Good barbecue food relies on quality ingredients and a setting that suits relaxed, sociable eating — ideally somewhere with outdoor space to match. For those near Stroud looking for a proper BBQ restaurant experience, Oakwood Hotel offers exactly that, just 20–25 km away on the outskirts of Gloucester.
At Oakwood, food and drink sit at the centre of everything we do, and our approach to barbecue reflects that. Rather than treating it as a seasonal gimmick, we build our BBQ menus around quality Gloucestershire produce — proper cuts of meat, thoughtfully sourced, and prepared with the same care as the rest of our dining offering. Depending on the season and event, this can range from a relaxed BBQ menu served in The Pub through to larger outdoor barbecue events during the warmer months.
One of the advantages Oakwood has over many town-centre options is space — specifically, The Terrace, our outdoor area designed for exactly this kind of relaxed, warm-weather dining. Long summer evenings spent outside with good food and a drink in hand are part of what Oakwood was built around, and it’s a setting that suits a casual BBQ meal far better than an indoor dining room ever could.
Stroud has a strong independent food scene, but dedicated BBQ dining with genuine outdoor space is harder to come by locally. Oakwood offers:
Because Oakwood is a full hotel, a BBQ meal doesn’t need to be a standalone trip. Many guests combine an evening on The Terrace with a stay in one of our rooms, particularly during the summer months when a relaxed dinner outside can easily turn into a full evening rather than a quick visit. Larger groups celebrating a birthday or get-together can also enquire about combining a BBQ-style meal with our event spaces for something a little more organised.
Oakwood Hotel is approximately 20–25 km from Stroud, typically a 20–30 minute drive, making it an easy option for a relaxed evening out.
Our BBQ offering is generally strongest during the warmer months when The Terrace is in full use, though elements of BBQ-style food may feature on our menus at other times of year — it’s worth checking current offerings.
Depending on the season, BBQ dining is typically served on The Terrace during warmer months, with related dishes also available through The Pub.
Yes, we can accommodate larger groups for BBQ-style dining, particularly during summer — get in touch in advance to discuss numbers.
Yes, we recommend booking ahead, particularly on warm evenings and weekends when outdoor seating is in high demand.
We focus on quality, thoughtfully sourced Gloucestershire produce across our menus, including BBQ dishes.
Yes, the relaxed, informal setting of The Terrace and The Pub suits families as well as groups of friends.
Yes, on-site parking is available for all restaurant guests at Oakwood Hotel.
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