Tucked away in the heart of Bath, Mantra offers a versatile option for your next private dinner, ideal for groups looking to enjoy flavour-led Indian cooking in a relaxed but well-considered setting. Known for its progressive approach to regional Indian cuisine, Mantra suits everything from birthday celebrations and family gatherings to small corporate meals and informal business entertaining.
The restaurant’s dedicated party room provides a flexible space for private dining, seating up to 25 guests or hosting up to 40 standing. Filled with natural light from large windows, the room features wooden floors, simple furnishings and chandelier lighting, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere that works well for both daytime and evening events. Its layout makes it suitable for seated meals, sharing-style feasts or more informal gatherings where guests can move and mingle. For larger celebrations, Mantra can also be hired exclusively, accommodating up to 69 seated guests.
Private dining menus are drawn from Mantra’s wider offering, which spans breakfast, lunch and dinner, allowing events to be tailored to the time of day. Morning and daytime bookings can feature Indian-inspired breakfast dishes including dosas, kheema pav with lightly spiced minced lamb and pav bhaji made with mashed vegetables cooked in aromatic spices, as well as eggs with tandoori salmon or ham.
Lunch menus include their specialty dosas, alongside lighter curries and sides. For evening private dining, the a la carte menu offers a broader range of sharing dishes, including chilli garlic king prawns and pan-fried spiced cauliflower, North Indian butter chicken, Goan-style sea bass cooked in coconut milk and aromatic biryanis. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are well represented, making the menus suitable for mixed groups with varied dietary needs.