The Tavern
📍 0.9 miles from Brunton Park
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
Handy for a matchday meet in central Cheltenham: it puts live sport on (e.g., streaming major tournaments), so early/late kick-offs are covered. It’s easy to reach by public transport (listed as close to bus routes) and serves proper pub food with long kitchen hours (Mon–Sat to 9:30pm; Sun to 4pm), useful before or after games. The drinks list includes matchday staples like Guinness, London Pride and popular lagers (Asahi, Peroni), with local/real-ale interest such as Butcombe and DEYA appearing, making it a solid spot for mixed groups to grab a pint, watch the build-up, and refuel before heading to the ground.
Recent Fan Reviews
Hubby and I didn't have a reservation for Sunday roast, we literally walked in. Staff were lovely. Roast Dinner was absolutely fabulous with plenty of vegetables, there was no issue with "extra gravy" on the side...I love gravy! Couldn't recommend The Tavern enough for a great roast dinner in Central Cheltenham. We literally rolled out!
Went on Easter Monday and it was so quiet. The French dip sandwich was a misleading as it came in a hotdog bun but was still very tasty and filling. Steak was juicy and flavoursome the salad was actually seasoned well too. The potatoes could have been crispier in my opinion.
Better late than never!! We had a fantastic family experience at The Tavern on Christmas Day.. .20+adults /children , for their set Christmas day lunch menu. The food was expertly cooked...all the traditional stuff...with some twists.....and lots of extras. All food was served in bowls and platters and put on the table for us to serve ourselves, which really suited us. There was ample...it just kept coming. ..we could have fed another 10 people!!!....so yes...we took lots of doggy bags home! With some of us having never eaten out on Christmas Day before...it was noted that it did feel like we were 'at home'.....completely relaxed in the atmosphere and ambience at the Tavern. I don't live in Cheltenham, but will definitely be returning to the Tavern at some point again this year. 10/10 from all of us....well done for catering so expertly for such a large number. All staff were so professional and so accommodating.....nothing was too much.
We celebrated my daughter’s 30 th birthday last Saturday at The Tavern in Cheltenham. We had the room upstairs and it was wonderful. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble! The waitress serving us was cheerful, helpful and professional. Sam the manager is approachable, thoughtful and experienced.Everything went so well and the food was so delicious! Would highly recommend!
Visited this evening since new ownership - absolutely brilliant!! Food was amazing, service super friendly and anticipated needs before requesting 😍 always been a great venue but they really are rocking it on all counts right now! Main course prawn cocktail is an inspired idea 💖