Circus is a unique and quirky cabaret restaurant and cocktail bar in London's vibrant Covent Garden. Circus is the ultimate one stop shop. The perfect venue in London for before dinner cocktails, after work drinks, dinner, entertainment and a late night bar. Circus is a restaurant and show with a difference, brought to life by amazing and outrageous pop-up circus.
Expect the unexpected as you see aerialists, contortionists, hand balancers, fire-breathers, hula-hoopers and much more. Our highly popular Pan-Asian menu (with meat or vegetarian food options), created and overseen by Executive Chef Andrew Lassetter, is designed for sharing. High quality food, amazing service and sensational short bursts of entertainment come together to create wonderful memories that will leave you surprised and delighted.
Expect the unexpected as you see aerialists, contortionists, hand balancers, fire-breathers, hula-hoopers and much more. Our highly popular Pan-Asian menu (with meat or vegetarian food options), created and overseen by Executive Chef Andrew Lassetter, is designed for sharing. High quality food, amazing service and sensational short bursts of entertainment come together to create wonderful memories that will leave you surprised and delighted.
Services
Our popular Pan-Asian menus are packed with fresh flavours and tempting dishes, and has been thoughtfully designed for enjoying with friends. For dinner we offer our 'Tasting Menu' with a vegan option also available. This four course menu is served to share and includes a glass of prosecco plus the evening entertainment.
Reviews (27)
C. Vinton
Jan 23, 2022
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Had high expectations of this venue but found it very expensive for what it was.
Food was lovely but not much of it . First dish was pea pods on ice . Sounded fancy , the rest that followed was nice but definitely not worth £65 a head . Entertainment was good what we saw but not enough again to warrant the price . We saw 4 acts that lasted literally minutes. We was expecting to see more but in between acts nothing was going on that entertained you . The lady singer was an amazing compare she came around and got to know the audience . Highlighted our wedding anniversary and without her probably
Food was lovely but not much of it . First dish was pea pods on ice . Sounded fancy , the rest that followed was nice but definitely not worth £65 a head . Entertainment was good what we saw but not enough again to warrant the price . We saw 4 acts that lasted literally minutes. We was expecting to see more but in between acts nothing was going on that entertained you . The lady singer was an amazing compare she came around and got to know the audience . Highlighted our wedding anniversary and without her probably
Melissa De Vita
Jan 20, 2022
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So disappointed.
Firstly the table we were in a table at the bar basically so you could not see the show
The show is almost non existent, there is one small show every hour or so
Just at the end of the dinner they did few bits more but being in a table at the very end we could not see almost anything
Is overpriced for what it is
I have been to similar other places in london and I must say I prefer them , to the point I have came back few times
This one , I am not going to go back
Firstly the table we were in a table at the bar basically so you could not see the show
The show is almost non existent, there is one small show every hour or so
Just at the end of the dinner they did few bits more but being in a table at the very end we could not see almost anything
Is overpriced for what it is
I have been to similar other places in london and I must say I prefer them , to the point I have came back few times
This one , I am not going to go back
Jesse Peach
Jan 13, 2022
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Michael Guibernau
Jan 11, 2022
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Sally
Nov 14, 2021
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I had high hopes for this place, but the food was awful! The only good thing to say about this place are the circus acts and decor.
My group and I were very disappointed with the food: undercooked rice, raw aubergine and burnt poppadoms. For the price of £65 per person and a birthday I would expect alot more. The taste is mediocre...nice salmon and good taste to the yellow curry but doesn't make up for burnt & raw food. All 6 of us didn't like the chocolate "foundue" cake at the end either 😕
What's more, the organisation of the waiters were so terrible; none of them are attentive. I let the
My group and I were very disappointed with the food: undercooked rice, raw aubergine and burnt poppadoms. For the price of £65 per person and a birthday I would expect alot more. The taste is mediocre...nice salmon and good taste to the yellow curry but doesn't make up for burnt & raw food. All 6 of us didn't like the chocolate "foundue" cake at the end either 😕
What's more, the organisation of the waiters were so terrible; none of them are attentive. I let the
Tamara Leeward
Oct 23, 2021
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The staff were very attentive and quick to serve our food! The venue was amazing and the acts were phenomenal. The food was perfect, salmon cooked exactly how I like it and a good amount of time between each serving. I would highly recommend for a celebration or nice meet up with friends! Will definitely be going back again.
Irena Halder
Oct 03, 2021
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Adil Mawani
Sep 27, 2021
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I had been wanting to go to Circus for ages. We finally went yesterday and overall I would say it didn't live up to expectations. The food and service were ok but it wasn't worth the price. The acts were good but there were fewer acts than I was expecting and nothing else going on. I wouldn't return and wouldn't recommend visiting on balance.
