August

Yes, August is often chosen for date nights and special evenings, with guests praising its intimate converted-church setting and reporting great date-night experiences.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, a neat choice for evenings out (many guests also treat August as a lovely spot for celebrations).

Yes, August regularly welcomes families: guests describe family meals and birthday celebrations there, and several reviews note visits with children.

August can fill up on weeknights, reviewers note Thursday evenings were “almost full”, while Sunday lunches are often more relaxed and “small but not crowded, ” and the 5pm sitting is recommended for easier conversation.

August occupies a beautifully restored heritage church on Dornoch Terrace, where the dining room’s pitched ceiling, stained glass and surrounding artworks create an intimate, elegant and relaxed dining experience.

Guests regularly describe portions at August as generous and filling, with several reviewers noting surprisingly large or generous servings and many dishes designed to be shared.

For a relaxed, convivial meal head to August for Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday late lunch and the set lunch, and if you prefer a quieter dinner, many guests recommend snagging the 5pm sitting to enjoy easy conversation.