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Gluten-free in the Ironbridge Gorge

These venues mention gluten-free options/menus, or can often cater — but availability can change day to day.

Coeliac note: Always check directly with the venue about ingredients and how they handle cross-contamination before you order.

Crust and Crumbs Ironbridge

☕ Café · Gluten-free options available (please check with the venue)

  • Sandwiches, baps, muffins and cakes
  • 📍 Dale End, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DS
  • 🕒 Wed–Sun: 8.30am–2.00pm

Darbys 1779 Ironbridge

☕ Café · Gluten-free menu available (please check with the venue)

  • Breakfast: Full breakfast, omelettes (cheese / ham / mushroom), scrambled or poached egg on GF toast, GF toast with preserves, soup & roll with GF bread
  • Lunch: Savoury tart, chicken tikka, jacket potatoes (chicken tikka / smoked salmon & cream cheese / tuna & sweetcorn / baked beans / butter)
  • Sweet: Sticky toffee pudding, raspberry frangipane, GF brownie, carrot cake
  • 📍 10 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AL
  • 🕒 Mon–Sun: 8.00am–5.30pm

Embers Café

☕ Café · Gluten-free options available (please check with the venue)

  • Breakfast: Full / veggie breakfast without sourdough, bacon and eggs without toast, smokey pit beans, crispy potatoes
  • Lunch & small plates: Fire-cooked meats, braised belly of pork, salads, loaded fries, tacos (corn tortillas only), pit beans, slaw
  • Desserts: Selected cakes & desserts (rotate — ask staff)
  • 📍 Station Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DR
  • 🕒 Mon: Closed · Tue: 9am–3pm · Wed: 8am–3pm · Thu: 9am–3pm & 5pm–10pm · Fri–Sat: 9am–10pm · Sun: 9am–4pm

Grays of Shropshire

☕ Café · Gluten-free options available (please check with the venue)

  • Gluten Free Grays Famous High Tea (advance booking required)
  • Gluten free cakes and sweet treats (subject to availability)
  • Adapted cream teas
  • Selected made-to-order dishes
  • 📍 21 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD
  • 🕒 Thu–Sat: 10am–5pm · Sun: 10am–4pm

Brick & Beyond

☕ Café · Gluten-free options (gluten intolerance)

  • GF bread, a GF cake option, and vegan sausages are GF.
  • Coeliac note: Cannot cater for coeliac disease — open-plan kitchen with wheat used in some dishes (cross-contamination risk).
  • 📍 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD
  • 🕒 Mon–Sun: 9am–6pm
  • 🌐 brickandbeyondco.com

The Courtyard Café

☕ Café · Gluten-free options

  • Breakfasts without toast or hash browns
  • Omelettes without baguette
  • Jacket potatoes with selected fillings
  • Fresh salads without bread
  • Gluten free fruit or plain scones
  • Gluten free cake slices
  • Kitchen handles gluten — cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
  • 📍 7–8 The Square, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7NH
  • 🕒 Mon–Sun: 09:30–16:00 (breakfast until 13:00)

The Tile Press at Maws

☕ Café · Gluten-free options

  • Huge selection of gluten free options, including gluten free afternoon tea.
  • 📍 Maws Craft Centre, Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LS
  • 🕒 Tue–Sun: 10:00–15:00

Truffles Cafe

☕ Café · Gluten-free options available (please check with the venue)

  • Jacket potatoes, gluten-free bread (for sandwiches), chips, chilli, 3 bean casserole
  • Gluten-free breakfast: scrambled egg, poached eggs
  • 📍 2 Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW

The Black Swan, Jackfield

🍺 Pub · Some dishes naturally GF or adaptable.

  • Vegan and gluten free chips, gammon, steak (without onion rings), Ironbridge Melt, jacket potatoes, egg/chips/beans, chicken jalfrezi, mushroom jalfrezi
  • Kitchen handles gluten — cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
  • 📍 Lloyds Head, Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LZ
  • 🕒 Bar: Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 · Sat 12:00–00:00 · Sun 12:00–23:00
  • 🕒 Kitchen: Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 & 17:30–20:30 · Sat 12:00–20:30 · Sun 12:00–16:00

The Brewery Inn

🍺 Pub · Wide range of GF dishes across nibbles, small plates, mains, classics, light lunch, salads and sides.

  • GF examples: Salt & pepper squid, buffalo fried chicken, char siu belly pork, duck breast, sea bream with chorizo & prawn ragu, sirloin steak, jacket potatoes (tuna/cheese & beans/beef chilli), black & blue salad, skin on fries, chunky chips, cheesy chips
  • GF on request: Wagyu burger, fish & chips, halloumi ciabatta, BLT, Greek feta salad
  • Shared kitchen — cross-contamination possible.
  • 📍 High Street, Coalport, Telford TF8 7HZ
  • 🕒 Daily: 09:30–23:00

The Elephant Crossing

🍺 Bar · The entire menu is gluten free.

  • 📍 29 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD
  • 🕒 Mon–Thu: 16:00–late · Fri–Sun: 12:00–late

The Golden Ball Inn (est. 1728)

🍺 Pub · Range of GF dishes and GF options across the menu.

