The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham

Excellent atmosphere plus friendly staffs

Really good would definitely recommend. Really friendly hosts and food was warm. Good selection of food for vegan/vegetarian not the greatest selection of meat

Service from Shamil was absolutely outstanding. It was my second visit after a few years, as I'm not a local and the place managed to keep it's charm, energy and quality they had shortly after opening.

Great selection and amazing service. We went for the ‘Make it Easy’ set menu, it was lovely! Rodney our server was great!

Such a tip top place to have local to you. Lovely vibe, seriously cracking food, simple but super tasty. Good portions, not huge but who needs huge when there's another dish to try. Luckily this is a coconut tree that's branching out. Go. It's purely belter. Isthutihi.,Team CT, especially Shamal. Thanks for taking the time to chat. Good luck with your plans!

Great!!! The food is excellent and the vibe is good. We come here regularly and always full when we leave. Very reasonable prices.

Excellent service, fantastic food and some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had! Took parents for a meal and blew us all away. Rodney was excellent and accommodating, already booked for a large party for dads birthday in a few weeks time. 10/10 🤩🥥

As always my visit to the coconut tree was well worth it. I’ve taken different people with me on each visit and all of them have come away having had a fantastic experience. The food, drink, staff and surroundings are always top drawer. One of the few restaurants that I make the effort to specifically travel to from where I live (1hr 10mins away"

Excellent local venue. Amazing food from the region and a nice atmosphere to go with it. Would definitely go again.

First time here. Outstanding device and great quality Sri Lankan food. I would highly recommend

Too spiced for me and with a large party the service was really slow and we didn’t receive a few things

Best restaurant I’ve been to in years. Wonderful service.

Cosy place with good food and good staff. Loved the cashew curry

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere, every dish was flavoured gorgeously and not a bad proce either after drinks

Amazing food, very helpful staff and incredibly reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.

My absolute favourite place to eat, everything is incredible

Great little find, fantastic food and different to the usual. We had the £25 variety tasting menu which was superb! Staff were welcoming and friendly. Great vibe and atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience

Great food and staff. A taste of Sri Lanka!

Amazing experience ! What vibes in this place ! Show, sound, taste, it is all inclusive ! Thank you for a great moment

Really great food. The music is a bit loud but we enjoyed it. I have to say that I’ve had food like this in London. And to have it here in Cheltenham is amazing.

Astonishingly good restaurant indeed

Had an awesome dinner, loads of flavor in each dish, and great cocktails!

Awful! Terrible service. We ordered the food, and then waited and waited and waited. It took over 35 minutes for food to arrive for the two of us. No idea why it took so long, it was a quiet lunch time, only two other tables there. I have eaten here before, two years ago, and usually the dishes arrive here and there in reasonable time. The staff had plenty of opportunity to update us on what was happening, they did not. I had to ask if there was a problem and was told soon. Finally all the dishes arrived at once, for here that is unusual. The food was surprisingly bland, and just warm. It did not taste fresh and must have been sat on the side getting cold for a long time, as did we at the table. Whilst waiting, the table of one behind us, received her food, had eaten some, left a lot. She told the server that it was not enjoyable. We assumed she could not take the chilli heat. Or perhaps had the same opinion as us. When I asked for the bill, I hoped for an apology and a discount. The bill came to £55, with no discount, and they included a 10% service charge (optional). A tip, should be at the customers discretion if they feel they had good service. Really hate that certain restaurants do that option of making the customer feel uncomfortable to ask for this cost to be removed off the bill. Instead I should have received 10% off the bill for experiencing their bad food and service. Also, why is the music so loud. Neither of us enjoyed our experience here. For a lunch it is expensive and would expect much more. So disappointing, because I remember when it was good. Will not recommend this and won’t be returning here.

The thing to know first and foremost is that this is not your average restaurant. It may appeal to some.....but not others. The food is ok. Not stand out, not poor. But good-ish. The atmosphere is the clincher.....if you want a quiet place to eat then go elsewhere. If you want a place where noise levels exceed what is healthy, loud music...... INCREDIBLY LOUD MUSIC.... Then this could be the place for you. You will not be able to have a conversation with anyone....you will have to order your food by shouting at the waiters.....they may mishear you and bring you the wrong food....there will be times when all you want to do is run outside in a muck sweat to get away from the noise....but at least you will have experienced some ok food and had your hearing seriously impaired. I cannot express enough how unpleasant this place is..... Saved only by the charming staff who, bless them, are probably too damaged to do more than just smile at you..... I just do not have the time to give this place another chance. A total stinker..... and the seats are ludicrous.

