VIPod Dining at Bowden Hall
Enjoy outdoor dining in our VIPods
Enjoy delicious dining, plenty of privacy, and picturesque views in our exclusive VIPods! Set in our hotel’s stunning private gardens, our outdoor dining pods are ideal for all occasions and can be booked for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
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Outdoor dining pods in Gloucester
Enjoy beautiful views, great food, and even better company in Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel’s outdoor dining pods – our VIPods!
Delicious alfresco dining, with a view
Set within our private landscaped gardens, our outdoor dining pods offer a peaceful and scenic retreat for you and your friends and family to enjoy, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to catch up.
- Our outdoor dining pods can accommodate groups, and are perfect for all types of weather*
- You can enjoy brunch, lunch and afternoon tea in our dining pods during the day, and in the evening they make the perfect spot for a romantic or relaxing dinner – explore our menus to find out more!
- There’s on-site parking at our hotel with easy access to the gardens
- You’re welcome to take a stroll around the gardens too
Book your dining pod
Ready to dine alfresco? To book your table or find out more about planning your visit, book a VIPod online, call us on 01452 255 012 or email info@mercuregloucester.co.uk.
*Please note that our hotel is able to offer outdoor dining in line with the government’s guidelines. Groups of up to 6 people can dine in our outdoor seating area. Larger groups may be allowed if they are from two households – please speak to our team when booking to find out more.
Brunch Menu
Brunches in Gloucester
Enjoy a delicious brunch with your loved ones while surrounded by stunning views in one of our VIPods!
Set in our hotel’s landscaped gardens, our outdoor dining pods are ideal for catch ups with your friends and family, whether you’re celebrating a special event or need some quality time together.
Our brunch menu
Choose from a range of filling and mouth-watering dishes on our brunch menu which includes some of your favourite options and some sweet dishes too!
Book your VIPod
To book your outdoor dining pod or find out more, book a VIPod online, call us on 01452 255 012 or email info@mercuregloucester.co.uk.
Explore our lunch menu
Enjoy lunch in our outdoor dining pods
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a mouth-watering lunch in on of our hotel’s outdoor dining pods!
Our VIPods offer you a relaxing and private space where you and your friends and family can enjoy fine dining while surrounded by the beauty of our landscaped gardens.
Explore our lunch menu
Choose your favourite dishes from our three-course lunch menu, which includes a range of starters, mains and desserts along with some exclusive signature dishes from our chef.
Book your VIPod
To find out more or book your lunch, you can book a VIPod online, call us on 01452 255 012 or email info@mercuregloucester.co.uk.
Indulge in afternoon tea
Indulge in afternoon tea in our dining pods
Spoil someone special with a mouth-watering afternoon tea in one of our hotel’s outdoor dining pods!
It’s the ideal birthday surprise for a friend or loved one, or the perfect chance to catch up with family while enjoying stunning views of our landscaped gardens.
Our afternoon tea menu
Choose from a range of sweet and savoury treats on our afternoon tea menu which includes a selection of traditional finger sandwiches, tempting cakes, and comforting hot drinks.
Book your VIPod
To find out more or book afternoon tea, you can book a VIPod online, call us on 01452 255 012 or email info@mercuregloucester.co.uk.
Our dining menu
Enjoy dinner in our outdoor dining pods
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening with your partner or you want to treat your loved ones to a night out, our outdoor dining pods offer you the perfect retreat!
Located in our hotel’s scenic, landscaped gardens our VIPods offer you plenty of room and privacy to enjoy a delicious dinner in good company.
Our dinner menu
Choose from a selection of lighter and more filling options on our three-course dinner menu, which has something for everyone.
Book your VIPod
To find out more book your dinner, you can book a VIPod online, call us on 01452 255 012 or email info@mercuregloucester.co.uk.
Opening times
Brunch | 9am – 11:30am
- Monday – Thursday: £21.00 (per adult)
- Monday – Thursday: £13.00 (per child)
- Friday – Sunday: £26.00 (per adult)
- Friday – Sunday: £15.50 (per child)
Lunch | 12 noon – 2:30pm
- Monday – Thursday: £32.50 (per adult)
- Monday – Thursday: £17.50 (per child)
- Friday – Sunday: £37.50 (per adult)
- Friday – Sunday: £19.50 (per child)
Afternoon Tea | 3pm – 5pm
- Monday – Thursday: £25.00 (per adult)
- Monday – Thursday: £14.00 (per child)
- Friday – Sunday: £32.00 (per adult)
- Friday – Sunday: £17.00 (per child)
Dinner | 5.30pm – 8pm
- Sunday – Thursday: £35.00 (per adult)
- Sunday – Thursday: £19.50 (per child)
- Friday – Saturday: £47.00 (per adult)
- Friday – Saturday: £25.00 (per child)
Late dinner | 8.30pm – 11pm
- Sunday – Thursday: £35.00 (per adult)
- Sunday – Thursday: £19.50 (per child)
- Friday – Saturday: £47.00 (per adult)
- Friday – Saturday: £25.00 (per child)
Prices included your VIPod experience and your chosen meal.
Book Below
To book your dining reservation please complete the form below and a member of our team will contact you to confirm your booking.
Terms and Conditions:
A 25% deposit per person is required at the time of confirming the reservation. All deposits are transferable if government guidance requires a change of date or in the instance of a local lockdown. Further terms and conditions are available upon request.
