The Spectre

You'll find The Spectre slap bang in the middle of Cheltenham's High Street, which means it's got that easy-going vibe of somewhere locals actually use rather than somewhere tourists stumble into by accident. It's the kind of place where you can rock up for a midweek pint and a burger, or bring mates on a Friday night when it gets properly buzzy. The craft beer selection is genuinely impressive—they take their drinks seriously but won't make you feel daft if you just want a lager. The food side of things doesn't mess about either; they do proper pub food that tastes like someone actually cares.