Little black book Rachel Thursfield and Kelly Bailey – the canapé queens behind LoveBites – reveal where they eat A GOOD BREKKIE? The Montpellier Cafe. If we ever have an excuse for a business meeting, this is where we go, for fabulous coffee, a friendly team and amazing eggs Benedict. Plus, well-behaved owners of pooches are welcome – and your furry friends get their own sausages on a plate! GROCERY SHOP? Court Farm Shop
for its fresh, local produce and a very talented butcher. WINE MERCHANT? Tivoli Wines in
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Now add this little lot to your contacts book The Montpelier Cafe, Cheltenham GL50 1SP; montpelliercafe.co.uk Court Farm Shop, Cheltenham GL52 7RY; courtfarmshop.co.uk Tivoli Wines, Cheltenham GL50 2TB; tivoliwines.co.uk The Beehive, Cheltenham GL50 2XE; thebeehivemontpellier.com AquaVitae, Cheltenham GL50 1HE; aquavitae.bar The White Spoon, Cheltenham GL50 3JX; thewhitespoon.co.uk Gloucester Services, Gloucester GL4 0DN; gloucesterservices.com No. 131 & Crazy Eights, Cheltenham GL50 1NW; no131.com The Crown, Kemerton GL20 7HP; thecrownkemerton.co.uk The Barn at Upcote, Withington GL54 4BL; thebarnatupcote.co.uk Dormy House Hotel, Broadway WR12 7LF; dormyhouse.co.uk Huffkins, Cheltenham GL50 1LE; huffkins.com The White Hart Inn, Winchcombe GL54 5LJ; whitehartwinchcombe.co.uk Bhoomi, Cheltenham GL50 2AQ; bhoomi.co.uk Elmore Court, Elmore, GL2 3NT; elmorecourt.com East India Cafe, Cheltenham GL50 1NW; eastindiacafe.com
Cheltenham. They offer a diverse range of wines and unusual spirits. We tried Black Cow Vodka made from milk – it was amazing. They also have some fantastic wine and Champagne tasting evenings, but be sure to book.
SUNDAY LUNCH? We love our own Sunday lunch with all the trimmings, and enormous Yorkshire puddings. QUICK PINT? The Beehive in The Suffolks, Montpellier. A classic pub environment with good ales. CHEEKY COCKTAIL? Aquavite is
very popular for its cool vibe and great atmosphere.
pretty building, surrounded by lots of gorgeous countryside. ONE TO WATCH? The Barn at Upcote, a new wedding, party and corporate venue in the deepest Cotswolds run by a lovely family, with a resident peacock! WITH FRIENDS? The beautifully refurbished Dormy House Hotel, with its wonderful spa and log fires. CHILD FRIENDLY? Huffkins on the
Promenade in Cheltenham not only do great cakes, but brilliant breakfasts too.
WITH THE FAMILY? A walk around the
stunning Sudeley Castle grounds with the children, then on to The White Hart in Winchcombe for a spot of lunch.
BEST CURRY? One of our favourites has to be Bhoomi for its exquisite menu, and food that melts in your mouth – it's hard to decide what to eat! BEST ATMOSPHERE? Elmore Court. We helped Rock The Cotswolds here, and were taken aback by the fabulous Gillyflower – a kind of futuristic rustic venue with a meadow roof. SOMETHING SWEET?
POSH NOSH? The White Spoon.
The service is spot on and super friendly, with food to match.
FOOD ON THE GO? It has to be
There is nothing more indulgent than our very own LoveBites rich chocolate millionaire’s bombe with popping candy and a frangelico pipette!
the award-winning M5 Gloucester Services, with its Cotswolds produce. It’s like being in a sweet shop or a mini Harrods, and that makes us happy!
TOP STREET FOOD? Not exactly street food, but the local farmers’ market that comes to the Promenade is a great opportunity to sample local produce.
ALFRESCO FEASTING? We love No. 131 in the summer – the seafood is outstanding – and we like the edgier Crazy Eights in the winter.
PRE-THEATRE FEED? East India Cafe
HIDDEN GEM? The Crown at Kemerton – the food is a delight, and it’s a very
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has a wonderful reputation, and it’s just a short trot away from the Everyman Theatre. Perfect before any event at the Literature Festival!
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