Seasonal menus, cosy inns and standout Sunday roasts make these Cotswolds favourites perfect for relaxed, flavour-led escapes
Mint at Tewkesbury Park, Tewkesbury
Exciting times are unfolding for Anuj Thakur and his talented team at Tewkesbury Park as they unveil their new seasonal menus. With a passion for the very best locally sourced produce, each dish celebrates the flavours of the season while staying true to their ethos – bold, creative cooking with a nod to Anuj’s Indian heritage. Guests will enjoy beautifully crafted plates that look almost too good to eat yet deliver flavours to surprise and delight. Alongside refreshed daytime and evening menus, guests can also enjoy a tasting menu with an optional matching wine flight, as well as a delicious Sunday lunch offering. It’s a new chapter, bursting with seasonality and creativity.
tewkesburypark.co.uk/eat-drink/mint-restaurant
The Tivoli, Cheltenham
The Tivoli is perfect for great food, craft drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. The menus celebrate simplicity and tradition with a focus on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, serving everything from fresh daily specials to hearty favourites. It’s reputed to serve one of the best Sunday roasts in Cheltenham, a must-try for locals and visitors alike. Whether it’s a meal in the restaurant, a relaxed afternoon in the courtyard, or a celebration in a private dining room, The Tivoli offers the perfect setting, with a curated wine list, real ales, craft beers and classic spirits. From cosy dinners and family friendly Sunday lunches to group dining and special occasions, The Tivoli brings the best of a traditional pub with modern British dining to Cheltenham.
thetivolicheltenham.com
The Fox Inn, Broadwell
Set in the heart of the village of Broadwell, near Stow‑on‑the‑Wold, The Fox is focused on good, honest cooking and a relaxed village atmosphere. The menu centres on classic pub dishes rather than showy plates, matched with a concise wine list and local ales from Donnington Brewery, just two miles away. Steaks are cooked simply and served with traditional accompaniments, while other plates favour familiar British flavours done with care. On Sundays, the pub is known for its roast lunches, served until they sell out. With a cosy bar, welcoming dining room and large garden for warmer months, The Fox is a dependable stop for unfussy, satisfying food. It’s the sort of place that locals rely on — and visitors quickly understand why.
thefoxbroadwell.com
The Bell Inn, Langford
The Bell Inn is a classic Cotswolds pub with food that rewards the journey. The seasonal menu celebrates confident British cooking and the day’s best local produce. Starters include devilled lamb kidneys on toast, Cotswold IPA rarebit with pickles, French onion soup or a half‑pint of prawns with mayonnaise. A well‑priced steak frites sits alongside a 10oz Longhorn sirloin on the bone, cooked to order and served with béarnaise or stilton hollandaise. Pub classics include beer‑battered fish and home‑cut chips to calves’ liver with mash and onions,as well as sourdough pizzas. Desserts are traditional with sticky toffee pudding and treacle tart. Add local ales, a thoughtful wine list and elegant rooms upstairs for a food‑led Cotswold escape.
thebelllangford.com
Roots + Seeds, Northleach
Multi-award-winning café restaurant, Roots + Seeds, has opened its third sustainable dining hub at the Far Peak activity and wellness retreat, near Northleach. The former barn’s light-filled interior with dedicated play space for little ones, is perfect for family and friends, while dogs also receive a warm welcome. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, its sustainable modern British menus showcase Cotswolds produce including meat supplied by Jesse Smith Family Butchers, game from Cirencester’s Bathurst Estate, fresh fish and seafood from Brixham in Devon, and homegrown seasonal produce from its quarter-acre kitchen garden at the Old Kennels in Cirencester..
rootsandseedskitchengarden.co.uk/far-peak-northleach
The Wychwood Inn, Shipton-under-Wychwood
The Wychwood Inn is marking a new chapter under fresh management. Following an update to both the interiors and the menu, the focus is on creating a relaxed, welcoming setting. The kitchen champions seasonal ingredients and classics, whether a carefully prepared Sunday roast or lighter lunch plates. Interiors offer the perfect place for a quick pint, a leisurely meal with friends and family, or the ideal location for your special event. Upstairs, a small number of comfortable boutique bedrooms offer a convenient base for those looking to explore the surrounding countryside. Rooted in the community, The Wychwood Inn offers the perfect destination to enjoy good food, good company, and a sense of place.
thewychwoodinn.com
The Seagrave Arms, Weston Subedge
Tucked away just outside Chipping Campden, The Seagrave Arms blends rustic charm with refined hospitality. This beautifully restored 17th-century inn offers guests a warm welcome. The seasonal menu celebrates the best of British produce, with dishes crafted to showcase bold flavours and comforting classics, perfectly paired with carefully selected wines and local ales.
Upstairs, elegantly designed rooms provide a peaceful haven for overnight guests exploring the rolling hills of the Cotswolds.With its relaxed elegance, attentive service, and deep connection to its surroundings, The Seagrave Arms continues to be much-loved destination for both locals and visitors seeking authentic Cotswold charm.
theseagravearms.co.uk
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