Dr Foster, Upstairs Quay-side

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 Quay-side is a private hire space at Dr. Foster on the historic Gloucester Docks, with capacity for up to 30 seated or 50 standing guests.

Smaller and more intimate than the Dock-side next door, this room comes with exclusive access to the upstairs bar and private toilets, giving the group a properly self-contained area within the pub. Exposed brick walls, wood beam ceilings, framed artworks, and warm lighting give it a relaxed, characterful feel that works well for private dinners, family celebrations, birthday lunches, hen gatherings, and smaller corporate events. Guests can connect their own music throughout. The kitchen can build a menu around the occasion.

- Capacity: 30 seated / 50 standing
- Exclusive access to upstairs bar and private toilets
- Play your own music
- No PA system
- In-house catering (buffets, full menus)
- Parking directly opposite (Southgate Moorings Car Park)
- Promoted and ticketed events permitted
- Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
- No external catering, no BYO alcohol
- From £12 per person (all prices include VAT)

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