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 (3100)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

61 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6PE

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2 people

Jul 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Gees Restaurant & Bar is an independently-owned, restaurant, bar, and terrace set within North Oxford’s famous Grade II listed Victorian conservatory, once home to the Gee family’s greengrocers and floristry, just a ten-minute walk from Oxford’s city centre.

Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for the past four decades, Gees serves a distinctly Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best seasonal ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked by head chef Lee Parsons, featuring regional dishes of Spain, Portugal and Italy.

The private dining space, Gees Gallery, upholds an authentic and organic feel, with bare stone walls, oak panelling and a flash of rich green marble, featuring its own private bar, entrance and art collection. Gees' Secret Garden provides an enchanting al fresco setting for delectable dishes and chic cocktails.

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

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, British, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Daily 9:00 am–10:30 pm
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
Private party facilities
Housed in a Victorian conservatory in North Oxford, Gees Restaurant & Bar bursts with the warmth of the Mediterranean. Serving dishes that take their cue from the seas and soils of Italy and Spain alongside cocktails of character, it offers a rustic yet chic dining and drinks experience.
Private party contact
Events Team: 01865 521111

Location
61 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6PE
Neighborhood
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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Gees reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Romantic
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Most Booked
Oxford
Best Ambiance
Oxford
Great for brunch
Oxford
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford
Neighborhood gem
Oxford
Great for fine wines
Oxford
Romantic
Oxford
Vegetarian-friendly
Oxford
Lively
Oxford
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Gee's offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "lovely ambience," and "incredible service." The menu features standout dishes like scallops, aubergine lasagne, and soft shell crab. Guests appreciate the beautiful greenhouse setting and attentive staff. While some find the service charge high, overall, Gee's remains a "must-visit" spot in Oxford.

