The bar at The Strand in Cheltenham, with rows of beer taps, pump clips and shelves of spirits

Two cockapoos sitting on a bench seat inside The Strand, a dog-friendly pub in Cheltenham

South-facing beer garden at The Strand, Cheltenham, with picnic benches, parasols and festoon lights

The Strand

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Twenty rotating taps, proper pub food and a sunny garden tucked away behind the High Street. The Strand is a dog-friendly pub in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, where dogs are welcome and the team keep treats at the ready (there’s even dog ice cream), so it’s an easy place to let a quick pint turn into a long, lazy afternoon.

Pet Perks

Dogs are welcome, with treats at the ready
A dog menu at the bar, with Sir Woofchester’s dog bowls, treats and even dog ‘beer’
Pawbeck dog ice cream for a cooling treat in the garden
South-facing beer garden, covered during the winter months
Right on Cheltenham High Street, a short walk from the Promenade and the Brewery Quarter
Montpellier and Cheltenham’s town walks close by for a stroll before or after

About The Strand

Step off Cheltenham High Street and The Strand feels like a little pocket of calm. Out the back is a south-facing beer garden with picnic benches, parasols and festoon lights, and it’s covered through the winter months, so you and the dog can settle in whatever the season. The Promenade and the Brewery Quarter are both a short walk away, which makes it a handy stop on a day in town.

Beer lovers are well looked after. The bar has twenty rotating taps pouring British breweries, changing cask ales and craft beers, and the team are happy to recommend something new. There are cocktails, carefully chosen wines, British spirits and plenty of low and no alcohol options too.

The kitchen serves classic British dishes with a modern touch, with a lunch menu for a light bite between shops, an evening menu, and a Sunday lunch that changes every week (booking is a good idea). Vegan and gluten free options are available, and there’s a children’s menu, with children welcome until 9pm with an adult.

There’s usually something going on, from the weekly Thursday quiz night to live sport, and two private rooms can be hired for celebrations: an upstairs room seating up to 26, and a basement bar for up to 60.

The Strand is open Monday and Tuesday from 4pm to midnight, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to midnight, Friday and Saturday from noon to 1am, and Sunday from noon to midnight. You’ll find it at 40-42 High Street, with paid parking nearby at St James Street Car Park.

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