The Circus Restaurant is a european restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 1284 Google reviews. Known for set lunch value and pork tomahawk and steak. Best for set lunch and groups. Features a terrace. Price range: ££.
The Circus Restaurant is rated 4.7★ on Google (1,284 reviews) and 4.7★ on TripAdvisor (3,655 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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The Circus Restaurant
Across 1,228 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 1,284 |
| 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
4,939 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A deliberately small seasonal menu executed with precision in a soft-lit Georgian room where the set lunch offers remarkable value and reservations are non-negotiable.
You want a small, seasonally-driven menu executed with precision in a Georgian room just off Bath's main drag.
About The Circus Restaurant
Lunch or dinner at The Circus Restaurant, in a Georgian building on the way to the Royal Crescent, lands differently from most of what Bath offers. The room is soft-lit with neutral tones, and the set lunch menu — three courses with a glass of house wine included — is the kind of value that keeps locals coming back. The ribeye and flat iron steaks are the dishes people write about most, followed closely by the crème brûlée and the mussels; the pork tomahawk is worth seeking out too. Portions are generous, the presentation careful, and the kitchen works with seasonal British produce throughout. Book ahead — tables at lunch are limited and they fill.
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
Set lunch value
The set lunch menu runs £38 for three courses and a glass of house wine, described by recent diners as 'fantastic value' with 'generous portions' and 'excellent flavors.'
Pork tomahawk and steak
Recent reviewers specifically praised the pork tomahawk and flat iron steak, with one noting the steak was 'cooked perfectly' and portions were 'generous.'
Crème brûlée and desserts
Crème brûlée appears consistently in review mentions and Google topics (20 mentions), with reviewers describing desserts as standout courses.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
☀️Outdoor
“A really lovely find just outside of the city centre by the golden crescent”
— James McPhail
Frequently Asked Questions about The Circus Restaurant
The Circus Restaurant in the Crescent, Bath welcomes solo diners and is listed as popular for solo dining. The set lunch menu at £38 for three courses and a glass of house wine is a straightforward offer, and staff are noted for making guests feel at home from arrival.
The Circus Restaurant requires reservations across all dayparts—lunch, dinner and brunch. The kitchen runs tight and tables are limited, so booking in advance is essential to secure a seat.
The Circus Restaurant's recent diners highlight the pork tomahawk, flat iron steak cooked to order, and crème brûlée as the plates worth ordering. The set lunch menu offers all three courses with a glass of house wine included.
The Circus Restaurant in Bath's Crescent has wheelchair accessible entrance and seating available throughout the dining room.
The Circus Restaurant's set lunch runs £38 for three courses and a glass of house wine—either red or white from the house selection. Recent diners describe it as 'fantastic value' with generous portions and excellent flavors.
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Hot Score: 60/100 · ranked October 2026
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