Masterfully mixed and delicious to drink, there’s nothing quite like a cocktail to start — or finish — your evening. From the classy to the casual, SoGlos rounds up 12 of our favourite cocktail bars in Gloucestershire, proving there’s a perfect mix for every taste and budget.
Téatro in Cirencester
Often branded as Cirencester’s best kept secret, Téatro is a stylish restaurant and piano bar, where guests can enjoy classic cocktails with a twist.
Connected to the popular Barn Theatre, Téatro prides itself on offering a unique dining experience, alongside carefully crafted drinks.
Bar Tokyo in Cheltenham
Attached to YOKU, the sushi restaurant at No. 131, Bar Tokyo is found in Julian Dunkerton's, Gin & Juice.
Take your pick from various Japanese-inspired cocktails (and plenty more besides), including the Sakura Sour, the Shiso Collins and ‘Saketini’, which look every bit as stylish as the clientele.
Imperial Haus in Cheltenham
Owned and run by Sophie Wilding, who appeared on BBC reality show The Apprentice in 2022, Imperial Haus is an ‘enchanted’ cocktail bar with mesmerising interior decor.
Amethyst cocktails with edible crystals are among the house specialities, alongside the elegant Butterfly Candyfloss concoction.
Seventeen Black in Cirencester
With regular two-for-one offers on cocktails, as well as seasonal specials like the Love Potion for Valentine's Day, Cirencester’s Seventeen Black is all about giving people what they want.
Including opening the dancefloor for special club nights, where the selection of sharing cocktails really come into their own.
Rosado Lounge in Tewkesbury
Located behind a gorgeous stained-glass entrance, Rosado Lounge overlooks a prime spot in the centre of Tewkesbury — with murals that celebrate the history and spirit of the town.
A host of drinks are on offer, including classic mojitos and espresso martinis, along with a range of mocktails.
The Alchemist in Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s The Alchemist is located in The Brewery Quarter and offers a range of theatrical, hand-crafted and creative cocktails.
From conical flasks to edible cups, each of The Alchemist’s cocktails is presented in a unique ‘vessel to add a devilish dash of theatre’ — prepare to be truly blown away.
The Legbar at Daylesford
The Legbar at Daylesford Organic Farm specialises in botanical cocktails, utilising Daylesford brand prosecco, vodka, gin and tomato juice.
As well as putting its own spin on classics like the Daylesford Mary and the Daylesford G&E (gin & elderflower), mocktails like the Green Garden and the Beehive promise a healthy kick to your system.
The Kings Head in Cirencester
The King’s Head in Cirencester has one of the rarest things in Gloucestershire — a rooftop terrace for enjoying a cocktail (or two)!
From spicy gingerbread old fashioneds in the winter, to tangy green apple daquiris in spring, the bar at this hotel and spa always has a tempting cocktail of the week to tickle your tastebuds.
The Corner House in Stroud
The espresso martini is a firm favourite at The Corner House in Stroud, which professes to serve the best in town.
Putting a seasonal spin on other cocktails on its menu, you can even get a pumpkin spiced White Russian come Halloween.
The Old Stocks in Stow-on-the-Wold
With a bespoke cocktail list showcasing local spirits, the cocktail lounge at Stow-on-the-Wold’s Old Stocks Inn offers the sort of drinks you really won’t find anywhere else.
Case in point, the Coco Pop, made with cacao nib-infused Aperol and homemade Coco Pop gin. There are plenty of non-alcoholic options, too — not to mention tasty bar snacks.
The Lounge in the Forest of Dean
Known as a quaint and cosy coffee shop from Monday to Thursday, on weekends The Art of Coffee turns into chic cocktail bar, The Lounge.
The Coleford establishment has a cocktail list to enjoy over live music that takes place twice a month, featuring pornstar martinis, raspberry mojitos, old fashioneds and margaritas — with loaded truffle oil fries and jam-packed local produce platters to accompany the bevvies.
The Clarence Social in Cheltenham
One look behind the bar at The Clarence Social in Cheltenham will give an inkling to how impressive its range of cocktails is.
Lit by the glow of candles, a date night at this chic and glamourous bar guarantees romance, as you sip on a classic cosmopolitan or a fresh rhubarb collins.
