The food is excellent. Great venue.Have been back again within 2 weeks as liked it so much.It has really nice toilets.
Katie Biggs
Thank you Ruth for a fab
warren roberts-clake
Food fantasticPricing inconsistent with advertised pricing on websiteWatered down gin that was changed accordinglySpoke to mr Ferreira this morning to ask why advertised Webb price was different to that charged he told me that they had changed the pricing on Wednesday I explained that website needs updating he told me to have a good day and dropped the callAbsolutely unacceptableI didn’t get the chance to tell him I had ordered a double rhubarb and ginger gin that on arrival was something other which was watered down although this was changed again this was unacceptablePrice of meal-£174.75Over charged by £13An insignificant amount of the totalI would not have raised this situation to the public until having beenSomewhat patronised by mr FerreiraI do hope that 13 is a lucky number for the gin and olive southseaIt wasn’t for meRemember good news travels quickBad news travels much fasterOn reading other detrimental reviews the owner’s seem to become quite dismissive and bordering argumentativeThanks for your swift responseIm under no illusions that my drink ordered was rhubarb and ginger which is not as you stated ,your drinks waiter attended the table to confirm the contents of another drink ordered and yet you didn’t notice thisI presume your cctv record sounds as well as images by your response I find this intrusive if it’s the case and so would othersIm not getting into review war with youThe customer isn’t always right on this occasion they werePlease don’t respond
Victoria Olushola
We went only for drinks and the cocktails were very delicious ?
Paula Vickers
We went for the Bottomless Brunch today and it didn't disappoint. Food was outstanding and Jordan behind the bar was awesome. Cocktails were divine. Already planning our next visit. Thanks for looking after us so well Jordan ?
Dudley Stagpool
Fillet steak was dry and overcooked, as was my friends ribeye. Drink prices aren't clearly displayed as per shot, so beware getting a double, let alone daring to have a tonic with it as you'll get charged extra again. 20 minute wait for drinks. Dusty bathroom. Overpriced and overrated.Edit: The owner has now replied to my review and somehow managed to check whether issues were raised, despite the table not being booked under my name!
Sophie
The worst meal out and experience we have had in a very long time. My partner booked for us to go here for my birthday and the service and food was truly awful. We asked if the sharing steak platters could be cooked medium and was told no they could only do medium rare, yet we could order steaks individually how we wanted. Having worked in restaurants for years this makes absolutely no sense and is not customer friendly in any way. The steak meals that we then ordered were the worst quality steaks, they were pure fat to the point they were essentially inedible and the garlic butter ‘sauce’ was so awful we couldn’t eat it, we have never tasted anything like it. We were cramped upstairs with large tables and were not looked after at all, the waitresses only cared about the big tables and we had to constantly get up to go and find somebody to order more drinks etc. We wanted to try this place for a while and we will never eat here again, the food and service was the worst we have ever had. Extremely overpriced, tiny drinks, awful atmosphere and the upstairs is very cold. The meal ruined my birthday which was a shame and we will definitely stick to what we know in future and go elsewhere.
Connie Ellis
Absolutely incredible food, the drinks were lovely and the staff were very welcoming and kind. I visited from Southampton and will 100% be wanting to dine here again.I’m quite gutted the gin and olive was shut down in Southampton as I believe I’d be in there a lot.Thanks again for the amazing food!!
Micky Goddard
Been here three times now before heading over to see a show at Kings Theatre. Lovely little restaurant with delicious food, and the staff were very friendly. We will be back!
Belated celebration for my sister's birthday. Food and drink were good. However, after our main meal we said we would like a break before dessert. Then when we asked if we could order dessert we were told that the kitchen was closed! It would have been helpful if staff had let us know that we had to order by a certain time. Also we were seated upstairs and waiting staff were bumping into my chair as they walked past the entire evening.
Janine Warner
I was disappointed with my New Year's eve experience. The waitress wasn't very helpful. I wasn't able to change the chunky chips that came with my steak for alternative fries, and therefore just had a steak that was under done and hadn't been seasoned. She also refused my daughter in law a piece of foul or cling film to take her leftovers home for the dog. Much friendlier and better value restaurants nearby.
Sarah Caldwell
I have been to the Gin and Olive a couple of times in the past week. What I like most about this place is the cocktails. The cocktails are not filled with lots of ice, instead are made very well. I like the French Martini. The food is nice, the halloumi burger was lovely. I found the staff polite and efficient. You have to book to ensure a table at this place, but good to see a local business doing well.Vegetarian options: There is one vegan curry and two veggie burgers.
Wing Tam
One of the staff glared at my friend, really discouraged us from eating here. Unacceptable behaviour.Edit to reply: Yes, the staff member glared at my friend when we were on the pavement. We decided not to dine here as a result.
Rhys Ness
The kitchen was too busy to give us butter for the bread ? I had one bite of the steak and it was very low quality and overcooked. I sent it back. My friends ordered rump and couldn't finish it. They messaged my friend saying that I didn't want to pay for the steak. Mr owner I have been to many restaurants and I have always paid for my food and my service charge which I did in your restaurant aswell but the steak was horrible. If someone thinks your food is not as good as the rest of the market it's not because they don't wanna pay. You are the gypsy not me. thinking people go to restaurants to get free food. Your scumish response to my friend is not appreciated. Drinks were fine. Staff was friendly. Restaurant decor was good but the FOOD wasn't acceptable in my opinion. That's my opinion. But stop accusing people of not wanting to pay when they don't like the food. I find it very disrespectful.best wishes,Mr doesn't wanna pay for his steak.
