Food and drink

The new Smokinly Good BBQ restaurant in Bishops Walk in Cirencester

New restaurant to open in Cirencester next week

InchDairnie distillery, Glenrothes, Fife

InchDairnie distillery, Glenrothes, Fife

Experimental whisky distillery to host tasting event

Hand Picked Hotels has bought Buckland Manor, The Slaughters Country Inn, The Slaughters Manor House and Old Swan & Minster Mill

Hand Picked Hotels has bought Buckland Manor, The Slaughters Country Inn, The Slaughters Manor House and Old Swan & Minster Mill

Luxury hotel group expands into Cotswolds with four-hotel deal

150 jobs lost as celeb chef's restaurant with two Michelin stars closes

Alex James at The Big Feastival

Alex James at The Big Feastival

Blur star Alex James says The Big Feastival 'is the most fun I’ve ever had!'

Malmesbury teaching assistant Lydia Houghton could win £500,000 with her new Walkers Crisps flavour

Malmesbury teaching assistant Lydia Houghton could win £500,000 with her new Walkers Crisps flavour

Malmesbury teaching assistant could win £500,000 with new Walkers flavour

Owner of Otis & Belle Will Alexander

Owner of Otis & Belle Will Alexander

Cotswolds bakery expands from one store to four

Sally Abé is coming back to Oxfordshire this month.

Sally Abé is coming back to Oxfordshire this month.

Michelin-starred TV chef to return to the Cotswolds after leaving pub

Hyll sits within a 17th-century manor house and 60-acre grounds in Charingworth

Hyll sits within a 17th-century manor house and 60-acre grounds in Charingworth

Country house hotel appoints award-winning new executive chef

The Cotswolds Distillery tour.

The Cotswolds Distillery tour.

Cotswolds Distillery

Inside the award-winning distillery nestled in the Cotswolds countryside

Hotel du Vin Cheltenham is launching a 'Wood Fire and Vine' feast night in August.

Hotel du Vin Cheltenham is launching a 'Wood Fire and Vine' feast night in August.

Cotswolds hotel offering mediterranean food options as part of new event

A country house hotel in the Cotswolds has been named one of the best spots in the UK for afternoon tea.

A country house hotel in the Cotswolds has been named one of the best spots in the UK for afternoon tea.

Country house hotel in Cotswolds praised for "unforgettable" afternoon tea

Work is set to begin on a new terrace that will transform part of Cheltenham’s Promenade.

Work is set to begin on a new terrace that will transform part of Cheltenham’s Promenade.

Work to begin on new Cotswolds hospitality space as plans approved

Here are five of the best hidden gem restaurants to visit in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Here are five of the best hidden gem restaurants to visit in Bourton-on-the-Water.

The best hidden gem restaurants to visit in this stunning Cotswolds village

Post in Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, has been listed as one of the top 100 local restaurants by The Good Food Guide, securing the 91st spot.

Post in Newnham-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, has been listed as one of the top 100 local restaurants by The Good Food Guide, securing the 91st spot.

Cotswolds restaurant named among UK's best local venues

BULL hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds town of Burford.

BULL hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds town of Burford.

Oxfordshire Hotel Stays

Inside sleek and stylish BULL hotel in heart of landmark Cotswolds town

Bertie Matthews in the Field

Bertie Matthews in the Field

The eighth-generation miller shaping the future of British flour

Steady Rolling Man, the pale ale from DEYA Brewing Company in Cheltenham, topped the Top 50 UK Beer Awards, organised by beer specialists We Are Beer.

Steady Rolling Man, the pale ale from DEYA Brewing Company in Cheltenham, topped the Top 50 UK Beer Awards, organised by beer specialists We Are Beer.

Cotswolds brewhouse named best beer in 2026

Here are five of the best rated restaurants to visit in the Cotswolds town based on TripAdvisor reviews.

Here are five of the best rated restaurants to visit in the Cotswolds town based on TripAdvisor reviews.

