The Long Table
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About The Long Table
The Long Table is a restaurant and community kitchen in Stroud, on Brimscombe Mills, run on a pay-what-you-want basis. Each meal has a set cost, and contributions let guests who have more pay more. Guests eat at long tables with bench-style seating. The menu is small, with two items and a short service window, and the food is made from locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen sits inside a large repurposed warehouse that also holds a charity shop selling furniture, clothes and children's toys, along with a bicycle project. A table tennis table and a play area are on site too. Dogs are welcome.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pay-what-you-can meals, charity shop furniture, bicycle project and table tennis.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pay-what-you-can meals, charity shop furniture, bicycle project and table tennis.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the pay-what-you-can community kitchen concept, where those who can afford it contribute more so others can eat for less, with plenty of long tables to share. The food is called tasty and local, and the cake and drinks get praise too. Close behind is the warehouse space, which also holds a charity shop with furniture, clothes and toys, plus a bicycle project. One visitor bought a wooden side table there, and others played table tennis and ping pong. Seating outside by the stream is described as lovely, and the staff as friendly. The caveats are specific. One reviewer found only two menu items, a short service window, pub-priced drinks, bench seats and a chilly room with no effective heating. Another was surprised to see meat on the menu, which felt at odds with the ethical concept. One also wondered how the free meals are directed to legitimate causes. Live drumming is the detail one reviewer closes on.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the pay-what-you-can community kitchen concept, where those who can afford it contribute more so others can eat for less, with plenty of long tables to share. The food is called tasty and local, and the cake and drinks get praise too. Close behind is the warehouse space, which also holds a charity shop with furniture, clothes and toys, plus a bicycle project. One visitor bought a wooden side table there, and others played table tennis and ping pong. Seating outside by the stream is described as lovely, and the staff as friendly. The caveats are specific. One reviewer found only two menu items, a short service window, pub-priced drinks, bench seats and a chilly room with no effective heating. Another was surprised to see meat on the menu, which felt at odds with the ethical concept. One also wondered how the free meals are directed to legitimate causes. Live drumming is the detail one reviewer closes on.
Featured reviews
- Naomi
“One of my favourite places to go. The service is amazing. The staff is so nice. Shout out to Laura. The food- wow! So tasty. The space itself; does a lot of the community. Furniture, bikes, charity, play area. It is close to the canal library. Drinks are nice too. Also i played ping pong for the first time with my dad. Great place !!”
- The Kids Tell Bad Jokes
“Such a lovely project. Pas As You Can, in the same building as several other community projects, lovely outside seating area in the sunshine by the river, great vibes, what's not to like!?”
- Kevin Seager
“A fantastic place to visit a community kitchen. You pay what you want. They have a fixed price of what it cost them to make the meal. Plenty of long tables to eat at.”
- Richard Shepherd
“Very enjoyable experience. An interesting organisation doing a really worthwhile service. The cake was delicious and the drinks were really, really good. We sat outside by the stream which was lovely to listen to the sound of the water babbling by and the birds in the valley.”
- Paula Veleda
“I love the whole idea of it! It feels thoughtful and ethical, which is why I was surprised to see meat on the menu. It honestly feels a bit at odds with the overall concept. Lovely atmosphere, and it’s great to have different things all under one roof.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“We are restaurant aiming the answer the question of 'what if everyone in our community had access to great food and people to eat it with?'. We've saved you a seat. Amazing things happen when we eat together!”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near The Long Table
- William's, Nailsworth4.63802 mi£30–60Good for kidsReservations
pan fried scallops, oysters as starters, good wine selection
- Curio Lounge4.21,6982 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
triple stack pancakes, tapas selection, nasi goreng
- Manuel's Finest4.42248.1 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessible
battered cod and chips, grilled cod with lime, gluten-free allergen options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Long Table | 4.8159 | — | — | pay-what-you-can meals, charity shop furniture, bicycle project |
| William's, NailsworthGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6380 | 2 mi | £30–60 | pan fried scallops, oysters as starters, good wine selection |
| Curio LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.21,698 | 2 mi | £10–20 | triple stack pancakes, tapas selection, nasi goreng |
| Manuel's FinestWheelchair accessible | 4.4224 | 8.1 mi away | £10–20 | battered cod and chips, grilled cod with lime, gluten-free allergen options |
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