CircusMASH

You walk into The Old Church Hall on Vicarage Road and there's something immediately different about CircusMASH — it's got that rare quality of feeling both unpretentious and genuinely skilled. The space itself is characterful without trying too hard; there's a real sense they've thought about how you move through the room and where you sit. The menu's built around proper mashed potato (yeah, really) paired with quality proteins and proper sauces, but what gets people excited is how they're treating drinks. This is the kind of place where your bartender actually knows what they're doing with spirits and bitters, not just slinging Instagram-bait cocktails. King's Heath's had a proper renaissance in recent years, and CircusMASH sits nicely in that sweet spot where locals actually want to come back, week after week.