The Grape Escape in Cheltenham

Always a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The wine isn’t cheap but a real treat and the owners are happy to guide you through the menu. I observed the food platter on another table and it looked fantastic.

This a great wine bar well located in the town. We went for drinks before dinner with a couple of snacks (good portions), a really interesting list with some unusual options. Very good service. well worth a visit. NB it's not big but you can pre-book a table.

Wow, what a find. I cant believe I have not been here before. I was taken by my daughter for my birthday and we thought we would take on the wine flight. A bargain an really great fun. The staff were extremely attentive, despite our very obvious lack of wine knowledge. A wonderfully calm and tranquil setting. The cheeseboard was incredible too. This will very quickly become one of my very favourite places to go. Don't miss out.

we went for pre-dinner drinks, the wine list is first class, with loads of choices, and many v reasonably priced for the quality, they also do a wines taster which we will try the next time. Knowledgeable friendly service. Good selection of nibbles too. Well worth a visit.

We visited Cheltenham on the weekend as a get together with friends so we were looking for something a bit different than a normal bar/restaurant. Through research we discovered ’The Grape Escape’ and e-mailed to book a table! It was the highlight of our weekend!!! We went for the wine tasting option so the competition was on between us all to see who could get the most right! We had a ball but apart from our little competition, the wines were superb. Ant really knows his stuff and was so welcoming and accommodating! We also had the cheese and charcuterie which was excellent! If you’re visiting Cheltenham then go here, it really is worth a visit! 5/5 * Fabulous!!!!

Visited with my partner on a short break away. We fancied doing some wine tasting and thought we would try this place. What a great choice and cannot recommend Anthony's place enough, we was a great host and offered loads of advise for amateurs like me, a good selection of cold meats and cheese to boot and you have a great evening. What were the scores ..I did not get zero so I was happy ...a respectful 2 lol, my partner who claims to be a pro got 2 as well ..she was mortified which made the evening even more fun. Would definitely recommend Ant is a great host and very knowledgeable.

Had a lovely few drinks here before dinner! The host was very informative and there was a beautiful selection of wines, fairly priced.

Came for pre dinner drinks, love the selection of wines at great prices, relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff! Thanks so much.

The wines are as excellent as ever and Ant is wonderfully informative. The effort put in to keeping the premises clean is exemplary. It's been great to be able to return!

Excellent with good wines, amazing food and great hosts. What a great find when we visited Cheltenham

A warm welcome greeted us and there followed a couple of hours of enjoying a smorgasbord of stunning wines and accompanying cheeses, meats and breads. Delightful! This place isn't the least bit pretentious, just lovely hosts sharing their love of wine. A must-visit if you're in Cheltenham!

My husband and I visited on a trip to the Cotswolds for our wedding anniversary. We booked a table for pre dinner drinks and had the loveliest welcome from the owners. Their knowledge of wine was incredible and the menu and selection available was fantastic. We went for a flight each (5 wines) which was very reasonably priced and a great way to sample the offering! The bar has a great ambiance - it’s the perfect balance between being sat in a friends kitchen chatting about good vino, with great music playing and a quaint, homely bar! Would 100% recommend! Thank you! Bex and Dan x

We were so sad when the Grape had to close their doors for lockdown, however their weekly wine deliveries (and cheery smiles!) became the highlight of our week. The virtual wine tastings were also great fun and a great way to feel like you'd had a night out whilst being in the comfort of you own home. The virtual tastings are going to continue and a whole new world of guest winemakers and experts has opened up. Highlight of the tastings so far has been the legend that is Jim Clendenen of ABC wines live from his home in California!! What a man!! We are now very happy they have opened their doors again to provide all the amazing wines and great service we have become accustomed to. The other thing to note is that they have gone above and beyond to provide a safe place to drink. Limited numbers, well spaced out tables, menu on your phone via a QR code and thorough cleaning throughout the day. We feel very relaxed knowing they have taken care of everything meaning we get to sit back and enjoy ourselves. It really is a lovely slice of normality in these turbulent times.

