The Retreat
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Quick info
About The Retreat
On Suffolk Parade in Cheltenham, The Retreat is a restaurant with an open kitchen and high ceilings, serving lunch with a French accent. The menu runs for lunch only, with no dinner service offered, so the kitchen's output is set around midday plates rather than an evening card. It operates as a wine bar alongside the food, and the room takes walk-ins rather than reservations. It opens Tuesday to Saturday and stays closed on Mondays and Sundays, giving the week a fixed rhythm around the lunch trade.
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Menu & Prices
9 dishes- Sirloin Steak
- Roast Beef
- Mini Eggs
- Beaujolais Nouveau
- Caesar Salad
- Stella Artois
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fizz and fish special, steak, lunch menu and beer selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fizz and fish special, steak, lunch menu and beer selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly, approachable staff, alongside lunch food they call wonderful and perfectly cooked. One diner singles out the steak, another the fizz and fish special with a dry sparkling wine, and a third enjoyed a light bite. One notes there is no set dinner menu, and another says the place filled quickly after an early arrival.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly, approachable staff, alongside lunch food they call wonderful and perfectly cooked. One diner singles out the steak, another the fizz and fish special with a dry sparkling wine, and a third enjoyed a light bite. One notes there is no set dinner menu, and another says the place filled quickly after an early arrival.
Featured reviews
- Ginny Ford
“Stumbled across the Retreat on our day trip exploring Cheltenham, on Saturday afternoon. Enjoyed a lovely and reasonably priced light bite. The staff were friendly and approachable, and interested to have a chat. A hidden gem. I recommend a stop here.”
- Steve Shortt
“Amazing food. Best steak in Cheltenham. Lovely staff.”
- Chun Kong
“Went for lunch and we were not disappointed at all! We went early and manage to get a table because within 40 minutes, the place was packed! The food was perfectly cooked and presented and the staff was most helpful!”
- Simon O'Connor
“The Retreat was my choice for a birthday meal and drink out. It is important to note they don't have a dinner menu set, but their lunch menu was a good selection and the food my partner and I ordered was wonderful. They also have an …”
- tessa knight
“A great meal and friendly service in this unassuming looking pub. Splendid selection of beers, but we opted for the fizz and fish special and were delighted with the quality and variety of the food, and the equally delicious dry sparkling …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Stylish wine bar with high ceilings and an open kitchen, dishing up lunch with a French accent.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near The Retreat
- Côte Cheltenham4.41,5250.2 mi£20–60Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
breakfast dishes, sea bream, potted crab
- 0.2 mi£30–80Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
steak tartare, private dining room, set three-course menu
- Sam's Montpellier4.82980.2 mi£30–70Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
small plates sharing format, craft cocktails, wine pairing recommendations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | 4.4355 | — | — | fizz and fish special, steak, lunch menu |
| Côte CheltenhamOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.41,525 | 0.2 mi | £20–60 | breakfast dishes, sea bream, potted crab |
| The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie CheltenhamOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.52,693 | 0.2 mi | £30–80 | steak tartare, private dining room, set three-course menu |
| Sam's MontpellierOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8298 | 0.2 mi | £30–70 | small plates sharing format, craft cocktails, wine pairing recommendations |
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