The Key Bristol

The Key Bristol We want to bridge the gap between prison & rehabilitation with a prisoner-run cafe in Bristol.

Meet the Team – Dennis ☕“My whole life had been in and out of prison.”Dennis heard about The Key Café and came in asking...
28/05/2026

Meet the Team – Dennis ☕

“My whole life had been in and out of prison.”

Dennis heard about The Key Café and came in asking for a chance to work, after never really having job opportunities or a “sense of purpose “before.

Since joining the café, Dennis says:
“I am growing day by day, learning new things, changing my way of thinking and meeting people.”

Dennis is now making sandwiches and cakes, working on the till, and developing his confidence and people skills every day through meeting and speaking with customers.

At The Key Café, we believe everyone deserves a second chance, support, and opportunities to grow. We’re proud to have Dennis as part of the team. 🌱

☀️ HALF TERM JUST GOT TASTIER ☀️Our brand new Kids Menu has officially landed at The Key Café Bristol! 🎉🧃🍝Perfect for su...
27/05/2026

☀️ HALF TERM JUST GOT TASTIER ☀️

Our brand new Kids Menu has officially landed at The Key Café Bristol! 🎉🧃🍝

Perfect for sunny half-term lunches with the family 🌼
Choose from yummy favourites like:
🥪 Lunchboxes
🧀 Mac & Cheese
🍅 Pasta bowls
🍳 Scrambled Egg on Toast
🥕 Veggie sticks & hummus

PLUS colouring, games and activities to keep little ones entertained 🎨⭐

Come enjoy the sunshine with us and support a café helping change lives through rehabilitation and training 💚

📍The Key Café Bristol

Today marks one year since the official opening of The Key Café 🥳Over the past 12 months, we've already made a meaningfu...
07/05/2026

Today marks one year since the official opening of The Key Café 🥳

Over the past 12 months, we've already made a meaningful impact, including:
- 6 individuals commencing paid employment placements, with 2 now in long-term employment
- 17 probation learners completing practical placements as part of their hospitality and barista training courses
- Fantastic feedback and a warm welcome from the local community

To everyone that has visited us, recommended us and supported us over the last 12 months, thank you! We wouldn't be able to do what we do without public support of our mission to break the cycle of reoffending 💖

We have exciting plans ahead, including interior improvements and upcoming menu changes - just watch this space!

We're hiring! Are you someone looking for a hospitality role that makes a real difference? We are looking for a Chef / F...
30/04/2026

We're hiring! Are you someone looking for a hospitality role that makes a real difference? We are looking for a Chef / Food Lead to join us in our bustling Gloucester Road cafe and on our mission to deliver second chances & reduce reoffending 🍳 To apply, follow the link in our bio or head to thekeybristol.com!

17/04/2026

🚨 NEW MENU ALERT 🚨

We’ve been cooking up something goooood at The Key Café 👀☕
New flavours, fresh bites and some friendly faces you love.

Pull up, bring your mates, and come see what’s new, we promise it’s worth it 😏✨

Catch you at Key 💛 Every cup makes a difference.

🌿✨ Fresh vibes at The Key Café, Bristol! ✨🌿We’ve just added some beautiful new plant pots outside 🌸🌱 the perfect spot to...
15/04/2026

🌿✨ Fresh vibes at The Key Café, Bristol! ✨🌿

We’ve just added some beautiful new plant pots outside 🌸🌱 the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy your coffee in the sunshine ☕️

And don’t just take our word for it… our amazing customers have been leaving us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews! 🙌

Why not pop down, soak up the atmosphere, and see what everyone’s talking about?

📍 246 Gloucester Rd, Bristol
💚 Great food, great coffee, great vibes

Come and decide for yourself 👀👇

14/04/2026

You heard that right !! Come on down and try our new menu!

You asked… we delivered 😌 NEW MENU IS HERE.
13/04/2026

You asked… we delivered 😌 NEW MENU IS HERE.

Calling Bristol’s creative community! 🎨☕️At The Key Café on Gloucester Road, we believe our space should be as uplifting...
09/04/2026

Calling Bristol’s creative community! 🎨☕️
At The Key Café on Gloucester Road, we believe our space should be as uplifting and inspiring as the people who work here. Our café is a vital training hub for prison-leavers rebuilding their lives, and we want to make sure it feels incredibly welcoming for both our trainees and our wonderful customers.

We are looking for a talented Interior Designer who might be willing to offer some pro bono advice to help us refresh our space.

Whether it's suggestions on layout, lighting, or a splash of paint, your expertise could help us create an environment that truly unlocks potential.
If you have an eye for design and a heart for social impact, we would absolutely love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a DM or email [email protected] for a chat!

Check out our latest feature in  🤩Our cafe supervisor Ben shares his story and what working at the café has meant to him...
18/01/2026

Check out our latest feature in 🤩

Our cafe supervisor Ben shares his story and what working at the café has meant to him, and how he is now in a position to support others ❤️

Head to gloucesterroadnews.com to read the full article, and swing by for a coffee to meet Ben and support our vital work! ☕

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Gloucester Road
Bristol

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