The Cavern in Gloucester

Lovely find, right near the cathedral. Lovely staff, good coffee

It's getting better for me there now. *Update* 15/10/ 2024 The staff are good, in the main, but they aren't doing enough to help survivors of knife violence.

The Cavern is a real gem in Gloucester. The decor is super stylish, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and smiling, which really adds to the experience. The food and drink are top quality—I highly recommend the muffins, which were amazing! What makes The Cavern even better is its support for the local community. It’s not just a café; it’s a place where you can unwind, enjoy some games (we had a blast playing Jenga!), and have a great time with friends. It’s the perfect spot to sit, relax, and enjoy some downtime. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Really friendly, welcoming place. Open 363 days a year and open to everyone. They have some games you can play and cheap (non-alcoholic) drinks. It really feels like a wonderful establishment offering much-needed support to the local community.

Lovly place to visit between 6PM & 11PM for mental health support.

Really stylish decor, friendly smiling staff, and good food and drink, all whilst helping to support the local community!

Stopped by for a coffee and to kill some time somewhere warm today and the lady on shift was so so friendly and welcoming! Will be back if I'm ever in the area again 😊

Easily the best place in Gloucestershire to play Yu-Gi-Oh! with the cheapest prices and best people. Martin who runs events is very welcoming and friendly while also teaching how to play.

Well,its not exactly place I could visit but ,there is definitely something that you would enjoy.

Great place to play Yugioh in Gloucestershire!! I play yugioh at the Cavern, they do weekly tournaments and open duel events for casual play. I have tried a few other places in Cheltenham, Stroud and other stores in Gloucestershire, but I like the friendly community here. Everyone is really welcoming, whether you're a new player or a returning player. They have cheap prices on packs and structure decks, and I like how they offer a variety of yugioh events to keep things interesting.

Brilliant cafè! More people need to be aware of, and support this place. Giving the opportunity of work experience to people with learning disabilities. Good choice of board games too.

I play yugioh at the Cavern, they do weekly tournaments and open duel events for casual play. I have tried a few other places in Cheltenham, Stroud and other stores in Gloucestershire, but I like the friendly community here. Everyone is really welcoming, whether you're a new player or a returning player. They have cheap prices on packs and structure decks, and I like how they offer a variety of yugioh events to keep things interesting.

Delicious and welcoming Wow how on earth have we not come accross this before, looking for somewhere to eat on a busy Saturday with pride, rugby and the your of Britain in the city we walked a little further the normal to find somewhere to eat with space amd here we found the Cavern working with adults with varying different abilities and difficulties I was excited to findout what the Cavern was all about. It's more then just a cafe/ restaurant it's a safe place to relax , a venue of many talents and really has it all. The menu was brilliant has lots and lots of choice and even a specials board too where we chose the mac and cheese with garlic bread at just £5. The food was absolutely amazing, came quick and hot and most definitely a service with a smile. It's worth mentioning the coffee too this was some of the best coffee I've had in Gloucester! Was there anything to pick out that could be better at such a great venue well maybe there where a few areas that could do with a good clean but it's moat certainly wasn't anything to take away form this epic venue and the worm they do. This is now my favourite go to spot for food and a drink. Thanks the Cavern and please pass on all my thanks to the team on Saturday 9th Couldn't wait to return so went back today 16th /9/23 they where very acomadateing with a meal request we had and sorted it, we also had to pannis that came with crisps and salad it was super tasty sorry we didn't get a photo but can recommend the halloumi, bacon and chilli jam one !

One of the best places to work. It has good staff that are really friendly.

The Food is Fabulous:) The staff are most Helpfull :) Should visit and try for your self

My grandson 'works' there on a voluntary basis. Always so proud of him.

We loved it so much we went twice in the same day! Excellent food, some of the best paninis we’ve ever had, with good gluten free options and excellent prices. We’ll be back next time we’re in Gloucester!

