Thai Restaurants in
Gloucester — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 3 Thai businesses (3 dine-in)
Population: 132,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.2% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Taste Of ThairestaurantGL1 1UT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pappa ChairestaurantGL1 4EP⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In Town Thai CuisinerestaurantGL1 1RP⭐⭐⭐

3 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.2% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Gloucester has 0.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.5% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Gloucester accounts for 0.2% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
3
Total Thai Businesses
3
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Gloucester has **3 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **132,000**. That's **2.3 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**.

Per-Capita Density
2.3/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-2.8)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.1)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Gloucester are dine-in restaurants (3). There are no takeaway-only establishments.

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Gloucester Compares

**vs London:** Gloucester has 0.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.5% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Gloucester accounts for 0.2% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Gloucester, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Gloucester stacks up against other cities.

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Pappa Chai Restaurant ★★★★★ Taste Of Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ In Town Thai Cuisine Restaurant ★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 3 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Gloucester. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 3 dine-in, 0 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Pappa ChaiRestaurantGL1 4EP★★★★★
Taste Of ThaiRestaurantGL1 1UT★★★★★
In Town Thai CuisineRestaurantGL1 1RP★★★

Popular Dining Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Gloucester?

There are 3 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Gloucester — 3 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Gloucester?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Gloucester include Pappa Chai, Taste Of Thai, In Town Thai Cuisine, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Gloucester?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 3 Thai businesses in Gloucester is 4.3/5 stars.

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