Bid to open 'biggest restaurant in the county' at Gloucester Quays

Could Gloucester Quays LLP be about to open the biggest restaurant in the county? A debate has already begun over who might fill the space, and the impact on the nearby Food Dock.

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Back to a full edition today after Monday’s special feature - the first in our Thinkery series (Gloucestershire economy’s rising stars) giving voice to Gloucestershire businesses on the issues, challenges and stories of interest.

The main lead below comes courtesy of our friends at the BBC. The Raikes Journal being the only independent news website in Gloucestershire given permission to use its stories (which I hope says something in itself).

Admittedly it doesn’t give too much away about what is coming down the line, but it does shine a light on the continued efforts of Gloucester Quays to drive footfall and interest in its waterside retail and leisure destination.

And, if you look at it from the right angle, what with Gloucester Food Dock proving a great success, the University of Gloucestershire getting the keys to its new city centre campus off King’s Square, and the rise of the nearby Forum development Gloucester is having something of a g…