Two brand-new restaurants are coming to Gloucester Food Dock in 2026 – bringing authentic South Indian flavours and a premium menu built around high-quality British wagyu.
It means that all but one of the Food Dock's 15 spaces are now occupied, with the foodie neighbourhood continuing to play its part in the wider regeneration of Gloucester.
Specialising in South Indian street food favourites such as dosa, vada, uttapam and kothu, Mazala Dosa will bring a stylish aesthetic of South Indian design, 'thoughtfully blended' with the existing Victorian character of exposed beams and brickwork at its premises.
With unique views across Gloucester Docks, diners will also be able to enjoy an 'innovative and contemporary' service , as one of the first restaurants in Gloucestershire to use autonomous robots to deliver dishes.
Co-founder, Omer Rahim, said: 'Opening Mazala Dosa at the Food Dock marks an exciting first step for us. Dosa sits at the heart of South Indian street food, a naturally fermented, everyday staple that’s both nourishing and full of flavour.
'We’re especially proud to be the first in Gloucestershire to introduce service robots as part of our team — they add a sense of fun and innovation while supporting our staff. We can’t wait to welcome guests and be part of the Food Dock community.'
Taking a permanent residency on the Food Dock Deck, Wagyu & Feather is described as 'a premium street food concept', founded by Paul and Karen Sheeran.
Paul said of its offering: 'The menu is built around high-quality British wagyu, supported by carefully developed buttermilk chicken and a dedicated daytime deli sandwich offer.
'All dishes are prepared fresh and cooked to order, with consistency, balance and flavour-led execution at the core of the kitchen.'
Launching as a restaurant in its own right, Wagyu & Feather will also work collaboratively with Hop Kettle Brewery to provide bar snacks for their customers.
'Our menu will also incorporate selected Hop Kettle Brewery products into batters and sauces, alongside seasonal features,' Paul added.
Food Dock co-founder, Ken Elliott, said: 'We are so excited to be welcoming not one but two fantastic new independents to the Food Dock community.
'It is no surprise to see new names joining us and also elsewhere in Gloucester at this time. Gloucester’s regeneration is gathering pace; and this is a real show of confidence in the Food Dock and the city.'
