Gees

Name: Gees
Address: 61 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, OX2 6PE
Telephone: 01865 553540
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2966 Reviews

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Oxford’s iconic glasshouse and stunning terrace remains loyal to its traditions of providing quality food & service in the most beautiful restaurant in Oxford.

Free parking for two hours is available just a short walk away on Canterbury Road and Bevington Road.

Our kitchen features a wood fired oven & charcoal grill, ingredients are simply prepared and expertly cooked. Open every day from 09.00am until 10.30pm serving our all day menu, on Sunday we also offer a roast. Please feel welcome to just drop by for a glass or two in our new secret garden.

Expect a warm welcome and great food served by knowledgeable & friendly waiters.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, British, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Daily 09:00–22:30
Phone number
01865 553540
Website
http://www.geesrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Lee Parsons

Location
61 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6PE
Area
Oxford
Parking details
Free 2 hour parking on nearby Canterbury Road (pass Gees on the left headed towards Summertown, second turning on the left). Maximum stay 2 hours Pay & Display parking on Norham Road (pass Gees on the left headed towards Summertown, turn next immediate right: Mon-Fri 8:00-18:30, Sat 8:00-13:00 (free outside these hours)
Public transit
Nearest bus stop is located opposite Norham Road, two minutes from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas lunch at Gees
£140.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Enjoy Christmas Day in Gees, Oxford’s most beautiful and best-loved neighbourhood restaurant. Our Christmas Day Menu is priced at £140.00 for 3 courses, including a curated selection of small bites on arrival.
Christmas Party Menu at Gees
£85.00 per person
20 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
A celebratory buzz fills the air of Oxford’s most unique & beautiful restaurant Gees, an enchanting setting in which to host your festive gathering. As always Gees is open throughout December serving our Christmas Party Menu which is available from 20th November to 24th December, and can only be booked in advance for parties of 6+ guests. Our events team will contact you to arrange a pre order.

What 2,966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Most Booked
Oxford
Best Overall
Oxford
Best Food
Oxford
Best Service
Oxford
Best Ambience
Oxford
Great for brunch
Oxford
Good for business meals
Oxford
Good for groups
Oxford
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford
Healthy
Oxford
Neighbourhood gem
Oxford
Great for outdoor dining
Oxford
Romantic
Oxford
Good for special occasions
Oxford
Vegetarian-friendly
Oxford
Lively
Oxford
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gees offers a charming dining experience in a stunning Victorian glasshouse setting. Reviewers rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," praising the friendly and attentive staff. While some find the prices high, the atmosphere and diverse menu make it a favorite spot for special occasions.

2,966 Reviews

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Jane
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening celebrating my sons birthday. The conservatory is beautifully lit and welcoming. Food was fantastic and service was impeccable. Thank you for a great evening and for making my sons birthday special!
GeesResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that we could make your sons birthday a memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind Regards, Sandra - Restaurant Manager
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Kevin
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for a birthday treat and both had lovely meals. There was a good choice of vegan food and everything was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, the leather bench seats most comfortable and the food was presented in a non-fussy way. Thoroughly recommend it.
GeesResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for this wonderful review! We are so delighted to see that you enjoyed your special occasion with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Roxy - Restaurant Manager
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Steve
Gloucestershire
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good spot - first went more than 30 years ago. Good menu - lots of choices, even for my coeliac wife.
GeesResponded on 15 November 2024
Thank you so much for visiting us and for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at our restaurant. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards, Sandra - Restaurant Manager
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Leo
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delicious meal in a beautiful setting, great ambience. The staff were attentive, friendly and welcoming.
GeesResponded on 15 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind Regards, Sandra - Restaurant Manager
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Jerry
Oxford
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff. Tasty food. Couldn’t ask for more.
GeesResponded on 6 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review! I am delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience at Gees and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Roxy - Restaurant Manager
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Richard
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gees offers a delightful dining experience with a cozy atmosphere and a diverse menu. The food is delicious, and the service is top-notch. Highly recommend!
GeesResponded on 4 November 2024
Thank you for wonderful review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Roxy - Restaurant Manager
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Colette
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Obviously the company was perfect , great service and food .. staff very attentive, very relaxed . We will be back.
GeesResponded on 4 November 2024
Thank you for wonderful review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Roxy - Restaurant Manager
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Claire
Orlando
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was good. The ham croquettes were delicious and the bread was good. The ambience was very good! Overall, a very good experience!
GeesResponded on 4 November 2024
Thank you for wonderful review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Roxy - Restaurant Manager
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Tania
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Have been coming to Gee’s for 30 years; this was the worst food and the worst service we have ever experienced. Soggy zucchini frites, tasteless pasta, indifferent aubergine parmigiana and all very slow.
GeesResponded on 1 November 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Although, I am quite shocked to receive such feedback, as we pride ourselves on delivering food and service to a much higher standard than what it seems you have received. I would really appreciate it if you were able to get in touch with us so that we can better understand what happened and hopefully make remediations. -Peter, Restaurant Manager - info@geesrestaurant.co.uk
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Heath
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The setting is lovely but they are very understaffed. As a result the experience doesn’t match the price you pay nor the service charge on higher priced good with not commensurate service due to the poor waiters having to attend to too many tables.
GeesResponded on 29 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave this informative review; we appreciate your concern for our lovely team do apologise if it seemed like they were over stretched, or if their service was below expectations. Nevertheless, I am delighted to see that you enjoyed the ambiance at Gees and we do hope to welcome you back soon for a more enjoyable experience. Kind Regards, Roxy - Restaurant Manager
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FAQs

Gees is rated 4.5 stars by 2966 OpenTable diners.

Gees does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.