The Retreat

You'll find The Retreat tucked away on Suffolk Parade, that stretch of Cheltenham that's quietly become rather good for eating and drinking. It's the sort of place where locals actually hang out—not trying too hard, but clearly caring about what they're doing. The wine list is genuinely thoughtful (they know their stuff without being annoying about it), and the food is the kind that makes you want to come back: proper seasonal cooking that doesn't overthink itself. Whether you're after a casual weeknight bottle and some charcuterie or something more substantial, it slots in nicely.