Colette Byrne
Aug 20, 2021
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I went with my sister yesterday and we absolutely loved it. The food was high quality and delicious. Everyone was super friendly, our server Andrea was amazing, he was fun and he kept our bottomless prosecco well and truly topped up. The entertainment was breathtaking, stunningly beautiful women with serious talent. We have already recommended it to friends and family,. Book it now, you won't be disappointed unless you're dead inside.
Yi Xu
Jun 09, 2020
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Sabrina S.
Mar 20, 2019
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Walking into the restaurant, it is an abstract setting and cool ambience suiting the restaurant's name. The performances were awesome, but the service was unfortunately disappointing. It took a very long time after we sat down for a waiter to come up to us, and it was actually the manager who finally did first. I gave an extra star for the wonderful manager, who took great care of our table, taking time to discuss with us options for dietary restrictions, and he checked on us as frequently as possible throughout the night. Cocktails were visually appealing and complementary - I had the Elsai
Joice T.
Jul 30, 2018
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I was recently invited to pop along to Circus a venue tucked away amongst the hussle and bustle of Covent Garden. Actually I even walked passed it trying to locate it as it doesn't have a signage above its entrance.. See how exclusive that makes the experience.. Only those in the know eh?
I was here to sample their new Christmas menu (ops sorry to mention that word in July) but great venues get booked up really quickly so you'll be glad I've told you. We was offered a sample of their amazing canapés.. The food here is a pan Asian fusion which I am all for.
I think my favourite
I was here to sample their new Christmas menu (ops sorry to mention that word in July) but great venues get booked up really quickly so you'll be glad I've told you. We was offered a sample of their amazing canapés.. The food here is a pan Asian fusion which I am all for.
I think my favourite
Alex R.
Jan 26, 2018
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Ramon S.
Oct 07, 2017
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Japanese fusion cuisine combined with Circus/ Cabaret acts in Covent Garden! This is an excellent place for celebrations such as birthdays or just simply to have a great night out with friends. Generally this kind of restaurants have good shows but not great food or the other way round. In circus however the food is very tasty and the show very good. We were a group of 6 and we had a set menu. They have two different times for dinner: 7 and 9pm. The performers may change depending on the day.
Kala J.
Aug 21, 2017
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This place was not easily idetifiable to our Uber driver or us but once inside all was good. We had a reservation but I guess we were a bit early for them because we stood at the entrance waiting for our table to be cleaned and set again. We weren't at the main stage table but right behind it or off to the side, however you want to look at it. Service was slow but the waitress was very helpful when we did interact with her. My friends had Squid Tempura and vegetarian sushi as a starter and I had the Prawn Ha Gau. Their squid was delish, I like mine fried a lil harder but still good.
Shelby B.
Feb 20, 2017
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Henri R.
Sep 21, 2016
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Amazing night of fun. I was at a work event and we got to sit on one half of the big table. Yes the BIG table. The food was good and plenty to share. The acts were amazing (5 in total). You can take photos but no flash. The drinks were delicious.
There are three cons on sitting at the big table. 1) you have to have the set menu. No choice of choosing something else. 2) you have a set time to eat due to the table being the stage. This meant that some of our food disappeared before we had finished. 3) some of the performances were slightly too close up.
I would definitely go back but probably
There are three cons on sitting at the big table. 1) you have to have the set menu. No choice of choosing something else. 2) you have a set time to eat due to the table being the stage. This meant that some of our food disappeared before we had finished. 3) some of the performances were slightly too close up.
I would definitely go back but probably
LeeAnn B.
Sep 06, 2016
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What a unique experience! My boyfriend has been doing some work in London so on one of his most recent trips, I tagged along for the ride. He had noticed months ago that Circus is always in the lists for top restaurants in London so he reserved a table for two about a month prior to my arrival. It seems as this is quite necessary, especially if you want a seat with a good view.
This is absolutely a date night spot. There was one table with a group of girlfriends, but otherwise the restaurant was littered with couples. The dark and seductive ambiance with shimmering lights and small tables make
This is absolutely a date night spot. There was one table with a group of girlfriends, but otherwise the restaurant was littered with couples. The dark and seductive ambiance with shimmering lights and small tables make
Rozwana H.
Aug 31, 2016
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First off going to be really honest here but up until 9:15pm last Friday I had never even heard of this place and for someone who has been living in London for over 8 years and likes to think that i am in the "know" that is a little bit of a shock to the system.
The other half had booked a table for us here for date night and needless to say it was almostcperfect apart from one thing but we can address that at the end of this review.
Our table was booked for 9:15pm but as we arrived a little early we were allowed to sit and had one of the best views of the performances that occurred
The other half had booked a table for us here for date night and needless to say it was almostcperfect apart from one thing but we can address that at the end of this review.
Our table was booked for 9:15pm but as we arrived a little early we were allowed to sit and had one of the best views of the performances that occurred
Dominique R.
