Food & Drink
Local favourites & recommendations
Luxury pastries and artisan breads - perfect for a breakfast treat!
7 locals recommend
La Boulangerie Artisan
Saxon WayLuxury pastries and artisan breads - perfect for a breakfast treat!
Great selection of local beers, indian street food, regular quiz nights and all round good vibes - perfect start to any night out in Cheltenham
45 locals recommend
The Swan
2 The GreenGreat selection of local beers, indian street food, regular quiz nights and all round good vibes - perfect start to any night out in Cheltenham
Relaxed Sri Lankan dining, great atmosphere and just a 10 minute walk away
32 locals recommend
The Coconut Tree
59 Saint Paul's RoadRelaxed Sri Lankan dining, great atmosphere and just a 10 minute walk away
A 15-20 minute walk to access a range of chain restaurants, Cinema, Bowling Alley, Mini Golf and Flight Club (Darts). Personal highlights include The Brewhouse & Kitchen, Brewdog, The Alchemist (Cocktails) and Pho! (Vietnamese street food)
55 locals recommend
The Brewery Quarter
Henrietta StreetA 15-20 minute walk to access a range of chain restaurants, Cinema, Bowling Alley, Mini Golf and Flight Club (Darts). Personal highlights include The Brewhouse & Kitchen, Brewdog, The Alchemist (Cocktails) and Pho! (Vietnamese street food)
Chilled out drinks, food vans & good vibes. Worth a visit for any cider lover. The cider making masterclass (£35) is also recommended - lots of tasting samples included in the tour of the cider mill along with artisan cheese & bread.
27 locals recommend
Dunkertons Organic Cider
London RoadChilled out drinks, food vans & good vibes. Worth a visit for any cider lover. The cider making masterclass (£35) is also recommended - lots of tasting samples included in the tour of the cider mill along with artisan cheese & bread.
The Strand
40-42 High StGood selection of beers, good atmosphere.
Popular place for craft beer, outside benches and visiting food trucks. 5 minute walk from Railway station - perfect for arrival or departure drinks!
Deya Brewing Company
Gloucester RoadPopular place for craft beer, outside benches and visiting food trucks. 5 minute walk from Railway station - perfect for arrival or departure drinks!
Tucked away and only a 15 minute walk away. Thai street food and relaxed dining with outdoor space too.
Railway Inn
Tucked away and only a 15 minute walk away. Thai street food and relaxed dining with outdoor space too.
Proper pub food - their pies & Sunday Roasts are highly recommended. Booking advised - very busy at weekends. Outdoor seating with a collection of live animals.
6 locals recommend
The House in The Tree
Withybridge LaneProper pub food - their pies & Sunday Roasts are highly recommended. Booking advised - very busy at weekends. Outdoor seating with a collection of live animals.
Community run, not for profit café serving up delicious breakfasts and coffee. Closed on Sundays.
School House Café
Community run, not for profit café serving up delicious breakfasts and coffee. Closed on Sundays.
Enjoy traditional Filipino platter served on banana leaves followed by a night of Karaoke (Friday's & Saturday's).
Pyesta Filipino Restaurant
Enjoy traditional Filipino platter served on banana leaves followed by a night of Karaoke (Friday's & Saturday's).
Vibey neighbourhood bar, with 16 craft beers on tap, street food bites and house cocktails including a 'Lagerita'. A must visit for any craft beer lover!
Planet Caravan
Vibey neighbourhood bar, with 16 craft beers on tap, street food bites and house cocktails including a 'Lagerita'. A must visit for any craft beer lover!
Enter a world of magical cocktails and interiors - winner of 'best bar' in 2023 (Muddy Stilettos).
Imperial Haus
Enter a world of magical cocktails and interiors - winner of 'best bar' in 2023 (Muddy Stilettos).
Neighbourhoods
Pittville West Park is on our doorstep - just a 5 minute walk will take you into this peaceful park complete with its own boating lake, golf course and several Cafes.
Pittville
Pittville West Park is on our doorstep - just a 5 minute walk will take you into this peaceful park complete with its own boating lake, golf course and several Cafes.
