Gin and Olive Southsea
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About Gin and Olive Southsea
Gin and Olive Southsea is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 17 Albert Rd in Southsea, open daily. The bar stocks over 200 gins, with a wide range of cocktails and a dedicated mocktail menu that is included in Happy Hour. Bottomless brunch runs for 90 minutes with unlimited small plates and a choice of Bellini, cocktails or a gin mixer, and last orders are taken before it ends. Brunch guests start with a welcome glass of Prosecco and bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The kitchen also serves small plates and mains, along with a meat sharing platter for groups and vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant sits a short walk from the Kings Theatre.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, gin selection, small plates and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, gin selection, small plates and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is what most reviewers come for, with several calling it the best value around and one naming it a favourite. Small plates are described as tasty, generous and freshly cooked, and a few single out a huge meat sharing platter and the very large gin menu. Cocktails draw praise as good quality and lush, and one non-drinker was delighted by the mocktail menu being included in happy hour. Staff are repeatedly called welcoming and attentive, with drinks always on the table, and one group of ten arrived to a table set with balloons and sparkling rosé. The complaints are specific. One diner found the grilled selection sharer steaks too rare after being told they come out medium rare, called the grilled chicken dry like cardboard, and said starters were slow. A brunch guest felt taking last orders fifteen minutes before the brunch window closed was poor, and another found the margarita and espresso Martini off and the whitebait too fishy. A birthday table was brought a pudding with a candle.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is what most reviewers come for, with several calling it the best value around and one naming it a favourite. Small plates are described as tasty, generous and freshly cooked, and a few single out a huge meat sharing platter and the very large gin menu. Cocktails draw praise as good quality and lush, and one non-drinker was delighted by the mocktail menu being included in happy hour. Staff are repeatedly called welcoming and attentive, with drinks always on the table, and one group of ten arrived to a table set with balloons and sparkling rosé. The complaints are specific. One diner found the grilled selection sharer steaks too rare after being told they come out medium rare, called the grilled chicken dry like cardboard, and said starters were slow. A brunch guest felt taking last orders fifteen minutes before the brunch window closed was poor, and another found the margarita and espresso Martini off and the whitebait too fishy. A birthday table was brought a pudding with a candle.
Featured reviews
- Kate Thatcher
“We always have the best time here, hands down the best value bottomless brunch around. Staff and owners always so welcoming. Fantastic range of gins and cocktails and the food is tops too, really generous portions, freshly cooked and all you can eat.. staff were so attentive you’re never left waiting for. Drink and plenty of advice on what to pick if you’re unsure. Our waitress was so lovely. Thanks all we’ll be back again soon x”
- Rebecca Stamford
“The biggest gin menu I have ever seen! Fabulous little place for drinks and the food was super nice too. We shared a Meat sharing platter and it was huge...very good value for money. Staff and service all very good”
- Debbie Robinson
“This is my favourite bottomless brunch! The service has been amazing, we always had at least one drink on the table each, the food was delicious, the staff are very attentive and the cocktails were lush, would highly recommend a visit here.”
- Hannah Blades
“Came for bottomless brunch. The atmosphere itself of the place is lovely and the food and drink just tops it off. All the staff were amazing, special shout out to Marcy, liv, Ruth, Sophie and Lloyd who made the experience even better.”
- Md ifteyak Ahmed Kabi
“Service was very friendly but not attentive told them ten minutes turned out to be 30 mins to order starters humus and calamari was nice grilled selection sharer steaks were to rare I asked for medium waiter told me when ordering they come out medium rare didn’t give the option of how I would like my steaks cooked everything of the mains was just ok the grilled chicken was far too dry like cardboard box it wasn’t busy inside only table so I would expected to better overall.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Gin and Olive is a lively restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Southsea, just a short walk from the Kings Theatre. Known for our bottomless brunch, creative cocktails, and over 200 gins, we are also loved for our juicy steaks and signature grill sharer, perfect for groups. Our menu is packed with fresh, flavourful dishes from small plates to hearty mains, with vegetarian and vegan options too. Guests praise our friendly service, vibrant atmosphere, and great value. Whether you are joining us for brunch, dinner, cocktails, pre theatre dining or late-night drinks, Gin and Olive brings together the best food, drink, and hospitality in Portsmouth.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gin and Olive Southsea | 4.5861 | — | bottomless brunch, gin selection, small plates |
| UMAMI Street Food | 4.82,990 | 0.1 mi | birria tacos, burgers, beef wrap |
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| The Charcoal Grill | 2.8112 | 0.2 mi | doner kebab, charcoal grilled kebabs, homemade chilli sauce |
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