After a poor meal experience elsewhere, it was so nice to have a couple of excellent glasses of wine here. As always the recommendations were spot on. Thank you xx

Fab - if only all wine bars were this good. Great selection of wines, generous and tasty snacks to accompany and knowledgeable, friendly hosts. Thanks for a great night out, wish we were locals but a reason to come back for sure.

We just happened across this nice wine bar by chance. It's cosy but with a good atmosphere and ambience. Very friendly and welcoming staff and an extensive but affordable wine list. Will return again when back in Cheltenham

Solo puedo hacer eco de las críticas anteriores de este excelente bar de vinos. La lista es extensa con una gran variedad de vinos para probar por copa. Tienen muy buenos platos de queso y embutidos y parecen tener muchas ofertas diarias. Sin embargo, la clave del éxito de este bar tiene que ser la maravillosa pareja que lo posee y lo dirige. Han creado un ambiente muy especial. Son muy amables y conocedores: solo estuvimos en Cheltenham durante el fin de semana, pero tienen la habilidad de hacerte sentir como un "local". No puedo recomendar este lugar lo suficiente a cualquiera que disfrute de un buen vino. Definitivamente volveremos.

Si quieres un vino realmente bueno y de buen precio para compartir con amigos, este es EL lugar para visitar en Cheltenham. Los propietarios son encantadores y muy acogedores, es un ambiente muy relajado y la lista de vinos es extensa, está bien de precio y satisface todos los gustos. Los platos de pan, queso y charcutería son generosos y deliciosos. Si desea comer más, puede pedir cualquier cosa para ser entregada, ¡lo cual podríamos intentar la próxima vez!

Excelente selección de vinos de calidad. Los propietarios eran extremadamente amables y eficientes. Teníamos la tabla de quesos con un vino de naranja de buena calidad. No tienen una cocina completa y, por lo tanto, solo ofrecen queso o charcutería como opciones de comida, pero usted puede pedir / o llevar su propia comida sin cargo adicional.

Ocurrió en el escape de la uva por casualidad después de llegar tarde a la ciudad, se convirtió en uno de nuestros lugares favoritos en la ciudad. Los propietarios son encantadores, informados y serviciales. Una gran selección de vinos interesantes que se complementan con un plato igualmente sabroso de carnes y quesos, de forma independiente o local. Ojalá pudiéramos asistir a uno de sus eventos de prueba. Recomiendo encarecidamente que te detengas, no te decepcionará.

In Cheltenham for the jazz festival and found this gem of a place. A fantastic selection of wines and would recommend the wine flight of 5 reds or a mix of 3 whites and three reds together with a platter of local cheeses and charcuterie.

Great, outstanding and unique list of very high quality wines. I believe they change the selected wine list weekly. The food is high quality too. The owners are very affable and welcoming people! Highly recommended!

Went here with a friend as we love a wine bar, and this one is great!! Really friendly, lovely atmosphere. We had a white wine flight each which was fun guessing the wines. We had a charcuterie/ cheese board which was yummy followed by some fizz and my friend had orange wine which the owners were really knowledgeable telling us all about it! If we lived in Cheltenham we would come back a lot! Thank you!

What a lovely little place. Such nice people, amazing cheese and a very relaxed atmosphere. Wouldn't change a thing 🍷

Great selection of interesting wines, however the venue it’s self needs a good clean or revamp to bring it up to a good standard.

Great wine bar run by Ant and Zoe. We call in after the races in Oct, Dec, Jan and April. The welcome is great and the wine is superb. They always have a good range at modest prices and then the Coravin range where you can try pricey wines by the glass. We start off sensibly and then after a discussion with Ant get involved in the more serious stuff. £2 of nibbles and £98 of wine is a trap willingly fallen into. Definitely plan to walk back to your hotel. I know where our pension money would go if we were locals - fortunately we live in Kent.

I visited with a few girlfriends a few weeks ago and the whole experience was fantastic. The owner talked so passionately about the wine we tried and his wife made an amazing cold meats/cheese platter. It is not often somebody offers a genuine service and this was definitely one of those.

