Find a pub in Cheltenham
Tucked away on the edge of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a town worth having on your radar. As well as being home to one of the UK’s top racecourses, it’s also a major hub for shopping, culture and cuisine – with its streets home to a brilliant selection of charming and lively pubs.
You’ll find no shortage of pubs in Cheltenham town centre for casual drinks with friends or colleagues. After somewhere that does pub food too? You’re sure to find somewhere that tickles your tastebuds with Greene King. You’ll also find our pubs showing live sports, so you can watch your favourite team play with a pint of your favourite drink in hand.
Luckily, it couldn’t be easier to check out our pubs in Cheltenham. Whether you fancy a sports bar, a charmingly traditional tavern or a countryside inn, just pop in your location and let us take care of the rest.
Find your local Cheltenham pub
Best pubs in Cheltenham
When it comes to finding your perfect pub in Cheltenham, Greene King has you covered. We have several amazing venues scattered across this historic market town, including these absolute standouts.Stylish and central
For a drinking hole right in the heart of Cheltenham, you can’t go wrong with the Copa of Cheltenham. It’s ideally located on Regent Street, offering up racing-themed interiors, a great selection of real ales, wines and spirits and a sun-soaked beer terrace perfect for those warmer days.
Planning a party or celebration? The Copa of Cheltenham is one of the few pubs in Cheltenham with function rooms available for hire. It’s also incredibly family-friendly and perfect for the whole gang with a food menu full of pub classics that’s sure to entice the entire group.
A local gem
The Lansdown is a short walk from the town centre, and its massive beer garden and relaxed vibe make it one of the top dog-friendly pubs in Cheltenham. Grab a well-poured pint and settle down at a table in the sunshine. Or, if the weather’s not playing ball, the cosy and casual interiors are the perfect backdrop for your next hearty Sunday roast.
Whether you’re after a spacious pub in Cheltenham to bring your pooch or somewhere to tuck into some wholesome pub grub, the Lansdown is the spot.
A favourite for families and four-legged friends
No matter if you’ve spent the day at Cheltenham Racecourse or browsing the shops in historic Montpellier, the Norwood Arms is a great shout for a relaxing afternoon drink. It’s one of the best real ale pubs in Cheltenham, with its doors first opening over 100 years ago in 1891.
Inviting interiors complete with cosy leather banquettes and warm, ambient lighting make it the perfect place for a memorable meal. Out back, you’ll also find a spacious dog-friendly beer garden and terrace that’s always bustling with families on warmer weekends.
With its wide range of cask ales and draft lagers, plus a menu of tantalising British dishes, it’s no surprise that the Norwood Arms is a well-loved local pub in Cheltenham.
A sports lover’s dream
With its location just a stone’s throw from Cheltenham Racecourse and its reputation for screening all the top matches, the National Hunt is unsurprisingly a go-to drinking hole for live sports fanatics. There’s plenty of space in the main bar to settle down in front of the screens. Or if you’re craving some fresh air, the National Hunt has a small but comforting beer garden.
As well as catching the latest fixtures on Sky Sports or TNT Sports, you could also challenge your mates to a game of pool or darts. And when you get peckish? You’ll find the National Hunt serves up all the tasty small plates and pub classics Greene King is so well known for.
More about Cheltenham
While it may be known for its historic racecourse, Cheltenham has plenty more to offer both visitors and locals. The town had its heyday during the Regency era, when its natural mineral springs enticed people from all over the UK to visit.
Most of its elegant 18th-century architecture has been very well preserved, so you’ll spot plenty of handsome townhouses and leafy squares scattered around the town. The Montpellier neighbourhood just south of the centre is one of Cheltenham’s oldest quarters, with its attractive Regency buildings hosting all manner of independent shops, pubs and dining spots – including the Norwood Arms Greene King pub.
Not just a crowd-pleaser when it comes to its looks, Cheltenham also knows how to host a party. It’s nicknamed the ‘Festival Town’ for its incredible annual calendar of events – from the iconic Cheltenham Festival horse races in March to the Cheltenham Jazz Festival in May. You’ll also spot family-friendly options like the Wychwood Festival, that’s hosted at the racecourse at the beginning of the summer season.
Going to events is thirsty work, but luckily for you, there’s no shortage of local pubs in Cheltenham to relax in. This includes a fantastic selection of Greene King venues where delicious food, well-poured pints and a warm welcome are always guaranteed.