Muddy Stilettos - Cotswolds businesses best in the region

A total of 21 winners from Gloucestershire and Worcestershire were crowned in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards. The awards recognise excellence across a range of lifestyle categories.

Hero Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of Muddy Stilettos, said: “I set up these awards 13 years ago to give local lifestyle indies a chance to shine. It’s been an honour to showcase these most creative, innovative lifestyle businesses across Gloucestershire & Worcestershire.

Several businesses in Gloucester were given awards (Image: Newsquest)

"The response to this year’s Muddy Awards has been incredible with thousands voting to support an amazing array of local businesses big and small.”

Organised by lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos, this year’s awards were the most popular yet, reaching more than 11 million people nationally over nine weeks and drawing nearly half a million votes and nominations.

Winners in Gloucestershire included De Vere Tortworth Court in Wotton-under-Edge for Best Afternoon Tea, Loft & Spires in Cheltenham for Best Fashion & Interiors, and Tabu Wine & Cocktail Lounge in Bishop’s Cleeve for Best Bar.

New Brewery Arts in Cirencester was named Best Arts, Culture & Theatre, while Settebello in Cheltenham won Best Restaurant.

In Worcestershire, The Bridge Inn & Ferry in Evesham took home the Best-Loved Pub title, with So Aesthetics in Worcester named Best Beauty Salon/Clinic.

Other Worcestershire winners include Attwell Farm Park in Redditch for Best Family Experience and The Malvern Spa for Best Wellness Break.

Described as a celebration of creativity and community spirit, the Muddy Stilettos Awards allow residents to champion their favourite independent businesses and help them gain wider recognition.

The full list of winners is available on the Muddy Stilettos website at glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/winners.