With dozens of restaurants ranging from traditional English and European cuisine to exotic cuisine of Mexico or Thailand, Cheltenham provides the best eating experience. The town has been ranked 15th in the Which? Good Food Guide 2007 premier league of restaurants. Brasseries Le Petit Blanc, Lumiere and Brosh, alongside with French restaurant Le Champignon Sauvage, The Mayflower which serves Oriental cuisine and The Daffodil have made the grade. Some of Cheltenham's restaurants have been included for the last 18 years.

Cheltenham’s newest leisure destination, The Brewery, adds a new dimension to eating out and family entertainment in Cheltenham. It features several restaurants, including Portuguese, Mexican, Italian and Chinese restaurants as well as cafes and cinema.