Suffolk Arms in Cheltenham

Everything about this pub exceeded expectations: the 5-7 deals are worthwhile, the cocktails are legitimately phenomenal, the food is delicious and generous, the tunes and atmosphere is quaintly elegant, and more. We came for pints and dove straight into their Wednesday - Friday happy hour specials. Expertly crafted cocktails at a great price! This is our new favourite pub in Cheltenham and we will 100% be back.... weekly!

We came here for my husband's birthday dinner and as usual, we were not disappointed. Mark and his team made us feel very welcome, the waitress Sorrell was lovely as was the Irish chef who chatted to us. The food was delicious and ambience great. All 6 of us were very happy. We have been here a number of times and will definitely be back!

Suffolk Arms Excels Again I was celebrating a significant birthday and wanted to invite some of my closest friends to a party, just a casual event, but we also wanted to champion our local pub where we have always been so well treated and to be honest it felt as if they were part of our extended family. We wanted a special menu featuring Welsh produce, and settled on Welsh Rarebit, Cawl(Lamb stew with bread and cheese) as well as the more traditional Scotch Egg starter, Pie and mash as alternatives, and their own delicious deserts, finally if anyone had room a Welsh Cheese board to finish off. Those Big Boy Pies are fantastic and on the night we had a special order of Welsh Beef and Stilton, truly scrumptious. We also wanted some different wines that were not on their usual list, and if possible Kylie Minogue to sing Happy Birthday in the style of Marilyn Monroe, and guess what they delivered everything on the menu but apparently Miss Minogue was unavailable which was a pity because I’m sure she would have enjoyed the atmosphere in the pub just as much as we all did, and I hear she is also partial to the traditional Aussie pie, mash and gravy, in which case she would surely love the Big Boy Pies as much as we all do. Mark, Liam, Sorrell, and their colleagues could not have been more accommodating, everyone raved about the food especially the Cawl. The team at the pub decorated our table and made me feel very special on the night and could not have been nicer and given the fact that we were very noisy and celebrated for more than four hours they were also very understanding. The food was fantastic, the service outstanding and the people could not have done more for us, this must be the best local in Cheltenham, and one that we will be coming back to at every opportunity.

Recently visited the Suffolk Arms with a large table to celebrate a family birthday. The staff were great ahead of time to ensure allergies were catered for. We were requested to pre book our meals which is understandable with such a large table but it did provide some frustrations. A number of people opted for the Pork T Bone with sautéed potatoes, seasonal greens and peppercorn sauce. On arrival we were told that they had no Pork T Bones and they had been substituted for bacon chop (assuming it was just the cut of meat was substituted) Frustrating seeing as they had our order for quite a few days but fair enough. What was more frustrating is that the entire meal changed without us realising and each of us were given gammon, egg and chips which is completely different from what was on the menu we had to pick from ahead of time. Similarly with the blade of beef - This was meant to come with mash and vegetables but instead came with chips and salad which again wasn’t what was preordered. When the food came, everyone spoke very highly of the starters. Particularly the calamari and buffalo chicken which were both very good. The main meals were very average with the pies probably the highlight. Everyone who had the pork/bacon chop commented that it was extremely salty and had we known ahead of time that the whole meal was going to change then we would have changed our order. Overall the meal ok. Starters very good, mains pretty average but the staff were very good and accommodating. Perhaps we suffered from the kitchen having to knock out 16 main meals at the same time as we heard really good things about the place ahead of time.

Came for Sunday Lunch Staff very polite and friendly. Food nice and a decent amount. Yorkshire puddings too dry. Chef gave us pigs in blankets as it was the end of service. Would return as it has a nice atmosphere and attentive staff.

We came for Mother's Day lunch, I've given 3 stars because the place is a great location, and the young waiting staff couldn't have been more helpful and kind. However, elements of all 4 of our Sunday roasts weren't great. The yorkshire puddings were rock hard, dry and burnt, quite inedible, and the parsnips and carrots were also incredibly hard and and undercooked. The rest was good, but this did let it down. Perhaps it was a busy day, I'm sure it's one of the busiest of the year for any pub! ... But we had to ask for replacements, and although the waiting staff were very polite and helpful, I saw the chef scowl and mutter through the open kitchen - which everyone can easily see from the dining room. This made me feel very uncomfortable and a nuisance, which should absolutely not have happened, so someone needs to let him know this should not happen. I'd like to think we'd be back, but I wouldn't return on a busy day.

