The House in The Tree
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About The House in The Tree
On Withybridge Ln in Cheltenham, The House in The Tree is a countryside pub with animals on site for visitors to see and pet. Food is served on laminated menu sheets covering a decent-sized range, with a Sunday roast dinner and a kids' menu among the offerings. Children have a play park with a footy pitch and goals, and a dedicated area lets dogs sit with their owners while they eat, though dogs are not permitted in the restaurant or the children's play area. Outside, an outdoor beer garden and covered seating sit alongside several car parks. The pub takes walk-ins and opens daily, and it tends to get busy. All other areas of the pub, beyond the restaurant and play area, remain open to dogs.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, play area and animals, twice roasted belly pork and homemade lasagne.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, play area and animals, twice roasted belly pork and homemade lasagne.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the food, with the Sunday roast singled out as genuinely delicious and a lovely roast dinner mentioned again by another reviewer. Close behind are the other plates reviewers name: seared duck breast with creamy rosemary potatoes, a sweet potato pie, twice roasted belly pork, a homemade lasagne and a halloumi and red pepper burger from the specials board. Reviewers also praise the Butty Bach and the local gins. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and families single out the play area, the petting animals and the kids' menu. The pub is often busy and the car park can fill up, though one reviewer never failed to find a space, and a couple of reviewers suggest booking ahead. One reviewer found the toilets dirty, putting it down to a hot, busy day. One parent describes eating lunch outside beside the animal area with a three year old, then carrying drinks round to the play area.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the food, with the Sunday roast singled out as genuinely delicious and a lovely roast dinner mentioned again by another reviewer. Close behind are the other plates reviewers name: seared duck breast with creamy rosemary potatoes, a sweet potato pie, twice roasted belly pork, a homemade lasagne and a halloumi and red pepper burger from the specials board. Reviewers also praise the Butty Bach and the local gins. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and families single out the play area, the petting animals and the kids' menu. The pub is often busy and the car park can fill up, though one reviewer never failed to find a space, and a couple of reviewers suggest booking ahead. One reviewer found the toilets dirty, putting it down to a hot, busy day. One parent describes eating lunch outside beside the animal area with a three year old, then carrying drinks round to the play area.
Featured reviews
- Julio Jose
“The Sunday roast is genuinely delicious, and they even have a kids’ menu that’s perfect for the little ones. Their drink selection is big, with some international beers to choose from. The service is fantastic — everyone there is incredibly kind and welcoming. They also have animals and a fun playground area that kids absolutely love. Overall, it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy with family. It does get busy, so booking ahead is definitely a good idea.”
- Paul Meathrel
“Lovely pub on the outskirts of Cheltenham. We visited in the height of summer and spent a very pleasant evening. There was a whole mix of people, fun business people to singles to families. There are several cars parks and several sections of outdoor space. Even though the parking was rammed, when we visited, there was plenty of room in the beer gardens and covered area.”
- Alison Trout
“GREAT FAMILY PUB! They really have made a huge effort in making this place the best it can be for families. A great play park, little footy pitch and goals, a petting zoo, a dedicated area for dogs to sit with you and eat directly opposite the fenced in play area. Food was a good quality, lovely friendly staff, & served quickly. My only quibble would be dirty toilets. However, it was hot and busy so it maybe was just they hadn’t had time to do them again.”
- Fay
“Always made to feel welcome. Staff are always friendly and polite. Sat outside for the first time tonight and easy to order food outside and lovely area. Had the halloumi and red pepper burger which was on the specials board and it was so good. Car park can get very busy but never not been able to park. Also do a lovely roast dinner on a Sunday. Will be back soon no doubt. Thanks.”
- Simon Pieman
“This is a truly excellent pub to dine at. The menu is well crafted with a great choice, including several interesting items that make this menu stand out from the generic standard menus most pubs offer....for example, we had the seared duck breast with creamy rosemary potatoes, red cabbage and kale and also the sweet potato pie, with brocoli, root veg and new potatoes... both delicious. Also a fantastic desserts menu which included some traditional and some fruity items, deviating from the generic sugary, fudge, caramel or chocolate offerings that dominate most pub menus. Very friendly staff, and pleasantly decorated pub. The tables and actual laminated menu sheets were basic and unpretentious, maybe an area some savings have been made, to allow the pub to offer such great quality food at a very reasonable price! ... the beer (Butty Bach) was excellent too!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Award winning countryside pub, with fantastic food, kid's play area, animal petting arrangements and plenty of parking. Please note dogs are NOT allowed in the restaurant or outside in the children’s playarea but all other areas are available for them”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The House in The Tree
- The Old Elm Inn4.58692.7 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, ham egg and chips, pork belly
- The Bottle of Sauce4.51,4382.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
truffle parmesan fries, burgers, pizza
- Harry Cook Freehouse4.41,2622.9 mi
sunday roast dinner, live bands, beer selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The House in The Tree | 4.61,994 | — | £15–30 | sunday roast, play area and animals, twice roasted belly pork |
| The Old Elm InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5869 | 2.7 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, ham egg and chips, pork belly |
| The Bottle of SauceReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,438 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | truffle parmesan fries, burgers, pizza |
| Harry Cook Freehouse | 4.41,262 | 2.9 mi | — | sunday roast dinner, live bands, beer selection |
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