Gin & Olive in Portsmouth

Absolutely fantastic. Loved it.. thoroughly recommend 👌

We have eaten here before and loved it. However, after eating here on Friday, I can confirm that I won't be returning. - Order taken wrong, so the children's meal arrived way after ours. We were then given attitude when we asked for the sauce on the side. - 4 dirty glasses - Overcrowded - Nudged everytime anyone entered due to being placed right by the door - Dirty Loos - Very average food - Extremely overpriced. Such a shame, as it used to be great.

A fantastic place to celebrate my 27th! Great selection of food and cocktails! Attentive staff, who really help you make the most of the time you have!

Thought this place would be nice for a few cocktails and we did really enjoy them. Was a nice sunny April evening and Sat in high tops by door as only seats available. But as the sun went down got quite cold. Four girls eating near by also asked if the doors could be pulled too. The waitress said no as it was still early at 6.30. So we quickly drank up and moved on. I understand in the really hot evenings. But April thought the customers should come first.

This place is the best cocktail bar I have ever had the pleasure of frequenting. Cocktails are trash mixed every time. Food is top grade, and the staff are the best ever . The non alcoholic cocktails are also fantastic, ideal for a party of people, some of whom prefer to avoid alcohol.

We stumbled across Gin & Olive by sheer chance and cannot recommend highly enough. Drinks were beautifully presented and food was of the highest standard and very reasonably priced. Great ambience and extremely efficient, attentive and friendly staff. Kudos to the owner and her staff. Would highly recommend

Went for a bottomless brunch and really enjoyed it. Hostesses were Macy and Ruth. Would massively recommend - cocktails were insane and the small plates were delicious

Booked a table for Tuesday 1st April - telephoned ahead to ask what time to serve a family of six to get to Kings Theatre for 19.45. G&O suggested we arrive by 18.15 which we did. Good cocktails with two different sharing platters plus sides which we cleared. Delicious, excellent steak, medium rare, perfectly cooked. This was one of many visits when we travel from Aberystwyth to Portsmouth. Lovely atmosphere, nice staff - so a great occasion. With thanks S & J Davies

Found this fabulous place yesterday on a recent trip to the theatre. We were greeted at the door with a huge friendly smile by Anthony . The interior is unique, super clean and industrial looking warm and comfy . The food was literally out of this world 10/10 . So difficult to find somewhere lovely to eat and competitive prices it seems but this place has it spot on . I'm going to say the best food I have eaten out in years !!!! I was driving but was told they serve 2 for £12 cocktails in the afternoon . I live in West Sussex but we are going to return just to visit this beautiful little find 🥰 thankyou to the staff Anthony , Mary and Ruth 10/10 ❤️

I had booked a table for 7 people for 6pm,we arrived on time sat down placed a drink and food order by 6.20pm. 2 of the party order a hummus starter not a hard one which did arrive quickly . We then waited till 7.20pm and our food still hadn't arrived spoke to a young girl who looked like a rabbit in headlights who went to ask ,came back and said wouldn't be long .After another 5 minutes she came back and said another 2 tables were in front of us asked to speak to the manager who then came and blamed the wait on the starters, not once saying sorry. We couldn't wait any longer for food as we had tickets to a show when saying this to manager she said everyone has ,her attitude towards us was very off handed not sorry for the wait and came across very rude. We also had to pay for the starters when said we felt she should have compensated us she said why you drank and eat the starter . I was booking a bottomless brunch but will not be doing so now . The manager needs to have a better attitude towards her customers and take responsibility for what happens in her restaurant. I will be telling everyone I know about the service but mainly the lack of customer service that they provide and also they need to know how just be saying how sorry they are goes a long way .

Ethan was great! Came in for the bottomless brunch. We were treated very well, always had a drink in front of us. Thanks very much :)!

The food is amazing. The cocktails are lovely and so many to choose from, can’t fault it!

We had a great meal at gin and olive southsea we had the olives and houmous to share and the chorizo chicken pasta was superb Could not fault the service the waitresses were on the ball all evening and we will definitely be going back for more

