Life is busy – there’s work to be done, dogs to be walked, children to be taken to and from school and then there’s the housework oh, the housework.
Sometimes, what you need is to gather your favourite peeps and head to the pub. Thankfully, Cheltenham has no shortage of wine bars, cocktail bars and, of course, pubs. Here’s just three of our favourites.
Harry Cook Free House, 23 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham GL50 1SD, 01242236857
Something of a Cheltenham legend, Harry Cook Free House Pub & Restaurant is the perfect blend of traditional pub and modern sophistication. You can enjoy any one of the wide range of craft beers on offer or sip an Aperol spritz and try out the pub-grub-with-a-twist menus.
Even better, if you’re looking for a town centre venue to hold a special event or a business meeting, then the Harry Cook team will have you covered. There’s also live sports on offer with a table ordering service so you don’t miss any of the action.
The Grape Escape Wine Bar, 15 Regent Street, Cheltenham GL50 1YE, [email protected]
As you might have worked out, The Grape Escape is all about wine (although there are other drinks on offer too!), with an ever-changing list for patrons to work through. There are usually at least 20 different wines on offer each week and Wednesdays are tasting days if you’re feeling adventurous.
The Grape Escape is known for its super-friendly and helpful staff who are there to help you to navigate the world of wine. The bar is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, open from 5.00pm to 11.00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a 2.00pm to 8.00pm offering on Sunday.
The Alchemist, The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta St, Cheltenham GL50 4FA, 01242895434
For an extra-special night out, head to The Alchemist at the Brewery Quarter to try out some amazing cocktails in a striking environment.
The Alchemist prides itself on its inventive and sometimes challenging cocktails, as well as on its unconventional decor and knowledgeable staff. The cocktail bar offers mixology courses to customers too, so you can recreate your favourite concoctions at home.