Very taste who likes Moroccan cuisine

Went to The Coconut Tree for the first time for my birthday with my wife, and it was simply amazing. The food, the staff and the vibe were all excellent. The place was packed at 9 pm and we managed to get seated within 10 minutes. We ordered the Egg Hopper, Chicken Curry on the Bone, Goat and Potato Curry, Prawn Fried Rice and a Paratha on the side. The menu packs a punch and food tasted authentic. The staff will stop you if you are over ordering. The staff genuinely takes time to look after customers which is makes the overall experience so much better. The drinks were excellent too. Had a couple of beers and cocktails are excellent. The head chef gave us a complimentary cocktail for my birthday. I would come back again here and bring some of my friends!!

Great experience at The Coconut Tree Cheltenham. Delicious food with authentic Sri Lankan flavors, excellent service, and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing experience in evening. The food was absolutely delicious, especially egg hoppers, and the service was top-notch. Shamal was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was perfect for a relaxing evening out.

Lovely quirky decor. Fabulous food. Every dish a riot of flavour. Very friendly service.

I had another great meal at Coconut tree. I love the variety of flavours and food. The lunchtime Express menu is a great sampler of food, especially shared between 2 people. Service, advice and help with the menu is wonderful. I will return again.

That was chaos. Cramped little restaurant, disorganized staff, food took forever and then when you’re not looking, they come and take it away. Moldy toilet cubicles too. Never again.

Great place, awesome atmosphere and fantastic food. Friendly staff although some a little unsure about the menu. If in Cheltenham again we’ll definitely visit.

First time visit whilst in the area visiting family. Fabulous food and drinks menu selection, timely served in a vibrant atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Well worth a visit for a tasty food experience.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and the music is amazing. Good vegan and veggie options.

Some food very good, some really not. But strongly dislike the “your food comes as it’s ready” that so many restaurants do now. Very very lazy. When cooking at home the vast majority of people time things so they can eat *together*, and being able to time that for groups is half the skill of cooking. Why should that be different when paying extra (plus service) for someone else to cook??? This practice really needs knocked on the head.

Excellent food and service as usual. The menu choice has been reduced substantially since last visit, which is disappointing.

Amazing food , cocktails and Hi-hop music . Great Saturday night. Thoroughly recommend A great find.

This is a must visit, the consist high standard of both food and service is incredible! Everything I have ever eaten at this place is just perfect and with awesome relaxed vibes to match. Thanks to the whole team, you guys rock! Big shout out to Shamil who always goes above and beyond. Cheers, Cam!

Everything they serve is delicious. Best food in town. Best vegan options as well. This will always be my #1 in Cheltenham

Delicious, very reasonably priced food in a fun, inviting atmosphere. Not only that but a good vegan and gluten free range that's clearly marked and some pretty dramatic cocktails. We were there as a mildly chaotic last minute 19 person reservation which they accommodated with truly excellent service. Highly recommended.

You won't believe the fantastic time we had at The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham during our trip to the Cotswolds! We were so blown away by the food and atmosphere that we ended up dining there two nights in a row. The flavours were just out of this world – a delightful mix of authentic Sri Lankan tastes with a creative twist. We savoured the Kotthu, Hopper, and devilled chicken, and each dish was bursting with mouth-watering flavours. Even my 10-year-old daughter couldn't stop grinning as she enjoyed the delicious food and the lively, vibrant setting. The vibe at this place is absolutely electric—it's like a party that you definitely want to be a part of. The staff was brimming with energy and made us feel like part of their family. A special shoutout to Rotny, the restaurant manager—he was an absolute star! He ensured everyone was having a blast, chatted with guests, and ensured everything was perfect. You rarely find such a warm and attentive team these days. And don't even get me started on the drinks – those coconut-based cocktails were to die for! They were the perfect complement to the spicy food, and we couldn't have enough. The whole experience completely blew us away, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable, especially considering the generous portions. If you ever find yourself in Cheltenham and want to spice things up, you've got to check out The Coconut Tree. It's a haven for all the flavour enthusiasts, and the atmosphere is just a blast. We're marking our calendars to visit again the next time we're in town!

