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Alton Towers Rollercoaster Restaurant

rollercoaster restaurant entrance lit up in multicoloured lights at night time.

Alton Towers is one of the UK’s favourite theme parks and is home to the world’s first 14-loop rollercoaster, The Smiler. This impressive resort has many other dazzling too qualities from the Alton Towers Waterpark and immersively-themed hotels but do you know about their most unique attraction yet? May we introduce you to the UK’s FIRST Rollercoaster Restaurant at Alton Towers!

Forget human waiters, we want coasters!!! This popular restaurant offers an authentic dining experience where food will be delivered to you on a coaster track… Read on to find out more!

What makes the Rollercoaster Restaurant so unique?

close up of rollercoaster track inside Rollercoaster restaurant
When booking your Alton Towers tickets, it’s probably wise to think about what food you’ll be having. Why should your theme park day out come to a halt when it comes to food? It shouldn’t, right? Carry on your rollercoaster-themed day out by ordering food that must tackle two-gravity-defying loops before dropping 8 metres down a tornado spiral before it gets to your table!

This is a 360-degree dining experience as well as being a super cool restaurant. You’ll feel captivated by its architecture as your food whizzes through the air. It’s a fantastic family restaurant offering up the most unique dining experience with gourmet food and all the same thrills as your favourite rides.

Aside from mechanical waiters, the restaurant has a range of park memorabilia, ride plans, and old photographs that can be seen on the walls of the restaurant. Each chair is also named after one of Alton’s current or former coasters.

There are circular tables situated directly underneath the cool coaster. You’ll order your food from tablets at your tables.

Where is the Rollercoaster Restaurant in Alton Towers?

Rollercoaster restaurant
The UK’s first Rollercoaster Restaurant is located right below a vast rollercoaster track in the Forbidden Valley.

What food is served at the Rollercoaster Restaurant in Alton Towers Resort?

nachos, deep fried chicken, onion rings, mayo sauce and fries on a food tray
Browse the Rollercoaster menu and uncover a whole host of family favourite meals! Choose from baby back ribs, loaded nachos, masala curry, sweet chilli salmon, scampi, burgers or subs. Don’t forget something sweet to end your meal! Will you pick a tasty sundae or a cheesecake?

There is an extensive list of drinks too (to pair with your tasty food!). Choose from hot drinks, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks – if you’re celebrating! And yes, some of your drinks will be delivered via coaster too.

If you have dietary requirements rest assured, there are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten options available too.

When can I dine at the Rollercoaster Restaurant?

Rollercoaster restaurant roast dinner
You can access the Rollercoaster Restaurant during the normal Alton Tower opening times. Entry during these times is only permitted with a valid form of entry for each member of your group. If you are dining outside of theme park opening hours, follow the Golden Footpath located near Extraordinary Golf towards the theme park.

Why should I visit Alton Tower’s Rollercoaster Restaurant?

pina colada cocktail with chocolate sauce and mint leaves
Well, It’s not every day you can say your food was delivered to you on a double-loop steel track…

On a serious-ish note, this is one of Alton Tower’s most unique attractions that your kids will love. The concept of this restaurant is like something out of a Roald Dahl novel. It’s imaginative, funny, and there are lots of sumptuous meals on offer to tuck into.

There are many other excellent and delicious eateries and restaurants at Alton Towers but this is by far the most unique. What better way to round off your trip to a theme park than refuelling in a theme park-themed restaurant?

If you want to eat and be entertained at the same time you should definitely drop by whether that’s at lunchtime or dinner time. We recommend timing your food speed as it comes down the track. Who will be the fastest?

Who created the Rollercoaster Restaurant?

inside rollercoaster restaurant
The rollercoaster food delivery system was designed by German ride manufacturer Mack and was first used at the company’s own Europa Park in the FoodLoop restaurant. Since then, the fun food delivery system has been tweaked and welcomed into the theme park and is a great addition on days out to Alton Towers for kids.

Extra information you may want to know…

red, white and blue cocktails
  • You may have to share tables with other families and people.
  • There are lunch menus and dinner menus as the restaurant is open until the evening.
  • Booking isn’t essential, especially at lunch times.
  • There are male and female toilets located next to the main entrance of the restaurant. There are also disabled toilets and baby-changing facilities available too.
the entrance of the Rollercoaster restaurant

So, have you found out all you need to know about the wacky rollercoaster-themed restaurant at Alton Towers? We hope you’ve enjoyed this article. If you want to find more cool restaurants at this theme park then you should check out our article, Alton Towers Restaurants.

Looking for more theme park food options? Check out our Food at Thorpe Park article and discover everything from ice cream to burgers, nachos and more.

If it’s more Alton Towers research or advice you’re after then we’ve got a broad collection of helpful articles for our DOWTK families. Read everything from Alton Towers Height Restrictions to Top 10 Alton Towers Rides and even individual ride articles like Oblivion and Thirteen.