Wonderful roast!!! divine lentils!! The chorizos and porridge with delicious chocolate, good steaks, top wines, top service

Went for a Sunday roast last weekend and was thoroughly impressed. Every part of the dinner was cooked to perfection, portions were a great size, homemade yorkies were superb. Staff were attentive even though I could see they were busy, service was amazing. Highly recommend, will definitely be back again!

Pleasant Surprise Didn't realise had such a gem nearby. Excellent service, Excellent food and reasonable pricing. Order arrived quickly and was delicious. Looking forward to returning.

A warm log fire on a very cold day, lovely lamb hotpot and a great steak and ale pie. Very friendly service. Not our first visit, will definitely not be our last.

Revisted the Suffolks and was warmly welcomed and remembered. The wine list us good and food always plentiful and delicious. The staff are friendly and considerate. We will return again soon.

My reading group booked The Suffolk Arms for our Christmas lunch in mid December. The whole experience from beginning to end was great, from the first enquiry to leaving at the end of the meal. Staff couldn't have been more helpful and the food was really good. Highly recommended.

Visit The Suffolk for drinks and food at least once a month and we are NEVER disappointed! Lovely food, great staff and delicious Cosmo’s! 😋

Nice, genuine pub, with good beers. The barman made us feel very welcome. He was always ready to take our drinks order, but his young assistant, looked bored and uninterested. Definitely recommended. Update: One year later, the food was still good, however there was no-one serving the bar. i went to the kitchen and asked the chef if he knew where the bar staff were. he got very angry and stormed off. About five minutes later another surely young girl appeared and served us. No smile, just a scowl, obviously unhappy someone wanted to buy drinks. So its a case of hit and miss with the service. And my reward for all this trouble a 10% service charge! Are you serious!!!

A great pub with a welcoming atmosphere and a good selection of beers. They pour a solid Guinness, and while I haven’t tried their Sunday roast or the rest of the menu yet, it’s definitely on my list.

My partner and I had a meal here on a Sunday during December to celebrate his birthday. The roast was great and we had a good overall experience.

We had our team Christmas lunch here at the The Suffolk Arms and all had a great time, they even allowed us to bring Daphne the dog! The food was really good, the staff were very accommodating and a great time was had by all. I personally have eaten here many times and the food has always been very good. Would definitely recommend :)

Really great food, restaurant was really busy but food came out quickly, everything was hot & all guests enjoyed their meal. fantastic service, all staff really made the effort & kept checking everything was ok. Definitely will be coming back. Thanks to all 😊

We went with a group of friends for an end of year christmas celebration. The Suffolk Arms was extremely accommodating and kind. I’ve been a few times now because of the lovely vibe of the pub, the roast dinners and the staff are always so kind. Thank you for having us! We will be back

Met up with my daughter in Cheltenham and topped off a great weekend with an absolute top notch roast dinner for 6 of us before we went our separate ways. I pride myself on doing a pretty good roast myself and this was A+++ with great service too. So glad we found this place. Will drop in again.

We had lunch here for the first time on Thursday. The food was first class and priced very competitively for this area. All homemade and a particular shout out for the “proper gravy” as it was sooooo good. The best all round dining experience we have had in Cheltenham since moving here in April.

Great pub,great food, nice service, happy crowd.

The food was amazing, i had the Cajun chicken burger and it was incredible. For dessert i had the sticky toffee pudding which was also delicious. However the service went from 10/10 to 1/10 really fast once one of the waiters had left. At 3 o’clock we realised it was different staff and we had empty plates in front of us for at least 20 minutes. The waiter had seen us sat there with empty plates and just ignored us. We then had to go to the bar to get a dessert menu and then continued to wait for someone to actually acknowledge us. We then proceeded to go to the bar to order desserts whilst the waiter was stood talking to someone at the bar. Finally after 30/40 minutes of dirty plates being sat in front of us, they were moved. If it was busy i would be able to see why we were completely ignored but we were the only table in. It’s unfortunate as the food was incredible and the service to start was amazing, i didn’t catch the name of the waiter unfortunately but credit to him. If you like to sit and enjoy yourself, i wouldn’t recommend it here😊

Had a lovely weekend in Cheltenham, topped by a visit to the Suffolk Arms on both Friday night & Sunday lunch. The staff are welcoming & professional. The Sunday lunch was delicious. Well worth a visit .

