Best Shops in Cheltenham
About shops in Cheltenham
Clothes shops and boutiques, jewellers, bookshops, gift and homeware shops, delis and wine merchants, florists, galleries and charity shops: Cheltenham's shops in one place, from the Promenade and Regent Arcade to Montpellier, the Suffolks and Bath Road. Each listing shows its Google rating, address and a link to the shop's own website, so you can check before you go.
The top 10 shops in Cheltenham right now
- 1.Bicks of MontpellierMontpellier8.8
- 2.Cheltenham Rare BooksTown Centre8.8
- 3.Martin & CoTown Centre8.7
- 4.Waghorne's ButchersPrestbury8.7
- 5.Cavani CheltenhamTown Centre8.6
- 6.S. Rouse & Co8.6
- 7.Salt DaddyTown Centre8.6
- 8.BeardsTown Centre8.5
- 9.Charles TyrwhittTown Centre8.5
- 10.Enchanted BridalTown Centre8.5
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Bicks of Montpellier
5 Montpellier Walk
Independent jeweller on Montpellier Walk since 1895, selling engagement and wedding rings and making bespoke jewellery by appointment.
Cheltenham Rare Books
12 Imperial Square
Imperial Square dealer in first editions, signed copies, fine bindings and private press books, founded by Mark Skipper nearly 40 years ago.
Martin & Co
19 The Promenade
Cheltenham jewellers since 1806, on the Promenade, with watches from Rolex, Bremont, Raymond Weil and Tissot, and repairs, valuations and engraving.
Waghorne's Butchers
28 High St, Prestbury
Family-run butcher and delicatessen on Prestbury High Street, with beef, lamb, pork, game, homemade sausages, pies and regional cheese.
Cavani Cheltenham
Unit 27, Regent Arcade
Regent Arcade franchise of House of Cavani for men's suits, tweed three-piece suits and wedding outfits, with free styling appointments.
S. Rouse & Co
99 Gloucester Rd
Gloucester Road showroom and workshop for made-to-measure sofas and chairs, re-upholstery, loose covers, curtains, blinds and carpets.
Salt Daddy
The Yard, St James St
Salt Daddy is listed as a food and drink shop at The Yard on St James Street, Cheltenham. Check its Google listing or call in to see what is on offer.
Beards
70 Promenade
Promenade jeweller trading since 1804, with Omega, Breitling, Longines and TAG Heuer watches, Georg Jensen and Roberto Coin jewellery, and repairs.
Charles Tyrwhitt
102-104 Promenade
Promenade branch of Charles Tyrwhitt for shirts, suits, knitwear and shoes, with in-store measuring, appointments and alterations.
Enchanted Bridal
2-3 Berkeley Mews, High St
Family-run bridal boutique in Berkeley Mews with gowns by Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram and Agnes, tried on by appointment in a private suite.
F.Hinds the Jewellers
231 High St
High Street branch of F.Hinds selling engagement and wedding rings, branded jewellery, watches and clocks, with repairs, engraving and ear piercing.
Favourite Beers
105 Hewlett Rd
Family-run Hewlett Road beer shop with over 500 UK beers, more than 120 Belgian beers, local ciders and meads, and ten craft keg taps for drinking in.
Proud Lion Comics and Games
8 St George's Pl
Comic and game shop on St George's Place for comics, manga, board games and RPGs, with a comic reservation service and weekly Magic nights.
The Department of Hope, Joy & Wonder
38, 40 Andover Rd
Andover Road gift and homeware shop with sweary cards, Catherine Colebrook's own designs and the Secret Coffee Shed in the courtyard.
The Kiwi Fruit is Cute
First Floor, Normandy House, 305-309 High St
Upstairs High Street craft shop for fabric by the metre, yarn and haberdashery, with beginner kits, local makers' work and free Make & Mingle sessions.
Ann Summers Cheltenham
8, Regent Arcade
Cheltenham branch of Ann Summers in Regent Arcade, selling lingerie, nightwear and sex toys, with expert bra fitting and in-store ordering.
Babyland Cheltenham
82-86 Albion St
Family run nursery shop on Albion Street for pushchairs, car seats and baby carriers from brands such as Bugaboo, Cybex, iCandy and Silver Cross.
Bravissimo
Unit 35, Regent Arcade, High St
Regent Arcade branch of the lingerie brand for D cup and up, with free bra fittings including maternity, nursing and post-surgery fittings.
Cake Box Cheltenham
31 Winchcombe St
Cheltenham branch of Cake Box on Winchcombe Street, selling egg-free celebration cakes, cupcakes and cheesecakes, with collection or delivery of online orders.
