Independent restaurants, cafes in Cheltenham

We are extremely proud of our independent restaurants and cafes in Cheltenham. These local gems, usually owner-operated venues, offer the very best in customer service, delicious seasonal food and unique drinks.

As you would expect, they are also popular with locals and foodies who know where to find the best places to eat and drink in Cheltenham. 

A few highlights include -

Independent Cheltenham restaurants: Recently voted as a favourite restaurant by Michelin inspectors; contemporary Indian restaurant Memsahib's Lounge; Japanese kitchen & bar KIBOU and British seafood restaurant Purslane.

Independent Cheltenham cafes: We are spolit for choice with independent cafes, head down Regent Street to experience The Coffee Dispensary, and Guilt Trip.

Independent food businesses: The Little Donut Stall has been serving delicious treats in Cheltenham town centre since 2005; My Pastalicious, an authentic Italian deli attracts customers from across the county in search of freshly made pasta, sauces and bread, and Edible Art Patisserie is worthy of a trip to Cheltenham solely to indulge in their award-winning sweet delicacies.

Read on to discover more independent places to eat in Cheltenham...

Bandook

  • Hanover House

Bandook serves delicious fresh and exciting food that fuses traditional Indian street food dishes…

Chaplais Deli

  • Chaplais Deli

Chaplais Deli is located in Tivoli and has been serving the finest, rich selection of gourmet foods…

Clavell & Hind

  • Elmstone Business Park

Clavell & Hind is an independent, family-run brewery founded in 2018 and named after the two…

Gin & Juice

  • No 131 The Promenade

Gin & Juice is Cheltenham's number one destination, from late-night drinks to No.131 Terrace…

Savoy di Roma

  • 10 Cambray Place

Located in the heart of Cheltenham, Savoy di Roma offers an elegant dining experience inspired…

Sef Steakhouse

  • Unit 2, Quadrangle

Åžef (pronounced 'chef') Steakhouse is the first UK venture for restauranteurs Metin Civlak…

Sotto lounge bar

  • Belgrave House Settebello Cheltenham

Welcome to 'Sotto,' meaning 'under' in Italian, an elegant bar lounge located within…

Tailors

  • 4 Cambray Place

Tailors is a well-known and popular pub situated in a beautiful pedestrianised area in the heart of…

The Mahal

  • Montpellier Drive

Escape to the majestic surroundings of The Mahal (/mɛˈɦɛl/). Meaning ‘a mansion or a…

Mirari

  • 8 Imperial Square

In the heart of Regency Cheltenham, overlooking the beautiful gardens of Imperial Square, Mirari…

Nagomi

  • Nagomi Japanese Korean Restaurant

NAGOMI Japanese ~ Korean BBQ & Hotpot "An authentic Japanese, Korean dining experience…

The Wilson Kitchen

  • The Wilson Art Gallery & Museum Cafe

The Wilson Kitchen is a vibrant arts café on the ground floor of The Wilson - Cheltenham Art…