Bars in Cheltenham: Nightlife, Late Bars and Prices
Nine bars in Cheltenham, from late-night cocktail bars open until 4am to craft beer and wine bars, with hours, prices and offers checked on each bar's own website.
In short: the best bars in Cheltenham for a late night are Bentleys Bar on the High Street (4pm to 4am every day) and Gin & Juice at No.131 (DJs every weekend, until 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays). For beer, go to Sandford Park Alehouse, with 26 lines and a big garden. Most other bars close by 11pm or midnight.
Nine bars in Cheltenham, from late-night cocktail bars on the High Street and the Promenade to craft beer and wine bars, with hours, prices and offers checked on each bar's own website on 2 November 2026. For more choice in one style, see our guides to cocktail bars, wine bars and pubs.
What are the best bars in Cheltenham?
It depends on the night: the High Street and the Promenade for a late one, Montpellier for wine, and the edges of the town centre for craft beer.
| Bar and area | Style | Good for | Latest close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleys Bar, Town Centre | Late-night cocktail bar | The last stop | 4am, every day |
| Gin & Juice, Montpellier | Late-night gin bar | DJs and dancing | 2.30am Fri and Sat |
| The Clarence Social, Town Centre | Bar over three floors | Supper, then drinks | 2am Sat |
| Cosy Club, Town Centre | All-day bar and restaurant | Groups | 1am Fri and Sat |
| Sandford Park Alehouse, Town Centre | Real ale and craft beer | Beer garden | 12am Fri and Sat |
| Planet Caravan, Town Centre | Craft beer and street food | Cheap margaritas | 11.30pm Fri and Sat |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar, Montpellier | Wine bar | Wine by the glass | 12am Fri and Sat |
| The Grape Escape, Town Centre | Wine bar and merchant | Bottles on Thursdays | See its site |
| 33 The Rum Bar, Pittville | Rum and cocktail bar | A quieter drink | 11.30pm, Tue to Sat |
Which bars in Cheltenham town centre are open late?
Bentleys Bar stays open until 4am every day, Gin & Juice until 2.30am and The Clarence Social until 2am on Saturdays.
Bentleys Bar
The town's latest bar, for the end of a big night rather than the start of a quiet one. Lounge 72, which shares its website, is a few doors along at 72 High Street.
- 🍸 Cocktails £9.25 to £9.75
- 🍹 Alcohol-free cocktails £5.50
- ⏰ 4pm to 4am daily
- 📍 High Street, Town Centre
Gin & Juice at No.131
No.131's late-night cocktail bar on the Promenade, with live DJs every weekend and acoustic sets on Thursdays from 9pm. It takes walk-ins only, so arrive early on a Saturday.
- ⏰ Until 2.30am Fri and Sat, 12.30am other nights
- 🔞 Over 21s, Fri to Sun
- 💳 Cashless, except race days
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
The Clarence Social
A bar and bistro over three floors, good for eating and drinking in one place. On Fridays, two courses and a house cocktail cost £20.
- ⏰ Until 2am Sat, 12am Fri
- 📅 Closed Sun to Tue
- 📞 Book on 01242 245539
- 📍 Clarence Parade, Town Centre
Cosy Club
A big restaurant and bar in the Brewery Quarter, open from breakfast to late, that suits a group who cannot agree. It takes bookings and walk-ins, but recommends booking for race days and December.
- ⏰ Until 1am Fri and Sat, 12am Thu
- 🐕 Dogs welcome in the bar
- 📍 The Brewery Quarter, Town Centre
Where are the best craft beer bars in Cheltenham?
Sandford Park Alehouse and Planet Caravan, both a short walk from the High Street. For traditional pubs, see our pubs guide.
Sandford Park Alehouse
A beer bar with 10 cask and 16 keg lines, and what it calls the biggest beer garden in the town centre, south facing, by the River Chelt and Sandford Park. Dogs are welcome, and tables can be booked.
- 🍺 10 cask and 16 keg lines
- ⏰ Until 12am Fri and Sat, 11pm other nights
- 🐕 Dog friendly
- 📍 High Street, Town Centre
Planet Caravan
A craft beer, cocktail and street food bar with 16 draught lines, from a house lager to imperial stouts. On Thursdays from 4pm, spicy margaritas cost £3.50 until it sells out.
- 🍺 Pints from £4.50
- 🍽️ Food until 9pm, 8pm Sun
- 📅 Open Wed to Sun
- 📍 Bath Street, Town Centre
Where can I find a quieter wine or cocktail bar?
In Montpellier and just off the centre, where the bars close earlier and you can talk.
The Montpellier Wine Bar
It calls itself the town's longest-standing wine bar, with a terrace and a cellar restaurant below. The wine bar needs no reservation, and the sixth glass of wine is free.
- 🍹 Two spritzes and three snacks £29, Wed to Fri 4pm to 6pm
- ⏰ Until 12am Fri and Sat
- 💳 Card only
- 📍 Montpellier Street, Montpellier
The Grape Escape
A wine bar and merchant on Regent Street that holds tasting events. Go on a Thursday, when every bottle is £10 off.
- 🍷 £10 off every bottle, Thursdays
- ✉️ Book by email
- 📍 Regent Street, Town Centre
33 The Rum Bar
A cosy, dog-friendly rum and cocktail bar just out of town, with a monthly quiz night. Every cocktail is £11, or two for £15 from 5pm to 7pm.
- 🍸 Cocktails £11
- ⏰ Until 11.30pm, Tue to Sat
- 🔞 Over 18s only
- 📍 Prestbury Road, Pittville
What is nightlife like in Cheltenham?
Mostly bars rather than clubs, close together around the High Street, the Promenade and Montpellier, so it is easy to walk between them. Most bars here close by 11pm or midnight; Fridays and Saturdays run later.
Race days are the busiest nights of the year. Gin & Juice is over 21s from Friday to Sunday, and Cosy Club recommends booking ahead on race days.
How much is a drink in Cheltenham?
Pints start at £4.50 at Planet Caravan, cocktails run from £9.25 at Bentleys Bar to £11 at 33 The Rum Bar, and these offers are on the bars' own websites:
- 💷 Planet Caravan: margaritas from £3.50, Thursdays from 4pm
- 💷 33 The Rum Bar: two cocktails for £15, 5pm to 7pm
- 💷 The Montpellier Wine Bar: two spritzes and snacks £29, Wed to Fri 4pm to 6pm
- 💷 The Grape Escape: £10 off every bottle, Thursdays
- 💷 The Clarence Social: two courses and a cocktail £20, Fridays
Bars in Cheltenham: questions
What bars are open latest in Cheltenham?
Bentleys Bar on the High Street is open until 4am every day. Gin & Juice at No.131 stays open until 2.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Are there nightclubs in Cheltenham?
Our directory does not list nightclubs yet. For a late night with music, Gin & Juice has live DJs every weekend, and Bentleys Bar is open until 4am.
What is nightlife like in Cheltenham?
Mostly bars, close together around the High Street, the Promenade and Montpellier. Most close by midnight, with a few open until 2am or later at weekends.
Which Cheltenham bars have a beer garden?
Sandford Park Alehouse on the High Street has a large south-facing beer garden, and dogs are welcome.
Do I need to book a bar in Cheltenham?
Usually not: Gin & Juice takes walk-ins only and The Montpellier Wine Bar needs no reservation. Cosy Club recommends booking for race days and December.