Best Traditional Pubs in Cheltenham
The best traditional pubs in Cheltenham, ranked by our editorial score. Real ale, Sunday roasts, beer gardens and the kind of locals that have outlasted every trend. Profiles say which are dog-friendly and which do food. 10 places listed.
Hewlett Arms
Harp Hill, Battledown
Welcoming neighbourhood pub in Battledown serving quality food and drink with a lovely garden and genuine local charm.
The Wheatsheaf
283 Old Bath Rd
Welcoming Leckhampton pub with excellent food, great garden, and that rare combination of proper local atmosphere and genuine hospitality.
Langton Cheltenham
189-191 London Rd, Charlton Kings
Neighbourhood gastropub in Charlton Kings serving elevated pub classics and excellent Sunday roasts in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Norwood Arms
Leckhampton Rd
Reliable Leckhampton Road local with good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a beer garden that draws the crowds on sunny days.
Somerset Arms
30 Moorend St
Welcoming Moorend Street local serving quality ales, hearty food, and that rare thing: genuine neighbourhood pub atmosphere.
The Exmouth Arms
167 Bath Rd
Traditional neighbourhood pub on Bath Road with a loyal following, decent food, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals coming back.
The Five Alls, Cheltenham
232 Bath Rd
Traditional Bath Road pub with a cracking beer garden, proper Sunday roasts, and a genuinely warm community atmosphere.
The Miller, Cheltenham
12-14 Bath Rd
A welcoming Bath Road neighbourhood pub with good beer, decent food, and a genuinely friendly local atmosphere.
The Suffolk Arms
40 Suffolk Rd
Traditional town centre pub with a cracking beer garden, live sports, and proper pub food done right.
London Inn
195 London Rd, Charlton Kings
Traditional Charlton Kings local serving proper pub food and drinks in a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere.
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