  • GF dishes: Hot honey glazed pork belly bites, crispy chilli beef, lemon & garlic salmon, truffle parmesan fries, chunky chips, sweet potato fries, skin on fries, house salad (GF, VG)
  • GF on request: Chicken tikka sizzler, three bean chilli, selected puddings, plus various mains/sides
  • Kitchen handles gluten — cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed.
  • 📍 1 Newbridge Road, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7BA
  • 🕒 Mon–Thu: 16:00–22:00/23:00 · Fri–Sat: 12:00–23:00 · Sun: 12:00–22:00

The Half Moon, Jackfield

🍺 Pub · Wide range of GF dishes and GF options.

  • GF dishes: Grilled chorizo sausage, chunky chips, skin on fries, blue cheese & jalapeño loaded fries, Trillionaires Tart, kids cheese & tomato pizza
  • GF options: Nachos, steak & blue cheese salad, king prawn pasta, Greek salad, peri chicken salad, sirloin steak, gammon steak, peri-peri chicken, steak & blue cheese sub roll, bacon & cheese burger, vegan burger, mixed salad, halloumi fries, vanilla crème brûlée
  • 📍 Salthouse Road, Jackfield, Telford TF8 7LP
  • 🕒 Daily: 12:00–late · Food: 12:00–21:00

The Malthouse

🍺 Pub · Wide range of GF dishes across breakfast, mains and desserts.

  • Starters/small plates: Crispy halloumi bites, loaded mushrooms, buffalo bites, chilli con carne loaded fries, kimikaze fries (VG, GFR), soup (GFR), chicken & chorizo skewers (GFR), Ploughmans (GFR)
  • Mains: Chicken & feta shakshuka (GFR), Mediterranean arrabiata (VG), 8oz/16oz rump, 10oz ribeye, 10oz sirloin, mixed grill (all GFR)
  • Burgers (GFR): Malthouse, Hallouminator, Reel Deal
  • Sides: Chunky chips, garlic bread, fresh salad, dusty fries (all GF)
  • Desserts: Fresh fruit salad (VG, GF), chocolate orange tart (VG, GF), ice cream/sorbet (GF options)
  • Key: GF = Gluten Free · GFR = GF on Request · VG = Vegan
  • 📍 Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7N
  • 🕒 Mon–Fri: 07:00–late · Sat–Sun: 08:00–late · Food: until 21:30 (Fri–Sat 22:00, Sun 20:30)

The Shakespeare Inn

🍺 Pub · Wide range of GF dishes and GF options.

  • GF dishes: Garlic mushrooms, belly pork bites, single pan nachos, mussels, salmon fillet, vegetable fajitas, chunky chips, side salad, ham/egg/chips, chicken satay curry, chilli & basil curry, sweet chilli curry
  • GF options: 10oz gammon steak, 10oz sirloin, vegetable bites, vegetable curry, vegetable sizzler, sub rolls (GF buns), various grills and curries
  • 📍 High Street, Coalport, Telford TF8 7HT
  • 🕒 Mon, Thu, Fri: 17:00–23:00 · Sat: 12:00–23:00 · Sun: 12:00–22:00 · Tue–Wed: Closed

The Swan Hotel Smoke & Taphouse

🍺 Pub · Range of GF dishes across the menu.

  • GF dishes: Smoked chicken wings (GF options), buffalo cauliflower (VG), nachos (single pan / buffalo chicken / southern fried burnt end), 8oz rump steak, Cajun blackened rump, surf & turf, slaw, seasoned fries, mini mac, side/dressed salad, scrampi
  • GF options: Vegetable bites, dirty dogs, burgers (GF buns), sandwiches & lunch dishes, Sunday roasts (where possible)
  • 📍 21 Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7NH
  • 🕒 Mon–Sat: 12:00–late (food until 21:30) · Sun: 12:00–late (food until 20:00)

The Tontine Hotel

🍺 Pub · Some dishes suitable or adaptable for GF diets.

  • Examples: Jacket potatoes with selected fillings, gammon and mixed grills, scampi & chips (check fryer use), salads without croutons, chilli con carne with rice, burgers without buns, loaded fries (check fryer use)
  • 📍 13 Tontine Hill, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AL
  • 🕒 Mon–Fri: 09:00–22:00 · Sat: 09:00–23:00 · Sun: 09:00–22:00

The Valley Hotel (Goodwins 1757)

🍺 Pub/Hotel · Range of GF-on-request dishes across starters, mains and desserts.

  • GFOR examples: Marinated olives & hummus with focaccia, truffle parmesan arancini, gin cured salmon, daily soup, pulled lamb shoulder, roast chicken breast, seabass, chicken katsu curry, aubergine katsu curry, mushroom & sage risotto, beer battered haddock, white chocolate & raspberry crème brûlée, apple & blackberry panna cotta, cheeseboard
  • GF sides: Triple cooked chips, truffle & parmesan chips, vegetables, dauphinoise potatoes, tenderstem broccoli
  • 📍 Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7DW
  • 🕒 Daily: 12:00–23:00

The Water Rat

🍺 Pub · Wide range of GF dishes across lunch, evening and Sunday menus.