The food is excellent. Great venue.Have been back again within 2 weeks as liked it so much.It has really nice toilets.
Thank you Ruth for a fab
Food fantasticPricing inconsistent with advertised pricing on websiteWatered down gin that was changed accordinglySpoke to mr Ferreira this morning to ask why advertised Webb price was different to that charged he told me that they had changed the pricing on Wednesday I explained that website needs updating he told me to have a good day and dropped the callAbsolutely unacceptableI didn’t get the chance to tell him I had ordered a double rhubarb and ginger gin that on arrival was something other which was watered down although this was changed again this was unacceptablePrice of meal-£174.75Over charged by £13An insignificant amount of the totalI would not have raised this situation to the public until having beenSomewhat patronised by mr FerreiraI do hope that 13 is a lucky number for the gin and olive southseaIt wasn’t for meRemember good news travels quickBad news travels much fasterOn reading other detrimental reviews the owner’s seem to become quite dismissive and bordering argumentativeThanks for your swift responseIm under no illusions that my drink ordered was rhubarb and ginger which is not as you stated ,your drinks waiter attended the table to confirm the contents of another drink ordered and yet you didn’t notice thisI presume your cctv record sounds as well as images by your response I find this intrusive if it’s the case and so would othersIm not getting into review war with youThe customer isn’t always right on this occasion they werePlease don’t respond
We went only for drinks and the cocktails were very delicious ?
We went for the Bottomless Brunch today and it didn't disappoint. Food was outstanding and Jordan behind the bar was awesome. Cocktails were divine. Already planning our next visit. Thanks for looking after us so well Jordan ?
Fillet steak was dry and overcooked, as was my friends ribeye. Drink prices aren't clearly displayed as per shot, so beware getting a double, let alone daring to have a tonic with it as you'll get charged extra again. 20 minute wait for drinks. Dusty bathroom. Overpriced and overrated.Edit: The owner has now replied to my review and somehow managed to check whether issues were raised, despite the table not being booked under my name!
The worst meal out and experience we have had in a very long time. My partner booked for us to go here for my birthday and the service and food was truly awful. We asked if the sharing steak platters could be cooked medium and was told no they could only do medium rare, yet we could order steaks individually how we wanted. Having worked in restaurants for years this makes absolutely no sense and is not customer friendly in any way. The steak meals that we then ordered were the worst quality steaks, they were pure fat to the point they were essentially inedible and the garlic butter ‘sauce’ was so awful we couldn’t eat it, we have never tasted anything like it. We were cramped upstairs with large tables and were not looked after at all, the waitresses only cared about the big tables and we had to constantly get up to go and find somebody to order more drinks etc. We wanted to try this place for a while and we will never eat here again, the food and service was the worst we have ever had. Extremely overpriced, tiny drinks, awful atmosphere and the upstairs is very cold. The meal ruined my birthday which was a shame and we will definitely stick to what we know in future and go elsewhere.
Absolutely incredible food, the drinks were lovely and the staff were very welcoming and kind. I visited from Southampton and will 100% be wanting to dine here again.I’m quite gutted the gin and olive was shut down in Southampton as I believe I’d be in there a lot.Thanks again for the amazing food!!
Been here three times now before heading over to see a show at Kings Theatre. Lovely little restaurant with delicious food, and the staff were very friendly. We will be back!
Steak was the best I've ever
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Belated celebration for my sister's birthday. Food and drink were good. However, after our main meal we said we would like a break before dessert. Then when we asked if we could order dessert we were told that the kitchen was closed! It would have been helpful if staff had let us know that we had to order by a certain time. Also we were seated upstairs and waiting staff were bumping into my chair as they walked past the entire evening.
I was disappointed with my New Year's eve experience. The waitress wasn't very helpful. I wasn't able to change the chunky chips that came with my steak for alternative fries, and therefore just had a steak that was under done and hadn't been seasoned. She also refused my daughter in law a piece of foul or cling film to take her leftovers home for the dog. Much friendlier and better value restaurants nearby.
I have been to the Gin and Olive a couple of times in the past week. What I like most about this place is the cocktails. The cocktails are not filled with lots of ice, instead are made very well. I like the French Martini. The food is nice, the halloumi burger was lovely. I found the staff polite and efficient. You have to book to ensure a table at this place, but good to see a local business doing well.Vegetarian options: There is one vegan curry and two veggie burgers.
One of the staff glared at my friend, really discouraged us from eating here. Unacceptable behaviour.Edit to reply: Yes, the staff member glared at my friend when we were on the pavement. We decided not to dine here as a result.
The kitchen was too busy to give us butter for the bread ? I had one bite of the steak and it was very low quality and overcooked. I sent it back. My friends ordered rump and couldn't finish it. They messaged my friend saying that I didn't want to pay for the steak. Mr owner I have been to many restaurants and I have always paid for my food and my service charge which I did in your restaurant aswell but the steak was horrible. If someone thinks your food is not as good as the rest of the market it's not because they don't wanna pay. You are the gypsy not me. thinking people go to restaurants to get free food. Your scumish response to my friend is not appreciated. Drinks were fine. Staff was friendly. Restaurant decor was good but the FOOD wasn't acceptable in my opinion. That's my opinion. But stop accusing people of not wanting to pay when they don't like the food. I find it very disrespectful.best wishes,Mr doesn't wanna pay for his steak.