Locals Only: Six Cheltenham Favourites Visitors Rarely Find

Locals Only: Six Cheltenham Favourites Visitors Rarely Find

22 Mar 2026

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Discover the hidden treasures of Cheltenham in this episode of Spotlight on Cheltenham, where we unveil "LocaJoin your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 33: Locals Only. In this episode, we share six places that Cheltenham residents quietly love — spots that don’t always make visitor lists but play a big role in everyday local life. These are dependable, familiar, and rooted in routine rather than hype — the kinds of places locals recommend to friends, not guidebooks. Places featured: Petit Social Website: https://www.petitsocial.co.uk Address: 1 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HG Highlights: A low-key neighbourhood favourite with loyal regulars. Roots & Fruits Website: https://rootsandfruitscheltenham.co.uk Address: 250 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7NE Highlights: A long-standing local shop woven into daily life. Sandford Park Alehouse Website: https://sandfordparkalehouse.co.uk Address: 284 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3HQ Highlights: A true locals’ pub with community feel. Curious Café Website: https://www.curiouscafe.co.uk Address: 204 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7NE Highlights: A café locals return to again and again. John Gordon’s Menswear Website: https://johngordons.co.uk Address: 51 Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1PJ Highlights: Trusted by generations, rarely visited by tourists. The Railway Cheltenham Website: https://www.therailwaycheltenham.co.uk Address: New Street, Cheltenham GL50 3QL Highlights: A relaxed local staple with regulars and character