Sounds & Spirits: Six Live Music & Cocktail Venues in Cheltenham

In this episode of Spotlight on Cheltenham, I, Solomon Prescott will take you on an evening out: six venues where music, atmosphere, and expertly crafted drinks come together. These are places to linger over a cocktail, tap your foot, or catch a set by local or touring artists. Each spot has a visible online presence (social, website, or listings) and a real address so listeners can go explore the night scene themselves. Featured Venues: The Alchemist, Cheltenham Website: thealchemistbars.com Address: The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta St, Cheltenham GL50 4FA What’s good: A theatrical cocktail bar & restaurant in Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter. Creative drinks, showy presentation, and a fun night out destination. 33 The Rum Bar Website: 33therumbar.co.uk Address: 33 Prestbury Rd, Cheltenham GL52 2PP What’s good: Cozy, rum‑specialist bar just outside town. Over 150 rum labels, craft cocktails, friendly atmosphere, dog‑friendly. The Clarence Social Website: theclarence.social Address: 1 Clarence Parade, Cheltenham, GL50 3NY What’s good: Hidden behind the Promenade, this lounge offers wine, charcuterie, cocktails, with happy hour and evening vibes. Gin & Juice Website: ginandjuice.com Address: 131 The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NW What’s good: Cheltenham’s late‑night spot. 400+ gins, lively terrace, DJs, cocktails galore. Planet Caravan Website: planetcaravancheltenham.com Address: 25 Bath St, Cheltenham GL50 1YA What’s good: Craft beer, cocktails, street food, casual but upscale bar experience. Their “Lagerita” cocktail and rotating beer/cocktail combos make this one versatile. Mr Cambray’s Curiosity Website: mrcambrays.co.uk Address: 30 Cambray Pl, Cheltenham GL50 1JP What’s good: Café by day, cocktail bar by night. Seasonal drinks, events, and dual personality gives it interesting narrative potential.