We went here around 6 weeks ago and the food was absolutely lovely, we had the sharing platter and they cooked it well done just as we asked so we decided to come back for our Christmas work meal. To start off the service was absolutely diabolical, we asked for the sharing platter to be well done or even medium to well would have been enough. However we were told it only comes out medium rare and when we asked why it couldn’t be cooked well done we were just told “because they are the rules and I’m not changing them just for you”. The waitress then spent the next 10 minutes or so speaking to our table with such disgusting manner when we were just simply asking why that can’t be done. We then asked to speak to a manager as we thought there was no way a MANAGER would even dare to speak to a customer in the way she spoke to us. To then be told she was the manager!! With may I add, a sarcastic and lairy smile on her face. The “manager” then asked if someone on our table wanted something else instead, but due to how disgusting she spoke to this person they didn’t want to. When that person said “no thank you I won’t be eating then” the manager simply responded “ok” and was happy for 5 people to all be eating meals whilst someone was not eating. Everyone’s food came out and everyone else had the grill sharing platter and the ultimate sharing platter as they didn’t mind it being medium rare. however when it came out, It was not medium rare whatsoever. It was cooked blue. The steak was completely stone cold. You’re probably thinking “the less it’s cooked the more tender it should be” not according to gin and olive. Our guests couldn’t even chew through some of the steak, even having to spit a few bits out into a napkin! As well as this no steak knives were given to the table at all. And you’d think after this surely we would complain again? Well of course we would have however not one waitress came over to our table for the entirety of our meal, so we couldn’t. Even ignoring when we tried to get their attention multiple times. After ordering our food not one person came back to the table to see if we wanted more drinks or anything. Two people on our table had the ultimate sharing platter, left almost the whole platter because the food was so bad, when the waitress cleared the table she clearly saw the sheer amount of food that was left and did not ask if something was wrong, just simply took it away. When the boards were removed from the table, there were puddles of blood left on our table due to just how rare the steak was. All of our guests for the meal were made to feel incredibly uncomfortable as All staff were rude and were clearly talking about our table as they weren’t very discrete. We heard them and they were pointing at our table and laughing. Which is absolutely disgusting behaviour if you ask me. Especially considering the “manager” was leading this behaviour. Will absolutely not be returning here again and will be making sure anyone we know will not go here also. all this because you refuse to put they steak on the grill for another 10 minutes. What happened to customer is always right? And if we are paying for our meal why can’t we have the steak cooked how we would like? Or at the very least how it is stated it will be cooked. For the owner, we came on Saturday the 7th of December at 6:30pm (table of 6). You should now be able to narrow down the manager that should absolutely not be working for you. She had brunette hair if that helps alongside a terrible attitude.

Great staff, delicious food and fab Margaritas!!

Lovely, friendly staff, good food and a great atmosphere.

Lovely food and friendly staff and punters

Went here for my birthday with friends and family. It was busy but it was friday evening so it was quite loud. Food was lovely and staff was nice too but i was dissapointed for not getting the complementary birthday dessert eventho the birthday event was specified when booking the table..... But all in all was quite nice

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch. The food was spot on and the waitress was delightful. Will definitely be returning.

Great food and wine selection. Had the steak shaking board with side of fries a d creamed spinach. Very good . Loved the atmosphere and the decor. Brilliant eclectic music . Work a try . X

Lovely place. Reasonably priced and a great atmosphere.

Booked a table at 6pm for7 people for birthday celebration. Got there at 5.50. I asked the waitress if I could order our drinks at the bar as we wanted the cocktail offer to which she replied No I’ll be with you soon. She came to us just before 6 and refused to serve us the offer as our table was booked for 6. Confused I said the reason we got in here early was to get the cocktails. She was extremely rude, rolling her eyes, tutting and had no customer service skills whatsoever. I asked if I could speak to the manager, she said the manager wasn’t there. I asked for the manager’s name which she refused to give me. She also refused to give me her name. We left immediately as her attitude was very unwelcoming.

Popped in here on my way to a gig at Wedgewood Rooms (about 7 minutes' walk away). I was struggling to find anywhere for a quick bite to eat and thought Gin & Olive was maybe going to be a bit 'fancy' for solo dining, but the staff member (possibly owner?) spotted me looking confused at the menu outside and asked if I need help so I decided to sit down. I had a lovely veggie risotto which was massive and a mocktail (on the pricey side but I seem to remember that there was a happy hour offer that made it good value for couples). Plus, I don't mind paying more for quality (they had loads of non-alcoholic spirits which meant their mocktails were 'proper' rather than just a fruit juice!). Food and drink was very good but highlight was how lovely the staff were. I was given directions to the music venue and I really appreciated it. Would dine here again if I was back in the area for another gig.

Great food!! 2nd roast I’ve had here and they fail to disappoint, lovely staff and atmosphere too. Thank you

We had a delicious Sunday lunch quite late in the day. We were the only customers when we arrived but several more people arrived a little later. Great food, surroundings and service.

