The Circus Restaurant

The Circus Restaurant serves modern European food at 34 Brock Street, between Bath’s Georgian landmarks, The Circus and the Royal Crescent. Seasonal dishes, attentive service and a relaxed dining room make it a good choice for lunch or dinner. The set lunch menu is £38 for three courses and a glass of house wine or a soft drink. Beef bourguignon, sea bass and desserts such as crème brûlée have all featured among diners’ choices. For a quieter, cosy setting, ask for a downstairs table.

A Georgian townhouse between Bath landmarks

The Circus Restaurant is at 34 Brock Street, on the route between The Circus and the Royal Crescent. The restaurant occupies part of a Georgian townhouse in an area known for its curved rows of Georgian houses. Its address makes it easy to pair a meal with a walk around these two Bath landmarks.

Inside, the dining space has a relaxed feel, with artwork on the walls. The downstairs room is a cosy option if you would like a more intimate setting. The restaurant is described as larger than it appears from outside, so the townhouse setting does not tell the whole story of its dining space.

What to eat and when to book

The menu centres on modern European cooking and changes with the seasons. Dishes mentioned on the menu or by diners include beef bourguignon, mussels, sea bass, sirloin steak and fried green tomatoes. Crème brûlée is one of the desserts to look for. Specific dishes can change, so check the current menu before you go.

For lunch, the three-course set menu includes a glass of house wine or a soft drink and costs £38. Booking ahead is sensible, particularly for lunch, when there are only a few tables available. If you have time for dessert, the set menu lets you finish with a sweet course as well as a starter and main.