Robinswood Hill Café & Visitor Centre

Inside Robinswood Hill Café & Visitor Centre

Robinswood Hill Café & Visitor Centre is a welcoming spot tucked right at the base of Robinswood Hill, making it a natural stopping place for anyone exploring the surrounding greenery. This café is less about lingering over a fancy menu and more about offering a comfortable pause that feels unhurried but friendly. Locals and visitors alike seem to come here to recharge after a walk or to quietly unwind with a coffee and something simple yet satisfying.

The atmosphere is quietly cheerful, marked by approachable service and a relaxed pace. Staff members appear attentive, making it easy for those with dietary needs to find suitable options, including gluten-free choices—a thoughtful touch that shows they know their regulars and visitors well. The coffee draws positive nods, especially for those who appreciate a decent cappuccino, while the food offerings—sandwiches, soups, and occasional baked treats—fit the casual vibe. It’s the sort of place you might pop in for a quick drink and then stay longer than expected, soaking in the calm.

This café suits a variety of visitors: solo walkers returning from a hike up the hill, friends catching up over lunch, or even dog owners looking for a relaxed stop to rest and refresh. Midday visits tend to work well, especially when the weather encourages a break from the outdoors but doesn’t call for heavy formal dining. The setting within a visitor centre adds a subtle but important layer—after a stroll along local trails, it feels less like just a café and more like part of a communal daylight pause.

Overall, Robinswood Hill Café & Visitor Centre is a down-to-earth spot where the pace slows enough to enjoy good coffee, simple food, and friendly faces, all within sight of Gloucester’s natural landscape.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Great coffee

Great dessert

Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast

Lunch

Solo dining

What they serve

Coffee

Free water refills

Prepared foods

Quick bite

Small plates

Vegetarian options

Best for

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

Catering

Dessert

Seating

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Parking

Free parking lot

Parking

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

What Locals & Travelers Say

81 Reviews

Neil F

13 Dec 2025

Robinswood Hill Café and Visitor Centre is the kind of place you pop into for a quick drink then suddenly find yourself staying for coffee, cake and a sit down you did not know you needed. Set right at the base of Robinswood Hill it is the perfect pause point before or after a walk. The coffee is good, the food is tasty and everything is served with that relaxed friendly atmosphere that makes you feel instantly welcome. The sculpture walk from here is brilliant. Thoughtfully placed pieces appear along the path like little secrets waiting to be found. Combine that with sweeping views and fresh Gloucestershire air and you have a day out that feels good for the mind as well as the legs. If you like scenic walks, good coffee and cafés where muddy boots are part of the décor this is a spot worth adding to your list. Perfect for families, dogs, walkers and cake lovers in equal measure.

Olly Thomson

05 Dec 2025

Great place to grab lunch with a friend or colleague. Good soup.

Alice Burr

21 Nov 2025

Really lovely spot, fair prices and good sandwiches. Good place to refuel after a hike! Bonus points for the beautiful cappuccino!

Maddy Williams

09 Nov 2025

Lovely cafe! I was served my a lovely girl with a smile on her face. Very helpful with allergens as I’m gluten free. They had gluten free bread for toasties, and some gluten free cakes. I had a really nice peach iced tea as well

Luke Price

01 Nov 2025

Lovely little café! A great spot for a coffee and a tasty sausage roll after walking the dog up the hill and back. Friendly atmosphere, good service, and perfect for a quick stop to relax and refuel.

Paul

26 Oct 2025

We went to try this Cafe a few weeks ago, thoroughly enjoyed it!!... the food was delicious, coffees were lovely, cakes were gorgeous!!...and the service was really good!!...the young Lady & lad were very friendly, they both had a great personality, and were such nice people to chat to!I would definately reccomend this cafe!!...there is a lovely walk that you can do too, unfortunately this day we went the weather was awful!! its also " dog friendly " which is fab, if you are out walking !!!!....You will enjoy!....hope this helps you all out there!! We will definately be visiting here again.

Jean Gidman

01 Oct 2025

Lovely place to have a walk then bacon sandwiches, cakes and coffee after.