Dr Foster - Pub & Restaurant
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About Dr Foster - Pub & Restaurant
Dr Foster is a British gastropub set at Gloucester Quays, on Kimberley Warehouse at the docks, where the kitchen covers breakfast through to evening plates. The morning line-up includes eggs on toast with bacon, and the all-day menu runs to steak sandwiches, cheese and onion sandwiches, and Sunday lunch roasts, most plates landing with chips. The drinks list leans into cocktails, and staff steer guests who want to skip alcohol toward apple fizz and other non-alcoholic cocktail-style options. A private dining room at the back takes groups, and dogs are welcome inside. The dining room is known to run loud at busy times, and the menu print is small enough that some guests with reading glasses have asked staff to repeat the choices. Reservations sit with the booking system, and walk-ins fill the bar throughout the day.
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Menu & Prices
105 dishes · mains £5–27- Ciabatta & Balsamic£5.00
- Scotch Egg£8.00
- Cauliflower Fritters£6.00
- Foster Crisps & Dip£5.00
- Marinated Olives£4.80
- Buttermilk Chicken Schnitzel£19.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak sandwich, cheese and onion sandwich, eggs on toast with bacon and apple fizz drink.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak sandwich, cheese and onion sandwich, eggs on toast with bacon and apple fizz drink.
Customer Review Summary
At Dr Foster, the food draws the strongest reaction, with a small, well-executed menu that reviewers describe as delicious and often return to the same dishes, including the steak sandwich, cheese and onion sandwich, and Eggs on Toast with Bacon, with chips called out for being crispy outside and fluffy inside. Service is the close behind, repeatedly singled out as attentive, thoughtful, and quick, with several reviewers highlighting the staff's willingness to suggest drinks and accommodate, from a non-alcoholic apple fizz to dog-friendly seating. The setting and atmosphere at Gloucester Quays also earn consistent praise, and one reviewer who hosted a wedding get together noted the personal service for drinks was exceptional. A few honest trade-offs appear in the feedback. One diner described the menu as hard to read due to very small print, and another found the space too loud to hold a conversation. Otherwise, reviewers frame the experience as a clear favourite among dockside options and a place they would revisit.
Customer Review Summary
At Dr Foster, the food draws the strongest reaction, with a small, well-executed menu that reviewers describe as delicious and often return to the same dishes, including the steak sandwich, cheese and onion sandwich, and Eggs on Toast with Bacon, with chips called out for being crispy outside and fluffy inside. Service is the close behind, repeatedly singled out as attentive, thoughtful, and quick, with several reviewers highlighting the staff's willingness to suggest drinks and accommodate, from a non-alcoholic apple fizz to dog-friendly seating. The setting and atmosphere at Gloucester Quays also earn consistent praise, and one reviewer who hosted a wedding get together noted the personal service for drinks was exceptional. A few honest trade-offs appear in the feedback. One diner described the menu as hard to read due to very small print, and another found the space too loud to hold a conversation. Otherwise, reviewers frame the experience as a clear favourite among dockside options and a place they would revisit.
Featured reviews
- Laura Cooke
“We came to Dr Fosters for lunch after our legal wedding ceremony this summer with our whole family and it was the perfect spot to come to. It’s right on the docks, the conservatory room was beautiful and the food was great. The best chocolate delice I’ve ever had. Staff were super friendly and looked after us so well. We will be back!”
- Sam Gilder
“Went out to dinner with my Girlfriend. We ordered the scotch egg, calamari then the butcher’s board. The food was out very quickly and was incredible. Ash looked after us very well! And Ben behind the bar was incredibly helpful when choosing drinks. The live music they had on Saturday night was perfectly suited to the atmosphere. All the team were incredible!! Thank you everyone making our evening.”
- Greg Bresnan
“Lovely time and dog friendly. Ben was awesome.”
- Klaudia Biesok
“Very beautiful pub and very attentive, Grace did really well at recommending a drink which was exactly what I wanted!!!”
- mark sutlow
“We were lucky enough to have an area for our wedding get together. We didn't eat but the personal service for drinks was exceptional.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Welcome to Dr Foster’s, the Gloucester restaurant that brings dockside dining to life! Known for legendary Sunday lunches, bold British classics, and brasserie-style brunches, we’ve got flavours that pack a punch. Our craft beers are poured to perfection, and our artisanal coffees are just the thing to keep you going. Whether you’re here for the lively quiz nights, live music, or simply the view, Dr Foster’s is where Gloucester gathers for unbeatable food and a true pub atmosphere. Join us, and discover why we’re the local favourite for food, drinks, and good times.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Beer
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- Coffee
- Food
- Free water refills
- Private dining room
- Great dessert
- Assistive hearing loop
- Facilities· 13
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Food at bar
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near Dr Foster - Pub & Restaurant
- The Tall Ship4.44250.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
fish and chips, beer garden, good drinks selection
- 0.2 mi£10–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak n frites, beer selection, sunday lunch
- The Fountain Inn4.61,5350.2 miWheelchair accessible
steak and jail ale pie, real ales selection, burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Foster - Pub & Restaurant | 4.7771 | — | £20–30 | steak sandwich, cheese and onion sandwich, eggs on toast with bacon |
| The Tall ShipWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.4425 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, beer garden, good drinks selection |
| Brewhouse & Kitchen - Gloucester QuaysReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,450 | 0.2 mi | £10–30 | steak n frites, beer selection, sunday lunch |
| The Fountain InnWheelchair accessible | 4.61,535 | 0.2 mi | — | steak and jail ale pie, real ales selection, burger |
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