Nice spot for a cocktail and small plate! We stopped there before heading to a concert. Cocktails were all interesting and we later came to learn that the bartender making them had even been the creator of the drink menu! The food was primarily small plates and on the pricey side. They were inconsistent in that I wasn't a huge fan of all we tried. Sliders were simple and octopus was delicious. They did a reverse happy hour type of things where dining specials were after 7:00 instead of before. I didn't really get that concept. It's a cool spot if you're staying in the hotel:) read more

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Been craving some GOOD octopus after coming back from Portugal and I have to say I found it here. This is some of the best octopus I've had- we ordered two!! We sat at the bar which was great because the bartenders were super friendly and attentive. Didn't taste too much of the pumpkin in the espresso pumpkin martini, but man, it was a delicious espresso martini. We were there on a Saturday night at 8:30pm and it wasn't busy! But I think that's just your luck on the day. Would love to come back and try their happy hour! read more

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Came in on a Monday evening for drinks before having dinner elsewhere... The bartender was friendly and did a nice job making drinks. The bar is beautiful and slightly upscale in design. They have a nice cocktail menu as well as lots of great wines, including many VA wines. They also have the ability to make craft cocktails, those including Chartreuse and other spirits. Overall - Nice drinks and a good time was had here. read more

Gather & Hem - Last Word - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Beer is back! The amazing team of friendly servers (Aubrey, Jon, Blake and more) are GREAT and now the management has restored the beer taps to accompany the amazing deviled eggs (get a side of chips), crispy shrimp with fried jalapeños, kale Ceasar salad, a more! (They need ensure they that Falcon Smash is a regular, not a rotating selection! :-) read more

Gather & Hem - Beer taps! - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I went with friends this past saturday and although it was a holiday weekend, it wasn't super busy; steady but not packed. While the atmosphere was decent, the service was soooooo slow. My friends and I had planned to have dinner there too (celebrating a birthday) but it took 40 minutes to get drinks and the waitress didn't bother to ask if we wanted to order, etc. We left and ended up going next-door to La Grotta (and had an incredible meal!). Would not go back and would not recommend Gather & Hem. read more

Gather & Hem - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Nicely elevated bar scene with good cocktails and good service. Perfect for pre- or post-dinner drinks!

This place feels like your standard hotel bar. Nothing too flashy, but enough options to sit and either hang at the bar or at one of the tables. The complementary champagne with the purchase of food was too sweet as they put a brown sugar simple syrup in, but I did like the lemon twist. The artichoke flavor and texture were great. I was a little hesitant to order this dish with the tomato compote, but it honestly made the dish. They have a couple options for vegetarians but nothing substantial enough to be called a meal, so save this spot as a night cap with appetizers only. read more

Gather & Hem - Complementary champagne - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Popped in on a Tuesday night for their happy hour and they had live music playing, the lights dimmed, and the aesthetic was on point. I will note, I felt that they didn't have as many cocktail options for happy hour as I thought they would. My friend got an old fashioned (on happy hour) and I got a chai martini drink (normal price) which I thought was very pleasant and sweet. The staff accidentally charges the old fashioned as a regular drink but quick to correct that error and even the manager I believe gave her their number to call just in case it didn't get resolved. Thankful for their attention to the matter! read more

Gather & Hem - Chai Tea Martini - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Never been here before Yelp event but driven past many times. Will definitely come back! Loved the atmosphere and music. Happy runs from 7-9 read more

Gather & Hem - Cool bar and seating area!! - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Service was abysmal. Waited 15 minutes when there were only 4 tables for the three servers. Table came in after us and got their food before my drink came. My partner never received their drink and there was no apology made. Food was slightly overpriced but honestly delicious. Fine if you are are getting take out I guess. First time I have tipped less than 20% read more

Gather & Hem - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

My sister and I dined at Gather & Hem prior to the Damian Escobar concert at The National. The hostess was welcoming & professional. Our server was also welcoming, courteous, attentive & knowledgeable about menu choices. Every item we chose from the menu was absolutely spectacular. I had the Fried Shrimp & the Chocolate Beignet. Both items were perfectly cooked & full of flavor. Our cocktails were elegantly crafted & we loved the fun names attributed to the drinks available. My sister had the Maymount Mule & I had the Scotch Addition. Both drinks were delightful accompaniment to our meal. The ambiance & decor of the restaurant was inviting & relaxing. I loved the earthy tones that surrounded us. Gather & Hem is definitely a restaurant I plan to return to again. It is a very conveniently located to downtown events. Parking is very accessible. Also, if you are attending a downtown event & have your ticket, you get a discount off your meal. I think that is absolutely amazing & demonstrates the establishment's investment in serving the community. I highly recommend dining at Gather & Hem if you enjoy great food & drink choices in a lively & inviting environment. read more

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Service was nice! Was overpriced considering it was an hotel bar. Was not what I was expecting.

