09/06/2026
We are proud of our sustainability policy, helping to protect our oceans for future generations
Serving Sustainability: How The Bottling Plant is Hooked on Ocean Conservation
For the popular seafood restaurant The Bottling Plant located on the Barbican, protecting the environment isn’t just a buzzword, it is the core ingredient of their business model. Recognising that a seafood restaurant’s livelihood is inextricably linked to the health of our seas, the owners have unveiled their ambitious Sustainability Policy, together with a new partnership with the Ocean Conservation Trust.
Here is how they are turning culinary operations into a force for planetary good:
🌟 The 5% Profit Pledge: Funding Marine Protection
At the heart of their initiative is the 5% Profit Pledge. Starting this year, The Bottling Plant is dedicating 5% of its net annual profit directly to local environmental causes.
To ensure the biggest possible impact, they have chosen a single, meaningful focus: The Ocean Conservation Trust. By funnelling a fixed portion of their success back into the water, the restaurant is actively funding the preservation of the very marine ecosystems that supply their menus, ensuring healthy oceans for future generations.
🌟 Hyper-Local Sourcing & Sustainable Catching
You can’t protect the ocean while overexploiting it. The Bottling Plant ensures its entire supply chain respects the regional ecosystem:
🐟 Responsible Fishing: Seafood is sourced via trusted local partners like S&J Fisheries and Rex Down Fisheries, who actively support the Responsible Fishing Scheme, offering full traceability from ocean to plate.
🍖 West Country Pride: From Somerset-roasted coffee to meat from award-winning local butchers, the restaurant prioritises regional suppliers, drastically slashing food miles and supporting the Southwest community.
🌟 A 360-Degree Eco-Friendly Operation
Beyond their financial pledge, the restaurant has implemented 16 rigorous sustainability commitments that turn daily operations into a masterclass in green hospitality:
💦 Halving Food Waste: Through smart online booking data, food waste has been cut in half since 2022. What is left over doesn’t go to a landfill; used oil and food waste are transformed into green energy and biomethane at local anaerobic digestion plants.
⚗ Ditching Plastic & Chemical Waste: Single-use plastics have been virtually eliminated in favour of reusable containers. Furthermore, the kitchen has been entirely bleach-free since 2020 to prevent harmful chemicals from washing back into the water system.
🔋 Energy & Resource Efficiency: Utilising the historic building’s natural thermal mass and LED lighting keeps energy use low. Even the bar plays a part, dehydrating unused citrus fruits and utilizing on-tap mixers to drastically cut down on glass waste.
From Tracey, co-owner of The Bottling Plant
“As a local restaurant, we’re incredibly proud to support the Ocean Conservation Trust. Our coastline shapes who we are, and donating some of our profits is our way of giving back to the oceans that sustain our community. It means a lot to us to help protect and restore our blue planet for future generations.”
From Emma Cowley, Head of Fundraising – The Ocean Conservation Trust
The Bottling Plant’s commitment to sustainability shows what is possible when businesses put the health of our oceans at the heart of what they do. From responsible sourcing and waste reduction to directly investing in marine conservation, they are taking meaningful action that will benefit both people and the planet. We’re incredibly grateful for their support and proud to work alongside them to help protect our ocean for future generations.
