​19 RESTAURANTS IN CHELTENHAM TO BOOK DURING ONE OF THE TOWN'S FESTIVALS

Whether you’re dressing for the roar and romance of the racing at the Cheltenham Festival, soaking up the wit of the Literature Festival, or easing into the smooth swing of the Jazz Festival, one thing remains wonderfully constant: the town knows how to dine. From crisp linen and perfectly poured wine in elegant restaurants, to tucked-away bistros and places for a quick bite, Cheltenham offers no shortage of superb places to refuel between events. 

PETIT COCO
FRENCH BISTRO

One of our favourite restaurants in town, Petit Coco is a charming classic French Bistro hidden away in the heart of Cheltenham.

Enjoy all the tastes of France in intimate surroundings with a lovely atmosphere.

petitcoco.co.uk​

​LUMIERE
MICHELIN STAR

​Awarded their first Michelin Star in March 2023, Lumiere is one of the most sort-after restaurants in the South West.

Opened in 2009 by husband and wife Jon and Helen Howe, the highlight of the Lumiere offering has always been their incredible tasting menus using high quality, fresh, sustainable produce, including growing their own own ingredients on their family’s 15-acre small holding.

lumiererestaurant.co.uk

BAO + BBQ
ASIAN BBQ FUSION

 When fiery Texan BBQ meets, Taiwanese cuisine, steamed Bao buns and banging cocktails collide, you get the brilliant new BAO + BBQ on Regent Street in the heart of the town.

From Oak Smoked Chicken and Korean Wings to Sticky Pork Ribs and Bang Bang Cauli, the menu offers a great choice of some awesome dishes with wonderfully intense flavours.

baobbq.co.uk

THE WOOZY PIG
BURGERS & SMOKED MEATS

Located on Suffolk Road, The Woozy Pig offers some stunning classic burgers, sides and tater tots, as well as an awesome brunch menu on a Sunday including the Woozy full English, waffles and, of course, brunch burgers.

www.woozypig.co.uk

PURSLANE
FISH

Purslane is a delightful independent, family-run restaurant specialising in the freshest, sustainably-caught seafood from British waters, combined with the best local, seasonal produce the Cotswolds has to offer.

www.purslane-restaurant.co.uk

MUSE BRASSERIE
EUROPEAN ASIAN FUSION

The food at Muse Brasserie can only be described as a fusion of French, European and British cuisine with a hint of subtle Asian flavours. The combination might sound unusual but the result is truly exceptional.

www.musebrasserie.com​

PRITHVI
INDIAN FINE DINING

Since opening its doors in 2012, Prithvi has been serving mouth-watering food to anyone who has been lucky enough to visit.

With sublime, classic Indian flavours and exquisite detail in each dish, Prithvi offers a refined and sophisticated approach to South Asian dining and is a must for anyone looking for truly memorable dining experience.

prithvirestaurant.com

​JAPES
PIZZA

​Japes is a modern pizza restaurant bringing Chicago-style deep dish, New York-style thin crust, and its own London-style pizza to Cheltenham. The menu focuses on generous, flavour-packed pizzas alongside shareable sides and starters, all designed for a relaxed, social dining experience.

Part of a growing UK group, Japes offers a lively atmosphere on the Promenade, making it a popular spot for casual meals, groups, and cocktails in the town centre.

​COALHOUSE
SMOKED BBQ

Coalhouse is a modern smokehouse and taproom inspired by American barbecue culture. Using traditional cooking methods, it serves authentic, flavour-packed dishes that showcase the true craft of smoking and barbecue, while introducing exciting new flavour profiles.

All meats are cooked low and slow in a one-tonne, hickory-burning smoker for rich, smoky results.

www.coalhousebrewandque.com

​THE COCONUT TREE
SRI LANKAN STREET FOOD

With delicious Sri Lankan small plates in a relaxed ‘island vibe’ setting, mixed in with unrivalled hospitality and some great tunes, The Coconut Tree is a great spot to spend with friends after a day at the Home of Racing.

www.thecoconut-tree.com

NAGOMI
JAPANESE

Nagomi brings people together to enjoy an authentic dining experience with friends, family, and colleagues. With table grills and hotpot at the centre of each table, guests can share a fun, interactive meal that creates a great atmosphere. Even the à la carte dishes are designed for sharing.

Just a two-minute walk from the Promenade and High Street, with ample nearby parking, Nagomi is an ideal choice for dinner in Cheltenham.

nagomi.uk

HOLEE COW
BURGERS

Located just off Cheltenham’s High Street, Holee Cow is renowned for serving up some of the juiciest and most beautiful burgers in town.

You will find an awesome selection of delicious patties, along with some classic specials that are all minced daily using free-roam dry-aged longhorn beef from Gloucestershire. 

​​As well as burgers, you will find some loaded fries and cracking sides, including their hugely popular buffalo wings and macaroni cheese bites.

holeecowburgers.co.uk

KIBOU
JAPANESE

Drawing inspiration from the streets of Tokyo, Kibou is a melting pot of Japanese cuisine. Their contemporary menu fuses all that this delicious country has to offer, whilst our iconic and opulent design enhances your sense of culinary escapism and discover.

kibou.co.uk

THE BEEFY BOYS
BURGERS

Located in the heart of the town centre, The Beefy Boys serve awesome award-winning burgers, perfect for a day after the races. 

thebeefyboys.com

EAST INDIA CAFE
INDIAN

The East India Cafe in Cheltenham offers an elegant Anglo-Indian fine-dining experience inspired by the British Raj era. Located on the Promenade, the restaurant features a carefully curated menu of seasonal, flavour-driven dishes, including tasting menus and a la carte options that blend traditional Indian influences with modern culinary creativity. Guests enjoy an intimate atmosphere and attentive service, making it a popular choice for a special dinner or memorable meal in the heart of the town. 

eastindiacafe.com

YOKU
JAPANESE 

If you have had a good day on the horses, there is nowhere better to celebrate than this Tokyo-vogue Japanese Sushi and Asian restaurant with its own resplendent Bar Tokyo cocktail bar

Located at No.131, you will find beautifully presented Sushi and YOKU signatures, all served with Sake, wine and cocktails for the full Japanese dining experience.

www.no131.com/yoku

​SAM'S MONTPELLIER
CASUAL BRITISH

Another relative newbie to town, Sam's offers a relaxed dining experience with a menu offering a variety of cracking dishes inspired by the earth (plant based), the land (meat), and the sea (fish). 

www.samsmontpellier.co.uk

THE IVY BRASSERIE
BRITISH

The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie brings relaxed, all-day dining in a stunning Grade 1listed location in the Montpellier region of Cheltenham.

From modern British classics to Asian-inspired cuisine and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there is something for something for everyone.

ivycollection.com

BOMBAY & CO
INDIAN

If you're looking for an Indian curry to finish you day of racing then look no further than Bombay & Co.

This family-run restaurant takes the inspiration for the food, as well as the décor inside the restaurant, from the busy streets in the biggest city of India that it's named after.

www.bombaynco.uk