The Cheltenham Blog
Local guides, neighbourhood deep-dives, and insider tips for getting the most out of Cheltenham. Written by people who know the town.
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Cheltenham High Street Shops: Top 9 Worth the Walk
Nine Cheltenham High Street shops worth the walk, from a family deli and a jeweller under the Centre Stone to a running shop and an upstairs craft shop, with street numbers and opening hours.
Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Cheltenham: Pho and Prices
Where to eat Vietnamese food and pho in Cheltenham: what Pho Cheltenham in the Brewery Quarter serves and what it costs, plus laksa, ramen and bao at seven places nearby, checked on 21 October 2026.
Where to Stay for Cheltenham Festival 2027: 10 Hotels
Where to stay for Cheltenham Festival 2027, from Pittville townhouses a short walk from the racecourse to town centre hotels and a big car park on Gloucester Road, with booking advice and the shuttle details.
Best Boutique Hotels in Cheltenham: Top 11 Townhouse Stays
Eleven boutique hotels and guesthouses in Cheltenham, from Regency townhouses on the Promenade to Pittville, each checked on its own site: prices, parking, dogs and breakfast.
Where to Eat During Cheltenham Festival 2027
Where to eat during Cheltenham Festival 2027, from Pittville restaurants on the racecourse side of town to race-night bars and fine dining rooms that open their diaries months ahead, with opening days, prices and booking rules.
Best Dog Friendly Pubs in Cheltenham: Top 8 Picks
Eight dog-friendly pubs and bars in Cheltenham, each policy checked on the pub's own site: where dogs can go, water bowls and a canine menu, and which ones serve food.
Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Cheltenham: Top 10
Ten Cheltenham restaurants whose own websites say they have outdoor seating: Montpellier terraces, Brewery Quarter tables, a rooftop above Imperial Square and the one heated conservatory for colder nights.
Best Steak in Cheltenham: Top 11 Places, Cuts and Prices
The best steak in Cheltenham, from a £17.50 rump to a chateaubriand for two: 11 restaurants and pubs with every cut, weight and price from their own menus, plus Sunday steak and steak nights.
Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Cheltenham: Top 11
Eleven dog-friendly restaurants in Cheltenham, each policy checked on the restaurant's own site: where dogs can sit, bar-only rules and the places that say no.
Best Turkish and Middle Eastern Restaurants in Cheltenham
Where to eat Turkish and Middle Eastern food in Cheltenham: charcoal grills at The Istanbul Kitchen, a £10.95 lunch at Daphne, Lebanese dishes at Tabouli Terrace and falafel at Habibah, with prices checked on 21 October 2026.
Cheltenham Races Explained: A First-Timer's Guide
Cheltenham races explained for a first visit: hurdles, chases and bumpers, the 2027 Festival days, which enclosure to book, what to wear, the shuttle bus, how betting works and the cheaper race days to try first.
Christmas Day Lunch in Cheltenham 2026: Menus and Prices
Christmas Day lunch in Cheltenham for 2026: nine hotels, restaurants and pubs with their prices, courses, children's menus and booking terms, plus festive party menus and Boxing Day lunches.