Dominic & Alexandra’s guidebook
Best tips for food and drink in and around Cirencester
Our favourite places in and around Cirencester
Fantastic spot for a great brunch / lunch, also open on Friday and Saturday nights too.
53 locals recommend
MADE BY BOB
Fantastic spot for a great brunch / lunch, also open on Friday and Saturday nights too.
Probably the best outdoor al-fresco terrace and gardens in town for pre-dinner drinks and eclectic menu of English, French and Italian mains
13 locals recommend
Teatro Bar and Restaurant
5 Beeches RoadProbably the best outdoor al-fresco terrace and gardens in town for pre-dinner drinks and eclectic menu of English, French and Italian mains
Simple independent restaurant right on the high street. No fuss and always highly rated as great value.
Igloo Restaurant - Cirencester
37 Castle StSimple independent restaurant right on the high street. No fuss and always highly rated as great value.
If you want that pub experience go to the Bell. Run by an old friend of mine Peter, they have a great wine list and fantastic pub food - more gastro than pub grub.
67 locals recommend
The Bell at Sapperton
If you want that pub experience go to the Bell. Run by an old friend of mine Peter, they have a great wine list and fantastic pub food - more gastro than pub grub.
Keiths Coffee Shop
2 Black Jack StOld fashioned coffee shop with a lovely courtyard garden.
Delicious Indian only seconds away from The Potting Shed. Will not disappoint
13 locals recommend
Indian Rasoi
14 Dollar StDelicious Indian only seconds away from The Potting Shed. Will not disappoint
Jacks is the closest place to have breakfast at the top of Black Jack Street. It's next to the Roman Museum, which is highly recommended visiting
24 locals recommend
Jacks
44 Black Jack StJacks is the closest place to have breakfast at the top of Black Jack Street. It's next to the Roman Museum, which is highly recommended visiting
National ITV Awards 2020 winning fish and chips in restaurant surroundings. Fizz and fish a must...
9 locals recommend
Malt & Anchor
4 Castle StNational ITV Awards 2020 winning fish and chips in restaurant surroundings. Fizz and fish a must...
Cirencester’s own micro brewery. Open every Friday from 4-8pm and the odd Saturday. Definitely worth a visit!!
Corinium Ales
Tetbury RoadCirencester’s own micro brewery. Open every Friday from 4-8pm and the odd Saturday. Definitely worth a visit!!
A wonderful beautifully decorated authentic Thai restaurant within a few minutes walk of the cottage - Super!
40 locals recommend
Thai Emerald
36 Castle StA wonderful beautifully decorated authentic Thai restaurant within a few minutes walk of the cottage - Super!
Newly acquired by Fred & Baz - if you after a great burger - look no further. Located in a beautiful village nearby
29 locals recommend
The New Inn
Main StreetNewly acquired by Fred & Baz - if you after a great burger - look no further. Located in a beautiful village nearby
New opening in Cirencester, great reviews so far!
18 locals recommend
La Bobina - Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
14 Black Jack StreetNew opening in Cirencester, great reviews so far!
Knead
12 Black Jack StFabulous bakery in Black Jack Street
Sam & Jak
2 Cricklade StreetBistro style, buzzy and fun. Check out their sister restaurant The Plough in Stratton.
You won't find better sourdough! The cakes, coffees and sandwiches are amazing. Try the Reubin...
Lynwood & Co Cirencester
20 Market PlaceYou won't find better sourdough! The cakes, coffees and sandwiches are amazing. Try the Reubin...
THE STUMP
Fabulous Pub, specialises in wood fired Pizzas, short drive outside Cirencester
The Plough
New refurbished pub Dec 22, by Sam & Jak, wonderful food and a great atmosphere.
Henry's Seafood Bar & Grill
Stunning food for a special occasion or just a cocktail at their fab bar
The Old Cafe
50 Cricklade StLooking for an honest cafe in Cirencester for breakfast? Don't look any further..
Great art by local and visiting artists and a lovely cafe in a fantastic space
13 locals recommend
New Brewery Arts
Cricklade StreetGreat art by local and visiting artists and a lovely cafe in a fantastic space
The Hop Kettle Cirencester
Micro brewery pub with their own ales- great fun and big sharing tables
Roots+ Seeds Kitchen Garden
New in ‘23 and set in Cirencester park
Burrito Mama
Cosy little Mexican smack in the middle of town
Great places to go and see in Cirencester
This vast private estate is open daily from 8am - 5pm. You can walk for hours without seeing anyone. In the summer there are numerous events including Polo, Cricket and Tennis all year round. Grab a coffee at the Beano located at the end of Cecily Hill.
55 locals recommend
Cirencester Park
This vast private estate is open daily from 8am - 5pm. You can walk for hours without seeing anyone. In the summer there are numerous events including Polo, Cricket and Tennis all year round. Grab a coffee at the Beano located at the end of Cecily Hill.
Reopened August 2020, after a huge renovation. The most amazing museum on Roman Britain. Cirencester was the capital and known back then as Corinium.
80 locals recommend
Corinium Museum
Park StreetReopened August 2020, after a huge renovation. The most amazing museum on Roman Britain. Cirencester was the capital and known back then as Corinium.
Wonderful church - Not only did we get married there, but its is stunning inside and out
15 locals recommend
Black Horse Cirencester
Castle StreetWonderful church - Not only did we get married there, but its is stunning inside and out
One of the top 10 independent bookshops in the country. Octavia is a great friend and will always find you exactly the book you are looking for.
Octavia's Bookshop
24 Black Jack StOne of the top 10 independent bookshops in the country. Octavia is a great friend and will always find you exactly the book you are looking for.
The Barn theater is simply terrific. Regular first class productions in an intimate setting. Always worth a visit if there is a production on during your stay.
25 locals recommend
Barn Theatre
3 Beeches RdThe Barn theater is simply terrific. Regular first class productions in an intimate setting. Always worth a visit if there is a production on during your stay.
One of the oldest Lidos in the country, open May through to September.
45 locals recommend
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
One of the oldest Lidos in the country, open May through to September.
The Organic Farm Shop
Shop, cafe and restaurant. Amazing.
Every weekend there is an indoor event/market held in the Woolmarket - Right next to Made by Bobs
The Market Garden
16 Dyer StEvery weekend there is an indoor event/market held in the Woolmarket - Right next to Made by Bobs
This is an Antiques shop Aladdin's cave - Everything and anything you never thought you wanted and a trip back to everyone's childhood. It feels deceptively small from the outside, but goes on and on and...
12 locals recommend
Cirencester Markets
25 Market PlThis is an Antiques shop Aladdin's cave - Everything and anything you never thought you wanted and a trip back to everyone's childhood. It feels deceptively small from the outside, but goes on and on and...
Oldest Polo club in the country. Fantastic restaurant, great value and great fun
23 locals recommend
Cirencester Park Polo Club
Oldest Polo club in the country. Fantastic restaurant, great value and great fun
Food scene
Thyme – Hotel, Spa, Farm & Cookery School
Fabulous
Lovely Pub close to Minchinhampton common where you can have a lovely walk
17 locals recommend
The Crown Inn, Minchinhampton
High StreetLovely Pub close to Minchinhampton common where you can have a lovely walk