Jul 06, 2016
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I went to circus last night not quite sure what to expect and had a great night! The restaurant was busy with clearly some group parties going on. It was dimly lit with candles giving it a nice atmosphere. Our waiter was super nice, funny and helpful, and pointed out some great dishes for us. The menu is pricey! They encourage you to buy and share multiple courses, but I found a starter and main was plenty, but I still made room for the churros dessert! YUMMY! The food was different and full of flavour, I really enjoyed everything I ate especially the date and water chestnut dumplings!
The acts
The acts
Jill S.
Apr 03, 2016
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Went here for a birthday dinner with some friends. First off, the food is really, really good. Nothing we ate was remotely bad in the slightest - all very good. Having said that, the service is...aggressive. I guess it was good in the sense that the waitress was always there, but that's just it...she was always there. At one point she refilled my wine glass twice in 60 seconds, even when I hadn't taken a sip. You do feel like you are rushed to eat but maybe they were rushing between acts?
The entertainment is good but I was hoping for more. Over 90 minutes we only saw 4 acts and 3 of
The entertainment is good but I was hoping for more. Over 90 minutes we only saw 4 acts and 3 of
Keren B.
Nov 15, 2015
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Rachel B.
Aug 17, 2015
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I came here for my best friend's 18th birthday with her parents - she wanted to do something extra special and this was definitely it! We had a table booked, I don't imagine you can come here without a reservation. The food was delicious, as you'd expect it to be as it came with a price tag!
Of course, the best bit is the entertainment. We went for dinner fairly early and the entertainment didn't start until later so we didn't see too much. There is a long table in the venue where the dancers walk onto, which I'm quite relieved I wasn't sat on because I wouldn
Of course, the best bit is the entertainment. We went for dinner fairly early and the entertainment didn't start until later so we didn't see too much. There is a long table in the venue where the dancers walk onto, which I'm quite relieved I wasn't sat on because I wouldn
Louisa K.
Aug 12, 2015
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My former boss invited us here for our Christmas dinner. It's certainly a very fun place when you're going out with a group. The room is quite dark and there are little sessions of freaky dancing and acrobatics. The music is loud so it's not the best choice if you're planning on having deep conversations.
The food was quite amazing. It's Pan Asian fusion and I wouldn't necessarily disagree with their statement "Michelin-worthy menu".
I'm not a real fan because I prefer my dinners in different atmospheres and it's also a little too pricey for me
The food was quite amazing. It's Pan Asian fusion and I wouldn't necessarily disagree with their statement "Michelin-worthy menu".
I'm not a real fan because I prefer my dinners in different atmospheres and it's also a little too pricey for me
Mike A.
Mar 25, 2012
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Sorry, I just love this place. I've been three times and it's always great. I can't speak to the relative value for the money, as I am always going for work and I can expense every last pound. Where to begin? Well ... the food, I guess. It's all pretty good. I appreciate the indication of gluten, though I will say, the first time I went, when there was a "G" on the menu item, that meant it was gluten free. Then, the next time, the "G" meant that the item contained gluten. Uhhh ... I almost ordered a bunch of food I couldn't eat. Thankfully I am not an
Thalie A.
Sep 27, 2011
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I always hated the circus as a kid...the clowns, the smelly animals, the clowns, the stupid shows, the clowns...I digress...Circus was NOTHING like that trauma!!
Heard about this place by some sketchy means so booked a table for me & my friends to see the show & have some food. At the time of my visit, Circus was a fairly new opening in London...but well worth it indeed!!!
From the easy booking by Lucy B. (fabulous), to the food - a nod to the Cajun/Southern delights of the USA and the amazing performances; this place should be on your list of venues to visit in London.
We dined on so
Heard about this place by some sketchy means so booked a table for me & my friends to see the show & have some food. At the time of my visit, Circus was a fairly new opening in London...but well worth it indeed!!!
From the easy booking by Lucy B. (fabulous), to the food - a nod to the Cajun/Southern delights of the USA and the amazing performances; this place should be on your list of venues to visit in London.
We dined on so
Tyn R.
Aug 23, 2010
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I decided to celebrate my birthday at Circus restaurant as I believed it would offer something different, new, and exciting. So I reserved 23 seats for a birthday dinner on a Thursday night.
The restaurant was quite difficult to find as there was no obvious sign - just a black door, a bouncer, and a small A4 sized sign that stood on a stand on the side. On entry, the staff did make an effort to impress but the size of the restaurant failed to do so. It was much smaller than I thought it'd be but the decor was appealing, with a funky and futuristic edge.
I was highly disappointed to find
The restaurant was quite difficult to find as there was no obvious sign - just a black door, a bouncer, and a small A4 sized sign that stood on a stand on the side. On entry, the staff did make an effort to impress but the size of the restaurant failed to do so. It was much smaller than I thought it'd be but the decor was appealing, with a funky and futuristic edge.
I was highly disappointed to find
