The Galley

The Galley at Merchants Quay sits within the regenerated Victorian dock complex at Gloucester Quays, one of the most architecturally dramatic settings for eating in the city. The docks were the centre of Gloucester's 19th-century trade, and the restored warehouses now house the National Waterways Museum alongside an outlet shopping centre and a cluster of waterside restaurants and cafes. The Galley serves an all-day menu covering full breakfasts, light lunches and cakes, with reviewers praising the generosity of the breakfast plates and the quality of the coffee and desserts — a New York cheesecake and carrot cake are among the items called out. The waterside setting, with views across the historic dock basin, makes it a popular destination for visitors to the Quays as well as for locals seeking a relaxed weekend spot. Booking ahead is recommended at peak times.