Introduction
There are many reasons to choose to stay in student accommodation in Cheltenham, from the mix of culture to being a super popular choice for students wanting to study media, business, marketing and sports. You don’t have to mull it over for long to see why so many choose this town to study.
Cheltenham is a real hot spot for bars and pubs in Gloucestershire, and along with a whole host of great student bars there’s no shortage of things to do as a student in Cheltenham. So, if you’re new to the city, or even if you’ve been living here a while, get ready to discover what the city has to offer, starting with the best student bars in Cheltenham.
1. The Clarence Social
The top of our Cheltenham bars list is The Clarence Social. The ground floor is perfect for daytime lunch, but then transforms into a lively bar serving wine, beer cider, spirits and some of the best cocktails late into the night.
Website: theclarence.social
2. The Retreat
Don’t let the name of this bar make you turn the other way; the fun atmosphere attracts all ages and earns its rightful place as one of Cheltenham’s most popular bars.
Website: https://www.theretreatwinebar.co.uk/
3. The Fire Station
This vibrant and fresh venue is the ultimate social hub, offering a delicious food menu and irresistible cocktails making it one of Cheltenham’s top bars to make sure you visit – and it’s less than a 15-minute walk from our Gloucester University accommodation.
Website: https://www.theretreatwinebar.co.uk/
4. Gin and Juice
To end on a bang, Gin and Juice is Cheltenham’s number 1 destination for daytime brunching and late-night drinks. With a motto like ‘By day, we brunch, and by night, we dance’, and with over 350 gins available, how can you not have a good time?
Website: www.ginandjuice.com
5. The Frog & Fiddle
An iconic Cheltenham bar with lots going on for students including live music, quiz nights, cabaret, comedy and sport. With lots going on, a great atmosphere and student deal on drinks, The Frog is a great place to visit with friends.
Website: butcombe.com/the-frog-and-fiddle-cheltenham/
Address: 313-315 High St, Cheltenham GL50 3HW
More about Cheltenham
Shaftesbury Hall, part of Collegiate’s UNIVERSE.CITY collection, is perfectly located in the heart of Cheltenham. Not only can you walk to the University of Gloucestershire, but you can easily reach the Cheltenham Spa train station and Cheltenham Racecourse.
Cheltenham has 45 music, arts, science and literature festivals throughout the year, making this a vibrant town all year round. Or if you fancy escaping for the day to unwind in the countryside, the Cotswolds landscapes are nearby.
Student Accommodation in Cheltenham
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