Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: Cheltenham’s Nightlife Hotspots

Cheltenham has a thriving nightlife, renowned for its cocktail and wine bars, music venues and clubs. Whether your night out looks like a long evening sipping margaritas, checking out local live music or dancing the night away at Bar 131, Cheltenham will get you burning the midnight oil.

Cocktail Bars

Rouge

Looking for the ultimate night out in Cheltenham? Rouge Bar has you covered! Whether you’re craving delicious handcrafted cocktails, want to master the art of mixology with our Cocktail Masterclasses, or need the perfect venue for birthdays, private events, and celebrations, Rouge Bar is the place to be. Dance the night away at our special events, featuring everything from Drum & Bass and R&B to Afrobeats, Reggae, and Soul. No matter the occasion, we bring the vibes, the music, and an unforgettable experience. Book your night now at Rouge Bar!

Gin and Juice/No.131

Encapsulating the lively, cultured elegance of Cheltenham’s promenade, Bar No.131, serves a vast menu of cocktail creations along with all the classics. Serving over 400 gins, Gin and Juice crafts cocktails are too good to drink, complete with edible flowers and exotic fruits served in decadent, vintage-cut gin glasses while the Rum and Fizz bar offers the ultimate winter warmer. Whether you choose to spend the evening lounging on the terrace or in the atmospheric, Victorian-inspired, basement cocktail bar, you’ll surely lose track of time at Bar 131.

The Alchemist

Arriving at the Brewery back in 2020, the Alchemist brought an air of scientific wonder to the cocktail scene in Cheltenham. Famed for its expertly crafted beverages that steam, bubble, flame and more, the Alchemist offers a unique drinking experience.

 33 The Rum Bar

With more than 150 rum labels for you to explore, ‘The Rum Bar’ are true experts in their field. On top of rum, the bar serves a variety of classic cocktails along with wine, beer, cider, soft drinks and mocktails. Situated near Pittville Park, this remains a bit of a hidden gem in Cheltenham, providing a laid-back atmosphere and warm reception.

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Wine Bars

The Retreat

Inspired by the wine bars of Paris, ‘The Retreat’ is a local favourite known for its classy decor, bustling atmosphere and broad wine menu. Serving quality French food by day and drinks into the early hours, ‘The Retreat’ embodies the casually refined nature of French culture, celebrating good food, good wine and good company all day and all night!

Montpellier Wine Bar

A true Cheltenham favourite, Montpellier Wine Bar has been open since 1977. It serves a mixture of international wines which can be paired with delicious food off their menu. The bar is known for its warm, friendly atmosphere, and staff are always on hand to help you choose a wine.

Pubs

The Jolly Brewmaster

Featuring an open fire, an original ivy-draped horseshoe bar and a cosy garden, this Suffolks local is the perfect traditional English inn.

The Green Dragon Inn

This country inn sits a 15-minute drive from Cheltenham, tucked away in the beautiful Cotswold countryside. Enjoy warming traditional food, quality local ales and ciders and more beside a roaring open fire after a long country stroll.

Special mention…

Dunkertons

Dunkertons is a cidery located in Dodswell Cheltenham. The Cidery contains indoor and outdoor seating, with open firepits perfect for evenings, as well as heated inside seating. The rustic vibe of the park is complemented by it’s homebrewed ciders, beers, and other alcoholic beverages. Dunkertons creates the perfect atmosphere for casual and cosy drinks, and with it’s various street food stalls, it’s the perfect place to unwind.