Montpellier
Boutique shopping, trendy bars and restaurants
Vibrant district loved by locals. Home to independent shops including 'Bath Road Beers', 'The Natural Grocery Store' and 'The Record Shop'. Several pubs and restaurants - 'The Exmouth Arms' and 'Cantina del Barrio (Mexican)' worth a visit!
Bath Road
Vibrant district loved by locals. Home to independent shops including 'Bath Road Beers', 'The Natural Grocery Store' and 'The Record Shop'. Several pubs and restaurants - 'The Exmouth Arms' and 'Cantina del Barrio (Mexican)' worth a visit!
Sightseeing
Stunning views of Cheltenham & the Cotswolds - great for walks, picnics and watching the sun go down.
29 locals recommend
Leckhampton Hill
Cotswold WayStunning views of Cheltenham & the Cotswolds - great for walks, picnics and watching the sun go down.
Just a 15-20 minute walk away from the famous Cheltenham Races. Leave the car here and enjoy your day out!
284 locals recommend
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadJust a 15-20 minute walk away from the famous Cheltenham Races. Leave the car here and enjoy your day out!
Great for walking, running, picnics, mountain biking. Views across the racecourse & Bishop’s Cleeve
54 locals recommend
Cleeve Hill
Great for walking, running, picnics, mountain biking. Views across the racecourse & Bishop’s Cleeve
Worth experiencing the matchday experience at Kingsholm - 10 minute train ride from Cheltenham Spa (approx. 25 min walk). Tickets and fixtures available online
11 locals recommend
Gloucester Rugby
Kingsholm RoadWorth experiencing the matchday experience at Kingsholm - 10 minute train ride from Cheltenham Spa (approx. 25 min walk). Tickets and fixtures available online
Day trip itinerary:
1. Take the GWSR Heritage Railway from Cheltenham Racecourse to Broadway
2. Grab a coffee at Broadway Deli
3. Walk up to Broadway Tower for picturesque views across the Cotswolds
4. Finish up with a pint & a bite to eat at The Swan Inn, The Broadway Hotel or Russell's Fish & Chips
220 locals recommend
Walk to Broadway Tower
Middle HillDay trip itinerary:
1. Take the GWSR Heritage Railway from Cheltenham Racecourse to Broadway
2. Grab a coffee at Broadway Deli
3. Walk up to Broadway Tower for picturesque views across the Cotswolds
4. Finish up with a pint & a bite to eat at The Swan Inn, The Broadway Hotel or Russell's Fish & Chips
Alternative way to sightsee the Cotswolds (Winchcombe & Broadway) from Cheltenham Racecourse. Operates March-October & December (Christmas specials)
21 locals recommend
GWsR Cheltenham Racecourse Station
A435Alternative way to sightsee the Cotswolds (Winchcombe & Broadway) from Cheltenham Racecourse. Operates March-October & December (Christmas specials)
Shopping & Essentials
Lidl
15 minute walk - 0.7 miles
Tesco Superstore
Colletts Drive15 minute walk - 0.8 miles
Waitrose & Partners Cheltenham
16 minute walk along Honeybourne line
Badham Pharmacy
118 Swindon Rd10 minute walk
Open
7am - 10pm Mon-Fri
9am-7pm Saturday
GALLAGHER RETAIL PARK
Range of out-of-town stores - 10 min drive (30 min walk)
'Out Out' (Clubs)
Popworld - Cheltenham
Ultimate cheese
MooMoo Clubrooms
1 Regent StCheltenham staple
Home and Botanic Nightclub
Several rooms, cocktails and acoustic music lounges
No. 131
131 PromenadeTake a chequebook! (Pricey, but nice!)
Traveler advice
Getting around
Voi E-Scooters - Cheaper & more fun than a taxi!
Nearest Voi station is outside the Prince of Wales Stadium - 2 minute walk. Download Voi app for instructions.
Getting around
Walk to the Racecourse, Town centre & Railway station
They are all 15-25 minutes walk away- get the steps up and save your fuel!
Book before you go
Taxi's
Spa Tax
Starline Taxi's