On the high recommendation of a friend, we dined at The Circus and had a genuinely lovely evening. The staff were attentive and easygoing, striking a comfortable balance that let the night unfold naturally. The room felt warm and inviting without being overdone. The food was seasonal and thoughtfully prepared, full of flavour and quietly satisfying. An easy, enjoyable meal that lived up to the recommendation. read more

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We really liked this restaurant. The food and service are excellent. My only issue is that the serving sizes are huge. Not a problem if you're a big eater. Had we know I think we would have shared a meal. We don't like wasting food. read more

We had an excellent experience at The Circus from start to finish. It was an unusually warm night in Bath, and when we arrived for our 7:30 reservations we were shown to a two-top on the first floor, which was also very hot. However, the staff was so accommodating as to allow us to move to the downstairs floor, which had AC and was much cooler. Our server was very friendly and made us feel very welcomed, and she explained the specials and other dishes helpfully. Everything on the menu was seasonal: we had the melon gazpacho (refreshing with a hit of spice) and mussels to start-- the mussels and their delicious broth were probably the highlight of the meal overall! We also enjoyed a lamb and fish entree, both perfectly cooked and proportioned, and a lemon verbena dessert that was the perfect cold, sweet end to this summer meal. The restaurant's location in Bath's Circus neighborhood is also lovely, as it is much quieter and bit off the beaten path of the touristy center of town. Would love to go back! read more

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Service was good and we enjoyed the various items available on the menu My husband is handicapped and ithe staff helped him to be seated comfortably read more

The Circus Restaurant - Dinner selection - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

Delicious steak and sea bass prepared perfectly with super friendly staff and beautiful decor. Small and quaint with good wine selection and cocktails. Pretty place for romantic dinner. read more

Genuinely had such a fantastic meal here. I asked my server for recommendations and he very clearly did not steer me in the wrong direction. read more

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Couldn't find button to book a reservation in this restaurant on their website, also I don't want to call them from the US. Reached out to them through DM on Instagram and voila ! Got the reservation without an issue The funny part is I went to thermae bath and small pub before the reservation and when I dined in, I literally saw 2 different strangers that I saw in earlier 2 different place and dined it there as well. How coincidence Interesting menu, their pheasant (type of bird) is delicious, service is quick and pleasant read more

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5 star rating overall, so I am going to keep it going. The food was very good! The presentation and flavors were surprisingly good. I was expecting a tourist trap given the location but the food is genuinely good. Service was great, they let me charge my phone which was running out of juice. Only nit is that I was seated in the basement and I think the waitress forgot about me and I had a long wait for the check and finally just headed up to take care of it. read more

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As hinted by its name, the restaurant is located right by The Circus historical landmark. Its menu changes seasonally with vegetarian-friendly options. A complimentary divvied slice of bread and sauce bowl of olive oil was given. ----- Lamb shoulder, rolled and pan fried, with tenderstem broccoli, peas and broad beans, served with fried polenta and feta cake, charred courgettes, and a pea purée (£24.50). The lamb was tender and not tough to chew. There was a lot of different components to the dish, but all the flavors actually meshed rather well together. I liked the polenta cake, which was not the least bit dry on the inside. ----- Algerian spiced wild boar koftas, served with parsley and pomegranate tabbouleh, tomato and harissa sauce, and mint yoghurt (£22.10). ----- A £10 per person is required for online bookings. We had reserved Tuesday at 6 PM and the place was somewhat busy but still had open seating. Outside has a couple of tables. read more

The Circus Restaurant - Algerian spiced wild boar koftas, served with parsley and pomegranate tabbouleh, tomato and harissa sauce, and mint yoghurt (£22.10). - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

