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Refuel in between shopping. Cosy up with a dinner date. Grab a coffee and watch the world go by. Whatever your agenda, we have a host of bars, cafés and restaurants that cater to every taste. Read on to whet your appetite and plan a DELICIOUS day out with us...
Enhance the romance at Bluewater! Whether you're planning a dinner date or memorable meal with your mates, we're home to an incredible selection of restaurants with dreamy decor and delicious dishes.
Make a reservation at Browns for sophisticated wining and dining, set in a comfortable, warmly lit atmosphere. Whether you're making eyes over brunch or an evening meal, there's a breadth of choice to cater to every taste, including thoughtfully curated plant-based and gluten options. The drinks menu is extensive too, varying from bubbly to spirits; cocktails to wine of every shade. Cheers! Located in The Village at Bluewater, Côte is another fabulous spot to flirt over food. Set the tone of the day with breakfast and coffee, pick a sumptuous three-course meal or cosy up with a Sunday sharing board for two.
For a truly sensory experience, book a table at Buenasado. Argentinian steak is the mainstay here, and it's magic in the mouth with one of the restaurant's rustic red wines. The low lighting and stylish wooden interior help to create an intimate atmosphere, allowing you to focus on your meal (and each other) without distraction. At the other end of the spectrum, Comptoir Libanais provides Lebanese cuisine in a super-colourful setting, complete with lemon trees, tiled floors and floral walls.
Or, if you fancy something totally new, try out our newest eatery Chi! This vibrant pan-Asian restaurant showcases a selection of the continent's tastiest staples, including sushi, ramen, Thai curry, bao buns and beyond. Make sure you leave room for dessert (passion fruit cheesecake? YUM!) and wash it all down with a delicious drink or two from the cocktail list.
We know how it goes. You want an easy meal with the family, but everyone has a different dietary requirement or personal preference. Don't worry – dining out is made easy at Bluewater, thanks to our varied line-up of restaurants!
Looking for somewhere with stellar options for the little ones? Kids eat free at TGI Fridays with every adult main meal (all you have to do is sign up for Stripes Rewards if you haven't already), so bring the whole flock to chow down on chicken burgers, hotdogs, crispy chicken tenders and fizzy fruit coolers. There are kids' packs available to help keep restless youngsters entertained, PLUS the restaurant takes birthday party bookings – expect plenty of song and dance, balloon animals and, of course, cake.
Veggies, vegans and meat-eaters can all agree on LEON, a unique fast-food joint championing healthier comfort food. The whole table can enjoy plant-based patties, squash salad, all manner of wraps (we recommend the vegan Bangin' Bhaji!) and boxes of delicious gluten-free chicken on rice. Speaking of chicken, have you visited Sides yet? Created by the Sidemen of YouTube fame, Sides specialises in fried chicken and seven accompanying sauces.
From burgers to full English breakfasts, heaped salads to sweet and savoury pancake stacks, there's loads to love at Bill's. For a taste of Lebanese cuisine and selfie opportunities galore, step into the vibrant setting of Comptoir Libanais, or get a slice of the action at Italian-inspired eateries ASK Italian, Bella Italia, Carluccio's, Pizza Hut, Wagamama and PizzaExpress both in the Plaza and Village (yes, we have two!). And that's not even the half of it...
Bluewater is home to several cafés ideal for light lunch, coffee dates and snacks on the go. Need a quick 'n' easy caffeine kick? Pop into Costa, Caffè Nero or Starbucks, where you can get your fill of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, toasties and snacks. For specialty coffee hailing from Colombia, Tanzania, Vietnam and several other countries, don't miss the super-trendy Black Sheep Coffee, where rich flavours meet sweet beats.
Craving a refreshing sip as you wander? Both Boost and Joe & the Juice make uber-fresh juices and smoothies in a range of colours and flavours, while Bubbleology serves delicious bubble tea in a variety of flavours, so if you haven't tried this enormously popular Taiwanese beverage yet, this is a great place to start.
Takeaway tacos, anyone? Tortilla serves fresh Cali-Mexican food, including burritos, tacos, quesadillas and nachos. For a Lebanese approach to the humble wrap, visit Shawa and enjoy authentic shawarma made with responsibly sourced lamb or chicken. Vegetarians can get in on the action as well, thanks to Shawa's meat-free options, from grilled halloumi to tabbouleh.
If you fancy light yet filling food, Wasabi sells a range of delicious, nutritious bento inspired by Japan's colourful lunch boxes, and Pret always delivers on that winning coffee and lunch combo, whether it's a tasty salad, sandwich, hot wrap or fruit pot. One last question: Are you in the sweet or savoury camp? Whichever way you lean, Mr Pretzels is THE place for knotted dough on the go.
Rejoice, everyone with a sweet tooth or little ones in need of a treat! Bluewater is home to SO many hubs of chocolatey, cakey goodness, you won't know where to begin. Which is where we come in!
For the cookie crowd, might we suggest Millie's Cookies – in fact, we're proud to have two under our roof, one in our lower Rose Gallery and the other on lower Thames Walk! Here you'll find the most chewy, gooey cookies in several flavours, made with real butter and Belgian chocolate. More of a cupcake connoisseur? Then you'll want to head straight to Lola's Cupcakes, where there are baked goodies for every occasion. Alternatively, Stacked Dutch Pancakes offers heaps of mouth-watering poffertjes elevated by Nutella; Belgian choc; maple syrup; fresh fruit; crushed nuts; or classic lemon and sugar.
Chocoholics are truly spoilt at Bluewater. Whether you're hunting for gifts or treating yourself, come to Hotel Chocolat and browse through a tempting selection of boxed chocolates, seasonal goodies, hampers and hot-choc accoutrements, or pop by Lindt to indulge in the creamiest Swiss chocolate truffles, bars and bundles.
Why not make it a whole experience and dip into Cocoba? If you didn't know, we're home to the brand's flagship chocolate café! Settle rumbling tums with a sandwich or panini first before indulging in the real highlight; you have more than 150 chocolate products to choose from, including chocolate bars, truffles, pralines, fondue, warm cookie dough and Belgian waffles.
Last, but certainly not least, Mr Simms is a retro-style store paying homage to the sweet shops we remember fondly. It's always a joy to explore this treasure trove and find your fave hidden gems.
