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Pubs & Bars
Nowhere has enjoyed the renaissance of pub culture as much as Cheltenham and you’ll be spoiled for choice with our pubs and bars. From a cosy fireside pint to an afternoon in the sunshine in one of our beer gardens, there’s plenty to choose from.
Craft Beer & Ales
Craft ales are of course one of the hottest trends, and Cheltenham is a hub of real ale houses.
The Sandford Park Alehouse in the Town Centre was winner of the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) national pub of the year and is home to a quality choice of real ale. Housed in a Grade II listed building, the décor combines old and new, and is home to a popular outdoor courtyard where people enjoy a beer under the trees. Since opening in 2013, the pub has served more than 1,400 draught ales on tap, and has more than 20 beers on draught at any one time. They are also home to more bottle-conditioned beers than you can count and boast several hundred in their menu! You really will be spoiled for choice, and of course, it’s not just about beer – they have a great pub grub menu too!
Other firm favourites in Cheltenham include The Royal Union in Tivoli, which serves only Gloucestershire Real Ales on tap, The Brewhouse and Kitchen in the Brewery, No.131, The Tavern, The Old Courthouse and the 2 Pigs which also hosts an extensive calendar of live music.
Beer Gardens
For when the weather is good, a number of our pubs have beer gardens or outdoor seating, and there is also an outdoor bar in Imperial Gardens too. Pop along to The Beehive in The Suffolks, The Sandford Park Alehouse, The Jolly Brewmaster in Tivoli, The Tivoli, The Lansdown, Moran’s on Bath Road, The Exmouth on Bath Road, The Hewlett Pub, Montpellier Wine Bar, All Bar One, The Langton and many more.
Cocktails Galore
If you are after a night (or afternoon) of cocktails, you really will be spoiled for choice! Lily Gin’s is a dedicated cocktail bar with some quirky and delectable cocktails on offer that boasts a Victorian Boudoir style décor – think purple drapes and vibrant fabrics. The Clarence Social is also worth popping into, especially if you like the idea of a secret door, and as well as offering an extensive Caribbean menu, Turtle Bay also has a brilliant cocktail menu.
Wine & Spirit Bars
If you’re after speciality bars, we’re spoiled for choice too. John Gordon’s in Montpellier has two bars either side of a courtyard; one specialising in Whisky and Wine, and the other specialising in Gin. Meanwhile Montpellier Wine Bar has been a Cheltenham favourite for years, with its iconic façade at the top of Montpellier, and The Grape Escape on Bath Road offers an extensive wine list.
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