Lily's in Gloucester

We pop in here when we have visitors staying with us. There’s always great service and a good selection of home cooked food, it’s a great place for a light lunch or just a coffee.

This used to be one of the best for breakfast, and you didn't mind spending that little bit extra, as the quality was really good, with locally sourced food. It now seems to be under new ownership, with new menu's. Yesterday we had the worst breakfast ever (Beatrix Potter's breakfast, I believe). The bacon was like leather and slid off the plate when you tried to cut it, the fried egg was solid, the scrambled egg was grey and inedible (and looked more like a chopped up omlette), and there were no mushrooms available as an extra. At £8.50 each we expected better. I don't think we will be back any time soon.

We had sandwiches and soft drinks and a childs meal. The service was friendly and professional and the cafe is clean with food freshly made

What a little gem, tucked away in an alleyway in the shadow of the magnificent cathedral. The food and service are exceptional. We decided on the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with an ample helping of fresh vegetables all cooked to perfecton. Alas, no room for pudding but I must say the afternoon teas looked amazing. ! We'll definitely be back

3 of us had lunch at this little tea shop/cafe on a Sunday lunchtime, and were absolutely delighted with the service, the food and the lovely cozy little teashop atmosphere. Food was very tasty, served pretty quickly, prices were very reasonable, everything very clean and fresh. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and will definitely be returning there next time I'm in Gloucester.

We popped in to lily’s looking for a quick cuppa and a snack , a lovely lady served us and we duly ordered some beverages . These took 15 minutes to appear no probs we were chatting . We proceeded to order a few buttered scones , once again this delightful lady took our order and off she went . After 25 minutes and not a scone in sight we asked her for an update at which point I asked if the apprentice was filming for sir sugar as the service was somewhat chaotic and very slow .”I’ve reminded them Twice dear “ she said in her wonderful accent , but it seems they’re not listening . Oh dear we said and decided to cancel and move on . The place is quaint the hot chocolate was divine , the pot of tea was rather insipid but the service was extremely lacking . All in all for a two thirds empty eaterie and such slow service it’s a rather abysmal 2 . Its 2 stars for today but 5 starts to the lovely nippy who served us . Must try harder guys!!!

My friend and I had the most amazing cream tea at Lilys, the staff were so friendly and welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us today-it was so lovely when the chef came out to explain what each of the cakes were-it was beautifully presented and without a doubt the most delicious cream tea I’ve ever had-and I’ve had many in many different places. From the fresh filling stuffed sandwiches to the Eton mess in a cup every single item was tasty, fresh and just delicious-thank you so much for making my friends birthday treat extra special.

We have been customers at Lily’s for many years when it was a family run business and always found service, quality and presentation of food outstanding. Today we went for breakfast and the difference you would not believe. The food Was just thrown on the plate and the eggs were burnt on the bottom and the yolks were rock hard. The restaurant was also cold. Won’t be visiting again.

Lovely little afternoon tea. Decor was rather dated but food was fabulous. The hot drinks took a while to arrive but that was our only gripe

I was looking for somewhere for breakfast before visiting the cathedral and found this place in an alley nearby. It has very traditional decor and furnishings but was quiet and cosy on a cool autumn morning for a cooked breakfast and coffee, both of which were very tasty. The coffee comes with free refills too

Afternoon tea the sandwiches were loveky the cakes were a good selection the scones and the rock cakes were not brilliant the tea could be made stonger by adding an extra tea bag in the pot

Went in today for lunch with my daughter. Were given a menu but then ignored. It was not full but there was a table set up for a large afternoon tea so I think staff were making that their priority although people had not yet arrived. There were plenty of staff on but still no service despite making clear eye contact. I also felt it was really cold inside so we left and went to another cafe very near with great service and food.

found on the off chance down a little alley as going to the catherdral.had prawn salad and partner had mushroom omelette with teas. both very nice.did think a bit expensive tho for what we had.. staff pleasant as well. thanks

We visited Yesterday this lovely tea room and had the celebration Afternoon Tea, we had a warm welcome when we arrived and all staff where friendly. The afternoon tea was outstanding all products were fresh and very tasty. This is close to The Cathedral in a very beautiful alleyway.

