Olivers Bar & Restaurant

Yes, Olivers is frequently chosen for anniversaries and romantic evenings, with guests praising its welcoming service, cocktails and a polished, intimate atmosphere.

Sundays are the standout choice for the celebrated Sunday roast, while midweek (Tuesday–Thursday) is a great value option thanks to a 50% off food offer guests mention.

Portions, especially the Sunday roast and sharing platters, are generous; guests repeatedly describe the sharing roasts as plentiful and filling.

Claire is identified in guest reports as the owner‑manager of Olivers, taking an active role in welcoming and managing the venue.

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, guests report dogs being seated outside and staff happily bringing water or food for them.

Olivers fills up for weekend nights and special events, expect a lively, noisy evening on Saturdays and busy nights like New Year’s Eve, while some off-peak evenings (for example a quiet night in January) can be noticeably calmer.

Olivers feels warm and stylish with cosy dining rooms in a historic Rochester building, a lively bar with live music and DJs, and a club atmosphere that kicks in from 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, smaller rooms can offer a quieter dining option when you prefer it.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed, aiming for neat rather than formal attire.

Yes, Olivers has an outdoor/garden seating area that guests sit in and enjoy, with DJs and lively garden gatherings reported on sunny days.

Yes, Olivers handles group bookings and bespoke events by direct arrangement: for parties (they run cocktail classes, birthdays, hen parties and weddings) and for bookings over 20 people they ask you to contact them directly to discuss options, and they recommend booking well in advance for the monthly bottomless brunch.

Olivers is at its liveliest on Friday and Saturday nights when the bar and dance-floor become a club from 9pm; for a festive daytime outing try their monthly Oliver's bottomless brunch (book well in advance), while midweek visits, for example Tuesdays with the weekday mains offer, are a quieter, good-value option.

Yes, Olivers welcomes families: reviewers praise staff (including managers) for looking after children, making kids’ meals on request, and serving generous children’s roast portions on Sundays.

Yes, dogs are welcome in Olivers’ outdoor seating: reviewers note dogs in the outside area and say staff happily brought food and water for them.