It's the perfect time of year to cosy up in the Cotswolds and indulge in a hot chocolate, with SoGlos finding the most delicious — and delightfully decadent — drinks to try.
Whether you’re after lashings of whipped cream, mounds of marshmallows or an exciting new flavour, take your pick from our favourite spots for a hot chocolate to get your fix this winter.
Luxe Cafe Bar in Cirencester
The most Insta-friendly cafe on our list, Luxe in central Cirencester is a riotous delight of butterflies, florals and all things pink — and if its picture-perfect interiors don't entice you in, its cream-topped Kinder Bueno hot chocolate sure will.
The menu features classic white and milk hot chocolates too, as well as speciality strawberry, Nutella and Biscoff flavours.
Blockley Cafe near Moreton-in-Marsh
Whipping up luxurious hot chocs using premium, single origin chocolate tablets from Kokoa Collection, Blockley Cafe serves everything from white hot chocolate from the Ivory Coast to decadently rich dark hot chocolate, made from Madagascan beans.
Add cream and marshmallows to satiate your sweet tooth.
The Lavender Bakehouse in Chalford
Just down the road from Stroud, The Lavender Bakehouse creates decadent hot chocolates topped with whipped cream that are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Look out for seasonal specials, with hot choc flavours like s'mores, candy cane and even white chocolate and raspberry known to pop up on the menu!
Jacks in Cirencester
Hot chocolate connoisseurs can enjoy seasonal specials at Cirencester's favourite brunch stop, Jacks, as well as crowd-pleasing classic hot chocolates, served with lots of cream and marshmallows.
With regularly changing flavours, the menu has featured Terry's Chocolate Orange, cream-topped Lotus Biscoff and peppermint drinking chocolates in the past.
Bromley's of Cotswolds in Chipping Campden and Chipping Norton
With coffee shops in both Chipping towns, Bromley's of Cotswolds is the newest contender for the region's best hot chocolate. Enjoy it lavishly topped with cream and marshmallows, or flavoured with salted caramel or hazlenut.
As well as hot chocs to die for, Bromley's serves homemade bakes and brunch and doubles up as a deli championing Cotswold produce from the very best local suppliers.
La Reine in Bourton-on-the-Water
For hot chocolate with all the trimmings — you'll need a spoon to scoop out all the marshmallows — check out La Reine on Bourton's bustling High Street.
Its brunch sandwiches served in handmade white rolls and banoffee flavoured pancakes come highly recommended, too.
Morris & Brown at Broadway Tower
Hot chocolate with a view, anyone? The Morris & Brown cafe at Broadway Tower and Park serves a gorgeous hazlenut hot choc, which makes for a great winter warmer after a brisk walk around this iconic Cotswold landmark.
Its 'Honey Bee' hot chocolate offers a twist on the classic, topped with cramel syrup, crushed honeycomb and cream, while little visitors will love the bambinoccinos sprinkled with marshmallows.
Cafe 53 in Tetbury
With its very own secret water garden, Cafe 53 offers a tranquil escape in the Cotswold town of Tetbury, delivering rich flavour with its indulgent hot chocolate, made with pure Belgian chocolate flakes.
Keep your eyes peeled for special flavours, with everything from Mint Aero to Black Forest gateau and white raspberry ripple hot chocolates having appeared on the menu in the past.
New England Coffee House in Stow-on-the-Wold
Perfect for cosying up in the Cotswolds, New England Coffee House in Stow-on-the-Wold offers indulgent hot chocolates made with chocolate flakes from The Cotswold Chocolate Company — served with marshmallows, of course.
The inclusive menu includes dairy alternatives and vegan options too, so everyone can enjoy an indulgent treat.
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