My friend went there recently and said the food is awful and she wondered why. When I told her that the Chef and owner and his family were no longer there and that there is only a cook there who used to be the waitress she said that explained it. She said the food used to be good, her and her 2 friends found it awful.

After a bad holiday, me and my family had a day trip to Gloucester and decided to have lunch here, and ended up having afternoon tea. We had the cathedral afternoon tea, which was £15 each and so well worth the money. We had 4...

This lovely little restaurant is well worth a visit. Friendly and helpful staff and comfortable surroundings. The breakfast I had was delicious and I especially liked the fried bread

I have eaten at Lilly’s several times and have always been happy.However when l took my grandaughter and a friend out for lunch in August, l was surprised to find that standards had dropped.Omlett and Chips &13.95 was overcookedand only had 8 chips , fish...

Pre-book for a celebration tea with my partner and we were both thrilled by the gorgeous food and wonderful staff. The lady who served us was really lovely and I so wish we had gotten her name because she's a credit to you. (Those Bakewell...

We were really looking forward to this visit, we were not being able to do our usual Christmas lunch due to households being unable to mix. I’m afraid my thoughts are very much reflected in the review below ⬇️ No specials at all, the board...

After many months away from this lovely little restaurant, I was bitterly disappointed with my experience today. The menu was displayed BUT they had so much OFF the menu. No eggs, no mushrooms, no beans, no roast dinner!!! Soft drink menu was depleted as well....

A lovely enjoyable breakfast. Food was lovely. Staff very friendly, clean and socially distanced. Plenty of food and nothing was too much trouble. A definite gem of a cafe. Cakes can looked amazing but was there for breakfast so thought I’d go back again and...

The food is good quality and staff were friendly and helpful. But the amount of extra charges on top of what are already hefty prices for lunches are excessive. £7+ for a good sandwich is tolerable, but to charge £2.50 to have coleslaw added is...

Really enjoyed our lunch here and the cakes are really delicious. The puddings were just insane. But when we asked if they did a veggie brunch option they looked almost insulted and shocked. A bit strange. Not a lot a veggie options at all and...

Lovely little coffee shop in a perfect location. Food is very nice- very fresh and tasty sandwiches and nice tees. Quick and easy service. Good place for a breakfast or lunch.

Arrived at 1.30, seated and served with minimum of fuss. Splendid food and very friendly. A good find on our first visit to Gloucester.

I went with my sister for breakfast. I had the vegetarian option and my sister the small English. Both were excellent. I asked for honey instead of sugar for my tea and Soya milk, which I had noticed was a 50p supplement but hey I...

Stumbled across whilst on a day trip to Gloucester. It had just reopened after lockdown. Despite all the usual restrictions it provided a really pleasant atmosphere and an excellent selection of meals. Finished off with a good ran of desserts. They even allowed us to...

We had the pleasure of celebrating my Sister's 65th birthday here yesterday & we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The food was delicious & although the place is small we were made very welcome & the service was excellent. Thank you keep up the good work...

First time visit to Lily's and we will certainly return. We went for breakfast and it was cooked beautifully using some local produce. Service was very friendly and efficient and the restaurant obviously has a great regular trade. A lovely location close to the Cathedral....

Can't believe I live in Gloucestershire and haven't been here before. Visited Lily's today with friends for a Cream Tea. Beautifully presented and the warm fruit scones were delicious. The Restaurant is in a very interesting little street near the Cathedral and city centre. Very comfortable warm and clean. Will definitely be back to sample lunch from the extensive menu.

We had a prawn baguette and ham and apple chutney sandwiches which were lovely and fresh. Prawns were plentiful and not the common over runny sauce. We shared a desert which was a generous portion and delicious.It's also right by the cathedral so very convenient if you are visiting and a few car parks close by.