I go to The Cavern every week to play ukelele. I have a cup of tea and a toasted teacake and it's always delicious. I have eaten a full meal there and have always enjoyed the food served. I love The Cavern because it is a place where people who might have difficulties can belong! The staff are kind and look after the volunteers who find some of the tasks challenging. I'd recommend The Cavern to anyone visiting Gloucester.

Fantastic place to visit I made a stop here after it being recommended on tic tok and it did not disappoint staff very friendly and helpful all smiling which is a nice change to see from my usual places. Very reasonable prices and the home made cookies was amazing a great addition to my trip back home on my return to Gloucester I will definitely be returning to the Cavern.

Friendly staff but quite loud (in terms of people not being mentally there) but food was fine

Nice coffee ... Good price ... Good service . Glad to see you are now doing food

One of my favourite places to eat since I was in college! The concept of the Cavern is something I personally believe in and the location has a huge impact on the community. It is a welcoming place to all kinds of people and gives great opportunities to those working there. The atmosphere is lovely and the decorations are very interesting, informative and embrace the rich history of Gloucester, music and other topics. The food is very cheap, if not under-priced for what you get! I always opt for a ham and cheese panini and a can of something sweet, the portions are filling and made with a great deal of love. The Cavern offers a lot of niche events and it's space to the community, of note I often see a local ukulele group practicing in the far back and it brings a new level of enjoyment to my meal. I will to continue to always support the Cavern, as will others, and hope to see it continue to flourish and impact local people's lives.

Would be nice if they had gluten free items to eat. They cater for vegans which is a choice but not anyone with coeliac but staff were very nice.

Lovely cute decorative place. Wonderful staff and service. Had a panini which came with a side salad, slaw and crisps. I did have an ingredient missing but enjoyed my meal all the same. Was very tasty and would recommend!!!.

It a nice place you feel wellcome and you get a free drink and a chat with the helper who understand us

Lovely afternoon tea for 6 of us. All freshly made. Tasty & value for money we couldn't eat it all!! Highly recommended. Great service too 😁🎄

Friendly staff ,good value for money and nice food

The Cavern in Gloucester is one of a kind. To a lot of people just passing by it is a very pleasant social cafe with reasonably priced food and non-alcoholic drink. The reality is that The Cavern is so much more than that. This is a place that is non-judgemental and focuses on inclusion for everyone. It has a lot of regular attendees including myself, many of which have mental health issues and/or some form of disability. The staff here (who are absolutely amazing) have a varied and wide understanding of mental health and what makes this place unique is that anyone can attend in the evening to talk to a member of staff about any issues in an informal and discrete way. Whilst staff are available anytime during the day there is a designated "support" area in the evenings which anyone can make use of. There are also various activities which The Cavern put on including an informal karaoke on a Sunday evening with mixed abilities of singers taking part. You don't have to be a good singer as you will not be judged, it's all about taking part. The Cavern has had a couple of bad reviews where it has been pointed out that there has been drug use and anti-social behaviour. Some of which may be true, however please bear in mind that some people who attend The Cavern may have mental health issues and conditions that may not be physically visible. The Cavern does not judge and is open to everyone. If The Cavern wasn't so inclusive, then where would these people go? On the streets being "Antisocial"? Getting involved in criminal activity? The safe space that The Cavern provides encourages people to attend and seek advice and support from a friendly staff team as well as other regular attendees who feel that The Cavern has a real family feel to it. Drug use is strictly prohibited and is challenged immediately. Whilst I accept that The Cavern may not run smoothly 100% of the time, I also know that the staff do everything that they can to support everyone who needs it. They are all very approachable and have the respect of people who feel able to open up to them about their problems and struggles. The Cavern is a safe space for everyone and if it was to ever close then Gloucester would lose a very valuable asset to the city.

We wondered in by chance and were truly impressed. What a wonderful idea! We thoroughly enjoyed our chilli nachos and fluffy pancakes. - very reasonably priced. We felt bad for not spending more money. Lest assure, we will be back! 😊 PS: Do you allow dogs?

