each artist has developed a distinct visual voice, yet all share a commitment to experimentation. From traditional paper collage and cut-and-paste photomontage to analogue processes, layered papier collé, gouache-painted collage, and abstract compositions created using hand-painted papers, their works reflect a restless inquiry into form, material, and meaning.

The exhibition highlights not only the individual trajectories of these artists, who have each moved fluidly between techniques, but also the breadth of collage itself as a medium. By showcasing the contrasts and intersections in their approaches, this exhibition invites viewers to experience collage not as a single style, but as a dynamic field of creative possibility. I know this will be fantastic in the gallery space. I have invited Basia Kearey, an art advisor formerly with the Tate Gallery and now working with art patrons in Saudi Arabia on cultural projects, and also the wife of one of the artists. She also has an art residency programme in Poland, her native country, called Sala 752 which attracts international participants, so I am thrilled to collaborate with her on this show.

Why did you choose to open in the city of Bath, any personal connection to it?
I moved to Bath from London four years ago because of the architecture and ambience of the city, and of course to enjoy the beautiful Somerset countryside which is so accessible. It is also easy to commute to London which I do frequently to attend exhibitions and visit my friends at the Chelsea Arts Club, my home away from home.

When you’re not at the yard, where is your favourite place to go in Bath?
I suppose when not in the gallery my favourite place might be strolling through Henrietta Park, which is just across the street from my flat in Great Pulteney Street. It is a real haven of peace.

Something surprising about you / your business…
Art is something I have been involved with all my life. I’ve been a practising artist and tutor in the USA before coming to the UK, where I’ve been an art administrator, art mentor …and I think, or at least hope, that passion and commitment makes my choice of exhibitions and dialogue with the artists I represent rather special.
Rob & Meg

We have been looking for another site for a good while, and Bath was always at the top of the list.

Tell us about your space - what will we find if we come and see you at Shires Yard?
The restaurant is a lot larger than our other two sites, if you’ve been to either of those. It’s allowed us to create a few different dining spaces, so there’s plenty of options for different occasions or groups. The bar area is nice and buzzy with a view of the open kitchen. The downstairs area feels intimate, then upstairs is a lighter, larger room with booth seating and amazing views of the surrounding Bath area. Plus our terrace - which, crucially, is heated!
What have customers been loving so far?
We’ve had our first few customers coming through, and local businesses who have been so welcoming and kind to us. Our classics such as the cheese puffs have started to make their mark, and the new cocktail list is going down a treat - I’m excited to see people just popping in for cocktails and a few snacks, then hopefully coming back for more. Don’t miss out on the dessert menu, too - doughnut taste testing has been a great way to welcome the new team members!
What will we usually hear on repeat on your playlist in the restaurant?
We trust the team with it - between them they’ve created a really great, relaxed playlist that matches the gentle restaurant buzz and grows and evolves as we go along. I actually couldn’t tell you the names of half the songs, you’ll have to Shazam on your next visit!
What are you most excited about for the season ahead?
We’re excited to work with some new (to us) local growers, like Middle Ground who have a 16-acre regenerative farm on the edge of Bath. Much of the fun is seeing what produce is coming through the doors and making the most of it. It’s always inspiring when the seasons change and the menu follows suit - as we enter into the colder months now, nature brings us more earthiness like root veg and brassicas, and we’ll lean into that with comforting flavours and warming spices.
Why did you choose to open in the city of Bath, any personal connection to it?
We have been looking for another site for a good while, and Bath was always at the top of the list. With Shires Yard having a new lease of life, and celebrating other independents we know and love, it seemed like the perfect fit - and timing - for us.
When you’re not at the yard, where is your favourite place to go in Bath?
We love our neighbours Coret who have been supplying us with delicious coffee throughout the build. At lunchtime, we’ll pick up baps from Green Street Butchers, and of course Landrace Bakery has been a favourite of ours for a good while.
Something surprising about you / your business…
It may come as a surprise to some who’ve assumed otherwise, but we’re not a vegetarian restaurant! We love to celebrate vegetables and let them lead the menu, but there are always meat and fish dishes as well. It’s really about reframing how we eat - you might wish to have meat as a standalone dish, which you absolutely can, but you might also want to try lots of other dishes and share a delicious whole fish or cut of meat between you, or with the table. So we offer lots of different ways to balance out proteins and plenty of seasonal produce.

We have been looking for another site for a good while, and Bath was always at the top of the list.

