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Le Freak, C'est Chic The idea at Circus is simple; create a restaurant/bar that rolls out fabulous
fare and showstopping entertainment, all set against a gorgeously
glossy backdrop by iconic British designer Tom Dixon. With the stakes
raised, Gunpowder couldn't help but wonder whether Circus would balance
on such a taut tightrope. Fortunately for Circus, it's every bit as
slick as it should be, and could quite possibly become the greatest
show in town. The interiors are utterly mindblowing, with a secret
entrance from the street that opens up onto a dark, club-like reception
area; big double doors give way to the main dining room, which is all
concrete flooring, mirror balls on the ceiling and twisting
synchronised lights on the wall. It's very Tom Dixon indeed.
The food, meanwhile, matches the decor; pan-American cuisine is the
order of the day here, with Gunpowder indulging in succulent
langoustines to begin with and fabulous fillet steak for main, all
finished off with chocolate and peanut butter brownie. The menu
certainly isn't for calorie-counters, but is belt-busting comfort food
at its most spectacular. The wine, too, was something quite special,
and after two glasses we were half-tempted to jump up onto the
stripper's pole in the corner and remove an item or three of clothing.
Before we could, however, the lights dimmed, the music cranked up and
Circus unrolled its very own carnivalesque entertainment, including
burlesque performances, drag acts and aerialists swinging from a silver
hoop suspended above the main table. While hard-nose critics may turn
up their noses at Circus's gimmicky nature, we were enthralled;
bringing together a Michelin-worthy menu, spot-on service and
jaw-dropping spectacles, Circus really is the ringleader.
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