Myself and 7 friends from the Bagshot wine club visited the grape escape as part of our mini break in Cheltenham and it did not disappoint. The evening was brilliantly organised and the hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming. Their knowledge and passion of wine is clear to see and they had lined up a real mix of 6 wines for us to sample. Thoroughly enjoyable evening, would highly recommend.

Ended up here with a friend after eating in town (Thanks for the recommendation Bella Italia!) Very relaxed environment, attentive staff who are more than happy to advise / offer tasting etc. Perfect location with nice wines - what is not to like!

Popped in on a Wednesday and must say we loved the place. Owners (Ant and Zoe) were great hosts. Knowledgeable about the wine, but not judgemental of our limited tastes. Great evening and will be back for their cheese and wine night!

This place a a gem. Fantastic wine with is reasonably priced. There is a lot to be said about good win without the faf. The staff and super friendly and informative. Could not recommend this place more!

Amazing bar to visit if you love wine and are after a relaxed evening. A lovely atmosphere to sit and enjoy a glass (or two) of wine. Ant was very knowledgeable and on hand if you are in need to a recommendation. Will definitely go again when we next visit Cheltenham!

Ant and Zoë make this place amazing! They are beyond welcoming and kind! You definitely don't have to be a wine connoisseur to come here. Both of them are so down to earth when explaining the wine to you. Besides having fantastic wine and service, their cheese plate is beyond amazing!! This is my favorite place in Cheltenham and it's because Ant and Zoë are so lovely and so are their products!

We booked a wine tasting evening on the weekend here for a hen party and it was brilliant! Ant and his wife Zoe really really warm and welcoming and Ant knew his stuff about the wines, you could tell he was so passionate about what they do! The wines were great quality and the selection of meats and cheeses to accompany them were also delicious. Will definitely return for a glass or two of the Cremant du Jura! :)

Went there last winter with my partner and another couple and we tried the blind tasting which we enjoyed a lot! We were given various wines, and the list of many wines with their descriptions. The waiter told us we would get an extra glass of wine if we guessed them, so it was really fun trying! I would definitely go again if I am around, as we do enjoy wine quite a lot!

Excellent wine and expert friendly team. Delicious nibbles Different top wines every week. Always a warm welcome.

The guy that runs this place has fantastic knowledge of wine and is very passionate about wine as well which can only help when he selects his wines we tried lots of different wines favourites being "I wish I was an ninja" and L'idiot du Village wines that you wouldn't try unless you were in a place like this

Looking for a peaceful and quality venue as an alternative to the festive revellers in most of the local bars, we found this gem. The town centre was very busy and this oasis provided super wine flights, fabulous meat and cheese platters and a great atmosphere amongst regulars who appreciate the quality of the products and service.

We booked cheese and wine tasting for our friends hen do and it was absolutely brilliant. Such a fantastic venue and they certainly didn't skimp on the cheese or the wine. Very friendly knowledgable owners would definitely recommend this!

This is just a fab wine bar. The lovely couple who run it have time for everyone - even the likes of us who just pop in for a quick glass of vino.

Came across this venue by surprise and was delighted by the level of services and ambience within the bar. Such a great list of wines and there is always help on hand to aid you in making a decision. Recommended - we will be back!.

Excellent - tried all sorts, extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. Perfect. Wine flights were fun and extensive wine list allows choices of wines by glass wouldn't be able to try otherwise.

This place is something really special; the wine list is wonderful, with an impressive range. Everything I tasted over three nights (it's the kind of place you just keep going back to) was good and fairly priced - there are also some real bargains and special offers. But it's more than that. It's comfortable, the service and hospitality are just right and everything - from the glasses they serve the water in to the little snacks, the cheeses, the bread, the ambiance, the quirky music that is somehow perfect - everything is top quality. There are no short cuts. You feel genuinely welcomed by co owners Ant and Zoe. Creating a place like this takes a huge amount of care and skill. A rare treasure and worth a trip to Cheltenham just for the experience.

Ant and Zoe - that's all you need to know if you have the slightest interest in very good wine. They will guide you through the intricacies of different grape varietials and other such complexities. The wine flights are great fun; the regular wine tastings absurdly underpriced; and the general atmosphere of the place absolutely perfect - so long as you are not a total wine snob. There are not many places that you can get to taste some extraordinary wines without having to buy the full bottle.