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Decided to try this place out on a whim after seeing that it had made it onto the Michelin guide for 3 years in a row. Was able to snag one of the last dinner reservations so felt pretty lucky about that. They allocate 2 hours for you to eat, but they did let us stay slightly overtime. - Kedgeree made with Enderbys undyed smoked haddock and prawns in a leek and curry sauce. Served with free-range egg and basmati rice. - This is one long title for a dish but it describes the complexities and layers of the dish which I absolutely loved. The fish was to die for, super fresh and flavorful. Honestly did not need the curry for the taste to pop, but the curry just made everything better as it was almost like Japanese curry but more flavorful. Loved the egg on top as well. - Seasonal cheeses served with crackers and fruit chutney - My favorite part was putting the fruit chutney with the blue cheese on a cracker. All of this is to say that everything they had complemented very well with one another. This was my first time ordering a cheese plate at a restaurant I will be doing more of this in the future. Overall, fantastic experience at The Circus. It's always a good idea to splurge a little bit on foods that the Michelin guide recommends because so far, it has not disappointed one bit. read more

The food is amazing as is the service the way they combine foods is incredible ingenious. Lots of tables for a small place but very quaint. You will enjoy the food but make sure make reservations read more

The Circus Restaurant - Lovely service and food is delicious I don't think you will find the food combinations anywhere else. Make sure you make reservations - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

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You have to make reservations and give your credit card information. Given how busy this place is and the high quality of their food, I can see why. However the service isn't at all pretentious for this high end restaurant. The food is excellent a read more

We didn't have a booking for lunch but they squeezed us in downstairs. Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Highly recommended. read more

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Came here because I couldn't pass up making a Le Carre reference in my head. Whatever. Our lunch was really fantastic. I don't even remember what we ate, but that I was with two other people who "weren't that hungry" and then we wolfed everything down. I had to finish off the meal with the creme brulee which featured a seasonal berry that you don't usually find in the US, and it was quite delicious. Highly recommended. read more

It's not often that I see a restaurant with 44 (now 45) 5 star reviews so I was excited to get a resi at this small spot in the historic circus trio of buildings. And Circus earned every one of its stars. Service was excellent. Our Server, Rosey, was friendly, spot-on and attentive. The food was inventive and flawlessly prepared. We had the mussels and pesto potatos for an app. For dinner we did the ribeye and lamb with risotto. All boxes checked here. We rounded the meal out with the rhubarb crème brûlée and the banoffe. I grow so weary of the tired old notion among my fellow Americans the Britain has terrible food. It's lazy and false and this place is a sterling example of what is available if you do your due diligence. I have been here a week growing fat as a Christmas goose on Britains "terrible" food, and enjoying every second of it! read more

This was my fourth visit to Bath and the fourth time I have booked a meal at The Circus Restaurant. The food as always is exceptional, shame they do not have Malbec on the wine list. that said we was ably assisted by Emily our table waitress who helped us taste and choose another wine to have with our meal. During our stay Emily was always attentive in bringing water and our meal and making sure all was well. We felt at home and comfortable and Emily helped in making it an enjoyable experience. Contented Customer Patrick.C read more

The ambiance was very mellow and nothing special but had great service and decent food. This place had great appetizers. I enjoyed the sea bass for dinner. It was nice and tinder while the sauce and outed peas were full of flavor. read more

The Circus Restaurant - Sea Bass Fish of the day - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

During our walk in Bath, we discovered this quaint little restaurant where we decided to have lunch. Our friendly waitress Emma sat us at a window table and took our orders, we both ordered the fish of the day, a sea bass, nicely filleted and served on a tapenade bed, sautéed in olive oil. A side of potatoes in herb sauce was a perfect side. A White wine from southern France matched up well with this delightful dish. A nice lunch! read more

Flat iron steak is nice. Good portion of steak and delicious greens. House wine paired perfectly. Window seat is a bit hot mid-day, but I was ok with it. Servers were brilliant. A read more

The Circus Restaurant - Um. Oops. Was so nice I forgot to do the before photo - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

Amazing atmosphere. And the best staff ever. Always a pleasure to be there. Bravo. Food is always great. read more

Absolutely delicious and very timely. I would definitely highly recommend the French onion soup

We were so looking forward to our lunch at Circus after reading the glowing reviews but all was not sunshine and roses. We found the food to be good overall but the service was a bit surly. The tatami-style trout and smoked anchovy apps were stellar with great balance of flavors and top quality ingredients. The Berliner Bakery bread was also a highlight. The entrees went a little less well with the Feta/beetroot cheesecake underwhelming and the fish of the day, red mullet, was underportioned and not spectacular at that price point. read more

