Al Fresco Dining / 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 enjoying the sunshine, including The Find, WoodKraft, KIBOU and the Regency Tea Rooms. 

If you’re looking for low-key, Huffkins Bakery boasts an outdoor seating area on the bustling Promenade, with a fantastic array of lunchtime foods and all-day snacks. 

Dining on the terrace of Cheltenham's only rooftop restaurant and bar, The Nook on Five, is an unmissable treat. Other stylish al fresco options include the beautiful outdoor space at No. 131, with seating under the leaf-lined avenue of the Upper Promenade and Queens Summer Garden, an outdoor sanctuary, offering live music Thursdays and Saturdays plus bottomless Prosecco and afternoon tea.

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. 

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For more inspiration check out our guide - Beer Gardens in Cheltenham