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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$19 - US$29
CUISINES
British, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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0.1 miles from No. 1 Royal Crescent
Sponsored by: The Circus Restaurant

Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. Great food
1. Great food
"We'd recommend the flat iron steak"
Denise W
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2. Welcoming staff
2. Welcoming staff
"The food is at such a high standard and the detail"
Q3955NMbene
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3. Value for money
3. Value for money
"Visited here about 10 years ago and loved it "
Horace_and_Boris
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Reviewed yesterday

Amazing meal at The Circus as the suggestion of friends. Food choice was perfect. Food quality was great too. What made the evening even more special was the friendly, attentive service from Jess. Nothing was too much trouble. Would thoroughly recommend.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 28 August 2022

Wonderful welcome, good atmosphere and delightful food. Amy our waitress was so attentive to our every need. We were staying in the Royal Crescent hotel which is just a short walk away, so this restaurant was a great discovery. The service was just so friendly,...something that is increasingly hard to find these days. Good wine list too! Can highly recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Mike L, Owner at The Circus Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2022

Hi Ian, Thanks for this, and for taking the time to make your recommendation. I'll pass your kind words on to Amy, I think we have the best front of house team in Bath, and I'm glad they made you feel welcome. We look forward...More

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Amazing restaurant - food was faultless and amazing service. Best place in Bath to enjoy great quality food - loved the set menu which was very reasonable for such a high-end dining experience.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Had a lovely meal with my sister here for my birthday. We both had vegetarian meals and were impressed by the starters and the mains. Really fresh, tasty and inventive dishes. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago

What a gem! This restaurant was absolutely fabulous. The food was delicious and exciting - I especially enjoyed the flair on the vegetarian options and my partner loved the venison pie. The staff (specifically Rosy) were attentive and friendly throughout our visit. I would recommend...to anyone for a lovely meal out in Bath!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Been here many times Always the same Great food and service Menu is sensible with fresh ingredients Reasonably priced for the quality

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 days ago

I was a solo diner on Thursday 30th November - my late Husbands Birthday - having made a pre theatre reservation. I had eaten dinner at 3 x other Restaurants on my 5 x day visit and this was my last - and I must...say, the absolute best. I didn't get the name of the young lady who served me so attentively, but she obligingly seated me upstairs by the fireplace / bar rather than downstairs in the middle of the room - which I appreciated. She advised on wine choice and gave me a taster to try. I had the croquette, followed by the flat iron steak, and the pear and walnut creme brulee, with a white dessert wine. All three dishes were superb, I enjoyed every mouthful - and had a lovely time. I trotted off to the Theatre very happy indeed. The only downside is that I only visit at Christmas - so will have to wait another year to eat with you again !More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago

We had a wonderful meal at The Circus. The food was delicious as was the wine. The service was excellent, very friendly. Our waitress was Emma and she was excellent 😊

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Superb and unintrusive service from Emma at this excellent restaurant. The food and wine were very very good and complemented the service well. A pleasant and relaxed ambience. All in all a very enjoyable evening in a restaurant that appears to put the customer at...the centre of what they do without pretentionMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Food was delicious, atmosphere was cozy, and service with Roma was great! I had fish, but also known for steak if that’s what you’re interested in!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Everything is perfect. The highlight of the whole Bath trip here. Also thanks for Rosy’s amazing service tonight!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Really lovely restaurant with a good choice of options and friendly, attentive service. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night in November which is always a good sign. There were people of all ages enjoying their dinner. It was the perfect place to take...our student daughter out for a treat. I can imagine this would get booked up for graduation. Recommended.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Had three courses and all were exceptional. My particular favourite was the the pheasant Kiev - something you’d never have anywhere else and it was a delight. The waiter, Marco, was amazing. You can really tell he enjoys his job. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Wonderful place and experience, the food was amazing quality and extremely reasonable in price. Great atmosphere with lovely artwork on the walls. Plenty of drinks to chose from opting for a great bottle of red which accompanied the food. Service was spot on, nice welcome...friendly faces, water always refilled and allowed perfect timing between courses. Would certainly recommend to anyone coming to Bath or surrounding areas!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Had a fabulous evening at this wonderful restaurant. Great menu both for food and a really nice selection of wines. We would not have asked for a more attentive or informative server than Emma who went the extra mile throughout the evening. The food was...really great, a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely return when we are next in Bath.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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675kennethf
19 July 2023|
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Response from Lottieperth | Reviewed this property |
No we were in our walking around clothes from the day - and it was hot. No need to dress up
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Wickyd988
4 August 2020|
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Response from Alison G | Property representative |
Yes, please see our website for details I'm not allowed to add it on this page according to Trip Advisor. Sorry!
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judyt98
21 January 2019|
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Response from Alison G | Property representative |
Yes we have a lot of gluten free dishes and, if you look on our website we do special diets menus which point out which dishes are indeed gluten free
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THE CIRCUS RESTAURANT, Bath - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about The Circus Restaurant

Yes, The Circus Restaurant is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

The Circus Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5