3 Best Restaurants in Cirencester, Bath and the Cotswolds

Fabulous modern food, real ales on tap, and gin cocktails are offered at this 17th-century inn, which retains its historic past but has plenty of modern style. Choose from a wide range of dishes including venison, steak, and seafood specialties, or try the selections on the daily specials board. Upstairs there are 28 rooms, including one where Charles II and Lady Fisher hid from Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War.

There's energy and buzz, from both the diners and the cooks in the gleaming open kitchen, at this plate-glass-and-chrome eatery where late breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks are served with a smile. Light bites like buffalo mozzarella, hot-smoked salmon Niçoise, and deep-fried calamari with fennel salad are particularly tasty. You can also pick something up from their sister company, Corn Hall Deli, for a picnic.

Set in the airy Pavilion at Siddington Park and with a glorious south-facing terrace overlooking the gardens, The Orangery is a fine 2024 addition to Cirencester's dining scene. The chefs' focus is on fresh, seasonal flavors, with an all-day menu of light and more substantial options featuring many ingredients grown in the restaurant's own kitchen garden. The afternoon tea menu is especially popular and includes a tea selection from Born Wild as well as delicious finger sandwiches, scones, and homemade cakes.