A very friendly welcome greeted us when we stepped in from the cold. We have never been before but I searched online for a traditional Sunday pub roast with a cosy feel. I definitely chose the right place! The fires were lit, the food was fabulous and all the staff were happy and friendly. An easy walk through Montpellier to the Suffolks through pretty streets. Loved it! Thank you Team Suffolk Arms x

One of the best pub Sunday lunches we've had for ages. We came with friends from out of town, two of us vegetarian and two meat eaters, and had fabulous roasts (including the delicious beetroot wellington) and very yummy sticky toffee pudding. The atmosphere was great, busy and cosy, and the service was extremely friendly and attentive. I don't think I can fault it. It was great value for money and we'll be back. Thanks all.

It was our first time at the Suffolk Arms and it definitely won't be our last. We came here on Saturday for my partner's Birthday. All of the staff were very pleasant and welcoming, the area is kept immaculately clean, the food was everything you could want - gravy to die for btw - I had the Pie Flight and it did not disappoint. Everyone left very happy, altogether a wonderful experience. Highly recommend to anyone. Five stars.

Cracking roast, filled me to the brim! My wife had the pie, and didn’t stop talking about it for 3 days. A hidden gem!

The Sunday roast was delicious, cooked to perfection and plentiful, high quality food at a reasonable price, would highly recommend!

Popped in just after they opened and had a lovely lunch. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back!

Amazing pub with 200 years of history. Thanks to the chef for being so accommodating on a Saturday lunch. You've turned me into a regular and next time I'm having the Pie Flight

What a Brilliant place to be! family friendly and staff are at attention constantly. The food is traditional and simply perfect for all types of desires

Celebrated an 18th birthday during Sunday service. The booking process was so simple, communication throughout was prompt and thorough, the food was amazing and incredible value, the staff were all attentive and friendly, relaxed environment, there was no pressure to eat quickly and leave. Will definitely be coming again.

A friendly welcome and delicious lunch. Thank you!

So glad this is local to us. Lovely Sunday lunch and just brilliant service. Already booked to go back later in the year (I’m sure we’ll be back in before then though!)

Very disappointing. The roast meats were bland/dry, potatoes and parsnips undercooked, and no ac on one of the hottest days of the year. Opening the doors to the garden would have helped, but too noisy for the neighbours apparently! Couldn't wait to leave I'm afraid.

What an excellent place to eat and is strongly recommend you give it a try. Two of our party thought their burgers were best they have ever had and the other two had pies which were equally as tasty. The service was excellent too and especially accommodating to our two vegans. We will definitely return soon.

Sunday lunch for five, quickly seated, water brought without asking, drinks ordered and arrived quickly. We had the sunday roast between us covering all the meat and veggie options. The food was fantastic, tender meat, crispy/fluffy roasts, good choice of vegatables on the plate together with a large bowl of greens to share, offered extra gravy, also various sauces including apple sauce for the pork. We also had sweets, well priced. The staff were attentive, pleasant and efficent (which isnt always the case at other establishments). Will be back for sure.

We were in the area for an airshow so chose The Suffolk Arms due to its locality. We are. It disappointed! The food and staff were amazing and if we’re ever in the area again would definitely visit again. Highly recommended.

Have been here before for Sunday lunch when visiting cheltenham and wasn't disappointed. Very friendly staff, even those that didn't serve us and made to feel welcome. Free bottle of water to your table on arrival and good range on menu. Had to miss starter to make way for dessert but everyone's food was very tasty and well presented. Would come for a drink even if not eating and best Sunday lunch we've had in ages. 5 star

Outstanding food, friendly staff and perfect cosy pub atmosphere

Great local pub with very good food, a nice range of beers and food service. With the open fire it's a good winter pub. Pies are outstanding.

Wow! Amazing food and service! We went there for my wife’s birthday meal last night and couldn’t have been more impressed. The food was incredible and the chef personally came out to apologise when my steak was a little bit late and I mean my a couple of mins, plus there were 8 of us! He even brought some pork belly bits out for me whilst I waited. The culmination of the evening was when they brought a brownie with a candle out (not ordered or prompted) for my wife to say happy birthday. This is will now be on our list of regular places to go for food and drink in Cheltenham.

Great pub with lovely crowd. Food is excellent, lots of choices.

Great value lunch and friendly staff, will definitely be back!