Five of the best rated restaurants in the Cotswolds' Chipping Norton

A new partnership is bringing a taste of Hampshire fizz to the heart of the Cotswolds.

A new partnership is bringing a taste of Hampshire fizz to the heart of the Cotswolds.

Cotswolds Distillery team up with sparkling wine producer

Levi Roots pictured with his Reggae Reggae Sauce

Levi Roots pictured with his Reggae Reggae Sauce

Why the Cotswolds are like a second home for Levi Roots

How you can win a memorable evening at a new Cotswolds restaurant

Here are five of the best dining spots in the Cotswolds with a view.

Here are five of the best dining spots in the Cotswolds with a view.

Five of the best restaurants with a view in the Cotswolds

Crampi in Lechlade

Crampi in Lechlade

Discover Southern Italian wines at tasting and dinner experience

Here are five of the best outdoor dining spots in the Cotswolds.

Here are five of the best outdoor dining spots in the Cotswolds.

Five of the best outdoor dining spots for the heat in the Cotswolds

Helen Bath, GM at The Old Bell Hotel.

Helen Bath, GM at The Old Bell Hotel.

Manager at 'oldest hotel’ scoops prestigious award

A fish and chip shop in Cirencester is currently shut (library image)

A fish and chip shop in Cirencester is currently shut (library image)

Why chippy in Cirencester is currently shut

The Apple Tree in Woodmancote, near Cheltenham, welcomed customers back after a

The Apple Tree in Woodmancote, near Cheltenham, welcomed customers back after a

Cotswold pub reopens after 'stunning transformation'

Freshly baked croissants and cinnamon buns are now making their way from the Cotswolds to Bristol.

Freshly baked croissants and cinnamon buns are now making their way from the Cotswolds to Bristol.

Cotswolds bakery chosen to supply pastries for new coffee shop

Luke Rawicki, the head chef at The Feathers in Woodstock, shared his preferred dining spots to Country & Town House

Luke Rawicki, the head chef at The Feathers in Woodstock, shared his preferred dining spots to Country & Town House

Top chef reveals his picks for the best places to eat in the Cotswolds

From Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 21, 2026, 200 Degrees at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet will run Operation Better Brews.

From Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 21, 2026, 200 Degrees at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet will run Operation Better Brews.

How you can swap unwanted coffee for something new at Cotswolds Designer Outlet

The Bradley Hare Inn in Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, wins praise from The Times for its modern British menu and cosy interiors after reopening.

The Bradley Hare Inn in Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, wins praise from The Times for its modern British menu and cosy interiors after reopening.

Cotswolds pub praised for 'tantalising' food in rave review

The Tunnel House Inn, located near Coates and just a short distance from Highgrove, closed in 2020 but will welcome visitors once again from Wednesday, June 3.

The Tunnel House Inn, located near Coates and just a short distance from Highgrove, closed in 2020 but will welcome visitors once again from Wednesday, June 3.

Cotswolds pub frequented by the Royal Family to reopen after five years

Three Choirs Vineyards has appointed a culinary expert as head of tourism in the Cotswolds.

Three Choirs Vineyards has appointed a culinary expert as head of tourism in the Cotswolds.

Culinary expert appointed to head up Cotswolds vineyard

Aspiring bakery chain Gail’s has set its sights on Cheltenham for its first Gloucestershire branch.

Aspiring bakery chain Gail’s has set its sights on Cheltenham for its first Gloucestershire branch.

Bakery chain targets Cotswolds site for first branch in the region

Roots + Seeds Café & Kitchen at Gloucester Food Dock wins SoGlos Café of the Year 2026.

Roots + Seeds Café & Kitchen at Gloucester Food Dock wins SoGlos Café of the Year 2026.

Cafe named best coffee shop of the year at major awards

Plates & Shakers, based in Ross-on-Wye, will be launching a new site in Cheltenham.

Plates & Shakers, based in Ross-on-Wye, will be launching a new site in Cheltenham.