Hacia tiempo que quería conocer este restaurante. Desde que estuve por primera vez en Gloucester, hace ya tres años, me interesé por este establecimiento situado muy cerca de la catedral y enfrente del museo de Beatrix Potter. Hemos estado esta tarde para tomar el famoso, y muy británico, afternoon tea. El establecimiento lo sirve desde las 14.15 y cuesta 36 libras para dos personas. Consiste en la consabida tetera, puedes elegir entre una gran variedad, y un surtido de sándwiches, scones y pastelería. Los sándwiches de pepino salmón, ambos con crema de queso, los scones, servidos con crema de mantequilla y mermelada de fresa. Y por último pequeños pasteles de almendra, merengue, limón y chocolate. Muy buena calidad y algunos realmente exquisitos. El servicio de mesa muy eficiente y atento. Toda una experiencia muy recomendable. Si no te gusta el té puedes tomar café o cualquier otra cosa, refrescos, cerveza si te apetece... Disponen de otros menús si no te gusta esto.

Lovely cosy setting, warm and very welcoming. Excellent service, delicious food and fabulous variety. Would definitely visit again

No te puedes quejar de la comida o el servicio, pero mi palabra es que saben cómo cobrar. Simplemente no es exorbitante para lo que es comida simple pero bien preparada.Mi mesa quedó cubierta de condimentos derramados del restaurante anterior. Para precios premium, usted espera un servicio premium.

We usualy visit Lilys for breakfast but on this occasion went for lunch. Very busy, as usual, but staff still very friendly and efficient. Delicious lunch and great value for money

We were in Gloucester for the day and walked back from the Cathedral through College Court. Came across this superb restaurant and tea room. We only wanted a light lunch but the tables were set for Xmas lunches and mostly pre booked. However the staff squeezed us in. Delightful people. We had homemade soup which was really warming. Watching the special lunches going out we could see why they were fully booked . Hot dinner on plates with separate vegetables and a jug of gravy , looked great. Will certainly return as this was a gem find

This cafe is situated in a pretty side street, close to Gloucester Cathedral and opposite the Beatrix Pottor shop/museum. There are a few tables outside if the weather is warm enough, The cafe is decorated nicely and the food is good. It is quite popular at mealtimes and sometimes it can be hard to find a seat!!

Tener una abuela que dirigía un salón de té en una pequeña y popular ciudad costera británica, realmente extraño la tradición de un té de la tarde. Mi esposa y yo visitamos Lily's de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de la cámara y seleccionamos el Celebration Tea for Two.

Debo decir que hoy tuvimos un delicioso té de celebración de la tarde para 2. . . Pequeño y encantador lugar en Gloucester. Nos recibieron cuando llegamos a nuestra mesa reservada y comenzamos nuestra fiesta de té con velas también para el cumpleaños de mis amigos. Hermosos pasteles caseros y deliciosos sándwiches y una taza encantadora recomendaría este lugar.

Deliciosos salones de té / café frente a la tienda "Tailor of Gloucester", y literalmente a unos metros de la magnífica catedral de Gloucester. Lily's es un establecimiento encantador y amigable con un buen menú y encantadoras camareras serviciales. En un miserable día húmedo, esta fue una buena opción, mucho mejor que el menú producido en masa de las cadenas. No es rápido pero de calidad

Si eres un visitante extranjero, este restaurante es un brillante ejemplo de todo lo inglés. Una cordial bienvenida. Un menú variado, con precios razonables, disfruté algunos huevos escalfados escalfados a la perfección. Nos encontramos con algunos amigos y luego regresamos para un delicioso almuerzo. Muy cerca de la catedral. Gracias super!

Been here before, regard it as a bit of a treat. It has an old fashioned air, like out of the 1930s and is tucked away down a narrow alley near the cathedral.

Information was excellent. The cafe had lots of choice for gluten-free and staff knowledge of cross-contamination and gluten-free food was excellent. All this in a nice clean carpeted floor environment. The knowledge and hospitality of the young lady waitress called Nicole again was excellent. Well worth going there. One of the best cafes I have visited in a long while.

When in Gloucester, regularly go to Lily's as the staff are so welcoming, the food is good, and with an ever changing range of seasonal specials at very competitive prices.

Amazing afternoon tea at a reasonable price. Service was quick and the atmosphere is terrific. Would highly recommend this hidden gem in Gloucester!

Tökéletes hangulatú kellemes kiszolgálás és ebben a környezetben a reggeli csodás volt egy jó nap kezdetéhez. 😃

My wife and I called here after a recommendation from the Waterways Museum. It is situated in a quirky and colourful lane that leads to Gloucester's magnificent cathedral.

