i absolutely love the food at the tivoli ,we are regulars and have never had cause to complain,fish…read moreand chips excellent,steak tasty, lamb succulent ,atmosphere great ,staff friendly and food served all day ......

From the owner: The Tivoli re-opened on 9th December 2010 after a £1m refurbishment…read more The pub and restaurant has now been taken over by the same experienced Scoff & Quaff management team and owners behind the highly successful bars and restaurants in the Swan @ Whittington, The Ewe & Lamb, Bromsgrove, The Kings Head Bar + Grill, Worcester, The Leopard, Bishops Tachbrook, The Fleet at Twyning and The Crown & Sandys, Ombersley The result sees the pub reinvigorated to offer something new to Cheltenham with a real neighbourhood feel through a fabulous blend of the contemporary and the classic. When you walk through the door, you'll feel the warm, relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy brunch, lunch, a quick bite after work, a social gathering, a celebration, a business lunch, a private dinner or just for drinks. Serving a variety of quality fresh meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, alongside premium draught lagers, real ales and a superb selection of wines.

This place was awesome! We stayed directly across the street at The Dozing Duck (Airbnb) so of…read morecourse made a reservation for dinner here. (No reservation needed on the pub side-we ate in the restaurant) The food is locally sourced, fresh and authentic rustic farm to table. Even my side salad was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Our go to whenever we are in Oxford visiting family. They have a nice outdoor area, not a lot of…read moretables with umbrellas but no worries if it is nice out. If you eat in the bar area you go to the bartender order your drink of choice and meal. Hint...if you only feel like a half portion of fish and chips you can order a half order and for me it's a perfect portion of food. They do have a bar menu too if you don't want fish and chips. But really who goes to a pub in England and not order fish and chips. This is the place to do so. They do have a restaurant but I believe you need a reservation for that. Worth every bit for a nice meal out and I believe that the menu is a bit different.

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

A wonderful family run, house restaurant, set in the idylic watership down area. Enjoy a pre-dinner…read moredrink on the outdoor decking absorbing the magnificent view of Beacon Hill. Surperb food from a set menu available at reasonable prices, I've never been disappointed. Enjoy a drink with the hosts after your meal. The Dew Pond also runs a range of wine & food evenings. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Wonderful small restaurant in the depths of the English countryside. Every single thing that our…read moreparty of three had was delicious and excellent. Good selection of very English dishes (venison, lamb and so on). The wine list was reasonably priced and comprehensive also.

If you are from the USA, do not go to the Royal Oak in Painswick!!…read moreWe were first in line at 6 pm when they started taking food orders. We waited for our food to come for over an hour, with the waitstaff assuring us they were working on it. Meanwhile, the tables patronized by "locals"--both inside and out--were being served their dinners, even though they put their orders in after we did. Finally, they told us our dinner would be there in 15 minutes. When that didn't happen, we paid for our drinks and left. They did not seem to care at all. We went down the street to The Falcon pub, where the staff was very attentive and the food and wine was very good. I can only conclude that the Royal Oak is not fond of Americans. Worst service EVER!!!

The Royal Oak pub is one of the most delightful I have ever visited…read more It is in Painswick, a village of enormous charm constructed almost entirely of local Cotswold stone. The stone has a soft, beautiful beige cast which sets off the darker stone shakes that make the roofs. The Royal Oak is a perfect example of this lovely architecture. Due to some rather odd bureaucratic nonsense one can enter the pub to the right of the main entrance or the left. This oddity makes one wonder which is the best side to alight on. If one enters right you will see a fireplace festooned with chalkboard dining options, a small bar, and a piano. We choose to enter right and ordered the excellent local beer (Gold) and got our bearing from the owner/chef, Michael who helped by making helpful item suggestions. If one follows the British Telly series "Pie in the Sky", one is bound to be reminded of the late Richard Griffiths for Michael is indeed a man who has created a family in his pub and a pub in his family. The atmosphere is just wonderful and Michael's staff are clearly part of the act. I liked the pub instantly and was now curious about Michael's food. It was all good. I ordered a huge pork rib, so sweet and tender it melted in my mouth. It was surrounded by baby peas and thick chips. My partner ordered battered cod and chips. The fish was fresh, perfectly combined with a light batter, and cooked to perfection. Pudding was a wonderful Spotted Dick so plentiful that we needed to share. During and after our meal we chatted with other patrons, one of whom took to the piano. Michael is a native of Bristol and allowed me to pick his brain for some local lore at the bar after our meal. He suggested I look in his courtyard and see the way it protects patrons from unwanted breezes. I found it a comfortable place to sit if one wanted quiet. I peeked in the window of the "other" side of the pub and found several patrons watching a game and gossiping. I wanted to go in, but Michael said with a twinkle, "That's where I put the naughty patrons." It's a week bit smaller than the piano side, but just as warm and friendly. Michael has created an atmosphere that is hard to find almost anywhere and deserves six stars in the pub category.