Farrar & Tanner
Unit 24, Lansdown Industrial Estate
Luxury gift and homeware showroom on the Lansdown Industrial Estate, with over 100 premium brands and engraving and gift wrapping done on site.
Editor's notesAbout shops in Cheltenham: how we choose, where to start, when to book
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How we choose and rank shops in Cheltenham
Every shop here comes from Google Maps and is checked by hand to be in Cheltenham, with a shop you can walk into. To be listed it needs at least 4.3 stars from 15 or more Google reviews. The score combines the rating with the number of reviews behind it, so a 4.8 from 500 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 20. Descriptions are written from each shop's own website. Nobody can pay to move up the list; featured shops are labelled and shown apart from the ranking.
Where to start
For a present, the independents near the top are a safe bet: Bicks of Montpellier, a jeweller since 1895, and Cheltenham Rare Books on Imperial Square for first editions. Food lovers should try The Cheeseworks on Regent Street and Favourite Beers on Hewlett Road, and record collectors Badlands and Vinyl Vault.
Browse by type
- Clothing and boutiques, womenswear and menswear: see our guide to clothes shops and boutiques in Cheltenham.
- Gifts and homeware, with our Christmas shopping guide to Cheltenham's independent gift shops.
- Bookshops: read our guide to Cheltenham's bookshops.
- Vintage and second-hand, with the vintage shopping guide.
- Jewellery, food and drink shops, florists and art and galleries.
- Beauty and wellbeing, sports and outdoor, kids and toys and antiques and furniture.
Shopping by area
- The Promenade and Regent Arcade: most of the national fashion, jewellery and beauty names, with Regent Street just off them.
- Montpellier and Andover Road: independent jewellers, menswear, lingerie, books, wine and gifts. See Montpellier.
- The Suffolks and Bath Road: womenswear, stationery, gift shops, a greengrocer and florists. See The Suffolks.
- St George's Place and Cambray Place: records, second-hand books and comics, a few minutes from the Promenade.
- Charlton Kings: The Hat Shop and Latchfords side by side on London Road. See Charlton Kings.
- Gallagher Retail Park: bigger stores such as Homesense and Hobbycraft on Tewkesbury Road.
For a street-by-street tour of the independents, read our independent shopping guide to Cheltenham.
Frequently asked questions about shops in Cheltenham
Which shops does Best of Cheltenham list?+
Clothes shops and boutiques, menswear and womenswear, jewellers, bookshops, gift and homeware shops, food and drink shops, beauty and fragrance shops, florists, art galleries, sports and outdoor shops, children's shops, and charity and second-hand shops. Each type has its own page, and more shops are being added.
How are shops chosen and ranked?+
Every shop comes from Google Maps and is checked by hand to be in Cheltenham, with a shop you can visit. To be listed it needs at least 4.3 stars from 15 or more Google reviews. Our score combines the rating with the number of reviews behind it, so a 4.8 from 500 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 20. Descriptions are written from each shop's own website.
Where are the main shopping streets in Cheltenham?+
The Promenade has most of the national fashion, jewellery and beauty names, with Regent Arcade and Regent Street just off it. Montpellier Walk has an independent jeweller, shoes and lingerie, and Rossiter Books is round the corner. Suffolk Parade and Bath Road have independent clothes and gift shops, the High Street has delis and a running shop, and Gallagher Retail Park on Tewkesbury Road has bigger stores such as Homesense and Hobbycraft.
Where can I find independent shops in Cheltenham?+
Try Suffolk Parade for Bodega and Wildflower Illustration Co., Montpellier for Bicks of Montpellier and Rossiter Books, St George's Place for Badlands records and Moss Books, and Andover Road for The Department of Hope, Joy & Wonder and Tivoli Wines. Charlton Kings has The Hat Shop and Latchfords on London Road.
Where are Cheltenham's charity and second-hand shops?+
Our charity and second-hand page lists shops on Bath Road, Tewkesbury Road, Honeybourne Way, Salisbury Avenue in Warden Hill and London Road in Charlton Kings, plus Browsers on Cambray Place. For second-hand books and records, try Moss Books on St George's Place and Vinyl Vault on Cambray Place.
Where can I buy flowers, wine or cheese in Cheltenham?+
Florists include Bumblebeez on Hewlett Road, Bloomers of Cheltenham on Great Norwood Street and Leaf and Blossom on Andover Road. Tivoli Wines on Andover Road holds tastings, Favourite Beers on Hewlett Road specialises in beer and cider, and The Cheeseworks on Regent Street sells cheese with a wine bar upstairs.