We ordered coffee and tea (I asked for an additional pot of hot water as the tea was quite strong), vegetarian feast, fruit scone and extra toast. The service was good and the kids got to sit with Peter Rabbit!

Air conditioning when everything in Gloucester was hot. Very good sweets local products straight from the garden.

This is a regular place for us to eat and drink when we are in Gloucester, the staff are just lovely the food, cakes and drinks are excellent. A honest cafe consistently reliable and one of the best, if not the best in Gloucester. Well done to the owner and staff.

Lovely location opposite Beatrix Potter shop. Nice friendly staff. ‘Celebration’ tea was adequate but not special and overpriced for what it was. Scones tiny, and no tea refills. Each person got 1 teabag and extra hot water on request! Disappointing.

Brilliant breakfast full English and a lovely setting down a small cobbled street off Westgate street good service too...

We needed a nice meal in a restaurant that was geared up to us being inside the Cathedral for a concert at 7.30 - and Lily's fitted the bill perfectly. The food was good, a nice choice, efficient service from friendly staff. We would highly recommend.

We visited Lily's for a pre-concert supper during the 3 Choirs Festival and loved it. The food was excellent (eg melt in the mouth roast beef for one of us and beautiful sea bass for the other). Service was efficient and friendly. If we lived nearer, this would definitely be a regular haunt.

Little gem tucked away in a small street near the Cathedral. We called for breakfast just before the menu swapped over to lunch (11:30-12:00). We had a variety of breakfast options from toast to the traditional full English. Everything was well prepared, service was quick and friendly including coffee refill.

Hartstikke lekker gegeten hier. Aardige mensen die echt even de tijd voor je namen. Redelijke prijzen. Ook nog koffie met caramel shortbread gegeten hier. Echt prima.

Lovely little tea room near the cathedral, it was a bit like 1950’s England but pleasant all the same. Service was good, food excellent and a pleasure to visit.

Whilst staying in Chippenham we were recommended to go to Lily's. We were not disappointed. Arriving late morning, we were able to get a table for 6 easily, in the window, which was nice.

Had the celebration high tea and the scones and sweets were delicious. Very friendly service as well. Would go back to Gloucester for the beautiful cloisters and high tea at Lily's any day. Very enjoyable.

Once again enjoyed a superb breakfsat here at Lilys. Quality local produce, well cooked and superb service.

Encontré este lugar cuando cruzamos el arco después de visitar la catedral. El encantador ambiente del personal es muy amable y educado. Decidimos tomar uno de los tés en crema. . . Había varias opciones para satisfacer diferentes gustos. Tuvimos el té de la catedral. Era encantador y delicioso Los bollos eran agradables y cálidos, absolutamente fabulosos. Era la cantidad correcta de comida y muy buena relación calidad-precio. Recomiendo totalmente este lugar encantador.

它們有一個裁縫下午茶,是根據海倫·碧雅翠絲·波特的格洛斯特的裁縫名名。餐廳周圍用彼得兔裝飾，十分可愛。十多磅很抵

This is right by the Cathedral close and fits in beautifully with its surroundings.

we enjoyed a really lovely meal here.the staff are very friendly & helpful.good selection on the menu.

Me topé con Lily's después de visitar la Catedral, y tengo que decir que este fue el punto culminante de mi viaje a Gloucester. Este té clásico clásico fue verdaderamente maravilloso y cumple con todas las expectativas de un té británico clásico. El servicio era muy agradable y servicial y la comida y el ambiente eran excepcionales.

¡Qué joya! Las críticas lo dicen todo. Mi amigo y yo desayunamos en Lily's basados en las críticas excepcionales. No nos decepcionó. El propietario más cortés nos recibió al llegar y nos ofreció un asiento de nuestra elección.

I went for the Tailors afternoon tea which was wonderful and a great value of 13.5pounds. The staff were kind and helped me take picture too with Peter rabbit.

Apareció en un capricho mientras conducía a través de Gloucester.

