Summer is well and truly here and what better way to spend it than eating and drinking!   We've got all the gossip on the best food and drink themed events and gastronomic happenings in Cheltenham, with a newly opened Spanish tapas restaurant being our first port of call...

New Openings: 

Bar Padron, Regent Street

Last night Bar Padron, a brand-new tapas restaurant and bar, celebrated their arrival in Cheltenham with an official launch event. The Visit Cheltenham team popped along to meet the founder and owner, Matthew Wood, who shared the reasons why he felt passionate about sharing his love of Spanish food with our town –

“I have travelled through Spain quite extensively, and have always loved the simple, small dishes brimming with flavour. The style of eating has always appealed to me, and I think as a nation, our eating habits have evolved whereby we aren’t looking for a starter, main course menu. I feel we all want to try everything, and so often find ourselves ordering a number of starters to share instead.

Spanish food epitomises this ethos, so when I returned from an amazing trip to Cádiz, and realised there wasn’t a tapas bar here, I felt the need to open an authentic Spanish restaurant and bar in the town of Cheltenham. We have now been open for four weeks and the feedback has been incredible. With a surprising number of returning Spanish customers, we are certain we have achieved what we set out to do“

To check out the tasty tapas menu and learn about the food all sourced from sustainable and ethically run farms throughout Spain check out - www.barpadron.com

Sibling Distillery

Our award winning local gin distillery, owned and managed by four inspiring young siblings, has moved locations and you are invited to pop by! 

The new premises based at Coxthorne Farm, just off the London Road in Charlton Kings, has a well-stocked shop, (you can also purchase Battledown Brewery products from here too) plus they run regular distillery tours and tastings.  You’ll need to be quick though as the July dates have already sold out and they only have limited spaces left on the August and September dates.

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Learn more about Sibling Gin here and book distillery tours here. 

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie

We recently popped along to see the newly refurbished Ivy.  We’ve always been big fans of the Ivy, it’s such a stunning and unique building set in the beautiful Montpellier shopping area.  The new refurbishment made us fall in love with the brasserie all over again!

Unmissable Food and Drink Events

Glastonbury screening at No. 131

Friday 28th June 12pm-10pm
Saturday 29th June 12pm-10pm
Sunday 30th June 12pm-10pm

Didn't get tickets for Glasto? Fear not – from Friday 28th June to Sunday 30th June No. 131 will be firing up the BBQ, mixing up your favourite cocktails, and screening all of this year's highlights from The Terrace.

They will be showing performances from top acts including George Ezra, Lewis Capaldi, Miley Cyrus, and Kylie. And best of all, there's no need for wellies! Find out more details here.

Montpellier Day Street Fair

Sunday 30th June 11am – 5pm

This popular annual event returns this Sunday with over 70 stalls of arts and crafts, gifts, homeware, clothes, food and drink.

It will be the perfect place to enjoy the sunny weather with live bands, buskers, children’s entertainers and fun fair. A raffle with exciting prizes donated by Montpellier traders will be running all day, with all proceeds going to Sue Ryder Care, Leckhampton Court Hospice. More details here.

Jazz lovers take note!

The Kim Cypher Jazz Band performs twice weekly at The Ivy Brasserie Montpellier Tuesday evenings 7.00pm – 10.00pm and Sunday afternoons for Jazz Brunch 1.00pm – 4.00pm PLUS starting from Thursday 1^st August special Jazz / Swing Band nights will take place on the 1st Thursday every month.

Cowley Manor Picnics

Do you know you can purchase a luxury picnic and enjoy it in the stunning grounds of Cowley Manor?  Scrumptious picnics can be tailored to your tastes with a range of goodies to choose from including cured and roast meats, British cheeses, pastries, salads and puddings, all for for just £50 for two people.  There are four different picnic spots in the manor grounds you can reserve in advance for a truly memorable occasion.  

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Dunkertons Cider Shop

A visit to our local award winning organic cider shop is an unmissable experience.  Whether you are shopping for a gift, or just want to treat yourself, make sure you pop in next time you are near Charlton Kings…

Fine Food & Drink Market

Saturday 6^th July - The Promenade outside Cavendish House / House of Fraser

Supporting artisans in the rural economy, Cheltenham Fine Food & Drink Market brings together local producers and purveyors of local delicacies and handmade delights. Whether you're a fudge fanatic or a pie pursuer, there's something on offer; fudge, pies, cheese, wine and everything in between. 

The Suffolk’s Sunday Market

28^th July - The Suffolk’s

The Suffolk's Sunday Market is a day of entertaining buskers, amazing street food and over 80 stalls with goods featuring arts & crafts, designers & makers and vintage ware.  There is a strong emphasis on local, and everyone is an independent trader.