From piles of syrupy pancakes washed down with a bloody Mary, through to smashed avocado and crispy bacon with an Aperol spritz, SoGlos has scoured the county for 19 of the best places for a boozy brunch in Gloucestershire — with plenty of alcohol-fuelled bottomless brunch options for those looking to celebrate!
KNEAD Bakery Elkstone
One of the top 10 most popular bakeries in the UK, set in a scenic rural location in between Cheltenham and Cirencester, KNEAD Bakery Elkstone serves a selection of brilliant brunch staples. Alongside freshly baked pastries, enjoy crispy duck waffles and eggs Benedict; carbonara French toast and truffle cheese toasties — and don't forget to check out the outdoor Tipsy Baker Bar, offering a selection of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and mocktails.
Dr Foster in Gloucester
Overlooking Gloucester Docks, this modern and welcoming pub offers a range of options for boozy brunchers. Served daily from 9am, the Dr Foster brunch menu includes truffled mac and cheese, eggs Benedict and elevated fry ups alongside drinks such as prosecco, limoncello spritzers, Aperol spritzes and Guinness, on draught.
Roxy Lanes in Cheltenham
The Roxy Lanes Ballers Bottomless Brunch includes 90 minutes of games accompanied by bottomless drinks and a selection of American-style brunch sharers. Choose from signature games including karaoke, tenpin bowling and tech darts before tucking into a sharing platter piled high with pizza, popcorn chicken, crisscut fries and chilli cheese bites.
Henry's in Cirencester
For those who want to enjoy bubbly alongside their breakfast, Henry's in Cirencester offers 90 leisurely minutes of free-flowing prosecco or bottled beer from 11am, Saturday and Sunday. Expect English muffins topped with handpicked crab and black garlic aioli, monkfish tacos, Croque Madame with truffle béchamel or even a 6oz sirloin steak.
Settebello in Gloucester
Exclusively served on Sundays, Gloucester Docks' family-run Italian restaurant Settebello offers an Italian bottomless brunch, which includes two courses from a menu that spans arancini and bruschetta for starters, followed by freshly baked pizza or pasta; and two hours of unlimited house wine, prosecco or sparkling 'Settellini' cocktails.
Greek on the Docks in Gloucester
On Sundays, Greek on the Docks offers an alternative to standard breakfast and brunch dishes at its Gloucester site. Diners can enjoy one or two courses washed down with unlimited prosecco, Greek bellinis, house wine and Aperol spritz. On the menu, tuck in to starters such as calamari and halloumi, along with mains including gyros, souvlaki, moussaka and even a Sunday roast!
The Botanist in Cheltenham
The Botanist in Cheltenham serves bottomless brunch from 10am, Friday to Sunday, offering breakfast in a bun with either ketchup or HP sauce; smashed avocado on toasted sourdough; rich shakushka; a Scottish breakfast with lorne sausage, haggis, tattie scone and more; as well as meaty or plant-based burgers. Drinks include glasses of prosecco, select draught beers and ciders and cocktails.
The Curious Café and Bistro in Cheltenham
The Curious Café and Bistro is a popular, family-owned cafe on Cheltenham’s Bath Road. The Instagrammable courtyard makes it a picture perfect place to enjoy a Gloucestershire brunch, with menu must-haves including the Blacksmith breakfast and fluffy pancakes topped with Chantilly cream, fresh fruit and even flowers — all washed down with a selection of drinks from the bar.
No. 131 in Cheltenham
Brunch in style at No. 131, where you can sip Insta-worthy mint, cranberry and lime-infused cocktails from the most glamorous glasses in town, while tucking into an extensive breakfast menu, including pastries, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs served on sourdough toast, as well as a full English breakfast.
Coal Kitchen in Gloucester
Priding itself on its use of locally sourced ingredients and its sustainable ethos, Coal Kitchen offers 90 minutes of brunch-time indulgence — perfect for a weekend get-together, including a selection of drinks such as passion-tini cocktails, prosecco and wine, along with fresh pastries and everything from sourdough pizzettes to full English breakfasts, smash burgers and Asian noodles.
Jack’s in Cirencester
Jack’s tearoom and kitchen in Cirencester offers a brunch club every day, which can be enjoyed in the cosy tearoom, or outside in the secret garden. Bottomless prosecco mimosas or bellinis can be sipped over smashed avocado, with brunch bowls available too.
Woodkraft in Cheltenham
Woodkraft Cheltenham is a popular eatery in the centre of town, founded by MasterChef winner Simon Wood. The brunch menu includes everything from Woodkraft’s signature breakfast, through to crab rarebit, plus an appealing selection of cocktails.
Igloo in Cirencester
A boozy brunch at Igloo in Cirencester is ‘snow joke’. This chilled out, family-run restaurant offers both a bottomless prosecco brunch and champagne breakfast for diners looking to enjoy ice-cold refreshment with their food. Its menu includes the Igloo breakfast, shakshuka and French toast, as well as a triple stack of freshly risen pancakes.
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie in Cheltenham
Expect incredible interiors and a beautiful brunch spread at The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie in Cheltenham. The extensive menu includes eggs royale and hot buttermilk pancakes, served with fresh fruit and Greek yoghurt, with brunch served with a glass of champagne, fruity bellini or Aperol spritz.
Tewkesbury Park
The Sunday brunch at Tewkesbury Park is the stuff of Tewkesbury legend and an alternative to a traditional Sunday roast. Served in the Mint restaurant, brunchers can choose from a variety of savoury and sweet treats, served with a morning coffee or an extensive drinks menu.
Café 53 in Tetbury
Dig into a delicious brunch, washed down with some bubbles at Café 53 in Tetbury. This relaxed Cotswolds cafe with an impressive garden room extension and Mediterranean-style garden offers a menu filled with the best breakfast bites. Must-haves include tiramisu granola with dark chocolate and coffee soaked lady fingers and the cafe’s build your own bap.
The Abbey in Gloucester
The Abbey in Gloucester is a busy city-centre pub that offers a budget-friendly bottomless brunch deal that includes a pick of one dish from its extensive brunch menu and a generous two hours of unlimited drinks. Drinks on offer include prosecco, Aperol spritzes, Guinness, Peroni, espresso martinis, as well as a selection of soft drinks.
Curio Lounge in Stroud
The Curio Lounge in Stroud promises an inviting atmosphere, with the brunch menu including favourites such as the big Lounge breakfast, avocado brunch and buttermilk pancakes, as well as an impressive range of gluten-free and vegan options.
Boston Tea Party in Cheltenham
A longstanding weekend destination for Cheltenham’s brunchers, the extensive breakfast menu at Boston Tea Party includes chorizo hash, fruit pancakes and sausage muffins, alongside mango mimosas, beer and wine.
