Harden's survey result
Summary
Part of the five-strong ‘The Lucky Onion’ chain, owned by Superdry guru Julian Dunkerton – this gorgeous Georgian house on the Prom has put the style into Cheltenham since opening five years ago; the ambience (and to some extent food) can be “great”, but patchy service continues to be a drag.
Summary
Set on the Promenade in prime “Regency Cheltenham”, this luxe Georgian townhouse hotel made quite a splash when it opened in 2013; but, while the “cool” vibe (“especially for Cheltenham”) and “lovely” decor still impress, service is “slow”, competing soundtracks between restaurant and bar can create a “cacophony”, and the food is only “OK rather than great, and expensive for what it is”.
Summary
“Lovely interior design” – “jaw-droppingly impressive” to fans, but “a bit dead” to others – features in all reports on this Grade II-listed mansion on the promenade. Results from the “quirky menu” are likewise a bit mixed, but no disasters are reported, while service veers from “very attentive” to “truly amateur”.
Summary
In a fabulous White House-esque hotel backed by Superdry’s co-founder (he also provides the uniforms) this newish dining room is certainly a “funky” spot, replete with a “great” zinc bar; its small fan club claims it also offers the “best beef” in town, but the bill can seem “difficult to justify”.
Restaurant details
131 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NW
Opening hours
7am - 9.30 (Fri-Sat 10.30pm)
Last orders: 9.30, Fri - Sat: 10.30
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