Featuring everything from holistic wellbeing hubs and Cuban street food to specialist Belgian beer bars, Gloucestershire is bursting with exciting new openings.
Just in case you missed some of the hottest new spots, SoGlos rounds up nine of the most exciting Gloucestershire openings in October 2024...
Prosperity Holistics in Gloucester
Nestled in the heart of the lively Gloucester Quays, experience a modern, airy and affordable space designed to help Gloucestershire switch off from the stresses and strains of daily life at Prosperity Holistics — with booking available now.
Opening in October 2024, the wellbeing hub has been carefully designed to offer you a calming environment where you can focus on your wellness, whether you’re looking for emotional support, physical healing or a peaceful retreat, with the venue providing everything you need for your wellness journey.
Goldsmiths in Cheltenham
Diamonds are Cheltenham's best friend with established high end jewellers Goldsmiths opening the doors of its huge new store on The Promenade in October 2024.
Taking over the former Royal Bank of Scotland bank, which has remained empty for two years, the move from a smaller store further down The Promenade is a vote of confidence in the town's retail offering.
The Lamb Inn in Great Rissington
The Lamb Inn in Great Rissington reopened after a one-month refurbishment this October 2024, with new owners having breathed fresh life into the 17th century pub, filling it with cosy interiors and a homely menu of pub classics celebrating the best of seasonal produce.
The couple have worked at renowned establishments such as London’s Kitchen Table, Maaemo in Norway, Clos du Cèdre in France and Noma in Denmark, and are pleased to be making the Cotswolds their new home.
Los Cubanos in Stroud
Opening in October 2024, family-run mobile street food business Los Cubanos brings its popular Cuban cuisine to Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud full time.
Menu highlights include frijoles negros (black bean stew), arroz con girs (rice and peas), Cuban tortillas and a range of sides including sweet potato, cassava and plantain fries. Los Cubanos will also be serving a new range of cocktails, including mojitos from the classic mint and lime to more unusual garlic and thyme flavours.
Reiss in Gloucester
Reiss has opened its first store in Gloucester and first outlet in the south west with a pop-up shop at Gloucester Quays.
It's the brand's first-ever store in the city and is located next to Sketchers and opposite The North Face at the popular shopping and leisure destination. Joining other leading fashion brands at the outlet including Hobbs, Phase Eight, Next and M&S, the Reiss pop-up will be open for the next six months.
The Eagle Social Tap in Cheltenham
Having been vacant for more than five years, 102-104 on Cheltenham High Street, which was formerly occupied by Sports Direct, finally has a brand-new occupant — The Eagle Social Tap — with the Amber Taverns chain transforming the empty premises into a buzzing new venue.
The new hub promises 'to be a lively and inviting space for all', providing 20 new jobs and offering a contemporary and cosy interior designed for comfort and enjoyment; an extensive selection of drinks, including craft beers, fine wines and inventive cocktails; as well as a warm and friendly atmosphere with excellent service.
Daikoku Ramen in Gloucester
An exciting new addition to Gloucester Food Dock, Daikoku Ramen is the first Asian restaurant to join the city's bustling community of independent food and drink businesses.
With a focus on authenticity, Daikoku offers a Japanese tasting experience punctuated by vibrant flavours to Gloucester Food Dock, with a menu of ramen bowls, gyoza and rice bowls made with ingredients sourced locally and from Japan itself.
The Thirsty Pine in Gloucester
A brand-new craft beer cafe, complete with its own coffee shop, specialist Belgian beer bar and live music space, has opened in Gloucester this October 2024, with The Thirsty Pine transforming the former Jax nightclub.
Its main bar will offer 34 craft beers on draught, while its smaller specialist Belgian beer bar will offer eight beers on draught and around 100 bottles, all imported directly from Belgium. Plus, The Thirsty Pine also boasts a 400-capacity live music venue, complete with stage and dance floor, which will host a wide variety of acts and aims to bridge the gap between heritage venues like Gloucester Guildhall and grassroots venues like Cafe Rene.
Joules in Stratford-upon-Avon
Just over the border of the north Cotswolds, popular lifestyle store, Joules, has launched one of its first home sections in the country.
As well as showcasing the latest autumn and winter fashion collection, the new store is also one of the first in the UK to bring extra prominence to the brand's home offering within the new bespoke-designed store.
