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Coal Kitchen Restaurant
Sunday Roast
Most frequently praised item across the reviews; described as huge, very large, and the best Sunday roast several diners had eaten out. Reviewers especially liked the generous portions, fresh vegetables, and overall quality.
Vegetarian Roast
Recommended as an especially strong vegetarian option, with one reviewer calling it the best vegetarian roast they have ever had. It was also praised for including cauliflower cheese without needing to order it separately.
Chicken Skewers With Pita
Specifically recommended by one reviewer as a standout dish, noted as part of an amazing meal. It was mentioned positively as a dish worth ordering with standard sides.
Tomahawk Steak
Highlighted as amazing for a special occasion, with one reviewer specifically praising it during an 18th birthday visit. It stood out as a memorable main dish.
Supreme Chicken
Described as the most delicious Supreme Chicken a reviewer had eaten in years, making it one of the strongest individual dish endorsements in the reviews.
Breakfast
Mentioned positively multiple times as amazing, fantastic, and full of flavour. Reviewers praised the freshly prepared food quality and overall breakfast experience.
Location details
Gloucester Quays, Cotswolds, Merchants' Rd, Gloucester, GL2 5RG, GB
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
About Coal Kitchen Restaurant
Coal Kitchen Restaurant is a restaurant, bar, and cocktail bar in Gloucester, England. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, with reviews often praising steaks, Sunday roasts, chicken skewers with pita, pork belly, and a vegetarian roast. Reviewers also consistently mention friendly, polite staff, especially strong service, and a new menu that has been well received. The setting is described as a historic waterfront building with a casual, trendy atmosphere, and it offers outdoor and rooftop seating.
Amenities & services
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Halal food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Coal Kitchen Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for steak and Sunday roast, with reviewers calling the steak very tender and the roast one of the best they have had when eating out. The new menu, friendly service, and waterfront setting in Gloucester are also repeated positives.
What dishes are most recommended at Coal Kitchen Restaurant?
Reviewers most often highlight steak, Sunday roast, chicken skewers with pita, pork belly, and the vegetarian roast. The vegetarian roast is noted for including cauliflower cheese, and the tomahawk steak is specifically called out as amazing.
What is the atmosphere like at Coal Kitchen Restaurant?
The vibe is casual and trendy, with an industrial interior, a historic building, and a calming ambience on the Gloucester Quays waterfront. It suits groups and couples, and reviews mention it works well for date nights, birthdays, and larger bookings like a table of 21.
Is Coal Kitchen Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is £20–50, and reviewers say the food and drinks are worth the cost. One lunch deal is described as a real bargain at 2 courses for £15, while bottomless brunch is noted as pricier at around £40 per person.
Do you need to book or visit at a certain time?
Reservations are recommended for brunch and dinner, and one review says Saturday 2 pm was very busy with the place practically full. Another reviewer found a spontaneous Thursday evening visit worked well, so quieter weekday evenings may be easier than peak weekend times.
Is parking available at Coal Kitchen Restaurant ?
Yes. On-site parking, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Coal Kitchen Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, Coal Kitchen Restaurant offers vegan options.
Is the food at Coal Kitchen Restaurant halal?
Yes, Coal Kitchen Restaurant serves halal food.
Is Coal Kitchen Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Coal Kitchen Restaurant is good for kids.
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