This place deserves a much better rating than its current one, though there is room for improvement. I started with the High Tea, which was nice but not phenomenal. My second drink was the Hat Lady, which I thought would be too sweet, but it turned out to be a lovely balance of sweet and light that made me so happy. For food, I went with the steak sandwich, and I will say honestly that there were flaws. The steak was pretty fatty, and it was a definite medium well when I ordered medium rare. But it was still tender, the bread was fluffy, and the mustard sauce was unbelievably good. Don't believe the ratings, this is a very good if not great hotel bar. read more

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A new cocktail bar in Richmond in the Hilton hotel, Gather and Hem has a nice Great Gatsby-like interior with an interesting food/cocktail menu. The cocktails were interesting, we ordered drinks which had Fernet Branca and fresh chillies in them. While the ideas were interesting and the drinks refreshing, they lacked the level of elevation we were hoping to get as there's a lack of those kinds of bars in Richmond. The food was interesting as well and feel in line with the drinks. The poutine was a poutine, the shrimp were decent, and the charcuterie board was well put together. The real star of the show though was the octopus. It was charred very nicely and was tender. The food was about what we expected but I'd probably go back for drinks before going back for the food. The ambience was nice although it got very loud at some point. The service was also just alright. At some points, we felt like our server was spending a lot more time with other tables and we had to wait to get more drinks or order food at certain points. I would come here again if people wanted to go here but I do believe there are better cocktail bars in Richmond in terms of both the food and drink. read more

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Service and food were great. Lively restaurant with a good atmosphere. We had a some craft cocktails that were delicious

We entered through the downtown Hilton upon returning to our hotel for the evening. We decided to pop in for some late night cocktails. The ambiance and vibe were nice with kind of a lounge scene. A DJ was setting up to begin around 10pm. We had Dirty Martinis and Bourbons. Drinks were good! read more

We had friends in town and Gather and Hem was the cutest lil spot for drinks after dinner. Service was amazing and very attentive. Best Espresso Martini with Tequilla EVA! Totally open to other suggestions tho! read more

Gather & Hem - Espresso Martini with Tequila! - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Popped in because I needed a good cocktail after a lackluster dinner at a nearby restaurant. The space is nice, it definitely doesn't feel like you're at the bar for a chain hotel - more of a lounge vibe for sure. Service was fine - the bartender was doing the best he could solo, and at least acknowledged that he was be with me soon as he had finished the drinks he was making. I opted for the Fresno she Better Don't, which was so good! Spicy and a little tart with a tiny but of sweetness as well. The bartender let me know that they had just changed the menu, so I really regretted that I didn't come earlier in the night to try at least one other cocktail. At a glance, the food menu also had some dishes I would be willing to try. Would definitely return if I am in Richmond again! read more

Gather & Hem - Fresno She Better Don't - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Want a hotel bar that doesn't really ever feel like a hotel bar? This is your place. Such a cool unique vibe here - the food and cocktails bring about an aura of high class to them, as if you're at a fancy pants restaurant - but more accessible and approachable. Went to an event here that had live music too which made it all that much better. Service was immaculate - really appreciated everything they had to offer! read more

We ordered an open bourbon on the bar and was told they could not sell it to us because it wasn't priced. We also ordered an espresso martini and was told they did not have the ingredients to make it. Very disappointing and they were not apologetic at all. read more

Super loud Refused service to me and my daughters, who were staying in hotel and were there to meet other family, because they were under 21. After 8 pm we were not welcome it was 845 on a Friday SMH I never saw a sign or warning all weekend at the entrance so, I dunno. It's in a hotel lobby, small and they serve good-why was it 21? Dunno but they didn't get my business at all Complaints from hotel staff about how loud they are too read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a while. I was not all that impressed. My friend and I ordered lamb chops, probably the most expensive thing on the menu and they took a while and came out cold. I sent mine back, waited a while just to have the same lamb chops handed to me at the same temperature. Usually management is sent out if food is sent back and no one came out to make sure the 2nd round was fine. I was so hungry and did not feel like sending it back again but was very disappointed as this was my first experience with this restaurant. The bill came out to 140 something. The quality of food did not match the price. The brussel sprouts were good though. read more

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I will be back! I came during happy hour and got to try the sliders, wagyu poutine, and their martini tower. 10/10 would recommend. Don't underestimate the drinks. They look little but pack a whole lot of punch. The service was great and it was very cozy. I want to come back for Jazz nights read more