Award-winning cocktail bar to open new venue in popular Cotswolds town

Cheltenham’s Woozy Pig burger restaurant on Suffolk Road closes 30 May, shifting focus to street food, festivals and events.

Cheltenham’s Woozy Pig burger restaurant on Suffolk Road closes 30 May, shifting focus to street food, festivals and events.

'Back to our roots' - Much-loved burger restaurant to close

A pub in the Cotswolds has been named among the best places in the UK to enjoy a drink in the sun.

A pub in the Cotswolds has been named among the best places in the UK to enjoy a drink in the sun.

Cotswolds pub with 'authentic charm' named among best places to drink in sun

The Wild Duck in Drakes Island, Ewen, and The Bell Inn in Langford near Lechlade, have been named among the top five in the Cotswolds by The Times.

The Wild Duck in Drakes Island, Ewen, and The Bell Inn in Langford near Lechlade, have been named among the top five in the Cotswolds by The Times.

Two Cotswolds pubs named among the best in the UK

hree Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire named among UK’s best by The Times.

hree Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire named among UK’s best by The Times.

Vineyard in the heart of the Cotswolds named among the best in the UK

The Coro Lounge opened on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Gloucester’s Kings Square

The Coro Lounge opened on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Gloucester’s Kings Square

"It was fantastic" - New lounge opens its doors to customers

Plans to build a KFC on the edge of Coleford were approved by the Forest of Dean District Council's planning committee this week.

Plans to build a KFC on the edge of Coleford were approved by the Forest of Dean District Council's planning committee this week.

New KFC drive‑thru set to open in town on edge of Cotswolds

Cotswolds Distillery is set to open The Hidden Still, a distillery bar and cocktail experience, alongside their new product launch, Cotswolds Wild Spritz.

Cotswolds Distillery is set to open The Hidden Still, a distillery bar and cocktail experience, alongside their new product launch, Cotswolds Wild Spritz.

Cotswold distillery to open new cocktail bar

A former Subway in Gloucester city centre is set to be transformed to an off-license.

A former Subway in Gloucester city centre is set to be transformed to an off-license.

Former Subway in Gloucester to reopen as off licence

The Cheltenham branch of Franco Manca will close its doors permanently this week.

The Cheltenham branch of Franco Manca will close its doors permanently this week.

Date confirmed of when Cheltenham pizza chain will close down

Muse Brasserie, the third in its growing chain, has launched at Gloucester Quays.

Muse Brasserie, the third in its growing chain, has launched at Gloucester Quays.

New French-Indian inspired restaurant opens in the Cotswolds

Chris Davey outside his Guiting Power Farm Shop

Chris Davey outside his Guiting Power Farm Shop

Popular Cotswold chef cooks for the Beckhams and Hollywood stars

The Seagrave Arms near Chipping Campden unveils a spring-summer menu celebrating British produce.

The Seagrave Arms near Chipping Campden unveils a spring-summer menu celebrating British produce.

Cotswolds country pub unveils new spring menu

A new café-bar is set to open its doors next month. with similar interior to Barranco Lounge in Filton Abbey Wood

A new café-bar is set to open its doors next month. with similar interior to Barranco Lounge in Filton Abbey Wood

New lounge bar to open in Gloucester THIS THURSDAY

John Burton-Race

John Burton-Race

Top chef swaps Michelin stars for view at new rooftop restaurant

Aldi and Robert Hitchins submit plans to Tewkesbury Borough Council for a new £7m store at Innsworth Park

Aldi and Robert Hitchins submit plans to Tewkesbury Borough Council for a new £7m store at Innsworth Park

New supermarket on the way as part of 'important' plans for district

Jeremy Clarkson.

Jeremy Clarkson.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson eyes new ventures ahead of Clarkson's Farm premiere

A new bar is planned to open in the heart of Cheltenham, but an opening date for the Japanese restaurant has yet to be confirmed.

A new bar is planned to open in the heart of Cheltenham, but an opening date for the Japanese restaurant has yet to be confirmed.

New bar to open alongside Japanese restaurant in Cheltenham