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Old Courthouse, Cheltenham

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Operator: Brunning & Price (Restaurant Group)
County Court Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1ND (View on Google Map)
(01242) 500930
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Large multi-roomed pub/restaurant in the former Courthouse in the centre of town off Regent Street, almost opposite the Everyman Theatre. The layout remains as it was as a courthouse, the ground floor former public waiting room is now the main bar and dining area with two side rooms, formerly the Clerks office and Counsel and Solicitors rooms are now a snug and a private dining room seating up to 12. Upstairs, the former court chamber retains the original benches of the dock as part of the seating area.

Décor is crammed with pictures and portraits including many of the judges of days past. Genuine old furniture in abundance and many nooks and crannies, also loads of books. Popular for pre-theatre dining.

No TV's or gaming machines. Children and dogs allowed up to 6pm

Up to Four ales available plus two ciders, mostly sourced locally.

Historic Interest

The original Cheltenham Courthouse, Grade II listed. List entry no 1104261

Information for this venue is provided by the Cheltenham Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cheltenham District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Restaurant Group
Pub ID
SCH/1064
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:30am - Midnight
Saturday
10:30am - Midnight
Sunday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 19 times.
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Proper Job

Spotted 19 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Old Courthouse, Cheltenham.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 24 times.
Wye Valley - HPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - HPA

Spotted 24 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Courthouse, Cheltenham.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Goff's - Jouster TasteMatch Prediction

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Goff's - Jouster
Goff's - Jouster Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Goff's - Jouster
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Goff's - Jouster

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Courthouse, Cheltenham.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: St Austell - Tribute , Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Directions
Opposite Everyman Theatre

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