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We've compiled the best of the best in Cheltenham - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Located in a former pharmacy, this small independent café sources its beans from single estates, aiming to bring the best flavors to the people of Cheltenham. It also serves cakes and snacks from local suppliers. If you're not sure which coffee to purchase, the staff will "prescribe" something for you.
Set in an opulent Regency building with a statement bar, the Ivy serves first-class food with British and European specialties. In its heyday, the Rotunda building was a bathing pool with spa water on tap, and its domed roof and seating area have been exquisitely restored to house the smart restaurant. Racehorse murals line the walls in a nod to Cheltenham's equestrian heritage. Choose from dishes such as apple and Stilton salad, aromatic duck curry, or crab linguine. The Ivy also serves a classic afternoon tea. Reservations are advised, especially when there are race meetings and festivals.