Excellent!!!! Will definitely be back. Food was delicious and the staff charming and attentive. Everything was so good. read more

The Circus Restaurant - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

You could say I'm biased, having worked here during my gap year, but the Circus really is one of the best restaurants in Bath. Situated a stones throw from the hustle and bustle of the centre of town, sandwiched between the Circus and the Royal Crescent, the Circus Restaurant is an excellent choice for both casual lunches and more formal dinners. Family-run and always welcoming, the Circus serves up a varied selection of locally sourced, seasonal dishes with an emphasis on the best of British cuisine. On my most recent visit winter salads and mutton pasties joined the permanent steak with cafe de Paris butter (yum) and fish of the day options. And there's a fantastic array of wines to choose from, to suit every pocket, to wash it all down with - what more can you ask for? Set in a Georgian building, you can choose from the light and airy ground floor, cosy lower ground floor and, in the warmer months, the tables laid out on the pavement at the front. Be warned, the Circus fills up quick so it's always worth booking ahead to avoid disappointment! read more

The Circus Restaurant - Winter salad of watercress, chicory, pear and ewe's milk cheese with a shallot and pomegranate dressing. - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

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Lovely food. Interesting menu and wine selection . Excellent service. I would go back again and again if possible. read more

We were so lucky and happy to get last minute table here. The staff are super friendly and really do their best on making your experience memorable. We started with the salted cod, which had chorizo, tomatoes, parsley and chickpeas, delicious, they were even kind enough to give us the recipe. Main meals we had the curry goat and the vegetarian phylo, both very good, accompanied by some fresh vegetables as a side order. This house wine is very reasonable and quite good. read more

I came here on my birthday. I brought along a film crew to cover me while I ate, but management refused to let them enter. I had to make due with a lavalier microphone taped to my throat to capture the various gustory effects produced as I gorged on my Tagliatelle. The current cut of my birthday movie shows the exterior of the circus, a brief caption that reads "the film crew was prohibited from filming inside," and then 3 hours of chewing and swallowing sounds. I'm pretty happy with the cut. I would like to find a way to get it down to below 2hrs and 30 min BUT I have NO IDEA what to cut, the dinner was THAT good. Bravo! read more

We had an exceptional meal at Circus yesterday evening. Not only was the food itself delicious but our friendly and most attentive server, Emma, certainly added to the experience. If we were in Bath for a longer stay, we'd dine there again. We'd certainly recommend the restaurant to anyone wishing to have a wonderful meal. read more

We popped in late near closing and were welcomed. The food was delicious. I can heartily recommend the Circus!

The Circus is a convenient stop for lunch as it is located near a couple of the main tourist attractions in Bath. The restaurant is housed on the main floor of a classic Georgian building. The menu is tasty and fresh. Grab a seat outside and enjoy the beautiful surrounding Georgian architecture while slurping down delicious gazpacho soup and eating perfectly cooked chips. Bottom line: Dine at The Circus before it's no longer a secret for great food that is in close proximity to The Circus and The Royal Crescent. read more

Great location, amazing staff and service. Lunch was mid week and easy table to secure. Food was perfect. Just stop reading reviews and go there, neighborhood is lovely as well. Such a great meal. read more

I can't say enough good about this restaurant! The flavors jumped off the plate. The meat was so fresh and tender, I marveled bite after bite because it was so delicious. If you are in Bath and you don't get to this restaurant, be assured, you missed magnificent. read more

This place is charming and the food was delicious. Impressively, most of the menu is locally-sourced. And it changes once a month. Wow! The service is also quite good. You should probably make a reservation as they are often fully booked. read more

An elegant, pastel-hued restaurant situated near some of Bath's most beautiful and historic buildings, The Circus is nothing like its name first suggests. The circus refers in fact to the neighbouring circle of sedate, Georgian buildings rather than any carnivalesque connotations. The food was excellent - well cooked, fresh ingredients and subtle flavours. We tried the ceviche (delicious), followed by steak and wood pigeon (the latter a touch dry but compensated for by being rubbed with Morroccan spices) and for dessert mango creme brulee and the rhubarb and ginger tart. All were uniformly excellent. The house wine was good value for money, although unfortunately unless money is no object, there wasn't much choice for a similar price, the next one up being a solid three pounds more expensive. The circus is a great option for a romantic meal, softly lit by candles and surrounded by pale walls decorated with tasteful artwork. Although it's not cheap we felt it was great value for money taking into account the location and quality of the food served. read more