3,100 Reviews

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Natalie
Bedfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Gees and the setting. The food is also very good. We’ve been twice now when in Oxford.
GeesResponded on June 26, 2025
Dear Natalie, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed both your visits to Gee's and that the setting and food made a great impression. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back whenever you're next in Oxford. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev, - Restaurant Manager
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David
London24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An anniversary meal was noted and rewarded with two glasses of fizz on arrival. Service was present but not onerous and even when busy (as it became) we were still well attended too. Scallops were superb and I enjoyed a very pleasant in house burger.
GeesResponded on June 24, 2025
Dear David, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear you chose to celebrate your anniversary with us — and that you enjoyed the experience from the welcome fizz to the attentive service throughout the evening. It’s wonderful to know the scallops and our in-house burger hit the mark. I’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to the kitchen and front-of-house teams — it means a great deal to them. We hope to welcome you back again soon, whether for another special occasion or simply a great meal. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev, Restaurant Manager
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Paula
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Gees several times and have never been disappointed. However this time we were. The white wine we ordered did not come out of the fridge so it was warm. We had to change our selection as we were not prepared to drink warm wine. The side orders of food we ordered to go with our main dish did not come out. We were offered free desserts as a consequence but then they were added to our bill along with an almost £30 service charge. Both of which we asked to be removed. All in all, not what we were expecting from Gees. Attention to detail is definitely needed.
GeesResponded on June 24, 2025
Dear [Paula, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent visit to Gees did not meet the standard you’ve come to expect from us. We completely understand your disappointment regarding the warm white wine, the missing side orders, and the incorrect billing of the desserts and service charge. These oversights are not reflective of the level of service and attention to detail we strive to deliver. Please accept our sincere apologies. Please accept our sincere apologies for the oversight and the inconvenience it caused. We have shared your feedback directly with our team to ensure this is taken seriously and steps are in place to prevent such lapses in the future. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev, Restaurant Manager
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jim
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Been meeting friends here for Sunday Lunch for many years. The conservatory was far too noisy and staff did nothing to curtail it. Food was average. Expected a proper Sunday Roast. (chicken is not really that special). No longer good value for money. Unfortunately we will find another venue for our twice yearly lunches in the future. Many Thanks for previous good times.
GeesResponded on July 7, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. I am terribly sorry to know that you did not enjoy your Sunday lunch with us. This is incredibly disheartening to read, especially as you no longer wish to carry on your bi-yearly tradition with us. Please be assured, we have taken your feedback onboard and will no longer be serving chicken as the Sunday Roast. The Glasshouse can get rather energetic when full. If the noise is a bit much for some diners, we do have alternative seating in our bar area or in out covered and heated terrace adjacent to the glasshouse, plus our Secret Garden for when the weather is on the up! I do hope that you will return to us in future, and we will be sure to provide you with the experience you have known us for! -Peter, Restaurant Manager
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Sue
Oxford/Oxfordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely brilliant restaurant! Lovely food and setting and staff all really lovely.
GeesResponded on July 7, 2025
Thank you for such a lovely review! I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your dinner with us at Gees, and you were well looked after during you time spent with us. Hope to see you again very soon. -Peter, Restaurant Manager
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Philippa
London25 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting for good weather days. Express lunch good value but going on the main menu not much more expensive. All in all an enjoyable experience with visiting friends.
GeesResponded on June 22, 2025
Dear Philippa, Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the setting and found value in both our express lunch and main menu offerings. It is always a pleasure to welcome guests, particularly when they are enjoying time with friends. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the future. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev, Restaurant Manager
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Francesca VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very beautiful restaurant with excellent food. The sole was unbelievably good.
GeesResponded on June 20, 2025
Dear Francesca, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and that the lemon sole was so memorable. We hope to welcome you back soon for another excellent dining experience. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev Restaurant Manager
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Mitali
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The ambience was lovely and our waitress was warm and friendly. However, before she took over the table we had to request for a pot of warm water for my elderly father thrice. I had also written a note explaining the dinner at Gees was a birthday celebration for my mother. Other restaurants in Oxford generally make the effort to bring a small cake to the table for the occasion but perhaps that's not something Gees provides? We were hoping for it to feel like a more 'special' experience. In the end, it felt more like an average, albeit expensive one.
GeesResponded on June 20, 2025
Thank you for your recent visit and for sharing your experience with us. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the ambience and that your waitress made you feel welcome — we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. However, we’re truly sorry that the start of your meal was let down by the delay in attending to your father's request, and that your note about the birthday celebration didn’t receive the attention it deserved. We absolutely understand how important these small gestures are in making a special occasion feel memorable and apologies for missing out on this unfortunate oversight. We appreciate your honesty, and we hope to have the opportunity to offer you and your family a more special and seamless experience in the future. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev Restaurant Manager
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Louise
Bristol7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food at Gees was very good and the six of us had a wonderful lunch. However the discretionary service charge of 13.5% seemed a bit excessive.. We left a 10% tip but this was not greeted very well by the service staff. They completely ignored us when we left the table, which left us feeling very disappointed and we would not return.
GeesResponded on June 20, 2025
Dear Louise, Thank you for your kind words about the food and your lunch with us. We’re very sorry that you felt ignored after leaving a tip. Tipping is always voluntary, and all guests deserve appreciation regardless. This does not reflect our service standards, and we will address it with the team. We value your feedback and hope you’ll consider visiting us again so we can provide the experience you deserve. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev Restaurant Manager
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Camilla
Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
A place I hadn’t been to in 20 years. It used to be for quite a special occasion and felt special when you went there but that feeling has definitely diminished. Although the staff were lovely and friendly, the table was a squeeze for 6 of us. We had three courses and there was a good 30 mins between each one. The food was small portions and had no adornment. My father was a bit shocked with his asparagus starter which was just 4 spears of rather skinny asparagus and a small pot of clarified butter next to it - more like something you would serve at home. The octopus was nicely done and my son enjoyed the croquettes though. The mains were mediocre and again, a bit like something you would have at home - no nice presentation on the plate and it was the same with the puds. So all in all, an ok place to now visit but don’t go there if you are hoping for something special.
GeesResponded on June 20, 2025
Dear Camilla, Thank you for returning to visit us after so many years and for sharing your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you found our staff friendly and enjoyed some of the dishes like the octopus and croquettes. However, we regret that the overall experience did not feel as special as you remembered. We take your comments about portion size, presentation, and pacing seriously and will review these areas with our team. Your feedback helps us understand where we can improve, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family back in the future and offer a more memorable experience. Warm regards, Kristiyan Yanev Restaurant Manager
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2 people

Jul 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

61 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6PE

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Oxford
Hours of operation
Daily 9:00 am–10:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, British, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lee Parsons
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

Website
http://www.geesrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01865 553540
Private party facilities
Housed in a Victorian conservatory in North Oxford, Gees Restaurant & Bar bursts with the warmth of the Mediterranean. Serving dishes that take their cue from the seas and soils of Italy and Spain alongside cocktails of character, it offers a rustic yet chic dining and drinks experience.
Private party contact
Events Team: 01865 521111

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