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    Gilbey's Restaurant

    275 Reviews
    #13 of 608 Restaurants in Bournemouth
    $$ - $$$British, Gluten Free Options
    5 Wollstonecraft Road | Boscombe Spa, Bournemouth BH5 1JQ, England
    +44 1202 394588
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    Overview
    4.5
    275 reviews
    • Excellent80%
    • Very good15%
    • Average4%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “potatoes” (6 reviews)
    “roast dinner” (3 reviews)
    “liston hotel” (22 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    British, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    5 Wollstonecraft Road | Boscombe Spa, Bournemouth BH5 1JQ, England
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    261 - 270 of 271 reviews

    Reviewed 16 August 2011
    Dinner at Gilbeys Restraurant

    Enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner at Gilbeys on 13 August with family from Hampshire, London and Cheshire. We were given VIP treatment and our guests were very impressed with their meal. To quote a couple of guests: ''really lovely evening and outstanding food'' "superb quality...More

    Thank johnandlesleysweet
    Reviewed 10 July 2011
    We love the friendliness, personal service and excellent food at Gilbeys Restaurant

    We live in this area and are therefore regular visitors at Gilbeys Restaurant rather than overnight stays at the Liston Hotel (where this Restaurant is situated). Gilbeys is next to the clifftop and the atmosphere is totally relaxed with excellent food and service. Their garden,...More

    Thank Drinkpink
    Reviewed 10 July 2011
    Italian evening

    Delightful food in pleasant surroundings, with reasonably priced wine, served with a smile. What more could you wish for. We will return and can thoroughly recommend.

    Thank hudson85
    Reviewed 23 May 2011
    Excellent A La Carte food with good service and pleasant surroundings.

    Despite being part of only a 2 Star hotel , a lot of effort has been put into the restaurant . The chef provides a varied menu to suit all tastes with high quality food using fresh ingredients. Flavours, textures colour and presentation are all...More

    Thank G_MATT90
    Reviewed 11 May 2011
    Fantastic service and fabulous food

    We travelled 25 miles, well worth the journey. Fantastic choice, delicious food, attention to detail was faultless. Gorgeous table linen, glasses and tableware. Wine fantastic prices from £11.95 ! and free water served in blue bottles and glasses. Service perfect. The only fault the lighting...More

    1  Thank Middleton70
    Reviewed 25 March 2011
    Friday lunch

    Superb eating experience. Food from a limited menu excellently cooked. Service very attentive. Excellent value for money.

    Thank superrid
    Reviewed 21 March 2011
    Best Sunday roast in bournemouth

    Organised a Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum's 60th birthday. Diane, the owner was so helpful and made the day run smoothly. Food was superb and service excellent. If you want a good Sunday roast with friendly service then go. Excellent!

    1  Thank kirsten975
    Reviewed 8 March 2011
    Truly one of the very best

    We had a fabulous Sunday lunch and really enjoyed the whole experience. If you haven't been there - go!

    Thank pcamaragarcia
    Reviewed 17 February 2011
    Probably the best food in Bournemouth!

    We have been here a number of times over the years, my cousin even had his wedding here, and I must say that it offers probably the best food of any resaurant in Bournemouth and Poole. Gormet in the true sense of the word. Although...More

    2  Thank daydreamalien
    Reviewed 14 February 2011
    Great food and friendly staff

    Wonderful food as usual, cooked by Stephen the resident chef. Spacious restaurant with bright and interesting decor. Friendly staff who always make us very welcome. Good choice of wines, some reasonably priced gems. Try the Rioja, New Zealand Pino Noir and the Chateau Des Annereux...More

    Thank steeden94
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    Rosalind L
    6 June 2015|
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    Response from DMGBournemouth | Property representative |
    Our restaurant at the moment is only open for Friday special offer luncheon and Sunday lunch. On Friday and Saturday evenings we are either doing Weddings, private dinners etc. However on various Saturday nights we also do... More
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$26 - US$46
    Cuisine
    British, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
    Restaurant features
    Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Full Bar
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, Business meetings, Local cuisine, Romantic
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Friday
    12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Saturday
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 5 Wollstonecraft Road | Boscombe Spa, Bournemouth BH5 1JQ, England
    • Location: Europe  >  United Kingdom (UK)  >  England  >  Dorset  >  Bournemouth
    • Phone Number: +44 1202 394588
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    Description
    Gilbey's Restaurant in Bournemouth is situated in the Liston Hotel which is two minutes from the Cliff Top Gardens in Boscombe Spa. The large open restaurant with polished oak floor and wall murals of Edwardian days on the pier compliments the cosy bar and entrance hall with original features dating back to the turn of the century. Our food is modern English/French with some influences from the rest of the World. The large open restaurant with polished oak floor and wall murals of Edwardian days on the pier compliments the cosy bar and entrance hall with original features dating back to the turn of the century. Our food is modern English with some influences from the rest of the World.
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