Great Guinness and fine view of TV to watch the rugby

Great Sunday roast - nice bar area. We had the roast pork and chicken. They are dog friendly in the bar. It was a little more pricey in comparison to some other places but that's perfect for somewhere a bit more special for occasions.

Brilliant find! Lovely food and range of drinks and the service is so welcoming - very cosy with the fire lit. Very dog friendly too!

What a little gem of a pub we stumbled across this evening. Every single staff member we had contact with was so friendly and warm, including the Irish chef. The pub was also warm with a lovely real fire. We had desserts and cider and I was so pleased to find a dairy free option on the menu. The chefs did a great job on decorating the plate for the caramel slice and brownie which we enjoyed. I asked them chef for a picture as the lighting wasn't good enough to do justice to the desserts! A fantastic pub and we'd love to return to try the food. Dog friendly, including in restaurant area.

Absolutely delightful experience at The Suffolk Arms! The Sunday roast was superbly prepared, with each bite bursting with flavor. The staff were incredibly attentive, ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of excellent. Highly recommend for a cozy, delicious meal!

Service and atmosphere was faultless. Sadly the food was such a disappontment. We had a chicken and pork roast. We are roast connoisseurs (if such a title exists), and this was so bland. The gravy had no taste. The pork tasted almost like lamb in that it was so fatty. I didn’t eat it. The carrots were undercooked and gritty. The yorkshires were claggy and also tasted of lambs fat. The cauliflower cheese was undercooked and burned simultaneously. The potatoes were the saving grace. Was a real disappointment and a shame to spend so much money on bad food

Dreadful food. Stale bread and a really poor burger. Had to wait the table for myself.

Had a fantastic experience for a large group dinner last night for around 40 people, the staff on email had been very helpful and Mark and Imran made the experience so easy to organise and everyone had a great dinner, great friendly pub

Cosy local, good beers and wines, efficient service. Not tried the food yet but looks interesting..

Lovely atmosphere - roaring fire 🔥

Didn't eat but the menu looked great, will go try it some time. Bar service was wonderful, polite and cheerful.

Nice pub with great food fairly priced. Good atmosphere, nice drinks, not far from Montpellier quarter.

Such lovely front of house staff, came in for a meal with my hubby and we loved the experience. The food was delicious! Our long brown haired bartender was so lovely and had a good laugh with her! Will be visiting again!

Sunday roast was good but a bit expensive, probably Cheltenham prices.

Lovely food and great open fire in winter. Good range of drinks on offer and lots of seating. Highly recommend booking for food!

Lovely pub with great staff and atmosphere.

Very average Sunday Roast, had three tiny pieces of pork (plus crackling) for the pork loin and I don't think the potatoes were seasoned at all. There was hardly any variety for the veg either. Very bland and was still hungry after ordering a roast + sides.

We were a party of 10 and were asked to select our food before arriving. Everyone got what they ordered (I've seen this go awry elsewhere) and my choice of beef was excellent. We were at the table for several hours without being harassed or made to feel uncomfortable

Nice, modern pub with a Sunday roast. Perfect for a family meetup. Very busy though, so reservations are necessary and they have an online order ahead system.

Friendly pub with an open fire and good beer

Historic pub serving good wholesome food. The 'flight of pies' (steak, chicken and mushroom, potato and leek) was filling but tasty. Welcoming staff.

Bloody good sausage and mash. The mash was bubble and squeak which was even better, tasty sausages and crispy onion rings and a shed load of gravy. Can't beat the lovely staff either.

visit the Suffolk Arms I really enjoyed, Mark the manager he’s just brilliant and the staff always making you feel welcomed

Went for a Sunday roast. Had been meaning to try one here for some time. It was good. The meat was a little dry... Sides were good, and the beer was what I expected. Service wasn't the best. Felt a bit ignored. For some reason there was confusion when we went to the bar to order more drinks for the table - like that particular act had never happened before. Dining area was nice to sit in, but I've never understood an open kitchen. I don't need to see a chef doing his job (and you can't anyway when sat down below the level of the window), and you just end up leaving the pub smelling of food. Anyway, maybe that's just me.

Really friendly atmosphere, great food and good music. Worth a visit

Loved this place found it online. In Cheltenham for one night and we couldnt have got better value and service and WOW the food was amazing

Love it here. One of our local puds and winner of awards. Friendly, serves Cheltenham Gold and the food is great.

