Brunch is Back at Gees Restaurant & Bar
Gees Restaurant & Bar has announced the relaunch of its popular brunch.
Banbury Road’s Grade II listed Victorian conservatory is the new place in Oxford to dive into the best of British woven with the fresh and vivid flavours of the south Mediterranean. The menu features everyone’s bacon and eggs favourites, enlivened by the colourful fruits and dishes that evoke the essence of Spain and Italy.
“We’re very excited to be reintroducing brunch at Gees, a staple of the north Oxford food scene. We have thoughtfully curated a menu that is typical of Gees’ take on classic Mediterranean and British dishes.” – Sam Mckee, Senior Restaurant Manager.
Highlights of the menu include smashed avocado and sourdough with homemade smoothies and granola. They’re masterfully paired with the milky sweetness of Italian buratta as well as chorizo and morcilla, the rich and robust sausages for which Spain is renowned. Benedict and classic Florentine pizzettas and ‘pan con tomate’ are made for lingering long into the morning with Gees Bloody Mary or mimosas as ever-popular complements.
Establishing itself as a desirable all-day dining spot over many years, the restaurant underwent a total refurbishment in 2022. When it reopened, service began at noon for lunch. However, it has become clear that the appetite for brunch is stronger than ever, especially among the business community.
Brunch at Gees is now offered every day from 9am-11.30am, with the option to dine in the light-flooded glasshouse or al fresco on Gees Secret Garden terrace. Corporate groups are invited to exclusively reserve Gees Gallery, a private dining space that opened in 2022 adjacent to the restaurant. The Oxford Collection’s other two restaurants, Quod and Parsonage Grill, also serve business and leisurely breakfasts in Oxford city centre.
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About Gees Restaurant & Bar
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 since 1989, Gees serves a distinctly Mediterranean-inspired menu using the best seasonal ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked, featuring regional dishes of Spain, Portugal and Italy.
Gees Gallery, the adjacent private function venue, 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.
Address: 61-63 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PE
Telephone number: 01865 553540
Website: https://www.geesrestaurant.co.uk/
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About The Oxford Collection
Founded by experienced hotelier Jeremy Mogford in 1982, The Oxford Collection is an independently owned collection of two 5-star plus luxury hotels and three restaurants, all in central Oxford.
Both hotels; the Old Bank and Old Parsonage, are situated in historic landmark buildings within easy reach of the most popular attractions in the city centre, and are the best places to stay in Oxford.
The restaurants; Quod, Gees and Parsonage Grill, are Oxford’s most popular destinations for visitors to the city and locals alike for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. They believe in sourcing local ingredients where possible, expertly prepared dishes and beautiful presentation.
For all press enquiries, please contact Sharon Greaves at press@theoxfordcollection.co.uk