Tell us about your space - what will we find if we come and see you at Shires Yard?
The restaurant is a lot larger than our other two sites, if you’ve been to either of those. It’s allowed us to create a few different dining spaces, so there’s plenty of options for different occasions or groups. The bar area is nice and buzzy with a view of the open kitchen. The downstairs area feels intimate, then upstairs is a lighter, larger room with booth seating and amazing views of the surrounding Bath area. Plus our terrace - which, crucially, is heated!

What have customers been loving so far?
We’ve had our first few customers coming through, and local businesses who have been so welcoming and kind to us. Our classics such as the cheese puffs have started to make their mark, and the new cocktail list is going down a treat - I’m excited to see people just popping in for cocktails and a few snacks, then hopefully coming back for more. Don’t miss out on the dessert menu, too - doughnut taste testing has been a great way to welcome the new team members!

What will we usually hear on repeat on your playlist in the restaurant?
We trust the team with it - between them they’ve created a really great, relaxed playlist that matches the gentle restaurant buzz and grows and evolves as we go along. I actually couldn’t tell you the names of half the songs, you’ll have to Shazam on your next visit!

What are you most excited about for the season ahead?
We’re excited to work with some new (to us) local growers, like Middle Ground who have a 16-acre regenerative farm on the edge of Bath. Much of the fun is seeing what produce is coming through the doors and making the most of it. It’s always inspiring when the seasons change and the menu follows suit - as we enter into the colder months now, nature brings us more earthiness like root veg and brassicas, and we’ll lean into that with comforting flavours and warming spices.

Why did you choose to open in the city of Bath, any personal connection to it?
We have been looking for another site for a good while, and Bath was always at the top of the list. With Shires Yard having a new lease of life, and celebrating other independents we know and love, it seemed like the perfect fit - and timing - for us.

When you’re not at the yard, where is your favourite place to go in Bath?
We love our neighbours Coret who have been supplying us with delicious coffee throughout the build. At lunchtime, we’ll pick up baps from Green Street Butchers, and of course Landrace Bakery has been a favourite of ours for a good while.

Something surprising about you / your business…
It may come as a surprise to some who’ve assumed otherwise, but we’re not a vegetarian restaurant! We love to celebrate vegetables and let them lead the menu, but there are always meat and fish dishes as well. It’s really about reframing how we eat - you might wish to have meat as a standalone dish, which you absolutely can, but you might also want to try lots of other dishes and share a delicious whole fish or cut of meat between you, or with the table. So we offer lots of different ways to balance out proteins and plenty of seasonal produce.
Toby Gibbs

I am so excited for all of the events I've got planned!

Tell us about your space - what will we find if we come and see you at Shires Yard?
We're always being told Coret is a little haven of peace within the chaos of the city centre! Which is definitely my favourite compliment to get. I'm very big on creating a relaxed, welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the door. Whether it's the soft candlelight from the tea lights we have out throughout the day, to the soft wooden furnishings, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible!
What have customers been loving so far?
We have been absolutely flying through our El Chollo coffee beans at the moment. For those not in the know, we have an ever-changing board of coffee beans we use to make each coffee depending on what's in season and who we have as our guest roaster that month. The El Chollo, roasted by our house roaster Colours Coffee who are based just outside of Chippenham, comes through with really rich notes of dark chocolate and cherries and tastes like a cherry bakewell when used to make a flat white.
What will we usually hear on repeat on your playlist in the café?
Now this depends on the day and who's on shift! Most of the time, expect to hear a blend of early 2000s - modern indie for a fun and funky background vibe. Expect to hear a lot of Paolo Nutini, Hozier and Lawrence popping up! Although on a Saturday morning I will admit to putting on something fun and cheesy to pump myself up for a busy day of service. The Mika radio on Spotify hates to see me coming…
What are you most excited about for the season ahead?
I am so excited for all of the events I've got planned! I've been so fortunate to have so many lovely event organisers in the community reach out asking to host their events in our space. So with those combined with some events of my own invention, it's becoming a rare sight for us not to have something happening. Big ones at the moment are the Silent Book Club we have happening every first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month, and our Coffee Cuppings are becoming a bit hit too - think wine tasting, but for coffee! I'm just so happy to be holding events more focused on building a community than anything, like our Pumpkin carving event (26th October), where we're just opening the doors for people to come together and carve pumpkins while enjoying the fun Autumnal vibes of the night - BYOP!
Why did you choose to open in the city of Bath, any personal connection to it?
For me personally, I've been living in Bath for around 13 years now and it's the city I've really grown to call home. Over the years and my time working in coffee shops I have so many regulars that I see every single day and the thought of going anywhere else and losing that community I've built up is honestly heartbreaking to think about.
I also think we are absolutely SPOILED for good coffee here! I've spent a lot of time travelling around the UK, and I can confidently say Bath/Bristol are the best places in the UK to find good coffee, with Manchester and Glasgow close runners up.
When you’re not at the yard, where is your favourite place to go in Bath?
This will surprise nobody, but you'll find me in a coffee shop! Colonna & Small's and Society Café are my go-tos, the coffee scene in Bath is so lovely it's no surprise we're constantly popping in to visit each other and enjoy each other’s coffees. Aside from that, I'm a big reader, so it's highly likely you'll see me in Mr B's with a stack of books in hand ready to add to my TBR pile.
Something surprising about you / your business…
Honestly that's a bit of a hard one, I feel like I'm very forthcoming with what we do - being open and honest is what I'm all about! Something that might surprise you about me personally is that I'm really into weightlifting - pop in and ask me what numbers I'm lifting at the moment and I'll talk your ear off about my current PR's.

