Brasserie Blanc Cheltenham

You know that feeling when you walk into a restaurant and instantly feel looked after? That's Brasserie Blanc on the Promenade. It's the kind of place where they actually know how to cook — roasted meats, silky sauces, impeccable timing — without any of the pretension that sometimes comes with that territory. The room itself is lively without being chaotic, with that lovely post-war brasserie aesthetic that works brilliantly in Cheltenham's architecture. You're getting proper French bistro food here: confit duck that falls off the bone, steak frites done right, fish specials that change with what's actually good. Service is genuinely attentive rather than fussy. Expect to spend around £20-40 per head before drinks, which feels fair for this level of cooking.