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Al Fresco Dining and Eating Outdoors in Cheltenham
Our guide to 75+ places to eat outside in Cheltenham.
There are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants that provide diners with the opportunity to eat al fresco in Cheltenham. Enjoy beautiful Regency views of The Promenade or overlook our gardens and parks whilst enjoying food and drinks.
The two main districts for al fresco dining in Cheltenham are The Brewery Quarter and Regent Street. Many of the restaurants in The Brewery Quarter offer outdoor dining space including The Brewhouse & Kitchen, The Botanist and Son of Steak. On a dry summers day, all of the outdoor dining areas on Regent Street will be busy with diners dining in the sunshine including Bar Padron, The Find, WoodKraft, KIBOU and the Regency Tea Rooms.
If you’re looking for low-key, SOHO Coffee Co. has outdoor seating at both their Cambray Place and The Brewery Quarter outlets, and offer a great breakfast and lunch selection. Meanwhile Huffkins Bakery boast an outdoor seating area on the bustling Promenade, with a fantastic array of lunchtime foods and all-day snacks.
The No. 131, has a beautiful outdoor space, with seating under the leaf-lined avenue of the Upper Promenade and views over Imperial Gardens. Just across the road is the new Queens Summer Garden, also with a heated under cover marquee.
A short drive from Cheltenham town centre there are many al fresco dining options including The Gloucester Old Spot, Langton, Exmouth Arms and The Rising Sun. The latter, located on Cleeve Hill, has an incredible view over the whole of Cheltenham from its large beer garden.
Cheltenham will soon gain its first rooftop restaurant and bar at The Quadrangle overlooking The Imperial Gardens. The restaurant will be a fantastic addition to Cheltenham’s al fresco scene. Watch this space!
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