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Finding a grill restaurant in Gloucester that takes its meat as seriously as its setting has never been easy. Most people end up choosing between a chain steakhouse in the city or a pub that happens to own a griddle. The Grill at Oakwood Hotel in Twigworth was created to end that compromise.
Quick answer: The Grill at Oakwood Hotel is a grill restaurant on Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth, just outside Gloucester city centre. It specialises in Gloucestershire-sourced meat and seasonal produce, cooked over fire with confidence and care, in a refined but relaxed dining room — with The Pub and The Terrace alongside for casual alternatives.
Here’s the thing most people miss about dining around Gloucester: the county produces some of the best beef, pork and seasonal vegetables in England, yet much of it leaves the county before locals ever taste it. Our menus at The Grill are built to reverse that — celebrating Gloucestershire’s exceptional produce, sourced thoughtfully and prepared without fuss.
And honestly? A grill restaurant lives or dies on restraint. Great produce doesn’t need twelve components on a plate. It needs heat, timing and seasoning. That’s a slightly contrarian view in an era of over-worked menus, but it’s the philosophy The Grill is built on.
What sets The Grill apart:
The Grill sits within Oakwood Hotel on Tewkesbury Road (A38), Twigworth, GL2 9PG — roughly five minutes’ drive from Gloucester city centre and Kingsholm, and an easy run from Longford, Innsworth, Churchdown, Longlevens, Maisemore and Norton. Coming from Cheltenham? You’re looking at around fifteen minutes via the A40 and A38.
That edge-of-city position matters more than it sounds. You get countryside calm, straightforward parking and no city-centre traffic — while still being close enough that a table after work is genuinely doable.
| Coming from | Approx. journey |
| Gloucester city centre / Cathedral | 5–8 minutes |
| Kingsholm Stadium | 5 minutes |
| Churchdown / Innsworth | 8–10 minutes |
| Cheltenham | 15 minutes |
| Tewkesbury | 15 minutes |
Menus change with the seasons, so treat this as a flavour of the approach rather than a fixed list: steaks and chops from trusted regional farms, fish handled simply, sharing cuts for special occasions, and vegetables given the same respect as the meat. Sunday brings a slower rhythm — roasts done properly. (Link menu PDF or /dining/ page here.)
A tip most first-timers appreciate: if you’re celebrating, ask about sharing cuts when you book rather than on the night. The kitchen can plan for them; walk-ins can’t always be accommodated.
Prefer something more casual? The Pub at Oakwood serves relaxed suppers just steps away, and in warmer months The Terrace is — let’s be honest — where everyone wants to sit. You can explore the full offering on our dining page.
Because The Grill sits inside a hotel, it quietly solves problems standalone restaurants can’t. Celebrating a birthday or anniversary? Private and semi-private dining options are available through our occasions and events team. Guests travelling from further afield can stay overnight in one of our rooms — which changes the whole shape of an evening. No taxi negotiations at 10pm. No one skipping the second glass of wine.
That combination — grill restaurant, pub, terrace and rooms on one site — is genuinely rare within the Gloucester dining scene, and it’s why Oakwood works as well for a Tuesday supper as it does for a milestone celebration. (Related pages: Private Dining venues in Gloucester · Birthday Party venues in Gloucester · Anniversary Celebration venues in Gloucester.)
Every grill has its moments. Ours, through 2026: long Terrace evenings from late May, Sunday lunches year-round, and festive menus from late November (confirm dates). Booking ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings is sensible — Gloucester’s dining-out habit has grown noticeably as Twigworth and Longford’s new communities have filled in, and tables go quicker than they used to.
Checklist before you book:
Inside Oakwood Hotel on Tewkesbury Road, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PG — about five minutes north of the city centre on the A38, with on-site parking.
Yes — it’s designed for exactly that. Private dining options and overnight rooms make it a natural choice for birthdays, anniversaries and family milestones.
The Grill specialises in meat cooked over fire, with steaks and seasonal cuts from regional farms at the heart of the menu. Menus change seasonally.
Weekends, yes — strongly recommended. Midweek you’ll often find a table, but booking guarantees it.
Yes, free on-site parking at the hotel (confirm) — one of the practical advantages over city-centre restaurants.
Honestly, better than most expect. Seasonal vegetables get genuine attention here, not afterthought status. Mention preferences when booking.
Families are welcome; The Pub offers a more relaxed setting if that suits your group better. (Confirm children’s menu.)
Yes — Oakwood’s rooms are on site. Dinner-and-stay is one of the most popular ways locals use the hotel for celebrations.
Around 15 minutes by car via the A40/A38 — close enough that plenty of Cheltenham diners make the trip.
Yes. Groups, celebrations and private dining are handled by our occasions team — enquire via the events page.
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