Incredible food. Bravo! Michelin level food in a charming town near Sudeley castle. We went for…read morelunch which was a 2+ hour affair with gazpacho and a unique goat cheese and marmalade Welsh rarebit amuse bouche. We each ordered different dishes - my wife had the chicken liver and the red mullet, I Had the halibut and rare breed beef. I'll let the pictures speak for them and say they were as delicious as they were beautifully presented. Topped off with a lemon polenta cake with strawberry sorbet and berries. I'd drive here from another town to eat if nearby.

I flew down to Gloucester with a couple of friends on Saturday to have lunch at 5 North Street,…read moreWinchcombe. It's about 15-20m drive out of Gloucester. I am so glad I did. It was the best meal I have had this year. It's a small, friendly little place in a quaint Gloucestershire town. With about 20-30 covers, it's not a big restaurant and it has a family feel about it; with none of the distance or formality you'd get in a big city Michelin Starred restaurant. The food is astonishing. Rich, deep flavours. Beautiful presentation. Perfectly chosen crockery. Nice touches like a small loaf of bread that is half white and half brown. My friends had duck which looked good (in an objective way - I'm vegetarian so it's not my cup of tea!). I had a choice of six veggie dishes which could be served as either starter or main course. I chose a salad and gnocchi which were both excellent. Two-course lunch on the set menu with a nice bottle of wine - which I didn't try because I was the designated pilot for the return journey - plus coffees and a tip came to £140, I think. Which is pretty good for this level of culinary loveliness. I have been to two- and three-star restaurants and had worse food. (Parkheuvel in Rotterdam had three stars when I went there and it was *much* worse, for example.) 5 North Street has a richly deserved star. Only the Michelin's obsession with rococo details like location, fancy formal service, tasting menus, artwork and so on plus, I think, a feeling that restaurants can't be good if they're small stop this place getting more stars. Personally, I would give it three stars right now. It's that good. I feel like the man who discovered The Beatles. This is a great restaurant and well worth a special trip to visit it.

A lovely, charming pub with a big yard with tents and picnic tables. Family and dog friendly. Had a…read morefantastic Sunday roast (make reservation) with tender sirloin beef and all the accompaniments. Absolutely delicious. Onion rings excellent too. Lots of other menus items and a cream tea available. Full bar. Server Alex very efficient and personable. A most pleasant experience and reasonably priced.

I am visiting from America. My goal for this trip was to enjoy the Cotswolds in the superior food…read more There's a lot of competition in the area and this is a top contender. The owners of the inn are also cattle farmers of the Irish Dexter. They are grass fed only for three years and dry aged 30-50'days. The result? Fabulous marveled beef that melted in my mouth. The.hard work and has paid off.

Across the lane from the river, half-hidden by a stone wall, is Lower Slaughter Manor. This is the…read moresister property to the nearby Lower Slaughter Inn (where Gayle and I were staying). For Lower Slaughter, this is the fancy schmancy 17th century estate house and built for the Whitmore family, lords of the manor at Lower Slaughter from 1611. Gayle and I weren't sure they were going to let us in, but staff was kind enough to let us look around the impressive outside grounds and the greater inside common areas. Having a drink at the bar was also a good way to settle into our tour. I was also personally taken by the billiards room.

Disappointment. Horrible staff and boring atmosphere. Rude bartender and dry staff. The room has…read morebeen the only good part of the stay. Left the restaurant before we even got our food.

Hmm. Apparently, I started this review a couple months ago and apparently got distracted…read more Monty's had been on our list of places to try for a couple years and we just never got around to it until [this summer] because the other places we thought about were closed. First, the restaurant is small and cozy. It has about a dozen tables (and based on at least one other review, there is more seating downstairs). We called ahead to book a table, but didn't really need to on that Sunday afternoon. I imagine that it could get crowded on other nights. Speaking of other nights, our friends had gone on another night and advised us that it was an upscale place. We were smartly dressed, but most of the diners were in denim. That's OK; it was our anniversary. Knowing that it was our anniversary, Monty's had a bottle of champagne waiting for us. That was thoughtful of them. So, even though I don't drink, I appreciated the effort and did have a glass. Now, being that it has been a couple months, I don't remember exactly what we ordered. No worries because their menu changes constantly based on what's in season and what suits the chef's fancy. Trust me. It was very tasty and well-presented. I would order it again. Sorry this is dated. You should go there and post a review! :)

We didn't eat in the Brasserie, just went downstairs to the cocktail bar which was great, and…read morenicely lit with candles. There was a guy (Pete Joseph) playing Soul, Funk and Latin Jazz, and he was fab, he played and sang effortlessly (he should audition for X-Factor!) It was a nice chilled out evening. We will definitely eat in the Brasserie next time, then downstairs for some entertainment to finish off the evening.

The menu has lots of selections and combinations to choose from with reasonable pricing... Started…read morewith the crab bisque and it was perfect with airy croutons on the side...the bisque had a little kick that complimented the creamy base...then the mushroom spinach crepes arrived and they were heavenly... when you are in the area, I would definitely recommend this Brasserie!

