Wagamama, the much-loved pan-Asian restaurant chain, is set to open a brand-new location at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet in Tewkesbury on Wednesday 16th July, marking the brand’s first new UK site of 2025 and creating 50 new jobs in the region.
This latest opening takes wagamama’s UK portfolio to 166 restaurants, reinforcing the company’s commitment to regional expansion while serving up dishes that combine freshness, flavour, and cultural connection.
While in neighbouring Gloucestershire, it gives those in West Oxfordshire an alternative to Oxford, which is the only wagamama’s in Oxfordshire.
A Menu Built Around Feel-Good Food
The new Wagamama Cotswolds restaurant will offer all the signature guest favourites, from the iconic chicken katsu curry to steaming bowls of ramen, alongside fresh options from the newly launched summer menu.
The summer line up focuses on personalisation and lighter choices, such as:
- Yuzu broth pho noodle soups with konjac noodles (low-calorie, high-fibre)
- Build-your-own donburi bowls with customisable proteins, vegetables, and toppings
- Cauliflower ‘rice’ base for a lighter twist
- Salads with caramelised chicken or tofu and a new pad thai salad
This seasonal update supports wagamama’s new brand platform, ‘food is life’, which celebrates food’s emotional power and the role it plays in life’s big and small moments.
Wagamama Cotswolds Designer Outlet
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, the stylish new restaurant has been purpose-built with 150 internal seats and 56 al fresco dining spots, perfect for relaxing after a day of shopping or exploring the region.
“We are so excited to open the doors to our brand-new restaurant in the Cotswolds at the new Cotswolds Designer Outlet in the summertime,” said Emily Wharton, Regional Marketing Manager. “Our benches will soon be welcoming the local community and visitors of the outlet, as we serve up our newest menu and fresh favourites!”
The restaurant will be open seven days a week, offering flexible dining times for locals and visitors alike.
Location:
- Unit 68-69, Cotswolds Designer Outlet, Platinum Drive, Tewkesbury GL20 7FY
Opening Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Friday – Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Creating Local Job Opportunities
The arrival of Wagamama brings with it 50 new jobs, offering roles across the kitchen, front-of-house, and management teams. The move reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to investing in communities and fostering hospitality careers.
About Wagamama
Founded in 1992 in London’s Bloomsbury, wagamama has grown into a household name across the UK. Inspired by fast-paced Japanese ramen bars and the spirit of kaizen, meaning “good change”, the brand delivers fresh, nourishing Asian flavours in a modern, communal setting.
From steaming ramen to sizzling teppanyaki, wagamama continues to innovate with seasonal dishes and sustainability in mind.
