Dr Foster, Upstairs Dock-side
The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2ES -
Up to
70 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
Dr. Foster is a gastro pub in the Kimberley Warehouse on the historic Gloucester Docks, opened in 2024 by restaurant group A Rule of Tum after a long period of closure, and one of the most characterful private hire venues in Gloucestershire.
The building dates from 1846 and has been restored with care. Cast iron columns, original flagstone and timber floors, exposed brick walls, wood beam ceilings, and string lights in the glass-covered courtyard give it a genuine sense of the dockside history around it. The main bar extends to a quayside conservatory that feels like outdoor dining while staying sheltered from the elements, and a waterfront terrace with tables and chairs alongside the historic docks adds a proper al fresco dimension in warmer months.
Upstairs, three distinct private hire spaces can be used individually or combined, catering for groups from 30 to 300. The kitchen works with organisers to design bespoke menus, with cold and hot buffets, brunch, lunch, and dinner options all available. Dogs are welcome downstairs in the bar, courtyard, conservatory, and quayside, making it a genuinely welcoming venue for groups of all kinds.
About this space:
The Upstairs Dock-side is a private hire space at Dr. Foster on the historic Gloucester Docks, with capacity for up to 50 seated or 70 standing guests.
The room has a warm, characterful feel with wooden floors, vintage furniture, table lamps, and exposed brick — a proper pub dining room rather than a blank function space. It can be configured in multiple ways to suit the occasion and guests can connect their own playlist throughout. The kitchen works with organisers to build a menu around the event, with cold and hot buffets and full dining menus all available. It suits birthday parties, team socials, corporate events, celebration dinners, hen gatherings, and private dining occasions.
- Capacity: 50 seated / 70 standing
- Private hire room with multiple layout options
- Play your own music
- No PA system
- In-house catering (buffets, full menus, brunch to dinner)
- Parking directly opposite (Southgate Moorings Car Park)
- Promoted and ticketed events permitted
- Alcohol licence until midnight (extension available)
- No external catering, no BYO alcohol
- From £12 per person (all prices include VAT)
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Upstairs Dock-side
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 50
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
CANCELLATION POLICY - 7 days or more before event: full refund - 7 days to 24 hours before event: 50% refund - Less than 24 hours before event: no refund - Booking date can be changed within 6 months at no cost - All prices include VAT
Location
Upstairs Dock-side
