The Circus - Bath Restaurant Reviews

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Summary

Price

£49

££

Food

Very Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“In a tourist town littered with chain restaurants”, this “lovely neighbourhood spot” is “one of the more reliable choices” locally (especially for fish) – and it’s “surprisingly affordable given its prestigious location next to the famous circus”.

Summary

Price

£48

££

Food

Very Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “utterly reliable” family-run bistro near the Royal Crescent is popular for its “delightful service, delicious food, and interesting and varied menu with great fish dishes”. “Professional and doesn’t break the bank – what’s not to like?”.

Summary

Price

£51

££

Food

Very Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Still a great place to eat after many years on the scene” – this “buzzy” indie bistro, near the Royal Crescent, remains one of the most commented-on destinations in town thanks to its “excellent”, “straightforward” cooking (“from a monthly changing menu of locally sourced seasonal ingredients, mixing modern tastes with old classics”) and “enthusiastic service”.

Summary

Price

£49

££

Food

Good

Service

Very Good

Ambience

Good

* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “favourite”, family-run (and “slightly cramped”) bistro, near the Royal Crescent, that’s the most commented-on destination in the city this year, on account of its “attentive” staff and “easy, café-style atmosphere”, as well as its “excellent, well-presented modern European cooking”. Top tip – “try to book for upstairs”.

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Restaurant details

Childrens Facilities Portions

Outside Tables Yes

Private Rooms 30

Covers 50

Childrens Minimun Age 7

The Circus Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Circus Restaurant in BA1, Bath by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Circus restaurant.

Leslie K

An excellent choice for good food in the he...

Reviewed 1 months, 9 days ago

"An excellent choice for good food in the heart of the most visited part of Bath."

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Geoffrey P

It was packed with Christmas parties, so I...

Reviewed 2 months, 3 days ago

"It was packed with Christmas parties, so I suspect this wasn't a fair trial and the food is usually better"

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Trevor J

One of the better and always reliable choic...

Reviewed 9 months, 21 days ago

"One of the better and always reliable choices in a tourist town littered with chain restaurants. Surprisingly affordable given it’s prestigious location next to the famous Circus. Champions fresh fish and salad dishes."

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Colin M

Maybe the kitchen is becoming a little comp...

Reviewed 10 months, 17 days ago

"Maybe the kitchen is becoming a little complacent but the standards here seem to be slipping a bit. The menus used to change monthly but now they have become 'seasonal' and all a bit alike. Staff still fantastic and the atmosphere is the same as ever, especially if you avoid the tables in the basement."

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