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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$8 - US$31
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
British
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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All reviews steak pudding salad sunday roast scallops potatoes sea bass pork seafood cooked to perfection at lunchtime generous portions nice meal booked a table lovely evening veg mains
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Reviewed 29 October 2023 via mobile

So we ordered our first Sunday lunch for delivery. It was fantastic, really tasty with a wide selection of vegetables. Excellent value for money

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023

The much-loved Galley Bistro in Hope Square will close after lunch service on Sunday, October 1 2023, so that owners Glyn and Beth can ‘spend more time with family and concentrate on the delivery side of the business.’ Glyn and Beth have been running the...Galley Bistro for 20 years. We have enjoyed many meals here notably many Christmas lunches!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023 via mobile

Amazing takeaway roast dinner for our whole family. Very generous portions and quality food. Will definitely be ordering again. Thank you

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

Came In Saturday night for a birthday meal. Food was lovely and service was great. As the light show came past they opened up the doors so people could see which we loved. Only down side was food took so long, but the food was...great fresh and hot.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

After coming here for many years, we were shocked at the standard of the Sunday Lunch, the meat slices were 1mm thin, and we found out that that's because it's under new ownership. I doubt anyone returns now.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

We ate there twice and had different meals every time (wessex steak, Caribbean chicken, salmon, and the seafood linguine) all the food was amazing and the staff were fantastic. We never felt rushed and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend the seafood...linguine, this was exceptionalMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

Had the best Sunday lunch that I’ve had in a long time. Agreed by all others in the group. Generous portions from served carvery. Very lovely waitress. Absolutely recommend this place for Sunday lunch

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

Very very disappointed in their attitude to punctual customers. We’d booked a table for 8pm and arrived at 7.55pm only to be told that a table with a lot of people on it hadn’t yet ordered so we couldn’t now order until possibly after 9pm....Why on earth we should have to wait because of other inconsiderate diners was beyond us so of course we left. Wouldn’t bother again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

Had a fabulous meal. Lovely being not in a branded chain restaurant. Food was delicious. Caribbean chicken and Louisiana chicken. Very plentiful and tasty. Waitress was very friendly and they were very busy. Just a perfect place. We came 2 years ago and it was...great then so glad it’s not changed. We will be back if in the area.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

Excellent food friendly and efficient service despite being really busy being a Saturday night. Recommend the scallops really good value for money. Thank you galley for a memorable evening.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023

Really disappointed in my experience. Came here years ago and was so impressed but gone down hill. Loads of staff just standing behind the bar chatting , starter over cooked and main was supposed to be a fish dish with only 3 prawns

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

We booked a table here which you have to do via phone as they don't have the facility to book on their website. The place was quite quiet when we arrived only about 2 or 3 tables with people at in the entrance section which...we were put in. We were put by the door and when asked whether we could sit at another same size table they refused which was quite poor attitude when none of these tables were taken while we were there. We ordered drinks which I had a local beer which was nice. I had the standard carvery which was choice of 2 out of 3 available meats and selection of veg. The veg and gravy is put on the plate for you which you tell the person what you want (you can ask for more). There is a small table near the bar which has the condiments on such as mustard, cranberry sauce etc. I had turkey and beef which both meats were good. Overall the food was good, service could have been better, (there seemed to be a lot of staff just standing around by the bar chatting the entire time). The place is nice decor. The place seemed clean.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

I tip my hat to the chef. I ordered the mules and they tasted beautiful Surf&Turf steak - tasted fantastic. Turtle bay wine - wonderful The staff and service - great. Thank you everyone. Wonderful meal.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023

Located near Weymouth harbour, the restaurant is very nicely presented. I ordered a soft shell crab dish as a starter, however, the portion was not so much novelle cuisine, more hunt the meat. Considering the location, this was an embarrassing offering, to the extent that...the kitchen probably nipped outside and stole a crab from a child's pot! As a main the beef Wellington had decent flavours, albeit the fillet was palpably overcooked. Surely such a signature dish should not be on the menu if chef is unable to prepare meat to the requisite medium rare standard. The waitress was unable to comment as she "didn't eat meat", the manageress, whilst appearing to be sympathetic, merely offered to pass my comments on for future reference. I would strongly advise potential customers to think again before using this establishment.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

We have been the last twice on our visits to Weymouth,lovely food ,would recommend booking. We had a 40 minute wait for our order but was told this in advance but well worth the wait

Date of visit: July 2023
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Hi, We are dog friendly. We welcome dogs - and their owners!! on all our outside tables and half of our inside tables. (we do have a dog free area) Please let us know your canine family member is joining you when making... More
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Response from Beth W | Property representative |
Hi Lynne, The cost of a roast meat or a fish carvery is £10.95, (meat free is £7.95) and a childs carvery is £6.95. We offer a range of starters and desserts with our carvery for £3.00. Please let us know if you would... More
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Galley Bistro is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5