Gloucester's best known secret
opening times
BAR
Monday: 12 pm - 12 am
Tuesday: 12 pm - 12 am
Wednesday: 12 pm - 12 am
Thursday: 12 pm - 12 am
Friday: 12 pm - 2 am (last entry at 1am!)
Saturday: 12 pm - 2 am (last entry at 1am!)
Sunday: 12 pm - 12am
RESTAURANT
Monday: 12 pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 12 pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 12 pm - 9pm
Thursday: 12 pm - 9pm
Friday: 12 pm - 9 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm
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Keep Up to Date With Us
Check out our Facebook page for all the latest news and updates, from our weekly live music and DJ nights to our ever-changing restaurant specials and annual festivals!
Quality Dining Experience
We do not serve fast food; we serve good food as fast as we can. With more than 30 years of experience, our staff work as a team to bring you excellet service and delicious food.
Full Days of Live Music
Let your hair down at festivals packed full of live music from well-known performers. The events that we host feature artwork from flourishing artists as well as street art and sculpture.
About Us
Café René is an award winning city-centre pub serving up hot food, cold beer and a very warm welcome.
Since opening in 2003 Café René has been a champion of live music with regular nights of DJ’s, bands & artists covering a myriad of genres.
The annual summer blues festival brings in performers from around the globe and has become a stand-out event drawing crowds from far and wide. This year was a phenomenal turn-out, we'd like to thank everyone who came out to support the bands and the pub, helping us to keep the beer flowing and the live music alive!
Whether it’s a relaxing afternoon drink and a spot of lunch, romantic evening meal in our candlelit dining room or dance & party ‘til the small hours of a weekend..
‘It’s the kind of place where every nook has a story, from the stone well in the centre to the wine bottle-lined ceiling - a perfect blend of rustic charm. Housed in a historic building, it has a cosy, character-rich atmosphere that makes the entire dining experience feel special and memorable.’
24-Hour Licence
Café René was the first pub in Gloucester to get a 24-hour licence, and we're still proudly holding it down today. After over 20 years at the heart of the city, we’ve become a local favourite.
When Paul Soden opened Café René, his vision was clear: create a place where people could eat, drink, and hang out in a vibe he’d want to be part of. The result? A relaxed space where great food, drinks, music, and – most importantly – good company come together seamlessly.
Key Members of Gloucester LVA
We are a key member of the Gloucester City Safe Scheme that aims to stop anti-social behaviour. It has now been adopted in every borough in London.