Curiosities · 27 June 2026
Hen Do Ideas in Bath
From spa days to secret cocktail rooms, how to plan an unforgettable hen do in Bath.
Delve deeperVol. I · No. VISaturday, 27 June 2026Price · One Secret
Beneath Grove Street, Bath
The Opium Journal
Dispatches, confidences and curiosities from the candlelit vaults
Today’s lead · Filed from the vaults
Plate I · 27 June 2026
Society
The Best Cocktail Bars in Bath
A guide to Bath's finest cocktail bars, and the hidden vault speakeasy locals keep to themselves.
Delve deeperMore from the vaults
Continued within
After Dark · 27 June 2026
Bath Nightlife: A Guide to the City After Dark
Late bars, date-night spots and hidden gems, where to go in Bath once the sun goes down.
Delve deeperHidden Bath · 27 June 2026
Unusual & Hidden Things to Do in Bath
Beyond the Roman Baths, the quirky, hidden and curious side of the city, including its best-kept secret.
Delve deeperThe Cabinet · 27 June 2026
Cocktail Masterclasses in Bath: What to Expect
Shake, stir and sip your way through an Opium masterclass, what's involved and how to book.
Delve deeperDispatches · 27 June 2026
Finding Opium: Bath's Hidden Bar Near Pulteney Bridge
An unmarked door, a flight of steps, and a world below, how to find Opium in the vaults beneath Grove Street.
Delve deeperThe back page
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