Chef & Catering Services

• Dineindulge
  A unique & truly special private chef experience brought direct to you. Combining a personal chef hire service with restaurant quality cuisine, Dineindulge is designed to be affordable, accessible & simple to book for anyone
  www.dineindulge.co.uk/kateandtoms

• Côte at Home
  Get bistro-quality food delivered to your door. From starters, mains and desserts, to picnics, breakfasts and barbecue favourites – the professional chefs at Côte at Home can freshly prepare a wide range of dishes, which you can simply serve up, or pop in the oven or microwave to heat. That means less time spent prepping and cooking, and more time enjoying your holiday!
  www.coteathome.co.uk/kateandtoms

• William’s Food Hall & Oyster Bar
  William’s has an excellent reputation among the local community for outside catering and can help with anything from a small dinner to a large Canapé party. Each menu is tailor-made according to individual requirements, whether you’re after an indulgent four-course dinner or just a simple working lunch.
  www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk | 01453 832240

• Wild Fork West
  Michael Holloway at Wild Fork West produces excellent, local, seasonal produce to make delicious modern classics, perfect for special occasions as well as informal gatherings.
  www.wildforkwest.co.uk | 07974 566 823

Great Places to Eat & Drink

Pubs

• Weighbridge Inn
  A traditional pub with all the best nostalgic and original features: an open fire, low ceilings, old photos, and ancient keys hanging from the bar ceiling. The Weighbridge is famous for its 2-in-1 pies, which are amazing (the pastry is a secret recipe); and the pub also offers other delicious mains and quality real ales, wines etc.
  Longfords, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9AL (2 minute walk)
  www.weighbridgeinn.co.uk | 01453 832520

• Egypt Mill
  This sympathetically converted 16th Century Mill with its unique restaurant provides the perfect setting for a relaxing meal and drinks.
  Egypt Mill Hotel & Restaurant, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0AE  (15 minute walk)
  www.egyptmill.com | 01453 833449

• The Britannia
  The Britannia, or ‘The Brit’ as it’s known to the locals, is a vibrant town-centre bar with an open-plan restaurant, a cosy bar, snugs and log fires that sits in Cossack Square in the centre of Nailsworth. It’s perfect for lunch, drinks, intimate dinners or big parties. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from the friendly staff, and their signature stone-baked pizzas and homemade breads are not to be missed. They’re also very popular on Sundays for their traditional roasts.
  Waterloo House, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire,  GL6 0AQ (20 minute walk)
  www.food-club.com | 01453 832501

• The Old Lodge
  Set in the heart of Minchinhampton Common, well away from main roads and with unrivalled views of the Cotswolds, The Old Lodge is the perfect place to take it easy. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant offer stunning views of the beautiful common land and the cattle that graze nearby. With locally sourced food and drink, the menu is now packed with a la carte-style dishes by chef Roland, who designs a regularly changing menu of international cuisine. Due to their location in the middle of Minchinhampton common, they’re popular with dog walkers, and golfers who have been playing a few rounds on the adjacent course.
  Minchinhampton Common, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AQ (30 minute drive)
  www.food-club.com | 01453 832047

• Tipputs Inn Grillhouse & Bar
  Tipputs prides itself on offering the perfect combination of hand-crafted ales, locally brewed beers, fine wines and exceptional food. Whether you’re after a cosy bowl of soup by the fire, a local ale or two at the bar with the friendly locals and staff, or a nice bottle of red with a juicy thick-cut Ribeye steak in their stylish modern restaurant area, they are sure to offer something that suits your taste and your mood.
  Tiltups End, Horsley, Stroud, GL6 0QE (5 minute drive)
  www.tipputsgrill.com | 01453 839949

• The Ragged Cot Inn
  The Ragged Cot is a beautiful boutique country inn with a history spanning over three hundred years. From sun-drenched gardens in a picturesque Cotswold setting, to roaring log fires creating a cosy atmosphere, the Ragged Cot is the place to be at any time of the year. Having stood proudly since the 17th Century, the coaching house has an intriguing past filled with highwaymen and pilferage.
  Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 8PE (10 minute drive)
  www.theraggedcot.co.uk | 01453 884643

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Restaurants

• The Olive Tree
  The Olive Tree provides a happy, welcoming atmosphere buzzing with life. From early morning, locals and visitors alike enjoy the Olive Tree experience. It’s a great place to meet friends, do lunch or eat out in the evening.
  28 George Street, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0AG (15 minute drive)
  www.theolivetree-nailsworth.com | 01453 834802

