Locals Only: Six Cheltenham Favourites Visitors Rarely Find

Discover the hidden treasures of Cheltenham in this episode of Spotlight on Cheltenham, where we unveil "LocaJoin your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 33: Locals Only. In this episode, we share six places that Cheltenham residents quietly love — spots that don’t always make visitor lists but play a big role in everyday local life. These are dependable, familiar, and rooted in routine rather than hype — the kinds of places locals recommend to friends, not guidebooks.

Places featured:

Petit Social
Website: https://www.petitsocial.co.uk
Address: 1 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HG
Highlights: A low-key neighbourhood favourite with loyal regulars.

Roots & Fruits
Website: https://rootsandfruitscheltenham.co.uk
Address: 250 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7NE
Highlights: A long-standing local shop woven into daily life.

Sandford Park Alehouse
Website: https://sandfordparkalehouse.co.uk
Address: 284 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3HQ
Highlights: A true locals’ pub with community feel.

Curious Café
Website: https://www.curiouscafe.co.uk
Address: 204 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7NE
Highlights: A café locals return to again and again.

John Gordon’s Menswear
Website: https://johngordons.co.uk
Address: 51 Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1PJ
Highlights: Trusted by generations, rarely visited by tourists.

The Railway Cheltenham
Website: https://www.therailwaycheltenham.co.uk
Address: New Street, Cheltenham GL50 3QL
Highlights: A relaxed local staple with regulars and character