I am so excited for all of the events I've got planned!

Tell us about your space - what will we find if we come and see you at Shires Yard?
We're always being told Coret is a little haven of peace within the chaos of the city centre! Which is definitely my favourite compliment to get. I'm very big on creating a relaxed, welcoming environment for everyone who walks through the door. Whether it's the soft candlelight from the tea lights we have out throughout the day, to the soft wooden furnishings, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible!

What have customers been loving so far?
We have been absolutely flying through our El Chollo coffee beans at the moment. For those not in the know, we have an ever-changing board of coffee beans we use to make each coffee depending on what's in season and who we have as our guest roaster that month. The El Chollo, roasted by our house roaster Colours Coffee who are based just outside of Chippenham, comes through with really rich notes of dark chocolate and cherries and tastes like a cherry bakewell when used to make a flat white.

What will we usually hear on repeat on your playlist in the café?
Now this depends on the day and who's on shift! Most of the time, expect to hear a blend of early 2000s - modern indie for a fun and funky background vibe. Expect to hear a lot of Paolo Nutini, Hozier and Lawrence popping up! Although on a Saturday morning I will admit to putting on something fun and cheesy to pump myself up for a busy day of service. The Mika radio on Spotify hates to see me coming…

What are you most excited about for the season ahead?
I am so excited for all of the events I've got planned! I've been so fortunate to have so many lovely event organisers in the community reach out asking to host their events in our space. So with those combined with some events of my own invention, it's becoming a rare sight for us not to have something happening. Big ones at the moment are the Silent Book Club we have happening every first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month, and our Coffee Cuppings are becoming a bit hit too - think wine tasting, but for coffee! I'm just so happy to be holding events more focused on building a community than anything, like our Pumpkin carving event (26th October), where we're just opening the doors for people to come together and carve pumpkins while enjoying the fun Autumnal vibes of the night - BYOP!

Why did you choose to open in the city of Bath, any personal connection to it?
For me personally, I've been living in Bath for around 13 years now and it's the city I've really grown to call home. Over the years and my time working in coffee shops I have so many regulars that I see every single day and the thought of going anywhere else and losing that community I've built up is honestly heartbreaking to think about.

I also think we are absolutely SPOILED for good coffee here! I've spent a lot of time travelling around the UK, and I can confidently say Bath/Bristol are the best places in the UK to find good coffee, with Manchester and Glasgow close runners up.

When you’re not at the yard, where is your favourite place to go in Bath?
This will surprise nobody, but you'll find me in a coffee shop! Colonna & Small's and Society Café are my go-tos, the coffee scene in Bath is so lovely it's no surprise we're constantly popping in to visit each other and enjoy each other’s coffees. Aside from that, I'm a big reader, so it's highly likely you'll see me in Mr B's with a stack of books in hand ready to add to my TBR pile.

Something surprising about you / your business…
Honestly that's a bit of a hard one, I feel like I'm very forthcoming with what we do - being open and honest is what I'm all about! Something that might surprise you about me personally is that I'm really into weightlifting - pop in and ask me what numbers I'm lifting at the moment and I'll talk your ear off about my current PR's.

Location

Milsom Street &
Broad Street
Bath
BA1 1BZ

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday:
10am – 5pm

Sunday & bank holidays:
11am – 4pm

*Restaurant Hours may vary

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