Nestled along London Road leading out of Gloucester city centre and just a short stroll from Gloucester Royal Hospital, you’ll find a gorgeous coffee shop at no. 76. Operated by Gloucester Charities Trust, the coffee shop is for the community, with income generated...
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Business in Focus – Pilgrims Yard
Revamped outdoor Gloucester bar, Pilgrims Yard is promising to put the city’s night-life on the map during a year of partying! Huge acts including Ibiza DJ Dave Pearce, Artful Dodger and N-Trance are already booked for an impressive line-up expected to attract people...
Business in Focus – Revive Coffee House and Gloucester City Mission
There would be more deaths among the homeless if organisations like Gloucester City Mission didn’t exist, according to charity manager Kevin Howie. Gloucester City Mission has been supporting the homeless, those living in temporary accommodation and sofa surfers since...
Business in Focus – Spago Creperia
Described as a ‘tucked away secret café’ Spago Creperia in Bakers Quay is a hidden gem offering delicious fresh food in a cosy atmosphere. Owners Mishka and Pavol opened the business during the 2020 lockdown and adapted by offering takeaways and honing their offer....
Business in Focus – The Candle Tree
If you haven’t yet been tempted into The Candle Tree by the beautiful scent wafting down College Street, then this week might be a good time to visit. You’ll find unusual and special gifts at The Candle Tree to show your appreciation and love this Mother’s Day. It’s a...
Business in Focus – The Entertainer
The ethos of toy shop The Entertainer has always been about the importance of play and you can certainly find lots to play with in the Aladdin’s Cave of a store in Gloucester. Located in King’s Square, the shop offers a massive range of toys for children and big kids...
Business in Focus – The Gym at Gloucester Quays
If you’re looking for a high quality but low price 24/7 gym in Gloucester, The Gym Group is well worth a try. The Gloucester Quays based gym is clean, safe and tidy with a great community atmosphere. It has regular offers with current packages starting at just £16.99...
Business in Focus – The March Hare Café
Business is looking up at The March Hare tearooms on Gloucester’s Oxebode. The independent café, next to the newly developed Kings Square, stayed open throughout lockdown for takeaway and delivery services. This friendly and customer first ethos has resulted in loyal...
Business in Focus – The Real Greek
The Real Greek restaurant is promising an authentic Greek experience when it opens in Gloucester Quays in three weeks’ time. The Real Greek is expected to open the week of 12th September and is currently in the final stages of fitting out and hiring staff. The...
Business in Focus – The Regal
Look out for the start of a more continental theme on Kings Square very soon as The Regal pub introduces outdoor seating at the front of the historic building. The Regal has been serving loyal customers since 1996 and now, along with the large indoor seating area and...
Business in Focus – The Sword Inn
Three new landlords at The Sword Inn are breathing life into the cheery local on Westgate Street. Marc, Brook and Katrina are keen to welcome regulars and new customers to the historic Craft Union pub. The Sword Inn shows live sports every day in the spacious building...
Business in Focus – Tiger’s Eye Restaurant
Gloucester’s first ‘Hot Rock Grill’ Restaurant is still going strong: now in its fourteenth year serving locals and visitors to the city. Tiger’s Eye restaurant has been at the Old Bell - a listed Inn dating back to the 17th Century, since 2008. The relaxed 50-seat...
Business in Focus – Trattoria Settebello
If you’re not going abroad during this heatwave, you could visit Trattoria Settebello where the food, service and atmosphere (and now the weather!) will make you feel like you’re sitting around an Italian family dining table. The independent business in Gloucester...
Business in Focus – Vinyl Vital Signs
Who remembers going into a record shop for a browse, a listen, a free cup of coffee and a chat with like-minded collectors? Vinyl Vital Signs in Eastgate market has always been such a place, and now it’s expanding into a shop. The vinyl shop, which also sells CDs,...
Business in Focus – VRXPERIENCE
For a unique gift or experience this Christmas, why not head to Gloucester’s VRXPERIENCE where there are infinite possibilities! The VRXPERIENCE rooms provide an exciting and accessible experience for people of all ages and abilities where you can play, race and...
Business in Focus – Waterstones Gloucester
Waterstones Gloucester has the most ‘community vibe’ according to its manager Becky Kelly. She said, ‘I’ve worked in seven different Waterstones, and I’ve never known anywhere to have such a loyal customer base as Gloucester. It’s because of the atmosphere; this one...
Business in Focus – Webbs Reptile, Aquatic & Pet Centre
Customers are being welcomed into a new expanded space at Webbs Reptile Centre where you can find a wide range of reptiles, aquatics, and pets. Owners of the Eastgate Street centre Andy and Jen Webb stock reptiles for all levels of keepers and can create bio-active...
Business in Focus – Ye Olde Restaurant and Fish Shoppe
Having your traditional fish and chips in Ye Old Restaurant and Fish Shoppe is quite a unique experience as you’ll be pairing award-winning food with one of Gloucester’s most iconic buildings. Being one of the top ten fish and chip restaurants in the UK, according to...
Business in Focus – YMCA, Northgate Street
Gloucester’s YMCA charity shop is proud to launch their newly refitted and vibrant children’s section, the largest charity shop children’s section in Gloucestershire, to help the City with the cost-of-living crisis. The new area, which has taken the small team of...
Business Voting Opens for Gloucester BID
Voting opens this week for businesses to keep city centre champions Gloucester BID for five more years. The BID, which stands for Business Improvement District, is an independent, business-led and funded body. Gloucester BID operates within Gloucester city centre and...
























