Tivoli Street Guidebook
Cafes
Cafe culture in Cheltenham is amazing
This lovely family run deli and cafe is ideal for special treats, brunch or lunch, or takeaway coffee, cakes, sandwiches and pastries, their sister deli Maison Chaplais is only a couple of minutes walk from the house.
Chaplais Kitchen
15 Montpellier StreetThis lovely family run deli and cafe is ideal for special treats, brunch or lunch, or takeaway coffee, cakes, sandwiches and pastries, their sister deli Maison Chaplais is only a couple of minutes walk from the house.
Cafe Boho
8 Great Norwood StreetDelicious Dutch style waffles and pancakes, an ideal place for a treat.
A cafe as you walk into town that serves coffees, pastries and many flavours of ice cream. Great for a takeaway and not far from Montpellier or Imperial Gardens.
6 locals recommend
The Clementine Cafe
4 Queen's CircusA cafe as you walk into town that serves coffees, pastries and many flavours of ice cream. Great for a takeaway and not far from Montpellier or Imperial Gardens.
Lovely relaxed bakery for fresh bread and the best donuts in town, but get there early, they sell out fast. Opens at 8am most mornings. Dog friendly with an upstairs and outside space, for the warmth months.
27 locals recommend
Baker & Graze
48 Suffolk RdLovely relaxed bakery for fresh bread and the best donuts in town, but get there early, they sell out fast. Opens at 8am most mornings. Dog friendly with an upstairs and outside space, for the warmth months.
Open at 7am most mornings, dog friendly cafe with pastries and breakfast and lunch options.
12 locals recommend
Brew & Bake
217 Bath RdOpen at 7am most mornings, dog friendly cafe with pastries and breakfast and lunch options.
A local institution with indoor and outdoor seating, these guys do delicious bagels, salads and soups. Opposite Cox's Meadow, with limited parking in the bay near by.
6 locals recommend
The Meadow Café
Old Bath RoadA local institution with indoor and outdoor seating, these guys do delicious bagels, salads and soups. Opposite Cox's Meadow, with limited parking in the bay near by.
The Curious Cafe on the Bath road is a must visit for a hearty breakfast. The Blacksmith is quite a plateful but the Apprentice is more manageable and is highly recommended. If the weather is fine the garden at the back is a beautiful place to sit and has a boho vibe.
6 locals recommend
The Curious Cafe & Bistro
204 Bath RoadThe Curious Cafe on the Bath road is a must visit for a hearty breakfast. The Blacksmith is quite a plateful but the Apprentice is more manageable and is highly recommended. If the weather is fine the garden at the back is a beautiful place to sit and has a boho vibe.
Sisu Pancakes
25 Clarence ParadePancakes, pancakes, and more pancakes. Open Wed to Sat 10-4pm
A converted horse box sat by the playground in Hatherley Park, serving hot and cold drinks and delicious tray bakes. There is some seating, it can get busy at the end of the school day.
The Butterfly Box
A converted horse box sat by the playground in Hatherley Park, serving hot and cold drinks and delicious tray bakes. There is some seating, it can get busy at the end of the school day.
Pubs, bars and restaurants
You are spoilt for choice in Cheltenham....
The Tivoli
36 Andover RoadOur local pub, run by George and the team. See the photos under Tivoli Wines.
A well known wine bar, with outside seating, indoor dining downstairs and always busy.
25 locals recommend
Montpellier Wine Bar
6 Montpellier StA well known wine bar, with outside seating, indoor dining downstairs and always busy.
This is showing photos of the Tivoli pub, A friendly local at the end of the street.
Tivoli Wines is a well stocked wine shop at the other end of the row of shops on Andover Street, open until 7pm.
7 locals recommend
Tivoli Cheltenham
36 Andover RdThis is showing photos of the Tivoli pub, A friendly local at the end of the street.
Tivoli Wines is a well stocked wine shop at the other end of the row of shops on Andover Street, open until 7pm.
The bar of local hotel 131, at the top of the promenade opposite Imperial Gardens, this can get very busy and is popular with festival goers, locals and those on weekend breaks. Lots of semi outdoor seating, the prices are high and the service can be a little hit and miss.