My husband and I had dinner at Gather & Hem on New Year's Eve. I can't comment on the bar or mixed drinks because we didn't have any of those. The servers warned us that they were short staffed, but we had great service. They kept up with the pace really well. We started off with the artichoke dip. It was very creamy and rich, and it came with some delicious baguette slices. My husband had a classic bacon cheeseburger with fries. Their fries were really good, very large - both crispy and soft. I had the Caesar salad with grilled salmon. It was fantastic - the cornbread croutons and pecorino cheese really elevated it. We would definitely come back for the food if we are in the area. read more

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Would be a 5 but while enjoying my Old Fashioned, I was dealing with sweat running down my back. Kick that AC into high people. Otherwise, great staff, great drinks!! read more

The only thing good I can say was the server was so apologetic for everything. The drinks are $18 and up where not bad in flavor but nothing to write about. The wait was over 1 hour plus long to get the food. Then we get the food and it was nasty. No flavor way over cooked not worth the wait. Then we tell them my husbands Mac and cheese is uneatable it was mush and had no flavor. They said that there is nothing they can do it comes with the meal. Then I over heard the manager giving someone else a free voucher for breakfast for their food mistake. The only decent thing was the crab balls. The rest was greasy or way over cooked. I would have given them no stars if I could. The ambiance is good not too loud just not worth it. I would go anywhere else but here!! Do not waste your money!! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE! From the food and the drink to the service and staff. Everything was excellent and super cool Vibes read more

Super friendly staff - Stephanie MADE the experience so welcoming and pleasant! Great food, nice wine, I'll definitely be back :)

Gather & Hem is a beautiful restaurant/bar in the Hilton downtown Richmond. It's got a good vibe - music is good, staff is friendly and very capable. Teddy and Emily took amazing care of us. And the food is upscale, unusual, and delicious. I recommend. read more

Food and service were excellent! Stephanie was on point, attentive and had great recommendations.

No stars would be most appropriate. First, as we approached the establishment... an employee was standing outside smoking and literally turned his back as we approached the door, and made to attempt to open the door, say good evening ladies, nothing! We proceeded into the second set of doors and had to motion to the people inside the restaurant/bar (or rather the DJ) to open the door so that we could gain entrance into said bar, again... employee standing right outside the door. Our server was nice so I will say that he deserves the one star that I had to give, he was truly a sweet person but this review isn't because of him. We ordered, ate, drank and paid but the icing on the cake was that I was told that not removing my sunglasses was against the law and that if I didn't remove them, I would have to go. Good thing we were done y'all lol I took my last sip of the one drink I ordered and we departed. Now let me say that I'm a Marriott STAN so I should not have been in a rancid Hilton in the first place so there's that but it was the careless way in which we were treated upon entry and allowed to order and SIP our bubbly for a solid 30 mins without incident. Overall, there is, was and will never be anything special here & if the Marriott ain't broke, just don't even cross the street AND if it is broken... just sleep on the curb, you'd be in better company!!! Also, I bar hopped all day in sunglasses, I practically live in them... could careless about how whomever FEEELS about me frolicking around the world in them... and no one uttered a word to me about them being perched upon my face. Cheers!!! read more

Such a fun first visit to Gather & Hem! Shakira, our server was so knowledgeable about the menu and cocktails. We loved all her recommendations. The vibe was really nice. Shakira went above and beyond for our friends birthday with a champagne sparkler. Definitely check this place out. read more

Gather & Hem - The Richmond 76, Watermelon Cooler and Fresno She Better Don't (has a little kick!) ! All delicious and well balanced! - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Totally enjoyed the place from the moment, we walked in the door until we left. The drinks were great. The food was excellent. The service was friendly, courteous efficient, all you could ask for. We enjoy the happy hour specials, it was a vibrant vibe with a nice mix of customers in there. Will definitely be back. read more

Our server was Shakira & she was beyond amazing! Love this spot the cocktails were great! Wish they had a good happy hour but such is life! Would come back either way for Shakira read more

The octopus was delicious! Props to the kitchen. Fawn and Teddy were very welcoming and considerate, and dare I say hilarious servers. Jordan did a great job on whipping up those cocktails. read more

We stopped in Gather & Hem after an event at Carpenter Theater and shared the Turf sliders! WOW...they were melt in your mouth good! Wish I had ordered one for just me and added the lobster!! read more

Great ambiance! The drinks and food were so well crafted and the presentation was amazing. Everyone was super friendly and kind. We enjoyed our time! read more

The food and vibe was great. Our server Shakira was absolutely delightful and wonderful. Will be back for sure read more

Shakirah provided outstanding service!! So personable and helped us choose both amazing food and drink options. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Gather & Hem. Delicious food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere with impeccable service. read more

Gather & Hem - Lounges Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Quiet, cool ambiance that made our old fashions better. Dominique (Bartender) knew her bourbon and ryes in order to make a good old fashion. Bar was well stocked and we had enough room at the bar to enjoy ourselves. Overall experience was really good and enjoyable. read more