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Gather & Hem Bar, Richmond, VA

Gather & Hem Bar

4.1
4.1
32 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Indulge in the allure of a chic and refined bar & lounge – Gather & Hem, a haven where exquisite cocktails, local craft beer, and meticulously chosen wines take center stage. Nestled in the heart of the city within the iconic Miller & Rhoads Department Store building, our concept exudes a timeless sophistication. Our cocktails are perfectly paired with shared plates created with the distinct flavors of Virginia.

Whether it's a post-work rendezvous or a prelude to a captivating show at a nearby theater, let's elevate the ordinary and make every moment extraordinary together.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean, Lounge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (804) 344-4300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Elevate your upcoming private gathering at Gather & Hem! Allow us to handle all the details for you, from personalized menu selections to dedicated event coordination, ensuring a bespoke atmosphere crafted precisely to your vision.
  • Private party contact
    Gather & Hem Events: (804) 344-4300 ext. 1032
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    Broad Street & N 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Broad & 7th Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Glitz and Jazz New Year's Eve at Gather and Hem

    US$25.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join Gather & Hem for New Year's Eve Glitz & Jazz! Get ready to dance, mingle, and toast to the new year with friends old and new. Dress to impress and get ready for a night to remember! Don't miss out on the chance to ring in the new year in style. RSVP now and get ready for a night of unforgettable memories. See you there! Please note: guests will need to register before checking in and paying $25 for your ticket at the door starting at 8:30 PM.
    Glitz and Jazz New Year's Eve at Gather and Hem photo

Offers

  • Gather for Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 19:00 - 21:00
    Join us for the best Happy Hour in downtown Richmond! Available Sunday - Thursday from 7-9 PM, enjoy deals on our signature cocktails & sharing plates.

    Gather for Happy Hour photo

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

32 Reviews
  1. John

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Left hungry. No food after more than an hour of waiting when it wasn't busy. Asked about food after 45 minutes, waitress said they would have the manager check on it. After another 20 minutes manager drops food at a table that had just sat down and ordered. I raised the issue, and manager says they must have lost the ticket. Not a good anniversary experience.

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  2. Kimberly

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This experience was wonderful. The food was excellent. The wine was outstanding. Shakira was very attentive to our orders and was very pleasant. This was a great experience, a wonderful Christmas anniversary. We will definitely return. 

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  3. Sherika

    VIP

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently visited Gather and Hem on Christmas Day and had a mixed experience. The ambiance was lovely, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was hit-or-miss. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any lamb chops, the shrimp was overfried, which was a disappointment. On the other hand, the Brussels sprouts and sliders were delicious and cooked to perfection. My server, Shakira, was pleasant and attentive, providing great service throughout our meal. Overall, I'd give Gather and Hem 3 out of 5 stars. With a bit more attention to detail in the kitchen, this place could truly shine.

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  4. Kelly

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had booked a table for dinner and drinks before a show across the street. We arrived and it was unclear where the host stand was. Further, several employees didn't acknowledge us at all, and continued setting up for what seemed like a large party. We were finally informed that, while there were several empty tables, there were no tables available to accommodate our reservation (2 people). We were offered seats in the lounge in arm chairs with a low coffee table (difficult to eat a meal or have a conversation). We ordered drinks which took 10+ minutes to arrive in a restaurant that was only half occupied. We were eventually offered to move to a table, like we'd reserved. We ordered a total of 4 plates and 4 drinks for 2 of us. The drinks were decent and the food was ok, but took a while to arrive, which was disappointing when we'd mentioned we had a show to catch. The restaurant offers a 30% discount if you're dining before or after a show, but our server knew nothing about it. I showed her on my phone. She said she'd have to ask her manager and eventually brought back a discounted bill. It's unclear if it was a mistake, but we were given a discount of only ~18%. This would have been easy to miss if we weren't paying attention. When we brought this to the server's attention, no apology was offered. It was eventually fixed, but with only 6 minutes for us to rush across the street for our show. The manager never checked on us after we initially spoke to her about our table, even when she had to correct our bill. She stayed behind the bar, seeming to prep bar items (there were few patrons at the bar at that point), and looking unapproachable. Our total bill, after the appropriate discount, was over $130. While the location is convenient if attending a performance, we'll spend our time and money on a better value and better service elsewhere in the future.

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  5. Nicholle

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, food and ambiance were all great. Nice spot to grab a couple of drinks and small plates with friends.

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  6. Catherine

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a reservation for 4 at 6:30 pm. Took a couple of minutes to be greeted and clearly our reservation was not prepared. Though the bar was virtually empty it took the host several minutes to clean tables and figure out where to seat us. We were given 1 cocktail menu and 1 food menu for 4 people. When I asked for another — we literally got 1 more cocktail menu. Apparently, sharing is caring. Service was terrible. Incredibly slow, the two servers/hosts/bussers (yea, they were doing it all) lacked any sense of urgency or customer engagement. We ordered 1 beer and 1 of their signature cocktails & it took about 10 minutes to get the beer and even longer for the cocktail. Both ordered at the same time but did not come out together. The next round of drinks came out faster but not enough to save the experience. Even for a hotel bar it has potential but the staff is ill-trained or simply in the wrong career.

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  7. Robin

    Richmond

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Happy hour to check things out. I definitely want to go again Cool place with great options but pricey for local area and what you get

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  8. Dace

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place with interesting cocktails and appetizers. Very convenient if attending events in the area (Dominion Energy center; National theater).

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  9. Sabine

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed Gather & Hem and would return for drinks in lieu of dinner. Food options pretty limited. We had the sliders which were decent. Ambiance was great.

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  10. LauraH

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was less than impressed with the price, portion size and service. I waited almost 30 min for my check after asking for it. Our server spent more time behind the bar than attending to our table. The food was okay but greatly overpriced.

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Gather & Hem Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gather & Hem Bar

501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broad Street & N 5th Street
  • Area
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Mediterranean, Lounge
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Broad & 7th Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (804) 344-4300
  • Private party facilities
    Elevate your upcoming private gathering at Gather & Hem! Allow us to handle all the details for you, from personalized menu selections to dedicated event coordination, ensuring a bespoke atmosphere crafted precisely to your vision.
  • Private party contact
    Gather & Hem Events: (804) 344-4300 ext. 1032
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