Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Cheltenham Cocktail Week
Dates for the next Cheltenham Cocktail Week are coming soon. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 35 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 35 Cheltenham venues on this page.
Live music and DJs
Cheltenham bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
The Botanist
The Botanist in the Brewery Quarter, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Strand
A glass-fronted pub on the High Street with real ales, food and live music nights.
The Tavern
A rustic-chic pub on Royal Well Place with seasonal European food and live music.
Bars with games
A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.
Flight Club
Social darts in the Brewery Quarter, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Date night in Cheltenham
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Hotel du Vin
The bar and French-style bistro at Hotel du Vin, in an 18th-century building on Parabola Road.
Old Courthouse
A pub in Cheltenham's old courthouse on County Court Road, with chandeliers and oil paintings.
The Nook on Five
A restaurant and bar on the fifth floor of The Quadrangle on Imperial Square.
Kibou
A Japanese restaurant in the Regent Arcade with sushi, ramen, cocktails and sake.
Malmaison
The bar and brasserie at Malmaison on Bayshill Road, with its landmark conservatory.
Montpellier Wine Bar
A long-established wine bar on Montpellier Street with a seasonal brasserie menu and an outside terrace.
Rooftops and bars with a view
A drink with something to look at. Go before sunset if you can.
The Nook on Five
A restaurant and bar on the fifth floor of The Quadrangle on Imperial Square.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Cheltenham Cocktail Week 2026.
Hotel du Vin
The bar and French-style bistro at Hotel du Vin, in an 18th-century building on Parabola Road.
The Nook on Five
A restaurant and bar on the fifth floor of The Quadrangle on Imperial Square.
Kibou
A Japanese restaurant in the Regent Arcade with sushi, ramen, cocktails and sake.
Malmaison
The bar and brasserie at Malmaison on Bayshill Road, with its landmark conservatory.
The Botanist
The Botanist in the Brewery Quarter, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
Cosy Club
The Cosy Club at the Cupola Tower on the High Street, with an all-day menu and cocktails.
Nagomi
A Japanese yakiniku restaurant on Crescent Place, where you grill at the table.
Drinks in historic buildings
A drink in some of Cheltenham's older buildings, with the character to match.
Hotel du Vin
The bar and French-style bistro at Hotel du Vin, in an 18th-century building on Parabola Road.
Old Courthouse
A pub in Cheltenham's old courthouse on County Court Road, with chandeliers and oil paintings.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
Old Courthouse
A pub in Cheltenham's old courthouse on County Court Road, with chandeliers and oil paintings.
The Nook on Five
A restaurant and bar on the fifth floor of The Quadrangle on Imperial Square.
Flight Club
Social darts in the Brewery Quarter, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Kibou
A Japanese restaurant in the Regent Arcade with sushi, ramen, cocktails and sake.
Montpellier Wine Bar
A long-established wine bar on Montpellier Street with a seasonal brasserie menu and an outside terrace.
The Botanist
The Botanist in the Brewery Quarter, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Strand
A glass-fronted pub on the High Street with real ales, food and live music nights.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Old Courthouse
A pub in Cheltenham's old courthouse on County Court Road, with chandeliers and oil paintings.
The Nook on Five
A restaurant and bar on the fifth floor of The Quadrangle on Imperial Square.
Flight Club
Social darts in the Brewery Quarter, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Kibou
A Japanese restaurant in the Regent Arcade with sushi, ramen, cocktails and sake.
Montpellier Wine Bar
A long-established wine bar on Montpellier Street with a seasonal brasserie menu and an outside terrace.
The Botanist
The Botanist in the Brewery Quarter, with a botanical look, cocktails and live music.
The Strand
A glass-fronted pub on the High Street with real ales, food and live music nights.
All Bar One
All Bar One on Montpellier Walk, with cocktails, wine and sharing plates.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
Mr Cambray's Curiosity
A cocktail bar in Jessop House on Cambray Place, with food, music and an outdoor area.
Nagomi
A Japanese yakiniku restaurant on Crescent Place, where you grill at the table.
Tivoli Cinema
The bar at the Tivoli cinema in the Regent Arcade, for a cocktail before the film.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Cheltenham Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Hotel du Vin
The bar and French-style bistro at Hotel du Vin, in an 18th-century building on Parabola Road.
Old Courthouse
A pub in Cheltenham's old courthouse on County Court Road, with chandeliers and oil paintings.
The Nook on Five
A restaurant and bar on the fifth floor of The Quadrangle on Imperial Square.
Flight Club
Social darts in the Brewery Quarter, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Kibou
A Japanese restaurant in the Regent Arcade with sushi, ramen, cocktails and sake.
Malmaison
The bar and brasserie at Malmaison on Bayshill Road, with its landmark conservatory.
Montpellier Wine Bar
A long-established wine bar on Montpellier Street with a seasonal brasserie menu and an outside terrace.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
Montpellier Walk and around
4 partner bars in Montpellier, all a short walk apart.
- 1Home & Botanic
- 2The TavernAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Hotel du VinAbout 4 minutes' walk
- 4MalmaisonAbout 4 minutes' walk
The Promenade and Imperial Square
4 partner bars around the Promenade and Imperial Square, all a short walk apart.
- 1Old Courthouse
- 2CocosAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3KibouAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4MirariAbout 3 minutes' walk
An evening around the Brewery Quarter and High Street
4 partner bars around the Brewery Quarter and High Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1The Botanist
- 2MulligansAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Mowgli Street FoodAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Flight ClubAbout 2 minutes' walk
What a Cocktail Week night looks like
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Cheltenham's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
Cheltenham at night: your questions
What is there to do in Cheltenham at night?
Plenty. For live music, try Home & Botanic and The Botanist. For games bars, try Flight Club and Mulligans. For date night, try Hotel du Vin and Old Courthouse. For views, try The Nook on Five and Imperial Garden Bar. For dinner and drinks, try Kibou and Malmaison. For ten days a year, Cheltenham Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where is there live music in Cheltenham?
Home & Botanic, The Botanist and The Strand are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Cheltenham?
Try Hotel du Vin, Old Courthouse and The Nook on Five. Book ahead at the weekend.
Which Cheltenham bars have games?
Flight Club and Mulligans all have something to play.
What is Cheltenham Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Cheltenham's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 35 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Cheltenham Cocktail Week?
Dates for the next Cheltenham Cocktail Week are coming soon.
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Every venue on this page took part in Cheltenham Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.