While known for its horse racing and regency buildings, Cheltenham is also a Gloucestershire location where bars and restaurants shine. From quirky activity spots with cocktails aplenty, to luxury dining when the mood takes you, check out our recommendations for the Cheltenham bars and Cheltenham restaurants that you're going to need on your hit list.
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Last updated on 29th January 2024
If you're in the mood for craft beer and great food (who isn't) then Brewhouse & Kitchen Cheltenham is the spot for you. From cool copper stills and modern interiors, to a menu of chicken burgers and IPA battered fish and chips, it's laid back and lovely in equal measure.
When you're looking for an affordable wine bar in town, stumbling in to All Bar One has never been easier. With worldly wines on the menu alongside regular happy hours and classic cocktails, after work drinks are a must here.
A must-try date night restaurant in Cheltenham, Kibou aren't just notorious for their lush interiors and Asian-inspired cocktail menu, try a food selection of sushi and Japanese small plates that truly embody authentic flavours and techniques.
Keeping antics on high in Cheltenham are one of the UK's most sought after activity bars, Flight Club. With a high-tech darts experience in a quirky fairground setting, you'll be enjoying pizzas, cocktails and games in no time at all.
For a wine bar in Cheltenham, look no further than SixWays on London Road. They're serving up wine tasting boards for just £13, alongside delish sharing platters of nibbles and plenty of other bottles from small specialist producers.
The Alchemist on Henrietta Street is the ideal haunt for those of you seeking bespoke concoctions with a little theatre. Enjoy watching expert mixologists whip up smoking or flaming cocktails in the gorgeous space, all while you delve into a mouthwatering food menu.
Looking for some serious scran on Montpellier Walk? Harry Cook Free House is a cute, contemporary pub with a mega menu of delicious grub up for grabs. Think ale-battered fish and chips, succulent chicken and juicy burgers galore.
If you're looking for the best places to eat in Cheltenham town centre, Mowgli is a stunning Indian restaurant with atmospheric fairy lights and towering indoor trees. Head along to tuck into street food, tiffin boxes and curries.
Head to the heart of Cheltenham for The Miller, a light and airy, sports pub dishing up great food. Expect loaded doughballs plus chicken or cauliflower wings along with plenty of drink options to wash it down with. After, try out your gaming skills on their retro consoles.
Light and lively, the Whittle Taps is great pub to visit for drinks, food and live music. The menu includes plenty of vegan options such as burgers and stone-baked pizzas, plus the drinks list is incredibly extensive, from creative cocktails like Campari based Twisting My Melon to real ales and gins.
The Botanist is a gorgeous and elegant restaurant bar, perfect for a photo or two against a floral backdrop, dangling plants and dark brown furnishings. Its menu promises a feast, featuring droolworthy Sunday roasts, world-famous hanging kebabs and moreish cookie dough desserts. Cocktail-wise, think twists on classics, like The Botanist Pornstar, infused with pea, rose and strawberry.
