Blackgull Cafe, Kitchen and Community Venue

Open to the public on Tues, Wed and Friday for Hot and Cold Food and Snacks (Freshly made to order) to eat-in or takeaway from our beautifully restored building located in the Grimsby Docks Heritage Zone.

At Blackgull, we're more than just a coffee shop.

We're part of a local community with a mission to demonstrate that recovery really is possible.

Every cup of coffee you buy, every meal you eat, every event you attend, supports creative recovery initiatives that uplift our communities, creates opportunities and empowers individuals to transform their lives.

By choosing Blackgull, you're not just enjoying a hot brew and great food; you're contributing to real change in Grimsby and Cleethorpes.

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About Us

The Black Gull 'Community Venue' located in the heart of Grimsby Docks is a pioneering, first of its kind sober venue in the area.

We offer a wide range of activities, including our  coffee shop alongside food from our kitchen, live events, creative workshops, meeting spaces, and much more.

Our goal is to normalise sobriety and break down the stigma associated with addiction and recovery and to support people on their recovery journey, whether that’s making a decision to change or looking at the next steps in life.

The Great Escape building where the Blackgull Community venue is based, having been restored by the recovery community, stands as inspiration for what can be achieved by those who choose sober living.

Regular events scheduled are varied across music, performance and the arts.

The recovery community leads on organising, promoting and hosting the events which are fully open to the public.

Additionally, we actively assist community-focused people and projects by offering flexible spaces for meetings, workshops, or performances to help them come to fruition.

Kitchen

The Blackgull Kitchen is open to the public on Tues, Wed and Friday for Hot and Cold Food and Snacks (Freshly made to order) to eat-in or takeaway.

The kitchen opens from 8.30am until last orders at 1.30pm, closes at 2pm.

Breakfast Club runs on a Friday morning in the cafe as usual, however takeaway orders are also available from 8.30am.

The kitchen is also used by our team to prepare buffets for meetings and events in the Great Escape.

If you are looking to book a meeting and would like to find out more about our *buffet options and to make sure we meet your dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of your booking.

*Please Note: We are unable to provide buffets for external events.

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