OMG Amazing food! Best vegan meal out 've had in UK since Cranks in Covent Garden closed. Really friendly, genuinely nice staff. Love the vibe and we are late 50s so not just for the young crowd. We will he back.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Food was mouthwatering and the staff are just super cool and friendly. Recommended us the best options and even gave us some extras on the house. We usually never do the same restaurant twice when we are on holiday, but we just couldn't help coming back here again on day 2 of our stay as well. Ended up trying almost all of the menu and every item had a different, distinct taste and flavour. This restaurant is an experience more than just a food place. Huge shoutout to Rodney, Naveen, Shamil, Ed, Tegan, Kavi and the guy at the bar who made us some killer cocktails for making our visits extra special. Keep up the good work guys, can't wait to be back.

Went as a family with kids. Had a great time, all the staff were amazing. The portion sizes are quite small, which is good as you can try lots of dishes without feeling full.

Great time. 6 of us all loved the food and the relaxed atmosphere. Will be back 🤪

Absolutely wonderful food. Loved the devil chicken wings, calamari and mocktails. Great service and atmosphere.

We had two hoppers, which were amazing but the best was chicken on bone. The flavor it had was unmatched to any other chicken curry I had before. Highly recommend place. Rodney's hospitality is a great add on.

Really sorry to say that we had the worst experience ever.reserved a table there for our dinner on the way home from Cornwall.We even recommended this to another family and they only visited this place as they relied on our word. It was their first time here and ended up having diarrhoea. All we were served was tasteless, stale food which was £125+ worth( worthless honestly) we were families with kids and not recommending this at all for families with kids. This was not our first visit but will definitely be the last. The unpleasant,stale food MUST not be served for families and must definitely be looked at thoroughly. Food safety and hygiene are NO JOKES at all guys 👎🏻

This spot has nothing but rubbish food and poor customer service. We recommended this to another family and they just visited this place as they relied on our word. It was their first time here and ended up having diarrhoea. All we were served was tasteless, stale food which was £125+ worth( worthless honestly) we were families with kids and not recommending this at all for families with kids. The unpleasant,stale food MUST not be served for families and this should be looked at.

Says Sri Lanka food, but food is not for Sri Lankans. Tasteless, small portion, poor customer service. Ordered £125+ worth food , yet the rice was spoiled with an awful smell. Not recommended for families with kids. We won't return.

Amazing food, great service, not too expensive, fun vibe

Definitely the best tasty food I’ve had in a while, 😋

Great food and excellent service. We popped in by chance and had a great time.

We visited The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham last weekend and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Craving the bold flavors of Sri Lankan spices, we tried several dishes including Kottu, Hoppers, Prawn Fried Rice, Parata, Pork Curry, Mutton Curry, and their signature Chicken Curry. Each dish was a true delight, hitting our taste buds with the perfect blend of spices. Their range of cocktails, infused with Sri Lankan spices and Arrack, is a must-try. The drinks perfectly complement the vibrant, tapas-style dishes and enhance the overall experience. The atmosphere at The Coconut Tree is warm and inviting, with a lively vibe that matches the energy of the food. The team here is incredible—friendly, welcoming, and they really make you feel like part of the family. Special shoutout to Rodney, Shamal, Naveen, Kavi, Isuru, Ed, Tegan, and the guy at the bar from පිළියන්දල Road (sorry, didn’t catch your name!). Their hospitality was a big part of why we ended up coming back two days in a row. This is definitely a 5-star place, and I highly recommend everyone to experience the unique and flavorful dishes at The Coconut Tree.

Had a lovely meal sharing lots of little bits - all dishes were nice and interesting flavours - had about 7-8 small plates between two and it was plenty, and reasonable price too. Lots of gluten free and veggie options. Friendly and helpful staff. They has a summer offer too so the kids meal for our toddler was free, which was great.