Love this venue. Toasted sandwich was the best I've ever had, they certainly didn't skimp on the filling. Will definitely be eating here again. Thank you to the staff for being so welcoming and friendly.

Just come back from a tremendous lunch at the lovely Cavern in Gloucester . Fabulous food at very reasonable prices , friendly staff. Even had a game of snakes and ladders . Cannot recommend this venue enough!

This was my first visit to The Cavern and I was extremely impressed. Great choice of food, quirky interior and staff were extremely helpful. I'll definitely return when I'm next in Gloucester.

Stopped here for lunch and it was lovely. One of the best nachos I have eaten and my husband had a bacon egg and sausage sandwich that he devoured. Well worth coming to and supporting them.

Lovely Place to visit Children friendly

Great atmosphere. Good food. Always the place to go.

Visited for lunch today- lovely food, friendly staff and inclusive, welcoming, community feel. I hadn't heard of it until today but will definitely be coming back!

I enjoyed, for 10 British pounds, about $12, a glass full of Diet Pepsi and then a huge meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes and vegetables, with gravy poured on top very HOT. This is not Taillevent, but, for 10 pounds British, this is a great place for a lunch.

Excellent atmosphere, great stuff and reasonably priced

The mocha is actually incredible. Lovely board game cafe with fantastic staff. Please trust us and get a mocha here! Our compliments to the little lady who makes the coffees

Top place! Cool decor, good coffee, friendly staff and volunteers. Thank you.

Great place for people to hangout without alcohol

Lovely little place, the staff were brilliant. We ordered two paninis which were great value and tasted great too. Will certainly be back.

Friendly relaxing environment..decor brilliant 👏

Love 😍 this quirky place, fantastic staff, scummy food at reasonable price, the deco amazing. ❤️ My favourite meeting place, I enjoy spreading the word.

Very nice place to go and chill out with friends

Yugioh at cavern has improved dramatically since I last went there in 2020. Keep it up the host Victoria is very kind I hope she is in charge of all activities there as she seemed very in gaged in the job. Everyone else didn’t seem like they knew what was going on in the establishment. Victoria said as multitasking making sure people got the right food and drink orders and that there was no plastic in there. Honestly I thought she was the manager and am supprised she isn’t. Overall I fell if the cavern listen to her more they will go far in both there yugioh department and cafe department.

love it in here, a proper cup of filtered coffee and a game of scrabble with the GF ( i beat her by over 200 point and she sulked for at least two hours) just can not see why anyone would go one of those big chains when there are places of this calibre

I like to take our residents from College to the Cavern. I find it calm, inclusive and the like it there. It's not loud like the disco and I consider it to be a good alternative. Parking around is often possible and it is close to the Cathedral. I tend to come here quite often lately so our residents can have a snack and a drink.

Very good, welcoming, the decor was awesome, definitely be going again.

What an amazing place! The coffee was excellent tbf. Flat white as good as any Ive had. Cheap too! Internet was very quick to do a couple hours of work. Loads of volunteers with some regular staff supporting so service was rapid. I could see how friendly and welcoming this place was whoever you are. These sort of places offer such an important safe place for anybody local suffering with additional needs to speak to experienced or simply get together and hang out. Left a few quid in the donation pot too as I know it’ll go to a good cause. Well done guys.

Excellent staff and services. Very popular. Recommended. Run primarily by volunteers. Specialised on helping those experiencing mental health and learning difficulties. Alcohol free venue.

Lovely place for people with learning disabilities

Lovely hot chocolate and cake ..thank you so much

Enjoyed going to the Cavern,my Son Volunteers there and it's nice to see him getting on so well there, everyone is very friendly 😊

Lovely place to go to for a coffee and the stuff are lovely

O.m.g super venue for all, good vibe, good music, good friends.  Ah, and delicious coffee and cake. Recently the kitchen opened serving lunch time usuals. My favourite meal is a panini served with homemade coleslaw, a handful of crisp and salad. Yum.

