Either in solution phase or in solid phase.
Yes, it is reliable. There are plenty of papers where researchers have applied this technique for determining the band gap of the material under consideration.
You may read the paper.
Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2016, DOI:10.1039/C6CP05154E.
Here you can find good explanation and band gap calculator,
http://www.instanano.com/characterization/theoretical/uv-vis-spectroscopy-band-gap-calculation/
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