The Sunday roast is delicious and the staff are so nice. Really enjoyed going there.

Had Sunday dinner today with my wife, what a wonderful experience, food was excellent, what a collection of staff, super attentive, professional and just brilliant, thank you to Liam, and his staff, and the owner 5 stars absolutely deserved. Can't recommend enough.

Generally good pub food with some interesting twists with Asian influence. It's well laid out too and you can see the cooks work!

No parking on site!! This was annoying, especially in the rain! Visited on a Sunday .Staff were busy, meaning some were a bit rude! However the food was incredible!

Loved it. We had a great Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Friendly staff and very attentive. Great bloody Mary! We will be back.

Wonderful experience, great food and service, very impressed, met manager and head Chef Liam, wonderful people, strongly recommend to everyone, going to try Sunday dinner next can't wait

Great place and highly recommend for food and a drink

Cosy spot for a pre-dinner drink with friends. Dog-friendly and kind staff :)

Short stop over in Cheltenham. Dropped into this place to meet my son. Landlord I think was very nice chatty person. Did not stay more than an hour but was a nice place.

Visited as part of a birthday celebration and booked for Sunday lunch. Great service, good food and the lady looking after us was lots of fun laughing with us at how hungover we all were. Great little pub!

We went for Sunday lunch - I'm always skeptical about having a roast out as I find it's a very personal choice. I had the vegetarian option, it was really lovely but the veg was extremely hard and difficult to cut, only a small bowl of green veg to share between 4 people and the yorkie was a bit burnt. A positive though, plenty of gravy! The staff were lovely and super friendly and perhaps the usual weekday meals are better? I would return to during the week to try a different pub lunch but I wouldn't return for the roast.

Lovely, cosy and welcoming pub. We have inly had drinks here so can't comment on the food, but it always looks and smells great. The open fire is a welcoming sight during winter.

Had a lovely Mother’s Day Sunday lunch, our waiter Aaron was lovely and very helpful with one of our party who has a gluten intolerance. Food was delicious, all arrived in good time and reasonably priced for the great quality. Already looking forward to going for another Sunday lunch!

Really lovely pub, friendly staff and utterly delicious roasts. Highly recommended.

One of the nicest vegan burgers I've had for a while! Great atmosphere, nice open fire

Does exactly what it says on the tin and serves a great pint of beer!

This place is amazing! They have delicious food ( I had the shepherd's pie) and a good selection of beers. The staff was very friendly and attentive and made me feel really welcome. They also had two TVs with rugby games on and it was exciting to hear folks cheering on their favorite teams. Definitely worth stopping in.

Suffolk Arms used to have a bit of a reputation, bit rough, loud and indifferent grub. No more. We were delighted by the welcome, the buzz of happy customers, the friendly efficient staff and the food. The food was delicious, freshly prepared with that home-made feeling and excellent value. Well done!! Just right for a family get together on a Friday evening. Worth seeking out for a genuine and good pub dinner.

Had a very nice nice pre Christmas dinner in here and was impressed with the quality of the food and timely service all at a reasonable price.

Great experience, excellent food and service ⭐

20 of us came here for our work Christmas party. From start to finish this was an excellent choice. Booking the space was smooth, the staff were really friendly and the food great (especially considering there were so many of us). Lots of my colleagues said it was the best works Christmas meal they’d had in a long time. Thank you Suffolk Arms for making it an enjoyable day.

Lovely pub, great food & friendly staff. Great atmosphere, a must try

Delicious Sunday roast! The pub had a welcoming and cosy atmosphere. We were greeted promptly and received excellent service throughout our dining experience. Also, very dog-friendly/welcoming. My pup enjoyed the attention, gravy bones, and a bowl of fresh water provided by the staff.

Great food and friendly service at the Suffolk yesterday. Pie was delicious!

Called in around 4pm & it was fairly quite, the landlord was very welcoming. The is traditionally decorated, clean & a nice the open fire. We only had drinks, but they serve food & everything seemed reasonable price. Would recommend.

Booked this restaurant based on its Google review. Did not disappoint as service was attentive and food was good and hearty.

Really great Sunday Lunch ! Service was good and quick ! Food was tasty and well prepared. Only dislikes needs a jug of gravy as ran out partly to Yorkshires stored under headlamp and Cheese straight from the fridge too cold kiting the flavour, but that said I will return.

Great Sunday roast and family friendly.