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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Spas in Cheltenham: Couples Massage, Facials and Saunas
Where to book a spa treatment in Cheltenham: the two spa salons in Montpellier with couples rooms, smaller studios for massage and facials from £40, and where to find a sauna or a pool, all checked on 27 October 2026.
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 Cocktail Bars in Cheltenham: 11 Bars, Prices and Hours
Eleven cocktail bars in Cheltenham with prices from £8.95 to £18, which ones stay open late, happy hours with days and times, and where to book a cocktail masterclass.
Best Italian Restaurants in Cheltenham: Pasta, Lunch Deals
Six Italian restaurants in Cheltenham chosen for their pasta, from £11.90 at PORKETTA to Primavera's house-made tortellini, with lunch deals from £11.95, gluten-free options and when to book.
A Weekend in Cheltenham: How to Spend 48 Hours in the Cotswolds' Best Town
Most people know Cheltenham for the races. But this Regency spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds is one of the best weekend breaks in England. Here's a local's 2-day itinerary.
Cheltenham Festival: Things to Do Beyond the Races
The Festival draws 250,000 people but most never leave the racecourse. Here's a local's guide to where to eat, drink, walk, and explore during race week.