Classy, light-hearted evening fun. Knowledgeable and friendly staff even threw in a free glass of wine for the winner of the competition. Grilled cheese and charcuterie board were flawless. Bravo.

Visited this bar during my hen weekend and had a fantastic night! The service was exceptional and we were given our own area of the bar which meant we could really enjoy the night in our group of 14! The drinks were very reasonable and great quality and we also filled up on the cheese and meat platters which were gorgeous! Really great bar just wish I lived closer so I could go back regularly!

A huge and wonderful selection of wine to choose from. The service is fantastic, we are always warmly welcomed and the owners remember the wines we like.

The great wines (huge wine list!), yummy nibbles, friendly staff, and relaxed ambiance have made this my go-to in Cheltenham. I come here regularly, particularly on Wednesday's for their cheese plate with any bottle of wine ordered. Wine flights are also a lot of fun as they change weekly.

I love this place and go regularly with friends. The selection of wines is great, really varied with some unusual finds and really reasonable prices. The owners and staff are always keen to talk you through the choices on offer. It's cosy and laid back and the food (platters and snacks) is all very high quality.

My fiancee and I popped in here for a glass of champagne, as it had been recommended by Lumiere, where we going for dinner. First impressions were good, but on arriving and walking up to the bar, we were prompty overlooked by one of the staff who greeted guests arriving after us and made sure they were served.........

I visited this venue yesterday for a wine tasting session in a group of 15 (Hen Do!). We tried one sparking, three white and three red and the owner chap talked us through them all. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about wine. We had lovely cold meats and cheeses to accompany the wines. We were there for about two hours and it was excellent value for money. I didn't look at the full food menu so can't comment on that. Wines were excellent!

Had a great evening. We were welcomed by the owner, and he quizzed us on what wines we like, and made amazing recommendations. The wine was amazing, the bar played cool tunes and seats were to be had. A proper grown up place with amazing wines. My new favourite place in town x

From the moment you walk through the door, you're treated like an old friend. The owners are so genuine and lovely. You can really tell they care about your experience in the wine bar and they really, really know their wines. They're so enthusiastic without being overwhelming.

First visit here on business trip to Cheltenham.

Have just returned from a lovely evening here. Tried both flights red and white and topped the evening off with a local beer. Very friendly welcome and service all evening. Very knowledgable and interesting service. Bar snacks also very good. All in all a lovely place. Much nicer and far less pretentious than a similar wine bar the other side of town.

So refreshing to have a wine bar that is owned by knowledgeable, passionate wine lovers who truly seem embrace their purpose as helping people to love wine.

I visited one Wednesday evening when they do free cheese with a bottle of wine or with the £15 'flight' where you can taste 5 wines. Great cheese board and fabulous wine, served by the very knowledgable owner. Lovely atmosphere too. I will definitely be returning!

Myself and my friend have been into the Grape a few times now and it's fabulous. The staff are amazing and very knowledgable about the wines and champagnes and we thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere. The nibbles are great value and it's a lovely idea to be given free water with your drink. We both love the pink Deutz Champagne it's delicious, and the staff always seem to remember us which is also nice. Very old school with vinyls playing couldn't rave about it more

Great Champagne and Wine bar with an excellent selection and price range to suit all budgets. Some might say it's not on the right/happening side of town but it's actually what makes it a great haven for a sneaky Deutz or whatever tickles your pickle! Staff are welcoming and know their stuff when it comes to all things quaffable! Love this place!

After a gap of over six months, we reminded ourselves of why we need to visit this place more regularly with two visits within in a week.

This is the second time I've visited this place and this time it was for a private party. The staff are absolutely lovely. Friendly and very knowledgable about the wine - it's clearly a passion for them. The meats and cheeses are delicious! Would highly recommend.

A group of us spent this afternoon at the grape escape. We started with a flight each and tried to guess which was which. Failed miserably with one out of five, but great fun, and surprisingly good wines. A table full of sharing plates, and a couple of bottles from the massive wine list made for a great, relaxed afternoon.

