The Nook On Five

4.4

530 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

Join us for the very best of modern British dining looking out over Cheltenham's newest, iconic and timeless vista.

The Nook On Five uses produce from the best butchers, fishmongers, grocers, creameries, distilleries and vineyards to create dishes and experiences both fun and fine.

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner, take in mouth-watering bites overlooking the Cotswolds and the rooftops of Montpellier.

Headed up by Alisha Phillpotts, the kitchen carefully selects the finest produce to cook up a refined evening à la carte menu, alongside a fab lunch and all day menu of modern British classics and twists.

The bar and cellar offers an extensive English section to our wine list and serve up some fantastic cocktails which you can take out to our rooftop terrace.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British, Afternoon Tea, European
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 9:00 am–12:00 am Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
01242 650948
Website
https://thenookcheltenham.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We run a number of house events throughout the year to the public and to our membership.You are also able to book out the Nook for a range of private events including Christmas and summer parties, weddings and much more! Email events@thenookcheltenham.co.uk for more information.

Location
Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1PZ
Neighbourhood
Cheltenham
Cross Street
Street Parking available on the Upper Promenade and Imperial Square.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Afternoon Tea
£29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy afternoon tea with us at the Nook. We freshly prepare our cakes, scones and sandwiches every day. We tend to always have a Macaron, a chocolate and a sponge. Allergies & Dietaries- Please let us know of any dietary or allergy requirements in advance of your booking. Because we make everything fresh we need to make tailored products in advance. If we do not get this in advance, accommodating your requirements could take up to 1 hour from the time you arrive as we will be baking those cakes fresh for you on the day.
Private Dining Room - Chef's Table Experience
£1,000.00 per party
Prepaid
Jan 13, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
Enjoy the ultimate Chef's Table experience with a 7 course Tasting Menu including wine pairing and interactions with our chefs about each course. Your group will be completely private from the restaurant so you can enjoy exclusive dining in our Private Dining Room with a recommended maximum of 10 guests. £1000 minimum spend required at the point of booking. We require at least 1 week's notice period. OpenTable does not enable us to monitor this. Therefore, if you are booking within this timeframe your booking may be cancelled and your £1000 deposit will be returned to you. If you are booking within this time frame, we'd prefer you contact our Bookings Team immediately on 01242 650948 or email bookings@thenookcheltenham.co.uk.
Pre Race Breakfast Season 24/25 - March
£18.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 14, 2025
Come and get the best start to the day before your visit to the Cheltenham Races on 11th-14th March. Menu starts from £18pp. Any supplementary extras can be paid on the day at the restaurant.

What 530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for brunch
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for creative cocktails
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Hot spot
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for outdoor dining
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Romantic
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for scenic views
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Most Booked
Cheltenham
Best Overall
Cheltenham
Best Food
Cheltenham
Best Service
Cheltenham
Best Ambience
Cheltenham
Best Value
Cheltenham
Healthy
Cheltenham
Good for special occasions
Cheltenham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Nook On Five offers "fabulous food and cocktails" in a "beautifully decorated" setting with "fantastic views." Guests appreciate the "amazing quality food" and "excellent service," though some mention a "limited menu" and occasional service hiccups. With "attentive staff" and a "lovely ambience," it's a top choice for special occasions.

530 Reviews

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Dr James
Warwickshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food and views in the restaurant were really very good. The service, however, very intermittent from the waiting staff. Others diners were given menus on arrival, we had to ask for menus. Other diners on arrival were greeted and coats taken to a cloak room, nobody asked to take our coats on arrival or throughout the meal so we had to tuck them behind us. Every customer should be treated the same considering you are paying a service charge.
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Andrew
Gloucestershire
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menus for the Nook on 5 have been recently changed and improved, Chef, John Burton-Race will be a fantastic addition to the team and overall dining experience. JB-R is pure class in the culinary world and has also been joined by Bruno as front-of-house manager, both are very highly respected in the hospitality industry. I cannot rate the Nook on 5 highly enough and certainly a top 5 restaurant in Cheltenham. A must visit dining experience, a place you can arrive at lunchtime, stay and enjoy all afternoon excellent food, very professional service, the views, and leave having had a very memorable meal. It’s a 10/10 from me!
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Chris
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience with the piano player in the background. Slightly disappointed that 3 of the dishes were unavailable. Two from the starter menu and one from the dessert menu. Food was very good except for the crème brûlée - just a bit too runny for our liking. Wine was good value and cocktails excellent.
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Amanda
Gloucestershire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love our visits to The Nook, Cheltenham I love to dress up the table, and it’s never an issue here
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Sue
Yorkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous evening at the outstanding Nook on 5 Having heard all about the restaurant we were looking forward to experiencing it ourselves. We were blown away by both the food and service. The restaurant itself has been beautifully decorated with a fantastic view of the prettiest part of town. We will definitely return
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Jane
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is good, but in my view overpriced. Two of us had three courses, a single drink each and some sparkling water and it was £200. My husband had duck and I had steak - nothing out of the ordinary but over £30 for the steak. The service is too efficient. Whisking our plates away, the starter coming on top of the amuse bouche - we were in and out of there in an hour and it all felt a bit rushed and impersonal. Not sure I’d go again.
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Audrey Parker
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful setting, very comfortable with great views.
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paul
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue and service, food was excellent! Recommended
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Gail
Gloucestershire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Trendy but comfortable decor and fabulous views. Great to have seating options. Food was fantastic, service efficient and friendly. Best option was an impressive, interesting selection of wines by the glass. Not your bog standard offerings which meant we tried a different wine with each course…such a treat.
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RitaS
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I thought the menu was limited as there was no Venison left and we were the first in the restaurant that evening I was disappointed There was only serlion steak or chicken as a meat alternative I opted for the fish but I wasn’t over impressed unfortunately I ordered the chips with parmigiana but they were just chips with a blob of mayonnaise and grated parmigiana so they chips were not coated as I would have expected The starter was lovely for both of us but I think there should be more choice of meats I was hoping that duck was on the menu but sadly not The evening itself was excellent attention to detail was brilliant I would recommend to friends but I think the menu needs improvement
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The Nook On Five is rated 4.4 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

The Nook On Five does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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