Electric Bear Brewing Co

A brewery that takes itself seriously without being pretentious - that's Electric Bear Brewing Co near Bath. You'll find proper craft beers made on-site, the kind that actually taste like someone gave a damn about them. The space itself feels like a working brewery should: genuine, a bit industrial, the sort of place where you can watch what goes into your pint.

This works brilliantly if you're into beer. Full stop. If you're not fussed about the finer points of hop profiles and fermentation, it'll lose you after twenty minutes. But if you know your IPA from your lager, there's real quality here and staff who can actually talk about their craft rather than just pouring whatever's on tap.

Couples after a tasting experience will get the most from a visit - head straight after a walk in Bath, maybe grab some food if they've got it on. Families with non-drinking members will find it a bit limiting. Allow an hour if you're doing tastings properly; half that if you're just grabbing one.

It pairs well with staying nearby. Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is just over half a mile away, close enough for an evening trip without the drive back. If you're at Campwell Farm five miles out, you're looking at a proper destination rather than a casual detour. Either way, electric beer and Somerset sunshine beats sitting in the caravan playing cards.