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Guide to restaurants & gastropubs in Cheltenham
Heralded by The Independent as a ‘design destination’ with stylish places to eat, Cheltenham is home to many incredible restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. From our Michelin Star restaurant – Le Champignon Sauvage – to our extensive list of independent eateries and big name brands, you can easily eat your way around Cheltenham, taking in the gastronomic delights that’ll tickle your tastebuds.
Pop out for breakfast, break up your exploration of the town with a quick bite or a leisurely lunch, unwind in the evening or enjoy eating outdoors in Cheltenham. We’ve got just the place for it!
Keen foodies can take advantage of many highly-acclaimed fine dining hotspots including Purslane (seafood cuisine), Lumiere (seasonal cuisine), L’Artisan (French cuisine), Prithvi and The Mahal (Indian cuisine), The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie and Cheltenham's only roof top bar and restaurant - The Nook on Five.
Many of Cheltenham restaurants are award-winning and guide book recommended, with inclusions in directories such as the Good Food Guide, Harden's and The Michelin Guide.
For those who want to eat like a local, you cannot miss our extensive list of independent restaurants, from Bar & Wok, who grow all the ingredients for their noodle dishes on their organic farm; to Garlic & Ginger where you can enjoy a traditional Korean barbeque at your table. The Coconut Tree serves exceptional Sri Lankan cuisine, much of which happens to be vegan! KIBOU (Japanese), The Feathered Fish (fish restaurant), Fat Toni’s (the best pizza in town) and many more, are also well worth a visit! Chaplais Kitchen offers great tasting food, using the best ingredients from artisans around the world to have in, on the terrace, or to grab & go.
Gluten free or vegan? Check out our guide for lots of delicious inspiration - Gluten-free and vegan restaurants in Cheltenham.
As well as offering great places to stay, our local hotels have built enviable reputations for exceptional fine dining, with restuarents open for both hotel guests and visitors. Our top picks are Ellenborough Park, Victoria's at The Queen’s Hotel, The Greenway, Cowley Manor, Hotel Du Vin, No. 131, No.38 The Park and Malmaison. These restaurants are exceptional in their own right and rival many of our best independent restaurants. Make sure you look these up even if you are staying elsewhere!
If you are on a budget, need a quick meal or are looking for a convenient location, The Brewery Quarter and town centre have a great selection of regional chains you might not have heard of before, and some international chains you’ll know and love. The Ox (Steak), Brasserie Blanc (French), Turtle Bay (Carribean), Wagamama’s (noodles), Yo! Sushi (sushi – obviously!), Nando’s (chicken), Pizza Express, Prezzo (Italian) and many more are all on offer in Cheltenham.
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