After visiting Lily’s for many, many years, it just seems to get better and thoroughly deserves it’s Trip Advisor rating. We had lunch there yesterday, two adults and two children. The service was friendly and efficient. I had a cheese and coleslaw sandwich on granary bread. I couldn’t believe how soft and fresh the bread was, delicious. The children’s lunch boxes were great value and we found them suitable even for older children. Keep up the good work Lily’s and see you again soon.

Visited on 12th February at around 11:40. Too late for Breakfast menu so chose breakfast from lunch menu. How can you justify charging 13.50 when breakfast menu offered full breakfast including toast and drink for 11.50. This was a ripoff won't be revisiting or recommending.

Down a little lane, very historic opposite Beatrice Potter. Cafe type restaurant, good for coffee and cake, lunches, filled baked potatoes, sandwiches, baguette or some main meals, roast, quiches. We had prawn baguette which were lovely, jacket potatoes and beef burgers. We thought it was a little pricy for cafe/tearoom place. Obviously very popular as we were early and it filled up very quickly. Very friendly helpful staff

Very British vibe : it was very friendly! Great afternoon tea (reasonable at £30 for two); we didn’t want the same tea and were given an extra one free; friendly staff, very attentive and smiley ; food was delicious, I don’t even normally eat cucumber but couldn’t those sandwiches; delicious little scones (still warm) and good portions of jam and clotted cream... really nice cakes and meringues and bake tarts! Absolutely delicious! I wish we lived closer, I loved it! Keep up the good work!

Lovely lunch with friends, had sandwiches and tea. Great food however the service could have been quicker

What can I say but it was absolutely perfect. Fish and gourmet chips. Fish was in A light non greasy batter. OMW those gourmet chips were melt in your mouth and so lovely. Would highly recommend to visit if in Gloucester

Have enjoyed several lunches at the establishment, tea and scones etc or something more substantial. A nice quite location not far (100 yards) from Gloucester Cathedral. Service can be a little slow depending on how busy they are.

Very nice little tea rooms. Very good menu and service. Can recommend the proper British Chips! Perhaps a little expensive (£21 for two coffees, sandwiches and a side of chips)

Paramos para un almuerzo rápido que consistía de ensalada de quiche de champiñones y tazón de papas fritas. El estándar aquí es alto, el personal amable y atento, ¡qué más se puede pedir! ! Fue agradable ver al chef en la "sala de máquinas" con blancos impecablemente limpios que, en mi opinión, muestran orgullo y un alto nivel de limpieza.

Una pequeña joya junto a la ruta marcada cerca de la catedral de Gloucester. Es como retroceder en el tiempo hacia un antiguo restaurante / salón de té. Todo el personal muy agradable y atento. Nada es mucho problema. Un menú para todas las ocasiones, ya sea una taza de café, una cena asada, bocadillos o té de la tarde. Definitivamente voy a visitar de nuevo.

I was in Gloucester for the weekend, and read that Lily's was a good spot to have breakfast. It's not a hipster joint, it's not a greasy spoon. The waiters were all well dressed, friendly and courteous, and the breakfast was really good and not too expensive. Would definitely visit again if I was in the area.

On a hot day, nothing tastes better than a nice dish of ice cream. This time we enjoyed it an a very classy little cafe. Our young server was very attentive.

Wieder so ein typisch britisches Café, in dem sich Menschen aller Altersgruppen (und nicht etwa nur Touristen) einfinden, um in etwas altbackenem Ambiente ein Frühstück oder eine Zwischenmahlzeit einzunehmen. Am Samstag Mittag rappelvoll inkl. der Tische draußen. Gutes Essen, unsere Sandwiches schmeckten einfach lecker, ordentlicher Kaffee. Sehr zuvorkommender distinguierter Service, faire Preise. Mit einem Besuch hier macht man gar nichts falsch.

With the rise of room only deals, I’ve come to like the idea of finding somewhere away from the hotel for breakfast. We had seen Lily’s mentioned on Tripadvisor and it is situated just outside the cathedral grounds. When we got there it was busy with locals although it was still early, a good sign, all having breakfast. The menu offers lots of options and we both chose the three item breakfast. It was all beautifully cooked, with good quality ingredients, and great service. The tearoom is very clean and well furnished. The staff were impressively kind to older patrons who came in, and we left feeling it was a great asset to Gloucester.

