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Food scene
Compact and bijou restaurant, in the heart of Cheltenham. Delicious for sushi lovers and lovely service.
42 locals recommend
Kibou Sushi
Regent StreetCompact and bijou restaurant, in the heart of Cheltenham. Delicious for sushi lovers and lovely service.
Fantastic for lunch and weekend cocktails. Also super extra rooms, dinner and afternoon tea upstairs at 131 The Promenade.
33 locals recommend
Gin & Juice
131 The PromenadeFantastic for lunch and weekend cocktails. Also super extra rooms, dinner and afternoon tea upstairs at 131 The Promenade.
Wonderful for brunch and dinner or special occasions. Stunning renovation in main dining area and great service. Speak to lovely Eva on Reception for last minute bookings.
74 locals recommend
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetWonderful for brunch and dinner or special occasions. Stunning renovation in main dining area and great service. Speak to lovely Eva on Reception for last minute bookings.
Beautiful small family run restaurant, with bespoke menu and large portions.
12 locals recommend
Purslane Restaurant
16 Rodney RdBeautiful small family run restaurant, with bespoke menu and large portions.
Superb French Restaurant in The Suffolks for foodies, with finest ingredients. Formal atmosphere, whilst owners are David and Helen Everitt-Matthias. Le Champignon Sauvage opened in 1987 to great acclaim. Sadly lost two Michelin Star ranking in 2019, however, after ten years. Now a one Star... "While two Michelin Stars are given to establishments with ‘excellent cooking, worth a detour’, one Star is bestowed on venues described as ‘a very good restaurant in its category'".
32 locals recommend
Le Champignon Sauvage
24-28 Suffolk RdSuperb French Restaurant in The Suffolks for foodies, with finest ingredients. Formal atmosphere, whilst owners are David and Helen Everitt-Matthias. Le Champignon Sauvage opened in 1987 to great acclaim. Sadly lost two Michelin Star ranking in 2019, however, after ten years. Now a one Star... "While two Michelin Stars are given to establishments with ‘excellent cooking, worth a detour’, one Star is bestowed on venues described as ‘a very good restaurant in its category'".
The Retreat
10/11 Suffolk ParadeFabulous local pub, with great food and greater landlord, Mike Day.
Sightseeing
Stunning Cathedral, with regular concerts, tours and events - an 8 mile drive from Cheltenham.
180 locals recommend
Gloucester Cathedral
12 College GrnStunning Cathedral, with regular concerts, tours and events - an 8 mile drive from Cheltenham.
A fascinating Tudor Castle in Winchcombe, where the last of Henry VIII's six wives - Katherine Parr - lived and died.
https://thetudortravelguide.com/2018/11/24/sudeley-castle-and-the-remarkable-life-and-death-of-katherine-parr/
248 locals recommend
Sudeley Castle
A fascinating Tudor Castle in Winchcombe, where the last of Henry VIII's six wives - Katherine Parr - lived and died.
https://thetudortravelguide.com/2018/11/24/sudeley-castle-and-the-remarkable-life-and-death-of-katherine-parr/
Highly recommended for fresh produce, lunch and the market.
10 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Highly recommended for fresh produce, lunch and the market.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Sudeley Castle, Cheltenham Festivals (Literature, Jazz).
We are very lucky to have some superb festivals in Cheltenham between March and October, including The Gold Cup Horse Racing Festival for 4 days mid-March. Locals enjoy the Jazz, Music, Food and Literature festivals in the heart of Montpellier during Summer and Autumn too.
Customs and culture
This is a link for unusual restaurants in The Cotswolds.
https://www.soglos.com/food/40548/8-adventurous-places-to-eat-in-Gloucestershire