About Us
The Red Brick Café has been open in Bridport since 2010. We are a small, but lively café with a riverside garden, based in Bridport's bustling Vintage quarter. Inside, you'll find our menu, which is updated daily with our our specials. Cosy indoor seating meets the vibrant decor, and in the winter months, we light the fire. Our garden is covered and we grow roses, apples, peaches, strawberries and herbs among the wild things.
We are dedicated to serving delicious food, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere and are well-known for our colourful salads, soups & curries, cakes and burritos - all cooked here by us. We're committed to offering a varied menu that changes with the seasons, and has plenty for everyone, including lots of vegan and gluten-free options. And as we cook everything here we will always know what's in it!
Our local producers are essential to what we do and we take full advantage of the wonderful produce grown on our doorstep, using organic and locally grown ingredients where possible.
Our Story
The Red Brick Cafe, was originally established in 2010 by Joy Barina and Anna Vogel. Their aim was to create a friendly and affordable cafe, using local produce and ethically sourced ingredients. On a shoestring, they built together, what is now a bustling and vibrant cafe in the heart of Bridport's Vintage Quarter. In 2013 Vicky joined as a partner, followed by Hayley. Our story is one of community, friendship, family, feminine power, hard work and determination.
Our Pledge to Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We prioritise supporting local producers, reducing food miles while boosting our local economy, and use our garden to grow a variety of plants that attract pollinators.. Minimising food waste is another key focus, as we create inventive meals using what’s in season and ensuring that every ingredient is utilised to its fullest and all of our food waste goes to Bridport's community gardens to be composted down into fertile material for their beds. We also use home-compostable takeaway packaging and environmentally friendly cleaning products to further reduce our impact on the environment.
Making Eating Out More Affordable
We believe that enjoying a home-cooked meal in a welcoming space shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why we offer flexible pricing options on Friday evenings to help make dining out more accessible. Our sliding scale system allows guests to enjoy the same delicious dishes at a price that works for them, with the option to pay a little less if needed, by offering smaller portions for those looking for a lighter bite or takeaway. This approach helps us create a space where everyone can enjoy a good meal, no matter their budget.
Bee Friendly Bridport
Bee Friendly Bridport is a Community Group established by the team at The Dorset Bee and the Symondsbury School Bee Club. They aim to raise awareness of the importance of all pollinators and the risks to them of habitat loss. This includes the actions that individuals, groups and organisations can take to support pollinators, one of those being the Red Brick Café.
They have installed 12 Solitary Bee Hotels around Bridport town centre, appealing as nest sites to some of the 250 species of Solitary Bee in the UK, most probably Leaf Cutter, Mason bees and the delightful Hairy Footed Flower Bees!