• Wil Garlic
  Chef Patron Matthew Beardshall chooses the very best produce from the South West and creates mouthwatering, seasonal menus using his 20-plus years’ experience as a chef. Celebrate a special occasion or treat yourself to a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner. Matthew’s Bistro menu features plenty of tasty ‘small plates’ to share, fresh summer salads, mouthwatering steaks and delicious house pasta dishes. They also serve a great children’s menu, serving ‘proper food’ that kids will enjoy.
  3 Cossack Square, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire GL6 0DB (15 minute walk)
  www.wild-garlic.co.uk | 01453 832615

• William’s Food Hall & Oyster Bar
  Sit back, relax in this multi-award-winning delicatessen and restaurant and enjoy freshly shucked oysters, a whole Dover Sole or their famous fish soup.
  3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL (15 minute walk)
  www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk | 01453 832240

• Oldstone Restaurant
  Oldstone is a charming 16th Century Cotswold stone built restaurant with an attractive beamed bar and courtyard garden.
  Old Market, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0DU (15 minute walk)
  www.oldstone.org.uk | 01453 832808

• The Passage to India
  Nailsworth has the best Indian restaurant in the county, in my opinion – the Passage to India – which concentrates on a high standard of Bangladeshi cuisine in a menu full of surprises and unusual tastes.
  Old Market, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0DU (15 minute walk)
  www.thepassagetoindia.com | 01453 834063

• The Fleece
  Sitting halfway between Stroud and Nailsworth, this 250-year-old former coaching inn, built in the heyday of the Stroud wool industry, oozes rustic character and charm. The Old Fleece has a very relaxed and homely atmosphere and is run by a team of staff who are friendly, attentive and efficient. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the popular terrace during the summer months and snuggle up next to the roaring fire when the nights draw in.
  Rooksmoor Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5NB (10 minute drive)
  www.food-club.com | 01453 872582

• Amberley Inn
  Using only local suppliers, they pride themselves on being able to offer fresh, quality food. Locally, the Gatcombe Park Estate, owned by HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, supply beef and lamb to the local butcher, Taylors of Minchinhampton, and daily deliveries mean they are cooking the freshest local produce they can find everyday.
  Culver Hill, Amberley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5AF (10 minute drive)
  www.theamberleyinn.co.uk | 01453 872565

• Burleigh Court
  Award-winning, two-AA-Rosette restaurant, which is an ideal setting for a romantic dinner, family meal or special event.
  Burleigh, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2PF (10 minute drive)
  www.burleighcourthotel.co.uk | 01453 883804

• Amalfi Italian Restaurant
  Using the finest and freshest ingredients to cook authentic and innovative Italian and Sicilian food that will satisfy all food lovers. Traditional Italian delicacies are served in many forms, from hand-tossed pizzas to fresh pasta and risotto.
  16 The Old Crown, Market street, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0BX  (5 minute drive)
  www.amalfi-nailsworth.com | 01453 350432

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Takeaways

• The Passage to India
  Nailsworth has the best Indian restaurant in the county, in my opinion – the Passage to India – which concentrates on a high standard of Bangladeshi cuisine in a menu full of surprises and unusual tastes.
  Old Market, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0DU (15 minute walk)
  www.thepassagetoindia.com | 01453 834063

Shopping for Food

Convenience Stores

• Market Stores
  22 High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN (5 minute drive)

• Chalford Village Shop
  Tankards Spring, High St, Chalford, Stroud GL6 8DJ (13 minute drive)
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Supermarkets

• Morrisons
  George St, Nailsworth GL6 0AG (3 minute drive)

• Waitrose
  London Rd, Stroud GL5 2AP (14 minute drive)

• Sainsbury’s
  Dudbridge, Stroud GL5 3HG (13 minute drive)
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Butchers

• Leonard Walker
  15 George St, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0AG (3 minute drive)
  01453 835385
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Wine Merchant

• Raffles Fine Wines
  The Old Fire Station, Old Market Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, GL6 0DU (3 minute drive)
  www.raffles-wine.com | 01453 833133

• Threshers
  6 Old Market, Nailsworth, GL6 0DU (4 minute drive)
  www.threshers.co.uk | 01453 834594

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Bakery & Delicatessen

• William’s Food Hall & Oyster
  3 Fountain St, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0BL (3 minute drive)
  www.williamsfoodhall.co.uk | 01453 832240

• Vélo Bakery & Pizza
  London Rd, Thrupp, Stroud GL5 2BN (10 minute drive)
  www.velobakery.co.uk | 07812430620
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Farmers Market

• Nailsworth Farmers’ Market
  Lively and thriving farmers market that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month between 9am and 1pm.
  Mortimer Gardens, Nailsworth, Stroud GL6 0BL (3 minute drive)
  www.stroud.gov.uk

• Stroud Farmers’ Market
  Award winning market well known as one of the biggest and busiest markets in the UK. Takes place every Saturday from 9am – 2pm.
  Cornhill Market Place & surrounding streets, Stroud, GL5 2HH (15 minute drive)
  www.fresh-n-local.co.uk