Whether it’s a birthday, a work celebration, or simply a big table of friends who can’t agree between Indian and Chinese, Rock Salt on Cotham Hill is built for group dining. Sharing plates are at the heart of how we serve food, which makes us a genuinely easy choice for a party — but a few things are worth knowing before you book.
We’re not a huge space — and that’s the point
Rock Salt is a proper neighbourhood restaurant on Cotham Hill, not a banquet venue — tables sit close together, the kitchen is open, and the room has a lively, sociable buzz rather than a formal private-hire feel. That’s part of the experience, but it also means we get busy fast, especially on weekends, so booking ahead matters more here than at a larger venue.
Groups of 6 or more: get in touch directly
For parties bigger than six, we ask that you contact us directly rather than booking online, so we can properly plan the table and talk through a set menu that suits your group. A set menu for a larger party makes the evening simpler for everyone — no long individual ordering process, just a well-planned selection across both the Indian and Chinese sides of the menu, put together to give the whole table a proper feast without anyone overspending.
To arrange a group booking or set menu, call us on 0117 330 0700 — this is the fastest way to lock in a larger table, especially for weekend dates.
What a set menu for groups looks like
Rather than everyone ordering individually, a set menu draws from across the full menu — sharing starters, a spread of mains, and sides — in the same spirit as our approach to starters built for sharing. It’s a genuinely good way to give a group a real taste of how Rock Salt’s menu is built, moving from lighter dishes into richer mains, without anyone needing to choose alone under pressure. If your group includes vegetarians or vegans, our vegetarian menu guide shows just how much choice there is on both sides of the menu — a mixed group is never a problem here.
Planning your visit
Opening hours:
- Friday: 5pm – 10:45pm
- Saturday: 12pm – 10:45pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Weekend evenings are our busiest period for groups, so for anything over six people, we’d recommend getting in touch at least a week ahead where possible.
A few other things worth checking before your group visits:
- Getting here: see our parking and transport guide for bus routes, parking, and accessibility — worth sharing with your group in advance
- Cost planning: our set lunch menu and average spend guide gives a general sense of what to expect, though a group set menu is priced separately based on what we agree together
The bottom line
Rock Salt’s whole approach to food — shared plates, a menu that spans two cuisines, and a kitchen used to feeding a full room — makes it a natural fit for group dining. For parties of six or more, call us on 0117 330 0700 to talk through numbers, timing, and a set menu that works for your group. For smaller tables, you can book online directly.
Read next: Set Lunch Menu & Average Spend Guide or Make Starters the Main Event.