I used to go here all the time when I was at University and it was amazing - the steak board used to be so good. I came back thinking this place was as good as it was, but it has just fallen off a cliff. The meat was so bland, I know you can make better steak at home. The chicken was bone dry and we didn't get the BBQ sauce it used to come with. The creamy spinach recipe has changed for the worst - it's wilted spinach in a pool of cream. Anyone who has been to a decent steak restaurant knows this just ain't it. The cocktail selection and quality is still as good as I remember, a wicked place for a drink. Pains me to say, but do skip for food

Tried sudsy lunch. Invited the in-laws. Food was delicious. Great service as well.

The best bottomless brunch in southsea 2nd visit for us 1st visit for our friends .. we love the gin and olive. Bottomless brunch is well worth every pound. All cocktails are freshly made none of this pre made stuff that you get served in other bars. The staff are great and you’re never without a drink or food. Honestly this is the best bottomless brunch in the area and we will be back.

We were going to Kings Theatre after dinner and we were asked if we were going and they ensured our food came in a timely fashion. Food was excellent as were the cocktails. Service was good. Would definitely go back and would recommend to others

This is the best place for a bottomless brunch. The cocktails are all made from scratch, not weird over sweet syrups like other places I've visited. The staff at G & O are exceptional - attention to detail is wonderful along with helpful suggestions when ordering . Id recommend this place to anyone who likes proper cocktails, tasty tapas and wonderful service in a place full of character - check out the wall hangings and see if you can work out what they are 😊

Came in for drinks and food, lovely atmosphere however It took over an hour for one of the GINS to come out and over an hour for a portion of OLIVES to come out despite ordering multiple drinks and snacks at the same time. Service could be better.

Nice food and service but felt tables were too close together for our liking

Ate here on Monday 23rd August. Not too busy when we arrived early afternoon which is how we prefer it. Service was very attentive and the food was delicious. I had the olives as a starter which were large and certainly enough for one. My wife had the Chicken in garlic sauce and I had the Chicken and Chorizo Tagliatelle which was in a creamy sauce, both dishes were cooked and presented to perfection! As a dessert we were going to have Cheese and biscuits but were told by a member of service (or could have been the manager) that they didn't do this anymore as it was not popular but he would check with the kitchen. He came back and advised that they couldn't do it as they had no crackers but could do a board with cheese and breads which we happily said yes to! The board arrived with 4 different cheeses and warm breads with butter, onion chutney, grapes and mixed lettuce leaves. Fantastic. We would like to say thanks to this team for going out of their way for us as it certainly sets them apart from some other establishments who would not have entertained the idea of being flexible for a customer! We will return!

Great gin - fantastically presented.

Stumbled on this gem of a restaurant by chance and were blown away by the quality of cocktails, food, service and facilities. A really great way to finish the weekend, thank you Tony and team 10 out of 10.

Visited Bank holiday Sunday following the Victorious Festival, the hospitality provided by Tony and his team was superb! Delicious cocktails and lovley enjoyed both Chicken and Beef roast dinenrs. Would recommend and return ln future.

The ideal restaraunt for casual dining if you just want: great food, great attentive service & enjoy a cocktail or two …

We have had bottomless brunch in a few different places in southsea, however Gin and Olive has been by far the best. Food brilliant as usual. we had free range of the gin and cocktail menus and the service was brilliant, we didn’t have to keep asking for refills! Highly recommend. Lovely afternoon. Thanks Gin and Olive staff.

We had a nice late birthday lunch here, the staff are friendly and helpful, the gin & tonics are a plenty and the choice of food is perfect for sharing! We had the sea sharer with a side of skinny fries and it was perfect for three!

We enjoyed our steak & seafood platter. Nice atmosphere / friendly staff & quick service with nice presentation of food & drink too

Very good quality food ,friendly staff

Booked for 6 for my birthday dinner, we were sat upstairs seating and decor needs updating, inparticular the banqet seating simple little touches had been missed like lighting the candles on the table, I had to ask. Battery candles in lanterns that line the banquet seating had not been switched on. Biggest disappointment of the night was the steak platter we had to send it back because it was cold, not warm cold, concerns around food compliance and temperature checking processes in place. When the platter returned, the steak selection portions were less, so I'm guessing someone else got some of our cold steak.

U had the lamb and it was by far the best crunchy on the out side and fell apart in your mouth the flavours were on point my husband had the steak and he didn't even use a knife

My son graduated University and we chose Gin & Olive as the venue for lunch. It was a lovely Summer’s day, so the doors were open creating a really nice venue sitting at the high tables watching the world go by. Our waitress was very good. The food was excellent. We had the ultimate sharer and it did not disappoint. Fabulous prawns, steak and salmon. The toilet had 50 different hand soaps, which was a nice touch.

