New Wave Brasserie is a seasonal seafood brasserie and bar in the Cotswolds town of Lechlade-on-Thames, set on Burford Street in Gloucestershire. The venue occupies a converted building in the centre of the town, with a frontage that leads directly into a relaxed dining room and bar area close to the pavement.
Inside, the layout centres on a single open room that combines tables and bar seating, with additional outdoor space and a courtyard for al fresco meals when weather permits. A separate, self-contained dining space known as the Captain’s Cabin sits to one side and can accommodate small private gatherings. Interiors mix simple timber tables and chairs with muted tones and natural finishes, reflecting the brasserie’s informal character and its focus on seafood rather than formal fine dining.
The menu is built around fish and shellfish sourced mainly from Cornwall, Devon and Scotland, with an emphasis on responsible fishing and seasonality. Dishes range from small starters and nibbles through to larger seafood platters and mains, and include oysters, tempura whitebait, shell-on prawns, scallops, king prawn Pil Pil and pan-fried fish preparations. Larger shared options such as hot seafood platters and dressed crab sit alongside land-based choices such as dry-aged steak, while sides and salads round out the menu.
There is a weekly fish and seafood market in the passageway alongside the restaurant where guests can choose produce direct from suppliers, and a set lunch format is offered on weekdays. Drinks are part of the offer as well, with a list of wines, cocktails and other beverages to accompany the seafood-led menu.
New Wave Brasserie occupies a compact space in the heart of Lechlade, where seafood and coastal influences are brought into a Cotswold setting, combining a central dining room, outdoor seating and a menu shaped by fresh catch and seasonal availability.