This little place is a real find, excellent wine, very friendly staff and great music away from the more 'trendy end' of Montpellier. Really good bar snacks and definitely worth a visit....

A great night out. From sparkling, to white, to red. And opportunities for fun blind taste tests and cheeses/meats. Great knowledgeable hosts/owner too (without being showy or over-bearing). A lovely gentle wine based evening.

My husband and I decided to give this place a try last weekend and we discovered we have been missing out! I loved everything about the place: the decor, the music (great choice of vinyl), the owners and staff and of course, the wine. We bought a great bottle of wine, plus a couple of single glasses and were treated to a few samples too. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Go there now!

We called here after a meal in town and decided to try a flight of wine each. It was a tad expensive at £15 but was really good as a one off. The staff were great and explained the different wines and left us to decide which wine was which. We both got 2/5 wines correct, the wines for the flight are changed every week. Definitely worth a visit.

Really helpful service, water to the table within minutes of sitting down and soooo much choice of wine. We haven't eaten here but the food looks good and we intend to at some point.

Amazing wine bar with a huge selection of bottles of wine and wine by the glass. The wine by glass changes each week, which is brilliant. The cheese and meat boards also are of a high standard. Ant is extremely helpful and the service is always brilliant. It's now a regular place we go to each week.

Negatives . 1. Bad smell in toilet area. 2. Dreadful heavy metal music when we arrived, which did not get much better.

We stumbled on this bar by coincidence as we were walking from our hotel to have dinner. What a great place!!! The owners did a great job, Excellent wine selection, amazing service and a VERY impressive knowledge about wines. This place really impressed us, well done!!!

Met a girlfriend for a catch up, what a perfect place. Delicious and extensive wine list, knowledgeable and helpful staff and then lovely food to accompany the wines.

Popped in after the cinema for a drink and ended up sharing a fabulous bottle of Pinot and the charcuterie plates which were extremely generous portions and delicious.

We were recommended this place by the couple who ran the guest house we were staying in. I'm glad they did. The staff were really friendly. Obviously very knowledgeable and it was clear they enjoyed imparting their knowledge without being forceful. We explained what we liked (I know nothing about wine) and we were given wine that suited . We also tried the 'taster' , I can't remember the correct title. You can have 5 50 ml glasses of red or white . We chose red. It is very good at showing you what wine you might like. I have also been told you can take food in their from the local take outs, though they do offer their own platters. Highly recommended.

Attended here for a friends Birthday. The welcome from the proprietor was warm and friendly. We had a blind tasting competition with approx 20 people, it was well organised and a lot of fun. We had some sharing plates of meat and cheeses and a lot of wine. I think everyone had a great time and the wines were lovely. Highly recommended for a fun evening out with friends

We turned up to this charming place on spec on a Friday night and were greeted warmly into a relaxed, cosy ambience.

We returned here for pre-dinner drinks and ended up sharing an excellent bottle of red wine and two platters (one fish and one cheese). The latter are an excellent addition since our last visit and were so generous and tasty that they caused us to drop the starters from our subsequent dinner - I think we were net gainers in every sense!

I absolutely love it here. Amazing staff, fantastic variety of wines and I've never had a bad glass here. Beautiful Riedel stems and tumblers. Every time I come in I learn something new. Tasting events are informative and interesting, I'm hoping to attend a few more this year. Ant and Zoe are always welcoming and generous with their knowledge. Cheese/meat boards fantastic.

We came here for a wine tasting session in October (I think). The guy doing it was really knowledgeable and made the whole experience very relaxed and not pretentious at all (which is kinda what I was expecting). We stayed for drinks after and managed to avoid a hangover - great night all round! Thanks :)

I love this place. Ant and Zoe are lovely people and if you like good wine this is the place for you.

As locals, we like to go here for a plate of cheese and a glass of wine. The cheese comes from the local specialist cheese shop so is always a joy, and they have a great beer selection, too, also from a local specialist shop, so you are confident of the quality of what you're consuming. The staff are passionate about their subject, and extremely helpful and friendly.

