Gather & Hem Bar

4.2

29 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

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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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
Website
https://www.gatherandhem.com/
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

Location
501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Broad Street & N 5th Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Broad & 7th Bus Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Glitz and Jazz New Year's Eve at Gather and Hem
$25.00 per person
Dec 31, 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.

Offers

Gather for Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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.

Ragged Mountains$14.00
cinnamon ragged branch bourbon - chai tea - demerara - bitters
The Madeline$14.00
tito's vodka - blackberry - lime - jeio rosé prosecco
Nevermore$14.00
four roses bourbon - sweet vermouth - cynar artichoke liquor
Pride & Pumpkin$16.00
cirrus vodka - fresh espresso - pumpkin spice - mr. black coffee liquor
Tell-tale Heart$14.00
vitae spirits gold rum - apple cider - cinnamon syrup - lemon
Catcher in the Rye$15.00
old overholt rye - allspice dram - maple syrup - bitters
Gatsby 76$14.00
beefeater london dry gin - apple cider-lemon - jeio prosecco
Song of Fire and Ice$15.00
vida mezcal - raspberry liquor - blackberry - lime
Fatal Cure$14.00
beefeater london dry gin - cappelletti aperitivo - apple cider - lemon

Mocktails

The Bell Jar$9.00
apple cider - chai tea - lemon juice - fever tree ginger beer
The Goldilocks$9.00
orange - cranberry - fever tree club soda
The Nightengale$9.00
blackberry - lime - mexican sprite

Let's Celebrate!

Champagne Cart$14.00
As you settle in, let us toast to your arrival with a glass of bubbly or opt for the Gather & Hem Champagne Cocktail, a blend of champagne and aromatic bitters, expertly crafted table side.
Classic Martini Tree$45.00
Our four-tiered Martini Tree is a delicious, photo-worthy experience! Your choice of Traditional (classic martinis) or Seasonal (see below)

Holiday Martini Tree $45

Our four-tiered martini tree is a delicious, photo-worthy experience! Featuring:

Very Cranmerry Martini
cirrus vodka - st. germain elderflower liquor - cranberry juice - lime - frozen cranberry
Polar Espresso Martini
rumchata peppermint - espresso - demerara peppermint sugar rim
Naughty but Nice Martini
cirrus vodka - gingerbread - cinnamon domain de canton - eggnog
Gingerbells Martini
peppermint smirnoff - bailey's irish cream whole milk - amaretto - simple - gingerbread

Beer

The Veil Brewing Company, Rotating Var%$10.00
Hardywood Brewing, Pilsner 5.2%$8.00
Ardent Craft Ales, Rotating Var%$9.00
Stone Brewing, Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager 4.7%$7.00
Stone – Delicious Hazy IPA 7.2%$9.00
Bold Rock, Premium Dry Cider 6.9%$8.00
Kronenbourg 1664, 5.5%$7.00
Guinness Draft Can 4.1%$8.00
Michelob Ultra - 4.2%$6.00
Athletic Brewing, Upside Dawn Golden, NA$8.00

Wine

By the Glass

Rappahannock, Blanc de Blanc$15.00
White Hall, Russian River Chardonnay$14.00
Giesen Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc$14.00
Pollak, Durant White$13.00
Argyle, Rosé$14.00
Martin Ray, Pinot Noir$14.00
Juggernaut, Cabernet Sauvignon$14.00
Pollak, Durant Red$13.00

By the Bottle

Schramsberg, Mirabelle$60.00
Love You Bunches, Orange$60.00
Aix, Rose$50.00
Rudi Pichler, Gruner Veltliner$60.00
Chaulk Hill, Russian River Chardonnay$50.00
Southwest Mountain, Petit Manseng$50.00
Cantine Nicosia, Etna Bianco$50.00
Willamette Vineyards, Whole Cluster Pinot Noir$65.00
Unshackled, Red Blend$50.00

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

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29 Reviews

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Kelly
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Nicholle
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Catherine
Coastal Georgia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 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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Robin
Richmond
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 8, 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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Dace
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 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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Sabine
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 4, 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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LauraH
Richmond
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 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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KarenK
Richmond
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very lackluster, It is a hotel lobby bar. Had I known that I would not have dinned there. The address leads to a set of doors that were not accessible so we had to enter through the Hotel which amplified that this was a lobby bar.
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B143
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
When we first arrived they didn’t see our reservation barely acknowledged us. Then took our drink order but took 40 minutes to receive because the waitress never put the order in tried to blame it on two bartenders but everyone was drinking. They didn’t have anything on menu there for a Friday night. The best thing was the music and art. 3/10
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PPYY
Richmond
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was average at best and the ambiance was non existent. Missed opportunity to create a cool adult setting.
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FAQs

Gather & Hem Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

501 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broad Street & N 5th Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.gatherandhem.com/
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

Gather & Hem Bar

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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

Gather for Happy Hour

Cocktails

Ragged Mountains$14.00

The Madeline$14.00

Nevermore$14.00

Pride & Pumpkin$16.00

Tell-tale Heart$14.00

Catcher in the Rye$15.00

Gatsby 76$14.00

Song of Fire and Ice$15.00

Fatal Cure$14.00

Mocktails

The Bell Jar$9.00

The Goldilocks$9.00

The Nightengale$9.00

Let's Celebrate!

Champagne Cart$14.00

Classic Martini Tree$45.00

Holiday Martini Tree $45

Very Cranmerry Martini

Polar Espresso Martini

Naughty but Nice Martini

Gingerbells Martini

Beer

The Veil Brewing Company, Rotating Var%$10.00

Hardywood Brewing, Pilsner 5.2%$8.00

Ardent Craft Ales, Rotating Var%$9.00

Stone Brewing, Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager 4.7%$7.00

Stone – Delicious Hazy IPA 7.2%$9.00

Bold Rock, Premium Dry Cider 6.9%$8.00

Kronenbourg 1664, 5.5%$7.00

Guinness Draft Can 4.1%$8.00

Michelob Ultra - 4.2%$6.00

Athletic Brewing, Upside Dawn Golden, NA$8.00

Wine

By the Glass

Rappahannock, Blanc de Blanc$15.00

White Hall, Russian River Chardonnay$14.00

Giesen Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc$14.00

Pollak, Durant White$13.00

Argyle, Rosé$14.00

Martin Ray, Pinot Noir$14.00

Juggernaut, Cabernet Sauvignon$14.00

Pollak, Durant Red$13.00

By the Bottle

Schramsberg, Mirabelle$60.00

Love You Bunches, Orange$60.00

Aix, Rose$50.00

Rudi Pichler, Gruner Veltliner$60.00

Chaulk Hill, Russian River Chardonnay$50.00

Southwest Mountain, Petit Manseng$50.00

Cantine Nicosia, Etna Bianco$50.00

Willamette Vineyards, Whole Cluster Pinot Noir$65.00

Unshackled, Red Blend$50.00

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