Location: Cheltenham
Top Things to do in Cheltenham
Top Restaurants in Cheltenham
10 Bars & Clubs in Cheltenham That You Shouldn't Miss
Cheltenham was just your average, sleepy town until the discovery of a spring in 1716, after which it became Britain's most popular spa town. (Like Palm Springs without the casinos.) Local Cheltonians have a reputation for being wealthy and respectable, and a walk along the Promenade will give you a first-class view of their wonderful houses, shops and gardens. After taking in the waters at the Pittville Pump Room (great name for a spa), check out the Art Gallery and Museum to learn about the social history of Cheltenham.
Restaurants in Cheltenham
1. The Apartment Cheltenham
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Apartment Cheltenham is a high end Champagne/Cocktail bar with its own distinctive heartbeat, where class and style have been shaken and stirred! It welcomes you for something unique and beautiful and offers an original cocktail list featuring old classics and new creations! The Apartment Cheltenham is all about a warm, homely atmosphere and a magical drinking experience. Free up your mind and enjoy the atmosphere that grabs you! The Apartment Cheltenham - make yourself at home!!! Check our new day time menu including cold meat platters, cheese boards and high tea!
Reviewed By emmalc2016 - Coleford, United Kingdom
Fabulous venue, perfect for a party, tastefully designed, comfortable & relaxed feel, friendly & helpful staff.
2. The Frog and Fiddle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
The Frog is one of the most atmospheric venues in Cheltenham. With live music, good beer and all major sporting events shown on our 12 screens.
Reviewed By BenSunners - Thornbury, United Kingdom
Have been visiting Frog fairly regularly for around three years now, and it's definitely one of the best spots for sport and music in Cheltenham. Good Points - Always a good atmosphere, indoors and out, generous smoking area - Student prices for drinks very reasonable - Lots of TVs for any sports - Have had Christmas parties here before and it's a great venue - Pool tables - Friendly staff and service - You are welcome to bring your own food/takeaway inside which is actually a great option, it's good that they are open and friendly about this Negative - Toilets are pretty dirty - Some sofas/seating is falling apart Overall a great pub in Cheltenham, would strongly recommend over most other pubs. Generally a good atmosphere and great for sport and music. Can't think of masses of things to complain about here.
3. Sandford Park Alehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By VamosChicos - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Sandford Park Alehouse (or “SPA” for short) is tucked away along the London Road, coming out of town. A buzzing real ale house with a large garden with huge awning/marquee over it - which is perfect for get-togethers in our currently permitted groups of 6 outside.. It’s a vibrant, buzzing place! They do have a chef but, as a lovely gesture, are currently doing pop up kitchens with local eateries who are unable to reopen yet because they don’t have seating out in the open. Last night, for example, was Bar Padron tapas. Food & ambiance fantastic and, excuse the French girl, but they even have Provençal rosé. Because it’s for the hipsters, the default is that they ask you to scan a QR code and view the menu for food & drinks online & order online. However, there is a Plan B: speak nicely to the staff and they will take your order the old fashioned way, good ole pen & paper! Booking essential, it’s extremely popular! Enjoy!
4. Suffolk Arms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Local neighbourhood pub with casual dining. Menu sourced from local ingredients in the Cotswolds and from local suppliers. Newly refurbished with a new team and a new menu.
5. The Cotswold Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
A warm friendly pub in the heart of Cheltenham offering a variety of cask ale, lager, cider, wines and spirits, special offers and 10% off nights. We provide entertainment most nights of the week, keeping Monday's free to enjoy a quiet relaxing drink with good conversation. Tuesday is our Plug n Play Acoustic Sessions, Wednesday is our popular Karaoke night and Thursday is our epic Quiz night with a delicious pub menu available. Over the weekends you can join us for a nice quiet drink in the day or during the evening we turn into a live music venue offering live music, mostly using the abundance of local bands and covering most genres over the year, we also host original music nights with artist and bands joining us from all over the World and what’s more these event are always free. Sunday Night Live alternates between our infamous Open Mic Night with host Howard Sinclair and Electric Church presented by Olly Wharton. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to keep up to date.
Reviewed By frankiemilford - Leicester, United Kingdom
We popped in for a drink while staying in Cheltenham, not the easiest thing to do in a pandemic, but we were made very very welcome. The Cider was fantastic, the barman a great guy and the locals a good laugh. Thank you for a really great afternoon. Will see you next time.
6. The Bayshill Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By stevo12111 - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Just wanted to say I have only been living in Cheltenham since mid August & because of lockdown I have just discovered the bayshill Great range of beers real ale & lagers soft drinks wines spirits & cider Excellent range of coffee with there coffee hut in the beer garden wide variety of choices on the food menu including the bottomless brunch Lisa & the team polite & professional well done in these difficult times to provide a great customer service & great product & ambience whilst fully complying with government guidelines Well done keep up the good work Stephen
7. The Railway Cheltenham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 101MartinandLiz - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Trying to find somewhere to park gave my wife the chance to investigate the unassuming pub from the outside. She discovered a lovely warm, cosy interior with many diners and very friendly staff who were more than happy to help. Through no fault of theirs but tiny 1 way streets and bollards meant it took around 20 minutes to be able to park and walk through a cutting from Waitrose to return to the pub. The delay and exclusion was definitely worthwhile. We were welcomed by 3 wonderful staff, the manager, his new barmaid and a lovely waitress. They were all fantastic and treated us like new friends chatting about our parking adventures before advising us about the beers and menu before guiding us to our beautifully reserved table. The waitress gave us perfect time to choose and further guidance and when it came the food was stunning. The chefs from Bankok provide food equal if not better than any Thai Restaurant we have eaten in at very good prices. A truly wonderful night and a fantastic find. Thank you
8. The Plough Inn at Ford
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By 613owend
this lovely proper old pub, we received excellent service and the food was perfectly cooked. We all had the roast lunch, three had shoulder of lamb and one roast pork. The vegetables were served family style. for afters The Banoffee Tart was very sweet but delicious.
9. Jolly Brewmaster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By dc0l - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
This is the best PUB in Cheltenham. I have worked in this industry for over 30 years and this is what a pub should be like. Good beer. Friendly customers. Relaxed atmosphere. If the staff are rude to you then you probably deserve it. Do not expect food, sofas, kids play areas or for people to put up with rude behaviour. If what you want is a good pint of beer or cider in a proper old-fashioned PUB then this is the place for you. Fantastic garden, knowledgable staff.
10. Bar 50
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 30 reviews
Locally owned and run bar. Perfect for party hire - please call us to discuss your requirements. Keep an eye on our website for regular events such as wine tasting, poker nights, quiz nights and live music.
