Family Restaurants Bath · Northumberland Place
A family restaurant in Bath where the format does the hard work.
Meze dining means everyone orders from the middle. No wrong choices, no separate children's menu, no one left out. Jars Meze has welcomed families since 2013. Two minutes from the Roman Baths.
Why meze works for families
The format solves most of the problems that make family dining stressful.
Most family dining problems come down to: different people wanting different things, children changing their minds, and adults feeling like they cannot relax. Meze handles all three.
Everyone eats from the middle
Meze means ordering several dishes for the table and sharing them. Nobody picks the wrong thing. Nobody sits staring at a plate they did not want. Kids graze, adults eat properly, and the conversation stays in the room rather than in the menu.
Works for any age combination
Four generations at one table is not unusual at Jars Meze. Toddlers eat pita and halloumi. Grandparents get proper slow-cooked kleftiko. Teenagers who only eat chips get chips, and still end up trying the tzatziki. The format accommodates everyone without a special menu for anyone.
A family-run restaurant that actually welcomes families
The team here is not performing patience with children. They genuinely like it when families come in. Highchairs, unhurried service, and no fuss if someone spills something. It is the difference between being tolerated and being welcome.
Central Bath, no complicated logistics
Northumberland Place is pedestrianised and two minutes from the Roman Baths. Getting there with a pushchair or a group of young children does not require planning a route through traffic. You walk off the main shopping street and you are there.
Dishes that work for every age
What usually ends up on the table.
Pork Gyros Platter
Marinated pork, warm pita, tzatziki, and chips on one plate. Ordered by adults and eaten by everyone at the table. A reliable family hit.
Fried Halloumi
Golden, crispy halloumi. One of those dishes that disappears faster than expected regardless of who ordered it. Works as a starter or a side.
Moussaka
Layers of beef mince, roasted aubergine, and béchamel baked until the top is golden. The Greek classic done properly. A crowd-pleaser for any age.
Spanakopita
Spinach and feta pastry. One of those things children insist they will not like and then ask for a second piece. A Greek staple worth ordering.
Chicken Gyros
Grilled chicken with pita, tzatziki, and chips. Lighter than the pork version, equally good. The option that tends to appeal to children first.
Baklava
Honey-drenched filo pastry with pistachio and walnut. Order one for the table at the end and watch it get finished before anyone planned for dessert.
When to come
Good for most family occasions.
Sunday family lunch
Sunday service runs 12:00 to 15:30 with the full lunch menu available. The pace is relaxed, and the format is built for taking your time. Jars Meze is one of the most popular spots for Sunday family lunches in central Bath.
Find out more →Multi-generational gatherings
When grandparents, parents, and children are all eating together, the meze format is the least stressful option. Everyone finds something, nobody has to eat the same thing, and the table stays in good spirits.
Find out more →After the Roman Baths
Most visitors to Bath spend the morning at the Roman Baths and need somewhere for lunch that is close, good, and does not require a reservation three weeks in advance. Jars Meze is a two-minute walk. Booking is still recommended.
Find out more →Questions about family dining at Jars Meze
Is Jars Meze suitable for families with young children?
Yes. Families are a regular part of the dining room, from toddlers to grandparents. Highchairs are available on request, the service is unhurried, and the sharing format means children eat from whatever is on the table rather than being limited to a separate children's menu.
Do you have highchairs?
Yes. Mention when booking that you need one and it will be ready at your table.
Is there a children's menu?
There is no separate children's menu. In practice, the gyros platter, pita, halloumi, chips, and the dips are consistently what children eat, and the portions are generous enough that sharing works well. If you want to check what will suit your children before booking, call the restaurant.
What time does Sunday lunch run?
Sunday service runs 12:00 to 15:30. Booking is recommended, particularly for larger family groups.
How does meze work for a family meal?
Order 3 to 4 dips with pita to start, then add 3 to 4 meze plates for the table, then each adult orders a main while children eat from the shared dishes. The food arrives in rounds, nobody goes hungry, and nobody has to decide too early what they want.
How far is Jars Meze from the Roman Baths?
Two minutes on foot. Northumberland Place is a pedestrianised lane off the main shopping streets, straightforward to reach with a pushchair or a group.
Do I need to book for a family group?
Yes, particularly for Sunday lunch and Saturday evenings. Call or book online to secure a table. For a family of four or more, give at least two to three days' notice at weekends.
Book a table for the family.
Jars Meze is at 6 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 5AR. Two minutes from the Roman Baths. Online booking, or call us directly to confirm the table size.