33 locals recommend
Gin & Juice
131 The PromenadeThe bar of local hotel 131, at the top of the promenade opposite Imperial Gardens, this can get very busy and is popular with festival goers, locals and those on weekend breaks. Lots of semi outdoor seating, the prices are high and the service can be a little hit and miss.
A great traditional pub under newish ownership, the Sunday lunch is legendary. Warm and welcoming and only a few minutes from Tivoli on Suffolk Road.
6 locals recommend
The Suffolks
62 Suffolk RdA great traditional pub under newish ownership, the Sunday lunch is legendary. Warm and welcoming and only a few minutes from Tivoli on Suffolk Road.
Tucked away on at the bottom of a side street in the Suffolks area is The Beehive, a firm favourite with locals, but with a friendly vibe. There's more space to dine upstairs with the option of private room hire and outside spaces to the front and back of the pub.
25 locals recommend
The Beehive
1-3 Montpellier VillasTucked away on at the bottom of a side street in the Suffolks area is The Beehive, a firm favourite with locals, but with a friendly vibe. There's more space to dine upstairs with the option of private room hire and outside spaces to the front and back of the pub.
A must visit... our converted art deco cinema is a very established restaurant, lovely for a special occasion.
57 locals recommend
The Daffodil
18-20 Suffolk ParadeA must visit... our converted art deco cinema is a very established restaurant, lovely for a special occasion.
Giggling Squid
23 High StDelicious Tapas Thai that can also be ordered via Deliveroo
Although part of a chain, All Bar One's position on the prom is great for people watching, anytime of the day.
16 locals recommend
All Bar One Cheltenham
18 Montpellier WalkAlthough part of a chain, All Bar One's position on the prom is great for people watching, anytime of the day.
Cheltenham's Malmaison has a beautiful conservatory and terrace for afternoon tea or something stronger.
Malmaison Cheltenham
Bayshill RoadCheltenham's Malmaison has a beautiful conservatory and terrace for afternoon tea or something stronger.
Circus Bar
5 Queen's CircusAn intimate bar at on the way into town opposite The Queen's Hotel.
High end Indian cuisine, worth booking ahead, it's very popular.
17 locals recommend
BHOOMI KITCHEN CHELTENHAM
52 Suffolk RdHigh end Indian cuisine, worth booking ahead, it's very popular.
A family run restaurant for over 40 years at the end of the Bath Road. With something for everyone. Moran’s is the ideal place if you are looking for a light bite at lunchtime, drinks or a more intimate evening meal. With an impressive selection of old and new world wines, continental beers, and locally-sourced craft and real ales.
29 locals recommend
Morans Eating House
123-129 Bath RdA family run restaurant for over 40 years at the end of the Bath Road. With something for everyone. Moran’s is the ideal place if you are looking for a light bite at lunchtime, drinks or a more intimate evening meal. With an impressive selection of old and new world wines, continental beers, and locally-sourced craft and real ales.
Cheltenham's ultimate fine dining experience, the owners Helen and Jon are running a fabulous place, again book early and enjoy.
19 locals recommend
Lumiere
Clarence ParadeCheltenham's ultimate fine dining experience, the owners Helen and Jon are running a fabulous place, again book early and enjoy.
The best steak restaurant in town, owned by Phil Vickery the ex England and Gloucester rugby player, who is often found chatting to patrons. The tomahawk steak is epic to share.
No.3 Restaurants
2 Church StreetThe best steak restaurant in town, owned by Phil Vickery the ex England and Gloucester rugby player, who is often found chatting to patrons. The tomahawk steak is epic to share.
The Bottle of Sauce
Ambrose StreetGreat pizza's and garlic fries, in a very student area.
The Retreat is best known for it’s food offering during the day, with pub classics alongside daily changing specials menu cooked with a lighter touch to let the local ingredients shine and a more lively atmosphere in the evening, often with live music.
37 locals recommend
The Retreat
10/11 Suffolk ParadeThe Retreat is best known for it’s food offering during the day, with pub classics alongside daily changing specials menu cooked with a lighter touch to let the local ingredients shine and a more lively atmosphere in the evening, often with live music.
If you like Thai food, this is a must visit when in Cheltenham. The decoration transports you thousands of miles to Thailand and the food is very authentic.
