Gloucestershire

Discover the best restaurants in Gloucestershire, where Cotswold country inns, inventive chefs and exceptional local produce make a compelling combination.

There’s more to Gloucestershire’s dining scene than honey-coloured stone, picturesque villages and Sunday lunches by the fire – although the county does those rather well.

Across the Cotswolds and beyond, talented chefs are bringing fresh energy to historic inns, country-house dining rooms and independent restaurants. Some embrace the region’s traditional comforts; others take a more adventurous approach, creating menus that are distinctly contemporary.

The surrounding countryside supplies an enviable range of ingredients, but it’s what happens in the kitchen that makes these places worth seeking out. Thoughtful cooking, individual character and hospitality that makes you want to return are what we’re looking for.

Explore the Trencherman’s Guide selection of the best restaurants in Gloucestershire, from Cotswold destinations to lesser-known rural finds.