Best Restaurants in Gloucestershire

Budget-friendly restaurants

If you’re travelling to Gloucestershire on a budget, you’ll be pleased to know that the county is home to many affordable restaurants serving the best of British and European food. Here’s a list of places to have a bite without having to splash the cash.

The Barge Restaurant

This family-run restaurant is located in Gloucester’s historic docks and serves traditional English food at a reasonable price. You can choose between daytime and evening menus, a set party menu and a Sunday menu with the timeless Sunday Roast. Expect to find the all-time classics, including fish and chips, chicken curry and a wide range of homemade pies.

Greek on the Docks

Up for some delicious Greek food? Look no further. Greeks on the Docks is your go-to place for authentic tzatziki, moussakas, kleftiko, and you name it. Found along Gloucester’s marina, this restaurant serves modern Mediterranean dishes in a laid-back atmosphere. If you fancy having a drink after your meal, the bar is open!

Sowl Fuud

If you’re looking for a vegan treat, you’ve come to the right place. Sowl Fuud sits in the heart of Gloucester and is the first 100% vegan takeaway in the city. Here you can taste home-cooked vegan burgers, wraps and pizzas, as well as a variety of vegetable-based mains.

Tiger Eye’s Restaurant

Dining at Tiger Eye’s restaurant is an experience you won’t forget. Situated a stone’s throw from Gloucester train station, this venue combines the concept of cooking on hot rocks with modern gourmet recipes twisted in the Asian way. Here, you’ll be able to tailor the dishes to your taste by cooking selected items yourself on a lava rock. Choose between steaks, seafood, and grilled vegetables and be part of the action.

High-end restaurants

Looking for a venue for a special occasion? Below we’ve selected some of the most sophisticated restaurants, known for their impeccable service and fine-tasting menus.

Ox Barn

Once home to the oxen that ploughed the fields, Ox Barn is an elegant dining venue where the extensive beams and Cotswolds rubble walls were kept original. The restaurant offers sophisticated dishes, from wild garlic malfatti and sea bream broth to sirloin and horseradish cream. If you love the food so much you don't want to leave, you can book one of the cosy bedrooms and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding countryside a little longer.

The Old Butchers

This former butcher shop was transformed into a state-of-the-art restaurant in 2015 and quickly became one of the most famous in the Cotswolds. Owners Pete and Louise offer an ever-changing menu, including Cornish lobster, mixed roast shellfish, Gloucester pork chop and a lot more.

Buckland Manor

Located in the picturesque village of Buckland, this English manor house offers elegant accommodation and a stylish restaurant serving delicious local food. Here you can choose between lunch and dinner menus, luxury afternoon hampers and a children's menu if you’re travelling with the family. Be sure to try the exquisite pan-fried sea bream and the sprouting broccoli.

Domaine 16

This dining venue is one of Cheltenham’s very best, serving authentic French food in a cosy, familiar atmosphere. Domaine 16 is more than cheese and wine: it is about bringing people together to celebrate France’s unique culinary scene. Here you can try a wide range of fondues, charcuterie and cheeseboards and exquisite desserts to top off your meal, such as Cheltenham’s horsechoux.