I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend and friend after hearing a local band would be playing. Tonight was a full house, I did not see a single empty seat throughout the pub. Starting with the food, I got the Dover sole with lemon caper sauce. It seemed to be a lighter (and presumably healthier) choice compared to burgers, pasta, etc. The fish came with broccoli and rice on the side. Everything was very tasty; the fish was soft and flaky and went really well with a squeeze of lemon. The rice was soft, fluffy, and had a good flavor from the pico de gallo. The main selling point tonight was the atmosphere. We had front row seats to the show: a local swing jazz group. Overall, great place to eat and share a drink or two with friends and chat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Robert Johnson
Not sure how/why Circus pub is only rated at 4.4 stars but I needs to be much higher. The people are great, the food is exceptional and the atmosphere wonderful. Easily one of my favorite spots. (Try the toffee, you will get hooked on it.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaman Mengis
Fish n chips slapped.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobby Dhadwar
The fish & chips were disappointing and I had high hopes for the British-style pub. The fish batter was not crunchy at all and separated easily from the fish. The fish was overcooked. The chips were few and not crispy either. The tartar sauce was a thick chunky relish, not creamy. If you have ever been to the UK, you will be disappointed. Sadly, there is no good british-style fish & chips in the bay area. On a positive note, staff was friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Brittney Monroe
A group and I came here on a whim after our show, and when I say I was blown away, I mean it. From service, to quality, to price, this place is doing it right. We happened to be sitting in Jenny's section, and she was so lovely. She took care of us and even though the place was packed, like multiple turn over on tables packed, Jenny made sure to keep us updated on food times, and drink orders. She was the epitome of what good service is! She even brought out extra onion rings because our food was taking longer than expected! Did she need to do that? Not at all- but on top of all of that, the owner came out to apologize about food times! It was incredible! this place gets it - if you want repeat customers, you make them feel like family, and that's what we felt like, family. Now let's talk about the food and the quality of it. My husband convinced me to order the rib eye, which I had no intention of doing, but my guy has a special talent for instantly knowing a quality kitchen, and let me tell you, he hasn't been wrong yet! The quality of the steak they serve is better (and larger) than most restaurants in SF. It was a marbled thing of beauty (not to mention, bigger than my head!) This place is gem, and if you happen to be around at the right time of night, you might just see the mayor, Odin, stop by for a special treat!
Danielle Escamilla
Always wonderful food and service. There is an awesome toy selection for kids to play with.
Kid-friendliness: Toys and clak board conveniently located where it's easy to keep an eye on them
This is a warm, human restaurant with great food. The fish and chips are always good. The salads are generously sized and if nothing special, they never disappoint. The lamb pies are delicious. Great bar options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tony Needham
They lost out food order. Got there 6:30 left 8:30. Drank beer. They were busy for a Thursday night. They apologized and forgave our beer tab. Total 6 beers for 3 of us Never got our fish and chips. Went across the street and got pizza. 3 local dentists. I really wanted to like this place. Saw them on check please Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
V O
It's a fun place to hang & meet up with friends. They also have live music too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
Claude Harrison
This is a warm, in the human sense, restaurant. Literally an East Bay Cheers in an English pub manner, with excellent food, wonderful people on the floor, behind the bar and in the kitchen. The star, though, has to be the ribeye. Bar none, it is fabulous.
Fish & chips are always good. Salads are sizeable, and if unremarkable, they never disappoint. Shepherd's pie is on point. Good bar options.
This is your tried and true place.
Kid-friendliness: One of the most child friendly restaurants in thr Bay. There are toys and mats for very young ones to play with/upon, and no one bats an eye. Waitstaff are helpful as are the clientele. Wonderful, warm, human Bay Area experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Fry, Garlic Fries, Mashed Potatoes
Fun environment. Ok but not great food. Had the chicken sandwich and fries. Stomach was cramping on the way home.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sheila Genova
Had a blast with family on outside dining eating dinner!! Yummie italisn dining! homemade pizzas ,meatballs, salad, wine! Top Notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Albright
The best onion rings in the universe. And the fish and chips were spectacular, too!
This is the place to go if you want to be “bad” and eat really good fried food.
Live music and no cover charge on weekend evenings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Benson
The best onion rings in the universe. And the fish and chips were spectacular, too!
This is the place to go if you want to be “bad” and eat really good fried food.
Live music and no cover charge on weekend evenings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cathy Morris
The fish and chips were freshly cooked and piping hot when we got it. The waitress was very nice and helpful with us making a choice with our order. I would suggest going when they first open to beat the Crowd. I will be going Back!!