On vacation with my wife, we came to this restaurant on a whim, we were really impressed with our…read moreserver, she was knowledgeable about the menu, the wine, the local area and pretty much anything that we asked. The food was exceptional and we really enjoyed the veal escalope and the pork loin. The prices were very reasonable, and I wish we had more time in Cheltenham as we would certainly be back. ( my job is a corporate executive chef feeding 2500 people daily, and this is the best meal I have eaten on my vacation)

The Lion is a nicely restored 15th-century coaching inn Winchcombe, which we stayed after a days…read morewalk from Lower Slaughter, including a stop at Sudeley Castle. It took a little bit of effort to find it as its a few blocks up North Street. Like a number of UK inns, the Lion consists of a bar, a restaurant, and a hotel. It's also not an independent inn as it's part of the Butcome group. The folks here work hard as we same the same folks a breakfast, dinner, and in-between. It's popular as the Sunday bar and restaurant crowd on this bank Holiday weekend was impressive. Here are my ratings: Bar (3 Stars) - Nice selection, but with slightly snippy service. When I asked what they had beer wise that was around Guiness strength, the answer was "Coffee". Then it too awhile to get her attention again. Maybe I missed the joke. Patio (4 Stars) - This was a nice outdoor spot to comfortably hang out, especially since the weather was relatively warm and it wasn't raining. Dinner (4 Stars) - We dined "early" as they were wrapping up the dining room hours because of the bank holiday. And as we were already in a "Burger and a Pint" mood, our choices were the right choice and quite tasty. Breakfast (5 Stars). Good selection, nice dining room, timely service, strong coffee, good portions, and tasty choices. You can't do much better than that. Accommodation (5 Stars). We snagged the "Super Indulgent" room which with the associated bath tub (great soak after a hike) made Gayle feel like a princess. I loved this room too.

I'm disappointed in some of the poor reviews below. Lion Inn had very friendly and attentive…read moreservice by a group of amiable hardworking young people. It was a good atmosphere here and we were in a convivial setting which we enjoyed. The food was good (I enjoyed the steak), and I wish there were a few more gluten-free options, but it was an overall fine experience and certainly wasn't the nightmare described by some of the overly demanding people who've reviewed previously. 5 stars for the service and ambience, and even if the food was 3-4, these fine folks deserve their average rating to go up a bit!

The Wesley House is no longer a pub or a restaurant. It remains a 15th century Merchant's House…read morewith lodging still happening upstairs from the former pub and restaurant. There was nothing exactly wrong with The Wesley House as a place of lodging but see if it's for you: * My bags were on the ground floor when I arrived. Nobody offered to bring them up the narrow stairway so I dragged them up myself. * The rooms are small but functional. Somewhat amusingly, the second floor emergency fire exit was in/through my room with the door to that exit ominously labeled "FINAL EXIT". Thankfully there was no need for anyone to run through my room on the night of my stay. * Though The Wesley House had someone on site when I arrived, that person gave me a key for the front entry door for later, when nobody is on-site. One lets themselves into and out of the building, walking through the former bar area to get up to the rooms. * There was nothing wrong with the breakfast that's included in the price of lodging but I will note that it was my least favorite breakfast of the 7 I had at other places during my time in the Cotswolds. The Wesley House is fine (no more, no less) but if you want something a little more than fine I'd keep searching.

Outstanding! Superb gourmet English food at day tripper prices…read more 15th century building that oozes history. Cozy bar area entrance that leads up & into a more spacious dining room, further back is a bright dining atrium. The servers are personable, friendly, genuine, knowledgeable and helpful. Their attention to detail is truly well done. The food is extraordinary. I'm here renting a house in Winchcombe for the week. Getting a good lay of the land. Spent the previous week in London. My dinner here tonight was more delicious and better presented than any meal that I had in the big city. My wife & I each had 4 courses, 4 glasses of wine plus one dessert wine. The total tariff was 71 quid. Simply amazing. In my home, 60 miles north of San Francisco, an equivalent meal would cost 2.5X more. I am a monarchist. I want England to take us Americans back into the kingdom. Failing that I want to plead for political amnesty and immigrate here. (Sssshhhhh, It's really not about the politics. I want to enjoy the superior food for the remainder of my life). If you are in the Cheltenham area and desire a memorable meal, this place will satisfy & delight you.

Stopped in after a hike for a pint. Great place with local ales. Fireplace was a welcome addition…read moreand the staff is amazing. A great stop. Check in with Luke, one of the owners. A wealth of knowledge and history. He just bought the place and there is so much history here. A must visit.

Background: We are three Americans, and three British; ranging from ages 23 to 87. One thing we all…read morehad in common was we were hungry! We came to The Corner Cupboard not knowing what to expect, but were blown away! From the appetizers to our main coarse, everything was cooked to perfection. We tried the chicken, liver and mash, lamb curry, salmon cakes, and braised beef and loved it all. Possibly best of all the waitress kept our ice water filled the entire meal, which is uncommon for British restaurants (at least as an American tourist). We would have stayed for dessert except we were completely satisfied and couldn't justify getting anything else. Seriously: Don't hesitate to come here if you need a great meal.