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Coming Soon; Memsahib Gin & Tea Palace

At first glance, it might seem a strange combination - gin and tea - but on second thoughts, it combines two of our favourite things in one place, so why not! Opening on The Promenade on 3 November, at the former site of the Prom Vaults nightclub, the world first will bring a whole host of foodie…

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Foodie Focus: The Coconut Tree

The Coconut Tree; a place to go for sheer happiness – it’s fun, it’s fiery, it’s out there, and the food is stacked with flavour. Lunch began on a hot sunny day in Cheltenham, as soon as we sat down our minds were immediately whisked away to the warmth of the golden, sandy beaches of Sri Lanka…

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In the Spotlight: Holee Cow

November 2017 saw the opening of Holee Cow, a new addition to Cheltenham’s already buzzing foodie scene - and the past nine months have been little but buzzing for this Clarence Street based burger restaurant. The first thing to understand about Holee Cow is that it’s incredibly uncomplicated…

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Foodie Focus; Gloucester Old Spot

It’s a cliché but we do wonder if this is one of Cheltenham’s best kept secrets? The Gloucester Old Spot (named for the pig and not the location) has long been a favourite in our group, whether it’s a stop off with a friend and the dogs after a long walk, a tasty Sunday Lunch, dinner or a work…

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Foodie Focus; Ginger & Garlic

What a treat for Cheltenham! Ginger and Garlic is a restaurant for your ‘must visit' list! Ginger and Garlic offer traditional Korean Cuisine from their restaurant on the Lower High Street in Cheltenham. If you've not tried Korean before, don't be put off - there are lots of great flavours you'll…

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In the spotlight: Ellenborough Park Hotel

Set in it's own extensive grounds, Ellenborough Park Hotel resides in a 15 th century building at the edge of Cheltenham, with views across the valleys and down to Cheltenham Raccecourse. We caught up with Camille Patricot to find out more about the hotel and its exceptional ancient trees... Tell us…

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In the spotlight; Frog & Fiddle

Have you ever been mid-way through your night out and realised that you’re hungry but the pub isn’t serving food anymore? Heartbreaking, I know. Well the Frog and Fiddle wouldn’t let you down like that. Although they don’t have a kitchen, the Frog and Fiddle allows punters in with their own food…

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Welcome to Bennington Street

At a time when retail giants such as Toys'R'Us and Maplins are closing their doors for a final time, there is a part of Cheltenham's thriving town centre that really is bucking the trend in this current economic downturn... From stylish clothing store, Monty Smith, to the evergreen Café Sarnie; from…

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Style and sustenance; Suffolks Sunday Market

The Suffolks is a smart and stunning District of Cheltenham, famous for its independent, boutique shopping. Each year, the region run a series of Sunday Markets, where the beautiful streets are closed and the shopping offer expands with independent stalls popping up along the street. Stroll at your…

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In the spotlight; Smokey Joe's

Having visited authentic American diners on countless occasions ‘across the pond’, I find the British alternatives often never seem to live up to the state-side ones. Despite the frequent disappointments, I’m always keen to try and find somewhere to match up to the real American experience, so when…

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