Monty's Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Restaurant in Southsea, Portsmouth

Reviews

1. Rachael ★★★★★

   Initially worried as I turned up to a full bar with a sign 'Baby Shower'. I hadn't realised that they do a bottomless brunch on a Sunday, so it's possible it overran. I was directed to the room at the back where all of the other lunch customers were awaiting their menu/meals. Lovely chairs and nicely dressed tables - a boutique hotel feel. 90s pop music playing, which I wasn't expecting, but being a 90s baby this was fine (perhaps avoid if you are hungover or like a quieter space). Staff friendly and the lady on her first trial shift so efficient and confident I thought that she had been there a long time. Roast beautiful and the Yorkshire pudding perfect! You pay for what you get. Would be nice to visit again with family, but may be better during the week for them when it's a little quieter. My only criticism would be that the brunch party should have moved on before the lunch customers moved in as it felt a bit chaotic and affected service (to begin with). Looking at brunch times it is 11am to 12:30pm so a little confused why still at 2:30pm the bar was full.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Kevin Smith ★☆☆☆☆

   This is not about the food, we didnt get that far! This is about a failure to effectively manage the booking system that resulted in a ruined evening for our group, and from what I observed, many others too. We had booked two months in advance, paid a deposit and pre ordered as requested. We arrived on time for our 8pm table but it was clear that the packed bar area was full of people waiting to be seated. It was also obvious from a scan of the tables that diners luckily enough to have secured their tables were very much in the early stages of their meals. The manager informed us that they had overbooked and that the chef was under duress! It looked very much as though each table had been overbooked. As we could not be told when our table would be made available we left and took our custom elsewhere. This is not the first time we have experienced problems here. On a previous visit we had to wait 90 minutes for our booked table. I also note similar reviews posted. Management, this seems to be a recurring theme and is no way to run a business, sort it out and take responsibility for your actions.

   almost 3 years ago
3. David Graham ★★★★★

   One of the best meals out I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere, amazing food and the most attentive, polite staff. Will be back again soon and telling everyone we know to book a table. Will be trying the bottomless brunch soon as well. Thanks for a great evening.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Lauren Purton ★★★★★

   I called in at Monty's for drinks after work with my girlfriend, which turned into a full meal because the festive menu was too tempting. We had the mushroom pithivier with all the trimmings (special shout-out to the roast potatoes!), sticky toffee pudding, and a cheeseboard. The food was incredible, lovely and comforting on a cold December evening. Bar / service manager Sonny was perfect, so friendly and helpful. The festive decorations and flower / plant wall are the perfect Christmas touch

   almost 3 years ago
2. holly ordish ★★★★★

   Came for brunchThe staff was very attentive, Spencer and Sonny made sure mine and my families experience was up to standard and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best service possible. Very professional when making the drinks and serving them to us, however the food took a little while to come out. Would definitely come again, staff and drinks were lovely. Apart from the food taking a while, Best brunch place ever

   almost 3 years ago
3. CHLOSOCIAL ★★★★★

   Best brunch in Portsmouth! Besides delicious food and the constant flow of drinks, the staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Will definitely be returning.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Victoria Castillo ★★★★★

   Visited Monty’s at the weekend with a small group of friends. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed lovely cocktails and delicious food. I would definitely return to try other dishes on the menu.

   almost 4 years ago
2. O. Baker ★★★★★

   Great night! Weren't planning on stopping in here, we were let down by another venue. However, service and atmosphere were absolutely fantastic. The GM is the best bartender, mixed up cocktails like an artist and is genuinely funny. Will definitely go back .

   more 7 years ago

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