40 locals recommend
Thai Emerald
36 Castle StIf you like Thai food, this is a must visit when in Cheltenham. The decoration transports you thousands of miles to Thailand and the food is very authentic.
Purslane is a small, independent family-run restaurant in the heart of Cheltenham which specialises in the freshest, sustainably-caught seafood from British waters combined with the best local, seasonal produce the Cotswolds has to offer.
12 locals recommend
Purslane Restaurant
16 Rodney RdPurslane is a small, independent family-run restaurant in the heart of Cheltenham which specialises in the freshest, sustainably-caught seafood from British waters combined with the best local, seasonal produce the Cotswolds has to offer.
Located in the courtyard in Montpellier Gallimore's is famous for it's seafood platters but also offers a great brunch and Sunday lunch.
6 locals recommend
Gallimores Kitchen
22 Montpellier StLocated in the courtyard in Montpellier Gallimore's is famous for it's seafood platters but also offers a great brunch and Sunday lunch.
Brasserie Blanc
Promenade“WHEN YOU COOK IT SHOULD BE AN ACT OF LOVE.”
RAYMOND BLANC
The Lansdown
Lansdown RoadA large pub on the Lansdown road with big screens for watching sport.
My husbands favourite real ale pub. The landlords have both worked in the brewing industry before taking on this place and starting Bath Road Beers. A great outdoor space at the back, this is a must if you like all things ale.
30 locals recommend
Sandford Park Alehouse
20 High StMy husbands favourite real ale pub. The landlords have both worked in the brewing industry before taking on this place and starting Bath Road Beers. A great outdoor space at the back, this is a must if you like all things ale.
Part way down the Bath Road is the Five Alls, this is getting a real reputation for great food after a recent refurb.
10 locals recommend
The Five Alls, Cheltenham
232 Bath RdPart way down the Bath Road is the Five Alls, this is getting a real reputation for great food after a recent refurb.
All Bar One Cheltenham
18 Montpellier WalkA cool little cocktail bar in Montpellier.
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie Cheltenham
Montpellier StreetAn independently run bistro restaurant serving modern British food made with local and organic ingredients. Open for dinner service Wednesday-Saturday, or pop in on a Sunday lunchtime for their renowned hearty roast.
6 locals recommend
Suffolk Arms
40 Suffolk RdAn independently run bistro restaurant serving modern British food made with local and organic ingredients. Open for dinner service Wednesday-Saturday, or pop in on a Sunday lunchtime for their renowned hearty roast.
Watch the world go by sipping quality wine at John Gordon's or pop in for a bottle to enjoy back at the house
40 locals recommend
John Gordons - Specialist Spirit Merchant - Wine, Whisky & Gin Bar - Food
11 Montpellier ArcadeWatch the world go by sipping quality wine at John Gordon's or pop in for a bottle to enjoy back at the house
Great pub with a good menu and large garden, ideal for the summertime, situated half way down the Bath Road
29 locals recommend
The Exmouth Arms
167 Bath RdGreat pub with a good menu and large garden, ideal for the summertime, situated half way down the Bath Road
Parks and green spaces
Imperial Square and Gardens
Montpellier Gardens
24 Montpellier Spa Rd
Cleeve Hill
Leckhampton Hill
Cotswold WayCrickley Hill Country Park
Crickley HillPittville Park
Sandford Park
High StreetCox's Meadow
Hatherley Park
Bournside RoadSightseeing
Pittville Pump Room
East Approach DriveGreat collection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, in the summer months their is the Suffolks market once a month on a Sunday from 11am
6 locals recommend
The Suffolks
62 Suffolk RdGreat collection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, in the summer months their is the Suffolks market once a month on a Sunday from 11am
The Arts
Everyman Theatre
10 Regent StCheltenham Playhouse
47-53 Bath RdCheltenham Town Hall
Imperial SquareTIVOLI Cinemas - Cheltenham
Regent StreetRaces and festivals
Cheltenham Racecourse
Evesham RoadRetail outlets
Bodega
34 Suffolk ParadeVinegar Hill
110 PromenadeSalt Waters
28 Andover RoadBath Road Beers
157 Bath RdThe Department of Hope, Joy & Wonder
40 Andover Road