Welcoming Cafes & Tea Rooms
Newent has 6 welcoming and amazing independent cafes that offer a wide range of contrasting cosy to quirky environments and tasty food choices. Most offer passionately made cakes, savouries, and pastries served with a variety of refreshing teas and coffees. The location of all the cafes is shown in The Discover Newent guide. Try each one and find your favourite during your visits to Newent.
The Ark is a community hub for everyone in Newent, surrounding areas and visitors. Offering a warm place for everyone to grab a cuppa, a bite to eat and let their kids play in a safe environments.
A passionate team of foodies prepare most of the food on site
The large outdoor area is great for cyclists to meet up and fuel up before exploring the area.
Tucked away in the heart of Newent, The Runcible Spoon takes its name from Edward Lear’s whimsical poem The Owl and the Pussycat – and much like the poem, there’s a touch of magic to be found here.
Step inside and you’ll be greeted by the comforting aroma of freshly baked cakes, hearty soups, handmade pies and vibrant salads – all lovingly created in-house by our team. Wherever possible, we champion local produce and the incredible makers right on our doorstep.
Manna House offers a boutique and cosy atmosphere looking over Broad Street. “The local cakes are delicious!” is a common review quote. The cafe has an extensive brunch menu, lovely gifts and also runs art and craft classes for all ages which can be booked online.
The café is open on Sundays so is the perfect venue before or after a stroll around the historic building of Newent and Lake or longer walk to and from the Arboretum. We welcome cyclists and dog walkers that need refuelling.
The Crusty Loaf is an award-winning chain of artisan bakeries based in Newent, Coleford and Ross on Wye. With a small café in Newent it offers the fresh out of the oven experience of real local bread and other tasty pastries , sausage rolls and buns. The daily fresh cakes also taste amazing.
Erol’s Courtyard Cafe is just a stone’s throw from St Mary’s Church and has a cosy courtyard area in The Shambles where you will find the Secret Gallery, The Museum of Board Games and other interesting independent gift shops.
From All-day Breakfast to nutritious salads and bakes we are welcome new and existing customers to relax and enjoy your time in Newent.
A small and very welcoming café for those who like little fuss or simply in a rush and need a quick tasty bite to take-away or pick me up coffee. Our Lavazza coffees are tailored to your choice.
Recently opened in January 2024 we welcome local residents and visitors to try our special coffees and wholesome sandwiches, rolls and paninis.