I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend and friend after hearing a local band would be playing. Tonight was a full house, I did not see a single empty seat throughout the pub.
Starting with the food, I got the Dover sole with lemon caper sauce. It seemed to be a lighter (and presumably healthier) choice compared to burgers, pasta, etc. The fish came with broccoli and rice on the side. Everything was very tasty; the fish was soft and flaky and went really well with a squeeze of lemon. The rice was soft, fluffy, and had a good flavor from the pico de gallo.
The main selling point tonight was the atmosphere. We had front row seats to the show: a local swing jazz group.
Overall, great place to eat and share a drink or two with friends and chat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Not sure how/why Circus pub is only rated at 4.4 stars but I needs to be much higher. The people are great, the food is exceptional and the atmosphere wonderful. Easily one of my favorite spots. (Try the toffee, you will get hooked on it.)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fish n chips slapped.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fish & chips were disappointing and I had high hopes for the British-style pub. The fish batter was not crunchy at all and separated easily from the fish. The fish was overcooked. The chips were few and not crispy either. The tartar sauce was a thick chunky relish, not creamy. If you have ever been to the UK, you will be disappointed. Sadly, there is no good british-style fish & chips in the bay area. On a positive note, staff was friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
A group and I came here on a whim after our show, and when I say I was blown away, I mean it. From service, to quality, to price, this place is doing it right.
We happened to be sitting in Jenny's section, and she was so lovely. She took care of us and even though the place was packed, like multiple turn over on tables packed, Jenny made sure to keep us updated on food times, and drink orders. She was the epitome of what good service is! She even brought out extra onion rings because our food was taking longer than expected! Did she need to do that? Not at all- but on top of all of that, the owner came out to apologize about food times! It was incredible! this place gets it - if you want repeat customers, you make them feel like family, and that's what we felt like, family.
Now let's talk about the food and the quality of it. My husband convinced me to order the rib eye, which I had no intention of doing, but my guy has a special talent for instantly knowing a quality kitchen, and let me tell you, he hasn't been wrong yet! The quality of the steak they serve is better (and larger) than most restaurants in SF. It was a marbled thing of beauty (not to mention, bigger than my head!)
This place is gem, and if you happen to be around at the right time of night, you might just see the mayor, Odin, stop by for a special treat!
Always wonderful food and service. There is an awesome toy selection for kids to play with.
Kid-friendliness: Toys and clak board conveniently located where it's easy to keep an eye on them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Garlic Fries
This is a warm, human restaurant with great food. The fish and chips are always good. The salads are generously sized and if nothing special, they never disappoint. The lamb pies are delicious. Great bar options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They lost out food order. Got there 6:30 left 8:30. Drank beer. They were busy for a Thursday night. They apologized and forgave our beer tab. Total 6 beers for 3 of us Never got our fish and chips. Went across the street and got pizza. 3 local dentists. I really wanted to like this place. Saw them on check please Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
It's a fun place to hang & meet up with friends. They also have live music too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
This is a warm, in the human sense, restaurant. Literally an East Bay Cheers in an English pub manner, with excellent food, wonderful people on the floor, behind the bar and in the kitchen. The star, though, has to be the ribeye. Bar none, it is fabulous.
Fish & chips are always good. Salads are sizeable, and if unremarkable, they never disappoint. Shepherd's pie is on point. Good bar options.
This is your tried and true place.
Kid-friendliness: One of the most child friendly restaurants in thr Bay. There are toys and mats for very young ones to play with/upon, and no one bats an eye. Waitstaff are helpful as are the clientele. Wonderful, warm, human Bay Area experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Fry, Garlic Fries, Mashed Potatoes
Restaurantji Recommends
Fun environment. Ok but not great food. Had the chicken sandwich and fries. Stomach was cramping on the way home.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Had a blast with family on outside dining eating dinner!! Yummie italisn dining! homemade pizzas ,meatballs, salad, wine! Top Notch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best onion rings in the universe. And the fish and chips were spectacular, too!
This is the place to go if you want to be “bad” and eat really good fried food.
Live music and no cover charge on weekend evenings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best onion rings in the universe. And the fish and chips were spectacular, too!
This is the place to go if you want to be “bad” and eat really good fried food.
Live music and no cover charge on weekend evenings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The fish and chips were freshly cooked and piping hot when we got it. The waitress was very nice and helpful with us making a choice with our order. I would suggest going when they first open to beat the Crowd. I will be going Back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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