Loved everything about the coconut tree! The food was excellent and the atmosphere was such a vibe!

Absolutely fantastic time for my best friends hen do yesterday, we were so well looked after from start to finish, food was so fast, tasty and fresh. They cater so well for allergens, our bride is gluten free and they took so much care to explain which dishes she could have and even had the non GF dishes in different coloured bowls. Thanks!

Really enjoyable evening, great vibe, excellent food, music and drinks. Fantastic service. We'll be back! Our waiter Shamil was happy and very welcoming and made us feel at home. We had such a lovely time.

Delicious authentic food with honest decor and provision of recycled glass water bottles, love the no messing kitchen roll! As it was hot we felt transported to actual Sri Lanka, with a lovely breeze coming in the large open window. Service impeccable, lovely welcoming staff, lots of sharing fantastic little dishes, we were all full with room for ice cream! Sorry no photos, too busy marvelling 😋

Great food. Great service. Well priced. It’s in a sketchy part of Cheltenham but don’t be put off. Music is loud.

Had a great time, amazing food, staff and just a great little place that I would highly recommend. Will definitely be visiting the one based in Bristol soon.

Really nice food and cocktails def worth trying would recommend

Avoid the meat dishes and the tall chairs (very wonky). Although some of our dishes were missed off the order the waiter was really helpful with resolving this.

Delicious food and fantastic service. Staff always go above and beyond. Good promotions for families. Well worth a visit

The food is just okay, I don’t like the atmosphere tho personally. My friend is halal she asked the waiter if it is halal or not which they said they cooked separately. Later I found out from someone that they don’t offer halal. Don’t know exactly what is right or wrong. The food is really small-sized portion and didn’t feel full. I don’t think I will visit again in future.

Very good food, very good cocktails (sriki-tiki) and amazing service thank you so much Roongy

Food was delicious! Service was great and staff was friendly and very helpful. Would definitely come back again!

Amazing food, plenty of options, if struggling to pick, they surprise you with their own selection for you, we were in a literal food heaven full of taste and ambience! The music, the vibe, the staff, and the drinks ofc! We’ve struggled to find places with good food in the UK, you cannot go wrong with The Coconut Tree, do yourself a favor and indulge yourself and your loved ones with some unique flavours from Sri Lanka. I didn’t manage to take photos of the food, we were too concentrated in this other world lol.

Sri Lankan cuisine meets tapas! Nice flavours and prices are not that bad though some dishes are not that authentic. Overall, a definite for a second visit.

Amazing food, tapas style. Never had Sri Lankan food before but I'll definitely be back

Fantastic food, great service. Booked a seat online so all the food was 50% off. Great choice of dishes for meat eaters, veggies and vegans. The goat and potato curry was fantastic as were all the dishes. My first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine but definitely not my last

Excellent food , great atmosphere. Top class customer service. Very clean place. If u want to eat Sri Lankan food which taste like divine this is the place. I had a great time at this place.

Wanted to visit here for a while and wasn’t disappointed, fantastic vibe, brilliant service ( Morgan) tasty food just like we had in Sri Lanka earlier this year, we’ll be back.

Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, Ed served us and yet again he is an absolutely lovely waiter, greta knowledge and so polite. Fantastic service, give that man a raise

Great for big groups - they give you a selection of every dish on the menu to try! Delicious food and great service with lots of veggie options

Very friendly welcome, food was exceptional (in terms of taste, variety, choice and quality). A really lovely evening, thank you. And thank you for welcoming our little dog!

Ziggy looked after us well on our first visit and the food was impressive and reasonably priced. We will return to a Coconut Tree

This is a great place with and excellent atmosphere and vibe. Can feel a little squashed when first arrive and seated as the tables are quite close together but it just works. Can be loud so expect to have to shout. The music is great. Customer service is excellent and very attentive to your needs and helping with food orders. I had never eaten Sri Lankan food before. I recommend a tapas style: Prawn curry Chickpeas Calamari Paneer Bread Rice to name a few dishes we ordered between 4 of us. I was driving so I did not drink (honestly) So I had two Pina Colada cocktails- excellent and very refreshing with the food. Two of the party had wine and my other friend had cocktails. Try the 'show stopping' flame drink...ask thr staff for it. It great and a nice way to end the evening. All in all a great night out with great food and we will definitely go again.