Even though we are local we hadn't been in Lily's before. We had been given a gift of a Celebration Tea for Two and it was fantastic. Three layers of plates to work through starting with delicious sandwiches at the bottom, scones with clotted cream and jam on the middle plate and a selection of out of this world cakes at the top. Well it was all so good that she wants to come to Lily's for her birthday, wedding aniversary and any other excuse she can come up with.

Visited for my birthday lunch......as before the food was amazing.Lemon Meringue pie was outstanding.....all home made too.Waitress brought it with a candle which was a nice personal touch.Staff very polite and friendly.Cannot fault this place.

We were visiting the area and meeting up with family! Desperate for a drink and with 3 dogs with us we were welcomed by Lily’s into their small shady courtyard beside the shop! Drinks all round for the humans (with the most delicious shortbreads!) and also 2 lovely cold bowls of water the dogs! Thank you being dog friendly

We are regular visitors to Lily's for breakfast. The standard of food is of the highest quality, with very friendly staff. Would highly recommend

After reviewing trip advisor we chose Lily’s and were not disappointed. Such friendly staff and the food was fresh, crisp and tasty. Would definitely recommend you visit here, perfect little lunch or afternoon stop 😊

Excellent freshly made food always of high standard .Staff very attentive and helpful. I have used Lily's for Lunch time and also can highly recommend there afternoon Tea.

Pure British, va bene per qualsiasi pasto della giornata: colazione, break, lunch, afternoon-tea! Posto davvero delizioso, tutte le volte che vado a Gloucester faccio tappa fisse.

First time visitors to Gloucester and we met a lady on the Park and Ride bus and asked her for a recommendation for lunch. She suggested Lily's - we found it easily after visiting the cathedral (amazing!). We had THE best lunch ever. Couldn't recommend Lily's highly enough - fantastic food, service and lovely atmosphere. Thank you for a perfect treat for our day in Gloucester.

Set in a gorgeous "Cotswold-esque" corner of Gloucester, we were mightily impressed with Lily's. We waited for a while for our afternoon tea but when it arrived, it was perfect. Beautiful little sandwiches, cakes, scones and tarts (not us)! The staff were very friendly and it had a nice atmosphere in there. A lovely time was had by all, thank you Lily's

Visited for lunch and were not disappointed. Service was friendly and the food delicious. The jacket potatoes were the best we've had and the tuna melt was really tasty.

We booked quite a few months ago for a table of four for my mother's 70th birthday. Being celiac it was a real treat finding a real afternoon tea with a gluten free option. We opted for the Beatrix Potter tales of Gloucester cream tea, she was surprised and thrilled. They went the extra mile with decorating the table and a candle in my mother's cake tray. She felt very special. Good value, excellent food and a quirky surprise taboot. Those who know know.... I'm not going to spoil it, take a visit....... Can't recommend this place enough. AMAZING!!!!!

Väldigt traditionellt café, licensierad på Afternoon Tea!!

Myself and my daughter visit here every six weeks when we come to the hairdressers. Mostly we come for breakfast but sometimes we have lunch too. We’ve found this establishment to be scrupulously clean, the restaurant to be comfortable and warm and the staff to be very obliging.

Hired the venue for a family party! What an amazing evening, food superb, brilliant service from the friendly staff and very helpful. Have been there lunchtimes too and couldn’t fault it.

They serve a variety of English food from fish to roasts including a soup of the day and excellent deserts which are excellent and the best in Gloucester from my experience. Prices are good for the quality. Service is excellent from this family run restaurant.

I really enjoyed it, it didn’t seem like a lot of food. But it was so much and so good. A really nice place to visit if you have time.

When you've been here you'll wonder why you ever went to Costa! This place is a hidden treasure, the staff are wonderful, so polite and friendly and attentive, the food is amazing, we have been several times and have never been disappointed, today we visited and had the best jacket potato I have ever tasted, there wasn't just a jacket potato on the plate, there was a fresh, crisp salad, beans and bacon with really tasty home made coleslaw - please go to this wonderful little cafe if you are visiting Gloucester, I promise you will not be disappointed!!