Daughter was in having drinks and invited us, her lift home, to come in. Just sat down and landlord came over and offered me a free soft drink as I was driving. It seems they have port tasting and wine tasting nights, very social. Car park very close and is free after 8 pm. Appear to have very good range of wines.

Very good atmosphere to enjoy quality wines at affordable prices by the glass or bottle. Very knowledgeable staff.

Popped in for a glass of wine last night before dining at Prithvi down the road. The wines by the glass options were limited, but interesting, and I say the latter from the point of view of someone who has an extensive wine collection.

Went to The Grape Escape for a friends birthday - there was 8 of us and we were able to book a table which was good as we may otherwise have had difficulty finding a big enough table. The person who served us (who I'm fairly confident is the owner) is super knowledgable about wines and clearly very passionate about sharing his love with everyone who walks through the door - I should say though he isn't pushy and this is not a pretentious wine bar in any sense!! He just loves wine and this makes for a fab experience!

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I went to grape escape when it had not long opened, then again to sample their bubbly deal on a friday (it was £10 off the bottle, bargainous!)

Myself, friends and family love this place, it ticks very box , its relaxed , has great food , brilliant wine and the owner matches your pallet to the wine perfectly. summoning up -its faultless

We had such a great evening here that we've already been recommending it to friends. The owners Ant and Zoe are very knowledgeable about the extensive range of wines they sell yet there is no stuffiness about them or the bar - just a genuine interest in making wine-tasting fun and interesting. Trying the wine flight blind (I had the white wine) was really interesting and great fun. They really opened our eyes to some wines that we would never have looked at before and I certainly know what I want on my Christmas list - the FMC! The Grape Escape will definitely be our first stop on our next visit to Cheltenham!

A lovely venue for a "date afternoon " with my husband frienfly knowledgable staff and loving cheese platter

We spent a lovely couple of hours in The Grape Escape last night.

Went here on a Friday, as before 7pm there is £10.00 off any bottle of Fizz. The service in this bar is second to none, and you feel so welcome that you want to go back and visit them again. There is also a newsletter on their website that you can sign up for so that you get to know all the events and offers in advance.

Popped in for a quick, early evening drink in this relatively new wine bar.

My first impression of the bar was the strong smell of disinfectant when I walked through the door. We looked at the wine list which is certainly extensive but prices are on the high side for this part of town. We tried a glass of red priced at £9 - then discovered that is only for 125ml which is very small. The wine was average. We later bought a different bottle to share which is better value but still, the cheapest bottles are around £24 and go up to prices you'd only expect in a fine dining restaurant which this is not. The wine was OK but you can get better wines in other bars in Montpellier which is a nicer part of town. The food platters were better quality, no complaints there. I'm not sure I will be back unless they review their prices.

Came last week with my wife and my sister in law and her husband and their 1 year old. We were the only people there in the early evening. The hosts couldn't do enough, great service and lovely wine. Good work.

Ant and Zoe are marvellous, friendly hosts who share their passion for fabulous wine and nibbles. A must visit in Cheltenham. I gather despite not being open long, booking is required on Friday and Saturday nights!! I keep returning as I have yest to find a wine I do not like...

We visited this newly opened wine bar recently and we will definitely return. If you like wine but different and unusual, but very palatable wines in particular, this place is for you. The owners are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their wines - which is infectious. There are a number of different wines that you can try by the glass, rather than having to buy a bottle. What we particularly liked was that the owners support local growers and we had one divine local dessert wine which was absolutely perfect. Our visit was as a prelude to dinner elsewhere, but we will return for a longer visit in the near future.

What a refreshing change. A specialist wine bar that isn't pretentious with owners that are knowledgable and incredibly friendly.

This place is a great addition to the afternoon and evening life of Cheltenham.

Ant and Zoe always provide an unrivalled service and warm welcome, so glad to have this venue on our doorstep. :) Word is getting out......perfect for those who enjoy a great wine experience and a lovely ambiance.

Stopped in here for a drink before dinner and we each opted for the wine flight (one red and one white) and decided to try them blind.