Very supportive and a good atmosphere. The staff are always friendly and it'd a safe haven for a lot of people

Very good. Some staff training could be used. I asked what Iced Teas they had and my response was "I don't know", and that was the end of the conversation.

My first visit to the Cavern really friendly staff comfortable seating and fantastic decor great coffee and food.

Love the place and super friendly staff love you guys!

Had take-away food and coffee - both were great. The panini were the tastiest I've had in a while (and huge portions!) and my partner really enjoyed the coleslaw. The Easter-themed cupcakes were delightful as well! We were not in Gloucester for leisure, but would gladly return and have lunch here in more 'normal' times.

Whilst on business in town centre I saw an A-board outside the Cavern, advertising take away food as the restaurant was closed due to lockdown. I ordered a chicken pesto and mozzarella panini which was enormous, and one of the tastiest I have had and all for £4.50. Well done!

Great venue, friendly staff and quick service of some good coffee. Social distancing was well managed and we were still able to relax on their comfy sofas and play one of their wide selection of games, felt almost like normal times. Thanks!

Good place to chill and socialise. Serve nice snacks and have a good hot and drinks menu. Staff are friendly and approachable. Just a good place to go and meet new people.

Great milkshakes, love the decor and the ethos!

Very nice place! Everybody is kind and the decoration stunning.

Everyone is very friendly, inviting and customer service was great.

Georgous interior lovely atmosphere and great prices perfect place for young adults

I go here to play yugioh, and because its much bigger now, its much more enjoyable. 10/10

A big change from its previous location, still the community spirit is excellent and a wide variety of drinks and some exceptional bakes are on offer. Friendly atmosphere and a nice selection of board games on offer. A pool table would make an welcome addition. All in all an enjoyable experience to be had. As a side note, please re-open the upstairs toilets, the length of time one has to wait to be able to use the one downstairs can be lengthy during busy periods.

It it the best cavern in Gloucester

A "flat white" is not a black coffee and some milk.

pove it here good atmosphere and good snacks and drinks

Atmospheric but for the young only

Great atmosphone and ammeatise with polite and friendly staff.. This charity supports the community in Gloucestershire

Had a lovely piece of vegan violet cake and soya cappuccino. Lots of vegan options with Oreo milkshakes and vegan cream as well. The staff are mostly volunteers with special needs which makes the place even more special. Prices are reasonable to. Highly recommend 🤗👏

Good place to go and relax when you are at work hard and tired also great for meet new friends and family

Así que vine a este nuevo lugar para trabajar y nunca supe que estaba aquí en el centro de Gloucester. Cuando entras en la caverna, es como si hubieras retrocedido en el tiempo con los juegos de arcade retro y todo lo que cuelga es de hace décadas, es un lugar encantador para ir y relajarte, el personal también es encantador, sin duda volveremos, pero no como seguridad.

Really cool place to chat and hang out really fun

An amazing space with a warm welcome and great coffee. And a friendly ear to listen if you need it!

It was a great place to sing as part of Gloucester Folk Trail. Space for listeners as well as those who want to chat the other end. I love the ambience, and the fascinating art in the entrance passage. It's also a good music space if you are summoning up the courage to play or sing in public for the first time. A regular open mike night is ideal. Have a go!

Very good staff were very helpful many thanks

Pefect and safe great tea and coffee

Really nice staff and the drinks are verryyyyyyyyyy good also memes

The cavern is a nice place to be at tristam is the best supervisor

Great place for people who wanna have fun and a milkshake. Suck an accepting and amazing bit of Gloucester

Este es el primer lugar en el que he estado en la parte de atrás de un puntaje de Trip Advisor y no me decepcionó una pequeña y encantadora cafetería que hizo bebidas a buen precio ya que estoy a dieta (que se niega a trabajar) todo lo que tenía era un café negro. pero fue agradable, me encantaría volver cuando haya algo de música y espero que lo hagamos. Llegar allí es un poco aventurero, pero seguimos las señales y encontramos que nuestro camino se suma al encanto.