This amazing place has never disappointed! We been as a couple, with family for Sunday Lunch (fabulous food) and for the Bottomless Brunch once or twice. The food is delicious and presented beautifully the cocktails are spot on. Nothing is too much for the young staff that wait on or are behind the bar. If you have an intolerance, not a problem they will adapt the meals if they can. Can definitely recommend the fantastic place. Keep it up!

Had a lovely anniversary dinner- had some cocktails during happy hour which was so reasonable as we didn’t even know it was 2-4-12 when we booked, there was so much selection and everything tasted lovely. Service from Tony was lovely he was so polite and attentive. The food was so nice we had three small plates and mains. Portions were big and filling and it was all delicious. I definitely recommend the prawns.

Steak was rare asked if some could be taken of Bill staff said no won't be going there again

The Best Brunch by far !!! Great service Lovely staff Amazing food Banging cocktails Our glasses were never empty Superb 👌🏽

About 6 staff stood around and doing nothing, took 15 minutes for one drink. Wondering why it costs so much at these places 🥱

Always a great experience in Gin & Olive. Very consistent, staff are super nice! 5⭐️ The very minimal downside is that you can only have the steak cooked one way if you have the platter which is slightly disappointing considering the amount you pay for the ultimate sharer. Nevertheless, always eat here on a regular basis - bottomless brunch is good £50 for unlimited food & drinks! 🍻

Lovely place to experience some unusual and different gins.

Best bottomless brunch I have attended in Portsmouth, the food and drinks were lovely, huge selection to try from and really good value for money.

Had a roast dinner today, I had chicken my friend had beef. Tried both meats and both spot on. Cauliflower cheese was good and I’m not even a fan of cauliflower. But finished my helping of it. Would have again 😋

Great food and drink and staff were lovely

Brilliant all round, always come here for high quality drinks at a good price. The sharing boards are INCREDIBLE.

Usually pretty good atmosphere, cocktails are pretty good (if not a little sweet and sickly) the 3 stars is because they currently have no draft beer, and I resent paying £5+ for a bottle. Also Asahi and peroni only, which is pretty poor to be honest.

The food is excellent. Great venue. Have been back again within 2 weeks as liked it so much. It has really nice toilets.

Food fantastic Pricing inconsistent with advertised pricing on website Watered down gin that was changed accordingly Spoke 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 call Absolutely unacceptable I 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 unacceptable Price of meal-£174.75 Over charged by £13 An insignificant amount of the total I would not have raised this situation to the public until having been Somewhat patronised by mr Ferreira I do hope that 13 is a lucky number for the gin and olive southsea It wasn’t for me Remember good news travels quick Bad news travels much faster On reading other detrimental reviews the owner’s seem to become quite dismissive and bordering argumentative Thanks for your swift response Im 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 this I presume your cctv record sounds as well as images by your response I find this intrusive if it’s the case and so would others Im not getting into review war with you The customer isn’t always right on this occasion they were Please don’t respond

Thank you Ruth for a fab brunch

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 eaten

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.

We had our works Christmas night out at the Gin & Olive this year and it was fabulous from start to finish. Great food, amazing drinks and the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Thank you for a perfect evening!

Lovely evening ..food was amazing and plenty of it...my friend and i choose the fish sharing board...perfect. Service from staff was spot on. A great night.

Very cold day and heating on ground floor somewhat chilly Pricey meals but excellent quality etc and service prompt and most polite

Such a lovely atmosphere, so accommodating x

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.

Beautiful small restaurant with a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The staff were all so lovely and run like a well oiled machine. The food was fantastic and the steak was cooked to perfection, will definitely be making a return visit.

Starters and drinks were great! Do not order the steak or lamb, 2 of us had steak 2 had lamb. All were over cooked and poor quality.

Outstanding. Very good stake to share. Very very good

wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. We ordered 2 pasta dishes that we tried to send back as they were cold, watery and had no flavour. The waitresses were lovely and explained that they tried to take them off the bill but that the owner refused and said we had to pay for them even though we hadn’t eaten them. I asked to speak to the owner as the pasta dishes were £17 each and completely inedible, however he refused to come speak to us so we had no choice but to pay for the bill. Overall the experience was awkward and disappointing and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

We had drinks and a meal befor going to the theatre, the food was good and the staff were attentive. Good value for money

Great food and cocktails (especially when on 2 for £12!)

We have been to the G&O a few times and have never had a bad experience yet, so far as we recommend it to everyone. We have even had a few birthdays celebrations there! Food is excellent, staff are really friendly and helpful and the service is great. Couple all that with the great decor and if you get a window seat you can people watch for entertainment. We will be back, tomorrow night as it happens! We dont mind paying a little more for great food and good service, but their prices are very reasonable in my opinion for what they deliver.

