RestaurantsSomersetBathBA1

survey result

Summary

£56
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Outstanding fish” is one of the better bets at this popular independent close to the town centre, and “service is outstanding too”. The “excellent pre-theatre menu is delightful and a bargain”.

Summary

£56
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“An ever-dependable restaurant” amidst the sea of tourist traps blighting this genteel town, this “good-value” indie offers “first-class” modern European grub “with knowledgeable and attentive service to go with it”.

Summary

£49
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
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

£49
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
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”.

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Restaurant details

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No dress code
50
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.
John L
Excellent small restaurant in Bath. Light s...
Reviewed 7 months, 18 days ago

"Excellent small restaurant in Bath. Light summery flavourful food. A favourite in Bath"

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Trevor J
A very pleasant bistro that gets most thing...
Reviewed 8 months, 11 days ago

"A very pleasant bistro that gets most things right. The food, whilst good and properly cooked, is on the conservative side. In some ways this reflects the location I suspect. I just think the chefs here are capable of more exciting dishes."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £32.00 £37.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.70 £23.60 £6.90
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.50
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
34 Brock St, Bath, BA1 2LN
Opening hours
Monday10 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑12 am
Tuesday10 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑12 am
Wednesday10 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑12 am
Thursday10 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑12 am
Friday10 am‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑12 am
Saturday10 am‑2 pm, 5 pm‑12 am
SundayCLOSED

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