Harden's survey result
Summary
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
“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
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”.
Restaurant details
The Circus Restaurant Diner Reviews

"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."

"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."

"Excellent small family run restaurant. Probably my favourite place to eat in Bath "
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £19.70 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
34 Brock St, Bath, BA1 2LN
Opening hours
Monday | 10 am-11:30 pm |
Tuesday | 10 am-11:30 pm |
Wednesday | 10 am-11:30 pm |
Thursday | 10 am-11:30 pm |
Friday | 10 am-11:30 pm |
Saturday | 10 am-11:30 pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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