The Circus Restaurant is a european restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 1241 Google reviews. Known for creative, precisely executed european cooking and exceptional service and staff warmth. Best for celebration dinners and couples. Features a terrace. Price range: $$.
The Circus Restaurant is rated 4.7★ on Google (1,241 reviews) and 4.7★ on TripAdvisor (3,655 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
Rankings updated June 2026
The Circus Restaurant
Across 1,228 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 1,241 |
| 1-star share | 1.8% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Really friendly staff and a great place to eat close to the main sights too.”
“We ordered the ribeye, but it was tough and not juicy, meaty and dry.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
4,896 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood gem off the beaten track where creative European cooking and genuine hospitality justify the hype—and the reservations.
You want a special meal in Bath with impeccable service, creative dishes, and outstanding value set menus.
About The Circus Restaurant
The Circus Restaurant sits just off Bath's main drag in the Crescent, a deliberately understated space where the focus lands squarely on the food and the care taken in its delivery. The menu is deliberately small—a signal of intent—with highly creative, seasonally-driven European dishes executed with precision: sole with delicate curry sauce, flat iron steak with chunky chips, beef bourguignon that earns superlatives, and desserts (date pudding, crème brûlée with rhubarb and ginger flapjack) that reviewers describe as transcendent. Staff move with genuine attentiveness without hovering; managers respond instantly to any concern. The set menus offer remarkable value—£38 for three courses and a glass of house wine—and the wine list draws particular praise. The atmosphere balances cosy intimacy with a vibrant, stylish energy; the downstairs dining room is notably quiet. Accessibility features include wheelchair access to entrance and seating. Reservations are essential across all dayparts, but the reward is an evening that feels genuinely special, whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply a long lunch with friends.
The Circus Restaurant earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, The Circus Restaurant has drawn 29 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Creative, precisely executed European cooking
Multiple recent reviews praise 'highly creative and well executed dishes,' sole 'cooked to perfection' with 'delicate curry sauce,' and desserts described as 'made in heaven.'
Exceptional service and staff warmth
Reviewers consistently highlight attentive, friendly staff by name (Laura, Marco, Emma) who are 'kind and attentive,' 'knowledgeable,' and responsive to any issue without hesitation.
Outstanding value set menus and wine list
£38 for three courses and house wine repeatedly cited as 'fabulous value'; wine list highlighted as a strength in GBP attributes, with staff making 'excellent suggestions.'
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“A really lovely find just outside of the city centre by the golden crescent”
— James McPhail
Frequently Asked Questions about The Circus Restaurant
Absolutely. Reviewers celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and Valentine's dinners here. Staff go out of their way to make occasions memorable—one manager seated a party early without complaint, another comped a main course when an issue arose.
Yes. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, and often required. The restaurant is frequently busy, but booking ensures you're seated promptly and can enjoy the experience without rush.
Mid-range ($$). Set menus offer exceptional value at £38 for three courses plus wine. À la carte pricing is fair; reviewers note it 'won't break your bank account' despite the quality.
Yes, outdoor seating is available. The restaurant also features a downstairs dining room noted for its quiet, intimate ambience.
Reviewers rave about the sole with curry sauce, flat iron steak, beef bourguignon, and desserts—particularly the date pudding and crème brûlée with rhubarb and ginger flapjack.
Yes. The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accessible seating. Note: toilets are located downstairs.
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