Blackgull Community Venue

NE Lincolnshire’s first and only recovery cafe, kitchen and community venue located at 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 a coffee shop, sober events, creative workshops, recovery meetings, 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.

Community Kitchen

The Blackgull Cafe and Community Kitchen are now open to the public on Tues, Wed and Friday mornings for Hot Rolls and Snacks (Made to Order) to eat-in or takeaway.

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

Friday at 10am for Breakfast Club in the cafe as usual, however takeaway orders are available from 8.30am.

Come and check out our new daytime menu.

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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