Our cosy restaurant seats up to 40 people in a relaxing setting. We operate table service, so please introduce yourself on arrival.
Lunch is served from 12noon to 2pm (pre-booking is advised).
Treats and drinks are available from 10am to 5pm (subject to availability).
Dinner is available to residents only (from 6pm until 7:15pm), and all residential stays include continental breakfast.
Our menu caters for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options and we can cater for diners with restricted diets with advanced notice.
Please inform us of any allergies at the time of booking.
Please note, only food and drink bought onsite may be consumed in Food for Thought and the Gladstone Room.
Booking Information
Booking is essential if you are arriving in a group of four or more.
To book – please call us on
01244 532 350 or email [email protected]
‘It’s rare that you get to feed both your head and your belly when you go to a restaurant but that’s exactly how my wife and I felt after we’d popped into Gladstone’s Library’s Food For Thought cafe…’
The Leader
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy the luxury of traditional Afternoon Tea in our relaxing Food for Thought restaurant or outside in the beautiful gardens.
Every Saturday and Wednesday from 2.30pm to 3:45pm, we serve three tiers of sweet and savoury treats alongside a pot of hot tea or coffee.
All the elements of the Afternoon Tea are freshly home-made, including our famous scones. Booking is essential and prepayment is required.
Afternoon Tea is £18.50 for one, £35 for two or £10 for a child aged 12 years and under (booking and prepayment is essential)
You can book Afternoon Tea at Reception or by calling 01244 532350 or by emailing [email protected].
We can cater for most dietary requirements – just let us know when you make your booking.
You can also treat someone to Afternoon Tea with one of our Gift Vouchers.
(Menus may be subject to changes depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients)
Sunday Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Sunday Lunch every Sunday 12noon – 2pm.
Our traditional Sunday roasts are made using locally sourced food. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.
We can cater for most dietary requirements – just let us know when you make your booking.
Bookings must be made in advance. To book or for more information, please call Reception on 01244 532350 or email [email protected].
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Make a Booking
We encourage pre-booking as we can often be very busy.
You can call us on 01244 532 350 or email us at [email protected] or use the button below.
