Gloucester

BEARLANDS RESTAURANT
Bearland House, Longsmith St, Gloucester, GL1 2HJ
Tel: 01452 419966, web: www.bearlandsrestaurant.co.uk
● Charmingly rustic restaurant housed in an 18th century building, with exposed brickwork, comfortable furniture and candles. Food is British with a modern twist: panfried scallops in parma ham with lemon creme fraiche, vanilla panna cotta with pink champagne-poached strawberries. Two-course dinner menu for £24.95.

BLACK HORSE INN
Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8HP
Tel: 01452 812217, web: www.blackhorseclifton.co.uk
● All the food is freshly prepared each day – even the bread and ice-cream - at this 17th century pub with log fires, high-backed wall settles and valley views. A passion for good food and good wine (over 100 bins from around the world - a lot of choice for a little pub) means that the food, unpretentious but delicious, is a real winner, as well as being reasonably priced. Choices range from hearty mains to fabulous sandwiches, so there’s something for every pocket. Finish things off with an aperitif in the intimate bar.

CAFE RENE
31 Southgate St, Gloucester, GL1 1TP
Tel: 01452 309340, web: www.caferene.co.uk
● It’s a bit hard to find down that little alleyway, but worth a hunt for its charming interior, which includes an old well in the centre of the main room and a spooky cellar bar. The kitchen “does not serve fast food. We serve good food as fast as we can.” It certainly ticks all our culinary boxes, with speciality burgers (ostrich, kangaroo) adding a frisson of excitement to lunch. A band of happy regulars are testimony to the good service and great grub.

CARIBBEAN WRAP2
68 Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SD
Tel: 01452 507450, web: www.caribbeanwrap.co.uk
● Popular, family-run takeaway offering a fabulous selection of West Indian dishes: curried goat, salt fish, Jamaican patties, plantain, jerk chicken prepared traditionally and served on coco bread. You can also eat in - there’s seating space for 16 – and you’ll get some of the friendliest service in the whole of the South West. Open Tue-Wed 11am-6pm, Thur 11am-1pm, Fri 11am-12midnight, Sat 12noon-12midnight, Sun 1-5pm

CATHEDRAL COFFEE SHOP
Chapter Office, 2 College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR
Tel: 01452 527701
● Make a pitstop inside the magnificent cathedral, where well-priced teatime treats make a perfect refuelling detour from gazing at ceilings. The friendly Cathedral Coffee Shop serves up sandwiches, rolls, soups, freshly prepared meals and great homemade cakes and naughty bites. Open Daily

HATHERLEY MANOR HOTEL
Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucester, GL2 9QA
Tel: 01452 730217, web: www.hatherleymanor.com
● At this elegant 17th century manor house on the edge of the Cotswolds, the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce go into wholesome breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Current offers include a free bottle of wine for table bookings of four or more on Fri, and two dining for £28.95 on Tue.

LINDEN TREE
73 Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5HB
Tel: 01452 527869
● Country-style traditional pub, close to the docks and a five-minute drive from the city centre. Some excellent cask ales, wines, ciders and other alcoholic beverages, plus good honest homemade meals, tasty bar snacks and nibbles, and a welcoming atmosphere.

TARA RESTAURANT AT HATTON COURT HOTEL
Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards, Glos, GL4 8DE
Tel: 01452 617412, web: www.hatton-hotels.co.uk
● This ivy-clad 17th century manor house mixes heritage and charm with luxury and comfort. Restaurant boasts an extensive wine list, panoramic views from its terrace if you’re dining alfresco, and beautiful food – the flavours are excellent, but it’s the exquisite presentation that will really entrance. This is the kind of hotel you just don’t want to leave.

WHARF HOUSE
Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB
Tel: 01452 332900, web: www.thewharfhouse.co.uk
● Find a mix of countryside relaxation and modern food and drink at the Wharf House, hidden away next to the banks of the River Severn. Restaurant and tea rooms offer the likes of smoked trout & green bean salad, broccoli & dolce latte soup, Herefordshire sirloin of beef, and mango & ginger fool with sweet butter biscuits. ‘Tapas on the terrace’ is perfect for sampling the chef’s skills with a glass of cold wine.

YE OLDE FISH & CHIPPE RESTAURANT
8 Hare Lane, Gloucester, GL1 5LJ
Tel: 01452 522502
● Fish & chips, the gourmet way. Feted by Egon Ronay, the Ye Olde, in a 16th century Tudor building, has been selling chips for more than a century. Rich fish in delicious batter and thick, flavoursome chips – all good, honest ingredients. A real Gloucester favourite - this is how fish & chips are meant to taste.

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