Lovely friendly atmosphere, very cosy. Well priced and lots to choose from. Would definitely recommend.

Overall an odd cafe. It is targeted towards a very niche crowd so we felt a bit out of place being in there. I did really like the concept of the cafe, so plus points for that. It is targeted to vulnerable youths and they also offer volunteer employment opportunities to anyone to help people get work experience - love it! However it's definitely not your regular cafe. There are hot drinks and a small selection of cake and biscuits, but that's it. All the food is sweet and there is no hot food available, though they do allow outside food brought in. We went here as we were looking for a cosy cafe to sit for a few hours and use wifi, and order some food and drinks during that time. However there was no food to order and the wifi is only available by punching in a different access code every hour. I found this odd and it made us feel like we were only welcome to stay for 1 hour. And then as we didn't want to be eating sweet food the whole time, we found it difficult to spend money here to feel like we were adequately giving back to the cafe enough for use of their internet. We did receive decent service and the drinks were ordered were delicious. I also liked the Christmas specials drink options like caramel gingerbread flavour milkshake.

If you want internet or food, skip it. They do not have hot food, only snacks and drinks. You can bring in real food but they request you buy snacks and drinks from them. The staff were friendly and helpful. We picked this place as it looked cozy and we needed somewhere to get internet. It is a little bit hidden as you go down an alley, around a corner, through a hallway and down some stairs. There are signs indicating this so you shouldn't have any problems. If you are coming here after dark, pull out your phone and turn on the flashlight as the alley is not well lit. We purchased some drinks and found a place to setup our laptops. The wifi requires a code, which you get at the counter from an employee, and is good for 1 hour for 1 device. We each have a phone and a laptop, so we need 4 codes and having to punch in 12 unique digits into 4 devices every hour, is not fun. You need to put a timer on as they internet will just stop working suddenly when the hour is up. From our understanding there have been people hanging out, using their facilities but not supporting the place so they are trying to curb this behavior. However, having to get little pieces of paper every hour or so is a pain point for customers who do support them. It looks like they also blocked the outlets from use as well to curb use of their place. There just has to be a better way. Possibly a £3/hour/person charge to use their place which is also credit for their food? Or limit the internet to 3 hours without requiring a code. Then after the 3 hours, you need to request a code? There seems like so many other options available to reduce friction and encourage patronage. I really wanted to love this place but in the end it was more hassle then it was worth.

Good place to hang out and chill

Nice place..friendly people. Recommended.

Nice quiet please. Helpful staff. Good place to rest, spend time with friends, believe I'm nearly every day comming to IT

If your visiting Gloucester don't miss visiting this little gem hidden away next to the beautiful Gloucester Cathedral. You will greeted by lovely friendly staff (especially Leah I think her name is) & encourage inclusion for everyone in a safe environment & with delicious cakes & refreshments too.There is lots to do at the Cavern as they hold music nights too.Cant wait for my next visit here as I want more cake :-)

At the end of a day in Gloucester we were en route to the cathedral in need of a coffee. We didn’t fancy one of the chain coffee shops so kept walking and I am so pleased we did. The A board pointing towards the cavern gave enough information to make this somewhere we wanted to go. What made the visit more worthwhile is the charitable nature of the cafe. The artwork down the entrance corridor is amazing and well worth a look. The coffee was fantastic as was the super yummy chocolate brownie. Thank you for providing such a fab place!

So many drinks to choose from, fantastic decor. What a great place. Thank you to volunteer Kevin for making us feel so welcome. 😊

Rude staff will kick you out for the smallest thing and there are rats running around out the walkway disgusting and dirty everywhere do not go !

Great place to chill with people you know good atmosphere great staff that you can chat to just all around cool place to go with funky wall art

Overall the atmosphere and service is excellent, great place for all family and friends to relax and enjoy great drinks and snacks I would highly recommend a visit to all

Great Place to come and meet friends and spend time with family,excellent service and always got great music on