Steak night! £50 for two steaks, a bottle of wine and a side! Aside from the deal we got, this is a…read morevery cool place. A cinema dating from the 1920's, it's an interesting space. The food was good, but the service was great! Our server was very attentive and took very good care of us.

First meal in England and was a bit disappointed. Ambience is great, service was attentive, but…read morefood was far below expectations. It looked pretty but my food and my companion's were quite bland. It was like an experiment of textures since all the food was cooked well - the meat was medium rare and the lamb had a good sear, the souffle was fluffy, but there was very little flavor. A pinch of salt would have done wonders. Since the entrees and appetizer were a bit lacking, I ended up ordering dessert, which was the best part of the meal. Caramel corn topped a rich panna cotta, served with two mini macarons. Each component of the dessert was spot on and delightful. Service: 4/5 Really nice and attentive Ambiance: 4/5 Classy. It felt like walking into the lobby of a grand hotel in the 60s Food: 2/5 Deceptively pretty. If it was looks alone, it would get a 5, but since it didn't taste like anything... +1 for dessert though, because that was as delicious as it looked

Taken here by friends not really knowing what to expect, and we were really in for a treat!…read moreThe quirkily menu (spam frittatas to start) had a British twist on American classics (burgers, ribs, mac cheese etc) and all was delicious and plentiful! Nice if slightly pricey cocktails (should some be more expensive than some mains?) Staff friendly, helpful and welcoming. Give it a try!

We initially came here for drinks but after reading over the menu, we decided to grab a bite to…read moreeat. We each got burgers and fries and it was delicious. The staff was very friendly. The atmosphere was casual but cozy. The seating was very comfortable. They had a broad selection of drinks. Would definitely come back!

Outstanding pub food and great beers. They have their own Hop Kettle micro brewery and these are…read moreall very good. Food is certainly not cheap, but you will not be disappointed. We had the burger (amazing flavour and triple cooked chips to die for), Ham, eggs and chips, and bubble and squeak and a BLT, all were stunningly good. Lovely atmosphere and traditional decor.

Excellent beer and the fish and chips did not dissapoint. Nice atmosphere and excellent service…read more Highly recommend.

Very Busy Pub on the outskirts of Cheltenham with great views . Plenty of parking…read more The pub caters really well for children with a garden and playground Food is a bit hit and miss in my experience don't know whether I've been unluck Either absolutely Lovely no problems must go again Or everything goes wrong.. Food cold not cooked wrong meal etc. They provided High chairs Smoking area outside and tables outside with heaters Toilets are large and clean with baby changing facilitys

We've driven past this pub countless times on our way to and from the Cotswolds, so as we had an…read morehour to kill before meeting friends for dinner, we stopped by for a drink. It's a big old pub with lots of small seating area and a decent menu. The current owners are pretty new but there are lots of nice touches like candles in the windows and comfy armchairs that make this a good stop. We had a couple of the local draft beers and sat near the fire watching the snow come down. We've earmarked the Air Balloon for a meal next time we're passing through.

A beautiful restaurant and wonderful customer service. The interior is very elegant and I would…read moreconsider using it for an event in the future if possible. Parking was not the easiest. I got the last space, but I couldn't see if overflow parking was available. The appetisers were very good and beautifully presented. The duck that my friend had looked wonderful. Our main courses were very good. The cod was lovely and the steaks were nice. My steak was a little fatty and I found the gristle very chewy on the end piece. I also like my triple cooked chips a little more crispy, but that's just my taste. The desserts were lovely and again beautifully presented. The ginger cake with chocolate mousse and the ganache plate were particularly good. The table next to us has the beef wellington and I would definitely order that if I went again. It looked phenomenal! Overall a lovely experience.

This restaurant excels at everything it seems..what a delight!…read more - Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating - Perfect service, attentive but not too much - Small thoughtful extras - Excellent food - Very well priced Came in for lunch. Had the 3 course lunch menu for £38 (what a steal!). Lamb belly for starter was delicious, well seasoned and put together dish. Mains I tried the pork collar which was very good but the house made black pudding was phenomenal, best I have ever had..inventively spiced, wish I could buy a kilo to take home. Dessert was fig leaf panna cotta, light and flavoursome. Had a coffee with dessert which was also excellent. Its very clear that they try to do everything to the best standard possible. Wish I lived closer.