Bath and the Cotswolds Restaurants

Good restaurants dot the region, thanks to a steady flow of fine chefs seeking to cater to wealthy locals and waves of demanding visitors. The country's food revolution is in full evidence here. Restaurants have never had a problem with a fresh food supply: excellent regional produce, salmon from the rivers Severn and Wye, local lamb and pork, venison from the Forest of Dean, and pheasant, partridge, quail, and grouse in season. Also look for Gloucestershire Old Spot pork, bacon (try a delicious Old Spot bacon sandwich), and sausage on area menus.

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  • 1. The Find

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    An artisan kitchen and coffeehouse, the Find is one of the best places in Cheltenham for afternoon tea. The Regency drawing room is an elegant spot, and the tea menu perfectly balances savory and sweet treats, incorporating British favorites, such as sausage rolls and coronation chicken sandwiches, with a contemporary twist. The fruit scones are fluffy, and you can add a glass or two of Champagne for the ultimate indulgence. There's also a tasty breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu if you are peckish earlier in the day.

    20 Regents St., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HE, England
    01242-575228

    Known For

    • Wonderfully crumbly homemade scones
    • Elegent interiors
    • Fantastic afternoon tea

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 2. Boston Tea Party

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    Sit in this bustling café and watch the comings and goings of the Bath square outside and take your pick from the all-day menu. Impressive choices include everything from croque monsieurs to Cuban sandwiches. There's also a wide range of teas, coffees, and smoothies.

    19 Kingsmead Sq., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2AE, England
    01225-727677

    Known For

    • All-day menu of sandwiches, teas, and coffee
    • Friendly staff
    • Lively atmosphere
  • 3. Broadway Deli

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    A bustling small café, Broadway Deli serves breakfasts, coffee, and light lunches. You can browse local cheeses, honey, fresh fruit, and vegetables amid a constant stream of locals and visitors alike. Take a seat and enjoy your meal, or stock up for a picnic.

    29 High St., Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7DP, England
    01386-853040

    Known For

    • Friendly store with a community spirit
    • Local specialties
    • Great coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 4. Corner Cupboard Inn

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    Originally built around 1550 as a farmhouse, this spot was soon converted to an inn. The restaurant serves food freshly prepared from locally sourced ingredients, including the classic Sudeley chicken marinated in garlic and simmered in cider. If you fancy trying a traditional Sunday lunch, this is also an excellent place to visit. Local legend has it that the inn is haunted by a 12-year-old girl whose footsteps can sometimes be heard running across the floorboards above the bar.

    83 Gloucester St., Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5LX, England
    01242-602303

    Known For

    • Original 16th-century building
    • Traditional English desserts
    • Rumored hauntings
  • 5. Gallimore's Kitchen

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    Lee Gallimore was head chef at some of the Cotswold's most prestigious restaurants before opening his own property in Cheltenham. Here, Lee specializes in seafood sourced directly from fishermen in Devon and South Wales, and the shellfish platter for two to share is a feast. On Sundays, there's a traditional roast lunch menu, with the topside of Hereford beef and the free-range pork loin always looking particularly mouthwatering.

    22 The Courtyard, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1SR, England
    01242-243587

    Known For

    • Incredibly fresh seafood
    • Affordable lunch menu
    • Traditional Sunday roast
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  • 6. Huxleys

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    At this beamed and buzzing little café, locals drop in to discuss horses and dogs over a glass of wine, families gather around the big round table for lunch, and tired shoppers sink into armchairs for a reviving coffee. The Italian-inspired menu is filled with light dishes like antipasti, bruschetta, soups, baked potatoes, and salads. An English baker makes the cake specials on-site daily. There's also a terrace for warm days; the café stays open for dinner Thursday through Saturday.

    High St., Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6AL, England
    01386-840537

    Known For

    • Italian light bites
    • Superb coffee and cakes
    • Terrace for outdoor dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Thurs.
  • 7. MBB Brasserie

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    There's energy and buzz at this plate-glass-and-chrome eatery, situated right by the Cornhall, which serves late breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with a smile. Light bites like buffalo mozzarella, hot smoked salmon Nicoise, and deep-fried calamari with fennel salad are particularly tasty. You can also pick something up from their sister company, Corn Hall Deli, for a picnic.

    26 Market Pl., Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2NY, England
    01285-700900

    Known For

    • Locally sourced food
    • Good children's menu
    • Tasty breakfasts starting at 10:30 am
  • 8. Sally Lunn's

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    Small and slightly twee, this tourist magnet near Bath Abbey occupies the oldest house in Bath, dating from 1482. It's famous for the Sally Lunn bunn, a semisweet bread served here since 1680. You can choose from more than 30 sweet and savory toppings to accompany your bunn, or turn it into a meal with salmon or a steak. There are also economical lunch and early-evening menus. Daytime diners can view the small kitchen museum and shop in the cellar (30p for non-dining visitors).

    4 N. Parade Passage, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1NX, England
    01225-461634

    Known For

    • Famed Sally Lunn bunns
    • Lots of tourists
    • Tiny but interesting on-site museum
  • 9. The Bertinet Bakery

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    This popular artisanal bakery serves mouthwatering sourdough, pastries, and savory light meals to eat in or take out. All the breads are hand-baked daily under the leadership of local baker Richard Bertinet. Choose from seeded sourdough, spelt, and levain breads, as well as plenty of tempting Viennoiserie pastries. On Friday and Saturday, you'll find some great weekend specials. 

    12 St. Andrews Terr., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 1BH, England
    01225-313296

    Known For

    • Bread-making classes at bakery school
    • Viennoiserie pastries
    • Freshly baked artisanal bread
  • 10. The Coffee Dispensary

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    Located in a former pharmacy, the Coffee Dispensary is a small independent café that sources its beans from single estates, aiming to bring the best flavors to the people of Cheltenham. It also serves cakes and savory snacks. If you're not sure which coffee to purchase, the staff will "prescribe" something for you.

    18 Regent St., Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1HE, England
    01242-260597

    Known For

    • The best coffee in Cheltenham
    • Friendly vibe
    • Sourcing from single-estate coffee producers
  • 11. The Grand Eastern

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    Delicious Indian dishes are the main draw, but the three magnificent glass domes of the large Georgian interior and the arresting South Asian murals mean that a meal at this award-winning restaurant becomes an event. Specialties of the house include mughlai chicken (flavored with egg, ginger, and garlic and fried in a sauce of yogurt, coconut, and poppy seeds) and salmon bhaja (panfried with Bengali spices and served with diced potatoes).

    8A Quiet St., Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2JS, England
    01225-422323

    Known For

    • Classic Indian and Bengali cuisine
    • Elaborate setting
    • Long menu with lots of options
  • 12. The Snooty Fox

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    Just steps from Market House and in the heart of village life, the Snooty Fox is a bustling inn and restaurant that makes the most of quality ingredients from local Cotswolds producers. Real ales and local ciders are served at the bar, and teas, coffees, and hot and cold meals are available all day. During winter, the roaring fire adds to the ambience, and there's a patio to use in summer. Twelve rooms are also available on site.

    Market Pl., Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DD, England
    01666-502436

    Known For

    • The heart of the local community
    • Locally sourced ingredients
    • Cozy ambience

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