Someone from this restaurant is calling from the restaurant number claiming to be from 3 network. When calling the restaurant to find out what is going on your passed around and don't get an answer. Be cautious if you receive calls from the restaurant

Found myself here after being turned away from an empty Mowgi restaurant. I'm so glad about that now! Best food I've had this year. Loved the informal setting- a once loved pub repurposed for an informal eating experience with friendly and helpful staff, in particular Rodney who gave some fab advice with menu choices. Now in Tastebud Bliss! 😋

We did the bottomless brunch. You get bottomless cocktails (choice of 6) and unlimited food ( 2 dishes at a time) it was so tastey, well timed and spiced to perfection . The staff were incredible! They come to you and ask if u want anything else before you've finished your previous servings! I highly recommend!

Incredibly tasty food, inventive and fun cocktails, and friendly service from Kavi and colleagues - thank you!

10/10 everything! Lovely staff, amazing food and a really good atmosphere

Amazing food, amazing staff, great experience. Well worth the slight walk.

Rodney is very good , professional guy he always greet us in good terms and he is very good in his work will definitely recommend to other, and come back to him back love you coconut tree love you Rodney 😍

Delicious, affordable food. Really enjoyed it and will be returning very soon!

Amazing Food, Cocktails & Staff. One of the best in town!

great service, delicious food, nice atmosphere, I highly recommend it

amazing flavours & very tasty freshly cooked food. There was a great vibe in the restaurant even mid week…highly recommend

Had a great evening here with friends - everybody loved the food, drinks and relaxed feel of the restaurant. The staff are all really friendly and always take the time to explain dishes and drinks.

Absolutely brilliant place to eat and drink. Can’t speak highly enough of the food quality, temperature and taste. I was gobsmacked at the value too! £25 each for a random selection of the best street food Cheltenham has to offer. Will definitely be returning. Big shout out to Rodney who served us. He was friendly, efficient, and a good laugh. My ONE criticism was that it was very warm inside, and no air con appeared to be circulating. As a result we left earlier than had intended because we were so warm. Didn’t dampen the experience too much though - just something to be mindful of

Great food great service good price. Very very pleasantly surprised. Second visit did not disappoint. Consistently great food. Really spicy but cram packed full of flavor. Best calamari I have very had. Highly recommended.

10/10 Restaurant tucked away in St. Pauls Cheltenham. 5 of us ate at £25 per person, and we were all full. £5 a pint too cant beat it. Highly recommend and will be back for more

I love Coconut tree, it one of my favourite places to eat in Cheltenham. The atmosphere is so laid back and the food and cocktails are amazing.

One of my absolute favourite places to eat. The food is always delicious and the staff are fab too. We were served by Navu this time and he recommended some delicious dishes that we hadn't tried before. Highly recommend :-)

What a fab meal! Our server Tilly was really helpful with suggestions on what we'd enjoy. Great!

What a brilliant place to enjoy incredible Sri Lankan food that is delish. The spicy notes make your lips tingle in the best way possible. The calamari is amazing and the chicken on the bone curry my fav. Even the rotis are so good. Service is effortless, charming and spot-on. And to top it off they have amazing cocktails and brilliant music. Just don't go there when I want to.

Would have been 5 stars all round but lacks the atmosphere upstairs. Would definitely go again!

Best Sri Lankan in town! Seriously good food. I'd have prefered the music one or two notches down, but you can't please all the people all the time!

Tonight’s dinner at the Coconut Tree in Cheltenham, was a great shared experience. There was a lively, bustling atmosphere with fast service and loud, upbeat music - the bar was busy and the food was a standout. The dishes served up authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, offering blends of flavors that work well in each dish and as shared dining experience. The menu has depth and variety that feels adventurous and exciting when trying to decide what to order. The staff were friendly and attentive, offering helpful suggestions and adding to the overall positive vibe of the evening. It was relaxing and enjoyable. I felt equally like I belonged and like I wasn’t cool enough to be there. I am glad I went and got to explore the yummy Sri Lankan dishes in a vibrant setting. Highly recommend for flavorful dishes, a few drinks and spending time sharing food with people you care about.