
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.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, petting zoo and play area, homemade lasagne and twice roasted belly pork.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, petting zoo and play area, homemade lasagne and twice roasted belly pork.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for the food quality, with standout dishes like the seared duck breast, twice roasted belly pork with apple and sage jam, and a homemade lasagne one diner rated a perfect ten. The Sunday roast comes up repeatedly as genuinely delicious, and the halloumi and red pepper burger from the specials board also earns praise, alongside a decent local gin and international beer selection. Close behind the food, families highlight the play park, petting zoo, and dedicated dog area facing the playground as major draws for visits with children. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and several reviewers note the pub gets busy, with more than one suggesting booking ahead, especially at weekends and lunchtimes. Parking, while plentiful across multiple car parks, can fill up during peak times, though reviewers still found space in the beer gardens. One visitor's only complaint was dirty toilets, attributed to a hot, busy day. One long-time customer, now visiting by motorhome, found the landlord and staff still helpful years later.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for the food quality, with standout dishes like the seared duck breast, twice roasted belly pork with apple and sage jam, and a homemade lasagne one diner rated a perfect ten. The Sunday roast comes up repeatedly as genuinely delicious, and the halloumi and red pepper burger from the specials board also earns praise, alongside a decent local gin and international beer selection. Close behind the food, families highlight the play park, petting zoo, and dedicated dog area facing the playground as major draws for visits with children. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and several reviewers note the pub gets busy, with more than one suggesting booking ahead, especially at weekends and lunchtimes. Parking, while plentiful across multiple car parks, can fill up during peak times, though reviewers still found space in the beer gardens. One visitor's only complaint was dirty toilets, attributed to a hot, busy day. One long-time customer, now visiting by motorhome, found the landlord and staff still helpful years later.
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”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Bars near The House in The Tree
- The Tavern4.47032.9 mi
sunday roast dinner, chorizo mac & cheese croquettes, extra gravy on the side
- The King Edward Vii4.41,2203.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
lisa as server, disappointing supervisor service, helpful bar staff
- Royal Oak4.09424.4 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
korean chicken burger, flies around food/desserts, roast dinner
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The House in The Tree | 4.61,986 | — | — | sunday roast, petting zoo and play area, homemade lasagne |
| The Tavern | 4.4703 | 2.9 mi | — | sunday roast dinner, chorizo mac & cheese croquettes, extra gravy on the side |
| The King Edward ViiReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,220 | 3.8 mi | £10–20 | lisa as server, disappointing supervisor service, helpful bar staff |
| Royal OakReservations · Good for kids | 4.0942 | 4.4 mi | £10–20 | korean chicken burger, flies around food/desserts, roast dinner |
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