  • GF dishes: BBQ chicken wings, spicy sweetcorn fritters (VG), chunky chips, fries, house salad (GF/VE), triple cooked chips, chocolate fudge cake (VG), syrup sponge (VG), bread & butter pudding (VG), kids BBQ chicken wings & fries
  • GF options: Burgers (GF buns), Hobsons beer battered fish & chips, shepherds pie, hunters chicken, chickpea & squash curry, chef's curry, pizzas, baguettes (GF bread), Sunday roasts, jacket potatoes
  • 📍 29 Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7BJ
  • 🕒 Mon–Sat: 12:00–21:00 · Sun: 12:00–20:00

The White Hart

🍺 Pub · Variety of GF dishes and GF options across starters, mains, grills and desserts.

  • GF dishes: Marinated olives, blue cheese & broccoli tart, shepherd's pie, chilli miso jackfruit (VE/GF), glazed gammon ham, crispy battered fish, 8oz rump (GFR), 8oz ribeye (GFR), lemon & garlic chicken fries (GFR), plant burger (VE/GFR), lemon & raspberry drizzle, rhubarb & peach crumble (VG), coconut mousse (GF/VE), warm chocolate brownie, cheeseboard (GFR)
  • GF options: Soup of the day, hummus & potato bread (VE/GFR), roasted red onion & artichoke puree (VE/GFR), chicken & chorizo terrine, gardeners pie (GF/VER), cheeseburger, sandwiches & ciabattas (where available)
  • 📍 10 Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AW
  • 🕒 Mon–Thu: 12:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat: 12:00–22:00 · Sun: 12:00–18:00

The Woodbridge Inn

🍺 Pub · Coeliac UK Accredited — processes in place to serve gluten free food safely.

  • GF dishes: Roasted white onion & cider soup (VG, GF), pulled beef brisket croquettes (GF available), deep fried brie, orzo risotto (VG, GF), asparagus/air dried ham/poached egg, halloumi fries (VG), crispy squid, marinated olives (VG, GF), 16oz sirloin on the bone, pork & leek sausages, cauliflower/pepper/chickpea tagine (VG, GF), beer battered fish & chips (GF available), pulled beef brisket ragu, Appleby's cheese, onion & potato pie (VG, GF available), braised lamb shoulder, crispy beef salad, bacon chop, Catalan seafood stew, chicken/ham/leek pie (GF available), smoked haddock & salmon fishcakes
  • GF desserts: Triple chocolate brownie, raspberry ripple arctic slice, sticky toffee pudding, hot waffle (GF available), cheese board (GF available), blood orange sorbet, raspberry sorbet
  • 📍 Coalport, Telford TF8 7JF
  • 🕒 Mon–Fri: 11:00–23:00 · Sat: 09:00–23:00 · Sun: 09:00–22:30
  • 🕒 Food: Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 12:00–21:30 · Sun 12:00–20:00

Aftab Indian Restaurant

🍽️ Restaurant · GF-friendly options including many curries, tandoori dishes and rice meals.

  • Please speak to staff regarding allergens and cross contamination.
  • 📍 25 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD
  • 🕒 Thu–Sat: 17:30–21:00 (pickup & delivery) · Mon–Wed: Closed

Ami's Kitchen (Jackfield)

🍽️ Takeaway · GF-friendly Indian dishes including curries, daals and rice dishes inspired by authentic Gujarati cooking.

  • Speak to staff when ordering about allergies or intolerances.
  • 📍 Jackfield, Shropshire
  • 🕒 Order by 12 noon for same-day collection

D'Arcy's at The Station

🍽️ Restaurant · Range of GF-friendly Mediterranean-inspired dishes — seafood, grilled meats, salads and vegetable dishes.

  • Several items can be adapted by removing bread or pasta.
  • 📍 Ladywood, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7JU
  • 🕒 Dinner: Wed–Sat from 18:00

Ironbridge Fish & Chip Shop

🍽️ Takeaway · Selection of GF-friendly meat and chip dishes, kebab meats and sides.

  • Coeliac note: Shared fryers and prep areas used for battered products — speak to staff about cross contamination.
  • 📍 High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD
  • 🕒 Daily: 11:45–21:00

La Casita

🍽️ Restaurant · Several naturally GF Spanish tapas dishes including prawns, tortilla, chorizo and patatas.

  • Some dishes are battered or served with bread; cross-contamination possible in shared kitchen.
  • 📍 33a High Street, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD

Suree's Thai Restaurant

🍽️ Restaurant · GF-friendly options across the menu.

  • Vegetarian and vegan dishes always available
  • Dairy free and soya free options available
  • Many desserts are gluten and dairy free
  • MSG free kitchen
  • Mention dietary requirements when booking and remind staff on arrival.
  • 📍 The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7AD
  • 🕒 Thu–Sat: 18:00–22:30 (takeaways available) · Last orders 20:00