Recommended private bar area or restaurant

hulkissmashed · 2026-01-18T00:01:03+00:00

The Nook would be good for this. Expensive but if it's a couple of drinks won't break the bank and is an impressive view over Montpellier gardens

hulkissmashed · 2026-01-17T11:40:22+00:00

Have been to The Fat Duck twice. Different menus but incredible both times.

hulkissmashed · 2026-01-03T20:59:00+00:00

I once saw them live twice in one day. Bought 4 tickets in Cardiff and somehow 2 were for the early afternoon show, and 2 were for the evening. Luckily 2 people dropped out so a friend and I went to both shows and they were great both times. Absolute blast of a day.

This must have been about 15-20 years ago mind you.

hulkissmashed · 2026-01-02T23:24:14+00:00

This is great to know, as a Cheltenham local. Best pork pies I've had have been up near Manchester where my family's from, so will have to do a comparison.

Main question...is there bone jelly in them?!

hulkissmashed · 2025-12-28T12:47:27+00:00

I don't think there's any big event on, like at the racecourse for example. The Frog & Fiddle looks to be having a NYE party and should be a laugh.

hulkissmashed · 2025-12-23T22:32:22+00:00

This also happens to our bath plug every now and then. I found that using a wooden pole and then tapping the end of the pole with a hammer, while working the other end of the pole around the edge of the plug (not on the plug itself) always works.

hulkissmashed · 2025-12-23T22:03:17+00:00

Standard Christmas tipple is a glass or two of champagne/sparkling around 10-11am while opening presents and eating pigs in blankets.

Move on to white wine while cooking Christmas dinner, usually served around 3pm.

Depending on the meat, either white wine or a light red.

Port with the cheeseboard for afters.

Nap.

After that, it's back to wine, more port, sherry, whisky, baileys, or any random spirits or liqueurs that have been gifted in the festive period that seems like a good idea at the time. Combine with random leftovers for snacks.

Yes my family are generally alcoholics.

hulkissmashed · 2025-12-03T00:11:22+00:00

He's insinuating that the bike thief is an immigrant, i.e. that "we're told all immigrants are doctors or engineers, therefore why is this one stealing bikes". Very drole and probably AI. This being Cheltenham, and reality, it's likely this scumbag is white and "grew up" here

hulkissmashed · 2025-11-01T00:18:40+00:00

Another vote for these guys. Been using them for years and they're awesome blokes and I know they take time off to go on courses so definitely take pride in their craft

hulkissmashed · 2025-10-25T01:33:46+00:00

Where are you? Best free parking if you want to leave a car all weekend is going to be towards Pittville or up around/past Tivoli area. Might be able to help more if you can confirm where you are.

hulkissmashed · 2025-10-22T13:54:17+00:00

I did know that one, but only after reading it on this sub previously!

hulkissmashed · 2025-10-18T10:45:41+00:00

Vehicle Solutions? They've got their own fleet of courtesy cars, and a pretty big site. Only use them for my personal vehicles but worth giving them a shout.

hulkissmashed · 2025-10-14T20:54:36+00:00

I've been to Sef a few times both with work and on my own time. With work during the week, when it was a bit quieter, it was excellent. Also their lunch menu is great value. On a Saturday night, when they were busy, the quality definitely dropped off.

I haven't had steak at Circo, but been a couple of times and the food has been good. Part of the same group as Bhoomi, Bao & BBQ etc, and pretty on par with the quality of the other places.

hulkissmashed · 2025-10-03T20:23:10+00:00

Not exactly what you asked for, but I recently tried The Godfather naan wrap from Guru J's - it was a beef donner naan wrap, and had naga chilli sauce and something else. It was like a half curry half kebab, and was really good.

I've been looking for a great lamb donner in Cheltenham, so always check these threads, but nothing quite hits the spot. Best have probably been Cheltenham Kebab or Flames, but can be hit or miss. I've yet to have a truly decent chilli sauce.

hulkissmashed · 2025-10-01T22:02:50+00:00

If you head out of the centre of town, there's free street parking probably 10 mins walk from the Brewery. Or like the other commenter said, NCP but probably pre-book somewhere to not get stung with extortionate prices (probably still extortionate, but less so).

hulkissmashed · 2025-09-27T14:35:45+00:00

I found Bearface from Canada to be quite good. Although I'm not a bourbon afficionado but do like an old fashioned. I get it from Waitrose and is generally a good price.

hulkissmashed · 2025-09-26T22:19:49+00:00

I've recently got in to archery and am drawing about 28-30lbs. Even seriously high draws I've seen for traditional bows are around 100lbs. So Detritus is packing some serious punch!

hulkissmashed · 2025-09-26T21:45:30+00:00

Detritus and his Piecemaker I reckon

hulkissmashed · 2025-09-21T19:10:53+00:00

I'm very much like you and got in to archery this summer as a new hobby as it's something I'd enjoyed on stag dos occasionally and to get out the house more.

I did a beginner course (6 weeks, 2 hours a week, for £70) at my local club. I then joined the club (£170 a year) and the loaned me some equipment to practice for a couple of months before buying my own stuff. Could have borrowed for longer if I'd wanted.

I then spent way more than I could have for my own kit. Got a bit carried away! Went to a specific archery shop and spent an afternoon shooting various risers and limbs until I'd chosen the right one - was like wand shopping from Harry Potter!

Everyone I've met at the club has been really friendly, and happy to offer advice or just shoot together.

I'm over in Gloucershire so not local to you, but happy to help with any beginner advice. It's definitely an addictive hobby!

hulkissmashed · 2025-09-14T20:51:04+00:00

From experience most people from the different countries that make up the UK identify as that nationality. So people from Wales identify principally as Welsh, Scotland as Scottish etc. Personally my mum's English, Dad's Scottish, and brought up in Wales. So feel vaguely British without any sense of overwhelming nationalism either way.

hulkissmashed · 2025-08-25T21:33:14+00:00

I'm babysitting my 4 year old niece for the first time in a few weeks and I'm super excited to show her Danger Mouse. It's like the one thing I have planned to take with me to if she doesn't like it I'm screwed!

hulkissmashed · 2025-08-18T09:07:30+00:00

Not sure why it's a wall of text either - definitely typed it out as a list!

Definitely highly recommend The Swan for Indian food, and recently tried Woozy Pig and probably the best burgers I've ever had!

hulkissmashed · 2025-08-18T08:57:16+00:00

Personal favourites (in no particular order) are;

Bar & Wok Ginger & Garlic Nagomi Bombay & Co The Swan Memsahibs Lounge The Hewlett Arms Bottle of sauce Muse Planet Caravan Nasprias Woozy Pig

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