Great ambiance and good food. No set lunch menu - so if you go for three courses expect to pay around £25 per head for food only. For that sort of money you can get better vfm elsewhere. However, food was tasty and well presented: I had the Scallops followed by a "Power Salad". Desert was a chocolate parfait with amaretto syllabub (delicious). Servers were young and pretty. Service standards professional without being overly attentive. Recommended - I will return. read more

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My husband and I went to dinner at The Circus last night, the food was amazing. Our waitress Jess was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant read more

The Circus Restaurant - This is the flat iron steak it was delicious. - Modern European Near Me - Bath, BAS

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I was lost in the sauce of delight.. the streets of Paris... Hmmm.. Sadly wallowing to this rare beauty in the heart of Bath

A lovely Little bistro away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets of Bath, also about a 7-minute walk from the theatre. Seating on the ground floor, both in and outside on the pavement, as well. downstairs where the toilets are. Interesting seasonal menu and I was spoiled for choice with 2 main veggie dishes as well as fish of the day (my friend had a generous fillet of hake). I had delicious Savoury Baklava Filo Pie with Barrel-aged Feta Cheese, Dill, Aubergine, caramelised onion, dates, peppers, tomato and nutmeg with a celery, apple and salted lemon salad. The salad also contained some mint leaves which gave it a refreshing taste. For desert I had indulgent Tarta Caprese: Capri's celebrated flourless rich chocolate torta with fresh raspberries, vanilla and Amaretto mascarpone. By the glass they have a house wine and several others of both red and white. The staff are friendly and attentive plus service was good. It did lack atmosphere but I won't mark it down for that. Another visit and The Circus seems to have a new accolade. Again my lunch was perfect: curry followed by compôte. read more

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What's that about don't judge a book by the cover? In this case you do want to judge by the cover I suppose, just not by the title. I had seen this place mentioned in a few different places but simply wrote it off based on the name... having just arrived in Bath on an evening, and looking straight for restaurants and pubs versus tourist attractions given the time, I had not realised that this place is named for "The Circus" row of flats that it is just off of. With that knowledge the name of course makes a bit more sense, but I'm not sure I would have named it that myself all the same. Alas, back to the review! Walking by the next day my friend noticed a sign outside of a cafe looking place that named it one of the top 25 hidden treasures for foodies, or something along those lines, so we peeked in and looked at the menu... it was a great menu to say the least, and not as expensive as I've seen for similar food in London (naturally) or even York to be honest... it wasn't cheap, but not as expensive as the looks and menu could lead you to believe. (It wasn't until after we decided to try and give it a go that we discovered this was the infamous "The Circus" I had seen mentioned elsewhere.) I won't focus on the individual items we ordered too much as I believe their menu chafes frequently, but everything we ordered was spot on... we couldn't begin to fault the starters, mains, sides, or dessert... even the offered bread options were a cut above what you normally get. The atmosphere and service were top notch too... friendly and just attentive enough, couldn't ask for more. One note, despite being a bit bigger than it looks initially (there's a downstairs) it's a good idea to book if you're interested in coming here on a weekend or busier evening... we walked by in the afternoon and could still only get a reservation for 10:30 that evening! The wait was worth it however. Side note: I think this would be a great place to take a special someone as well, it certainly had a romantic feel to it without being too over the top... a contrast to the name no doubt. read more

My wife and I loved our trip to Bath last month and our dining experiences definitely contributed to that. The Circus is a great restaurant right next to the buildings/neighboorhood it is named after. It is small (RESERVATIONS a MUST!) and we saw them turn away about 3 different groups even though the restaurant looked empty because people with reservations were coming in. We had a romantic dinner with awesome service, awesome food with fresh ingredients. We had a great overall experience and we would definitely go back if we are lucky enough to travel to Bath again in the future. read more