Pubs & Bars in Cheltenham

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 the many beer gardens in Cheltenham, there’s plenty to choose from.

Craft Beer & Real Alehouses in Cheltenham

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 Brewhouse and Kitchen in The Brewery Quarter, No.131, The Tavern, The Old Courthouse, The Vine, The Swan, The Railway and the 2 Pigs which also hosts an extensive calendar of live music.

Beer Gardens in Cheltenham and Bars with Outdoor Seating

Many Cheltenham pubs have beer gardens or outdoor seating; there is also a Garden Bar in Imperial Gardens too. In Cheltenham town centre you are spoilt for choice with the Gin & Juice Bar, The Sandford Park Alehouse, Montpellier Wine Bar, All Bar One and the Brewhouse & Kitchen to name just a few.

Just a short distance from the town centre beer gardens can be found at The Beehive in The Suffolk’s, The Tivoli, The Langton in Charlton Kings, Moran’s and The Exmouth on Bath Road, Leckhampton and many more.   

Check out our guides for full details - Beer Gardens in Cheltenham and Al Fresco Dining in Cheltenham. 

Cocktail Bars in Cheltenham

If you are after a night (or afternoon) of cocktails, you really will be spoiled for choice! The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant has wowed locals and visitors for the last two years with instagram worthy drinks served in all manner of vessels with theatre, panache and a healthy sprinkling of magic.

Memsahib Gin & Tea Bar is a first of its kind, inspired by the British Raj period, there are 16 home-grown varieties of gin infusions to choose from.

Meanwhile Turtle Bay, a Caribbean restaurant also has a brilliant cocktail menu, as does Late Night Coco. (Don't miss trying a Mojito which are legendary!)

Check out our guide - Cocktail bars in Cheltenham.

Wine & Spirit Bars in Cheltenham

If you’re after speciality bars, there are many to tempt you in Cheltenham. 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. The Grape Escape on Suffolk Road (in the Baker & Graze cafe) and Under The Prom on The Promenade also offer extensive wine lists. 

Use our Cheltenham bar and pubs directory below to find what you are looking for…