"First visit and very impressed. Staff were attentive , atmosphere and ambiance were excellent. The food was fabulous and the gin was delicious all reasonably priced. Will definitely be back again"

Had a private party here. Food was outstanding. Drinks are pricey but we'll worth it

We had an excellent Sunday steak sharing board for a group upstairs first class services, great atmosphere and excellent food, what is not to like, 5 stars plus.

Absolutely brilliant food and drinks. Menu is extensive for cocktails and gins. Ruth was lovely and fab hostess. All prospered fresh and they keep them coming. They were prompt in coming to our table as our drinks were running out. Two drinks at anytime and within the 90minutes we 100% got out our monies worth.

Great place to visit with friends .. drinks are quite expensive but good choice .. loved it

Amazing venue! Amazing service! Amazing food! Highly recommend! Having previously been in for drinks and dinners we had our baby shower here over the weekend, we will definitely be back for future gatherings. Thank you so much gin and olive!

Absolutely amazing meal and the selection of GINS is mind blowing. Did get our order wrong but apologised and had free complimentary drinks. The staff were all wonderful and were happy to help and chat about the menu. The atmosphere was lovely. 👍👍

This is the second time my partner and I have been to this restaurant. The food is amazing, we will definitely be back soon!

The cocktail were amazing!! Foood was horrendous and took an hour to come out. When we complained the overpriced food was really not good- we were told it was our own fault for coming in at 9 (although we booked a table for food and drinks) Was bullied by the large man I’m assuming chef to pay the bill in full and who wouldn’t even listen to our concerns. Not one apology was given. Super disappointed was really looking forward to dining here.

Been here a couple times, love the gin selection. Had food a few times, usually go for the sharer boards, couldn't fault them apart from some unwashed leafs. This time decided to have a bottle of champagne, which out of the 2 they didn't have the one on the menu which I had chosen, then offered a slightly more expensive bottle, it was fine although after opening the bottle and had a few sips, the waiter comes over saying the bottle was more expensive that he had mentioned after when he opened it.🤔😐🙄

Popped in with my Mum yesterday evening for a meal and we were both very impressed. Lots of choice on the drinks menu ranging from bottled lagers to plenty of cocktails. We ordered the Grill sharing platter for food which was excellent! A perfect size for two people. Cooked very well and tasted great. The waiting staff were all very polite, attentive and had smiles on there faces. Great atmosphere, good music and quick service. Highly recommend 10/10

Absolutely fantastic meal last night, great service. Restaurant very clean definitely going back soon

Such a good find - food was really good but the welcome and service we got from Anthony was what made our evening exceptional.

We went there for a delicious and delightful brunch. The food was very nice and there was not a lack of it The alcohol kept on coming and there was not a lack of it And all for a reasonable price. I can highly recommend this place after a realy nice brunch. Very well looked after and really friendly staff.

If anyone is looking to attend a bottomless brunch, go out for a few drinks with friends or sit down to enjoy cocktails and food. Look no further. This is hands down one of the best bars you could attend in Portsmouth, in fact, in Hampshire! I recently had my Hen Party at the Gin and Olive, there was 14 of us. Even though it was a high number, this did not impact the service or speed of drinks. When we arrived the staff had surprised me with decorating the table, complete with bride balloons and a crown. I felt so special. We were then seated very quickly and instantly had Prosecco and bread and olives. Then the bottomless brunch started, the food was absolutely wonderful and the cocktails were spectacular, I thoroughly recommend the margarita. They had every cocktail you could want in multiple different flavours. Ethan the bartender was attentive and incredibly skilled at what he does. A wonderful host, Ruth. Remembered my name through the whole experience making chatting to her and ordering with her so easy. The drinks were constantly flowing and there was never an empty glass for long. I could not thank you enough for such a special afternoon! I am so excited to come back and will be recommended here to everyone!

I’ve been here twice now and the second time was even better than the first. I went with a group of friends the first time and we got a couple sharer platters, the grill and the seafood. They were both great but a some of the food was cold so that was disappointing, but it was a fairly busy night so we didn’t make a fuss. However, the second time was much better. I went with my husband and we got a grill sharer between the two of us and everything was hot, fresh and delicious. The food here is great and if you enjoy steak I highly recommend it!

Here today for a friend's Hen do. Ruth & Ethan are lovely! Fab service, fab food, fab drinks and so much fun! Thank you all!

Had lovely dinner food was served quickly even though they were full and it was nice and hot