Foodie Focus: A taste of what’s new in Cheltenham
Summary
If Mirari is not yet on your radar, check out Stef and George’s ( @cotswold_food_bloggers ). Mirari at Club Ocho delivers a dining experience inspired by the artistry of Basque cuisine, with thoughtfully sourced ingredients shaping dishes that celebrate tradition, each one telling its own story of flavour and craft.
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Image features Ellenborough Park Hotel, Flight Club Cheltenham, Settebello Cheltenham Food news Ellenborough Park Hotel ‘s alfresco dining has returned, with the terrace and South Lawn dining carriages providing a beautiful setting. Seasonal dishes, traditional Sunday roasts, and afternoon tea at Cedar Corner are all on offer, set within 90 acres of Cotswold countryside.
The return of Flight Club ‘s summer terrace brings a bright spot for cocktails in the sunshine, with colourful blooms all around. After enjoying the terrace, the evening continues inside with social darts. For even more places to dine in the sunshine, explore our alfresco dining guide and beer gardens guide .
The Woozy Pig, which opened on Suffolk Road in May 2025, has unfortunately closed its restaurant doors. It continues to serve at Dunkertons , where its loyal following can still enjoy their favourites.
Food events Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival at Montpellier Gardens – 19-21 June Cheltenham Vegan Market on the Promenade – 5 July Smash Padel & Smash Burgers at Elkstone Studios – 8 July English Wine Week English Wine Week returns from Saturday 20 June to Sunday 28 June 2026, offering the perfect excuse to explore Cheltenham’s wine bars and venues, with a round up of upcoming events below: A Taste of Veneto – Dinner & Wine Flight Evening with David Almeida at Settebello Cheltenham – 24 June Cheltenham Wine Tasting at The Merryfellow – 25 June Crispmas Wine Tasting at The Grape Escape – 28 June English Wine Week offers the perfect excuse to enjoy great wine, with plenty of places to explore, including: Dryhill Vineyard Dryhill Farm, Greenway Lane, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QR For those wanting to discover how wine is crafted, Dryhill offers vineyard tours and tastings, showcasing how its award winning bubbly is made.
Cheltenham boasts a strong selection of wine bars, perfect for discovering new wines or enjoying the classics. Among them are Montpellier Wine Bar , The Grape Escape , Tivoli Wines , Sotto Lounge Bar and The Retreat Wine Bar .
What You Need to Know
The Woozy Pig, which opened on Suffolk Road in May 2025, has unfortunately closed its restaurant doors. It continues to serve at Dunkertons , where its loyal following can still enjoy their favourites.
Report source: Visit Cheltenham Blog