Best of Cheltenham

13 Traditional Pubs Bars & Coffee Shops

About bars & coffee shops in Cheltenham

From craft cocktail bars and 16th-century coaching inns to specialty coffee roasters and beloved neighbourhood cafés — Cheltenham has a drinking scene to be genuinely proud of. Here's our curated guide to the best.

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Planet Caravan
8.7

Planet Caravan

Town Centre

Cosy Bath Street bar serving craft beers and natural wines in relaxed, vinyl-filled surroundings with knowledgeable, friendly staff.

Moosh Charlton Kings
8.7

Moosh Charlton Kings

Battledown

Independent Charlton Kings café serving excellent coffee and seasonal food with genuine warmth and proper attention to quality.

The Wheatsheaf
8.2

The Wheatsheaf

Battledown

Welcoming Battledown pub with excellent food, great garden, and that rare combination of proper local atmosphere and genuine hospitality.

Hewlett Arms
8.2

Hewlett Arms

Pittville

Welcoming neighbourhood pub in Battledown serving quality food and drink with a lovely garden and genuine local charm.

The Miller, Cheltenham
7.8

The Miller, Cheltenham

Battledown

A welcoming Battledown neighbourhood pub with good beer, decent food, and a genuinely friendly local atmosphere.

Norwood Arms
7.8

Norwood Arms

Battledown

Reliable Battledown local with good food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a beer garden that draws the crowds on sunny days.

Langton Cheltenham
7.8

Langton Cheltenham

Pittville

Neighbourhood gastropub in Charlton Kings serving elevated pub classics and excellent Sunday roasts in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Somerset Arms
7.8

Somerset Arms

Battledown

Welcoming Battledown local serving quality ales, hearty food, and that rare thing: genuine neighbourhood pub atmosphere.

The Five Alls, Cheltenham
7.8

The Five Alls, Cheltenham

Battledown

Traditional Battledown pub with a cracking beer garden, proper Sunday roasts, and a genuinely warm community atmosphere.

The Exmouth Arms
7.8

The Exmouth Arms

Battledown

Traditional neighbourhood pub on Bath Road with a loyal following, decent food, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps locals coming back.

The Suffolk Arms
7.8

The Suffolk Arms

Town Centre

Traditional town centre pub with a cracking beer garden, live sports, and proper pub food done right.

Le Savoir Bar
7.2

Le Savoir Bar

Town Centre

Intimate French-inspired wine bar on Bennington Street with expert staff and a carefully chosen selection.

London Inn
7.2

London Inn

Pittville

Traditional Charlton Kings local serving proper pub food and drinks in a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere.