The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar

Name: The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar
Address: The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL54 2HS
Telephone: 01451 822143
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (109)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2HS

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2 people

Jul 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

The Slaughters Country Inn offers delicious food, simply prepared, using the finest Cotswold produce. The menu is complemented by a wide selection of local ales, showcasing the best the region has to offer.

Not to be missed is the sharing platter, made up of local cheeses and meats, the day’s selection of breads and The Slaughters Country Inn pickles. Guests can also expect to see dishes on the menu such as Gloucestershire black pudding salad, rustic country terrine and local fish and chips.

Afternoon tea, including home-made scones and sandwiches, can also be enjoyed on the terrace with a glass of Champagne in the summer months or by the fire with a pot of tea when winter draws in.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01451 822143
Website
https://www.theslaughtersinn.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Williams

Location
The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2HS
Neighborhood
Upper Slaughter
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Day Lunch
£100.00 per person
Dec 25, 2025 only
Delight in tradition this Christmas with a five-course menu designed to warm the soul, paired with a glass of Nyetimber English sparkling wine to raise a toast to the season and celebrate with loved ones.
Festive Afternoon Tea
£32.00 per person
Nov 24, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
Savour a time-honoured tradition of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones, and an array of festive cakes and pastries, shared among friends and family. With every sip of fine tea or freshly brewed coffee, it’s an invitation to slow down, share stories, and embrace the magic of the season.
Festive Dinner
£48.00 per person
Nov 24, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
Gather your friends and family for a festive three-course menu crafted from the season’s finest ingredients. With the spirit of Christmas shared around the table, this is a feast to be cherished long after the last course is enjoyed.

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What 109 people are saying

The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for brunch
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for outdoor dining
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar offers a "magical setting" in the idyllic Cotswolds with stunning views. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with particular highlights being the "fresh, local choices." Despite occasional service delays, the friendly staff and beautiful surroundings ensure a memorable dining experience.

109 Reviews

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Andrew
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I booked a Wimbledon afternoon tea for 5th July (I booked Dec 2024) as seen on web, then at 11.30 on 5th I get a call to say they no longer do these afternoon teas, yes the staff member who rang was very apologetic and was taken back that I had been able to book it . As it was very short notice and I would not be able to get hold of one of the party I asked did they do afternoon teas - yes so I booked 4. Basic ones to ensure we did have something to eat. Yes the venue was lovely and picturesque, the staff were lovely and helpful. The afternoon tea was basic . Because of the shortness of them ringing they should of offered some discount or complimentary drink. I have emailed the venue .
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Paul VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our dinner at the Slaughters. Worth stopping in for.
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Claire
Warwickshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday Lunch sitting in the sunshine. Excellent attentive service from experienced gentleman waiter. Thank you.
The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & BarResponded on July 2, 2025
Dear Claire, We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your lunch visit to us recently, I will ensure to pass on your comments to the waiter who looked after you - he will be very pleased you enjoyed his service. We hope to welcome you again soon, Kind regards Alice
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Firra
Buckinghamshire2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The venue is lovely, especially when the weather is good and sitting outside is calming. The food and service do not live up to the venue and surroundings and are fair at best.
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Nigel
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gem of a find with amazing views from the gardens. Food was very tasty with friendly service and excellent selection of beers and wine.
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Matthew
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Some of the food here was good and contained home made components. But some, for example the blue cheese salad, was really bad. I felt very sorry for the waiting staff, who seemed both untrained and un supervised. There was nobody running the restaurant (on a Sunday evening , Monday evening and two breakfasts) so orders took a long time. The waiting staff didn't seem to know it's not ok to bring a bowl of food to a table by holding the rim, so that your thumb is in the food. Or to bring a cup of coffee by holding the cup by the rim, rather than use a saucer or tray. It has to be said that the customers were probably not easy to manage too. A pint of lager with breakfast? Complaining loudly and ostentatiously about the food? The owners need to have a think about whether they want to invest in training and supervising their staff, or to run an overpriced cafe which will soon fail.
The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & BarResponded on June 29, 2025
Dear Matthew, It's disappointing to hear your recent visit to us was not up to our usual standards, I will be raising your feedback with our restaurant manager for him to review and ensure corrective training is provided where required. Please accept our apologies for the shortfalls you experienced during your time with us. Kind regards Alice
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Donna VIP
Central Kentucky103 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Two of us ordered the slow-roasted beef. Our server, Isabella, recommended it: "It is a special that is only available on Sundays." I do not recommend it. It was the toughest piece of meat I've had since school lunches. And Isabella is not cut out to be a server. She gets bogged down in minor details and is frightfully inefficient. Finally, the checkout process was an exercise in extreme patience. They cannot bring the card reader to the table because their wifi does not work within the dining room. No problem. I walked up to the checkout counter, where Isabella proceeded to carry the terminal all around the entry room, attempting to get a strong enough signal for the transaction to process. When the first terminal failed to produce a cleared transaction, she produced a new one and then walked all around the entryway with that terminal. After about 10 minutes and considerable patience, the transaction went through. God help them if this is the process they must go through for everyone dining there who is not also a hotel guest.
The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & BarResponded on June 29, 2025
Dear Donna, It's very disappointing to read your review and to hear of your experience with us which seems well below our usual high standards. I have passed on your feedback to our restaurant manager for him to review and go over with his team to ensure corrective training is provided. The payment issue you experienced isn't something we usually have any issues with, I will investigate into why there were issues such as yours during your time with us to make sure this is not something repeated. I am very sorry for this happening during your time with us. Kind regards Alice
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Gillian
Dorset1 review
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We booked an afternoon tea back in March and despite receiving an email a few days before our visit, requesting confirmation that we were still coming, on arrival, no one seemed to be aware of our booking. We were shown to a table in the bar area, which had not been laid up as we would have expected it to be. The food had obviously not been prepared as the staff seemed confused as to our requirements. We felt the crockery had seen better days, as many items were chipped. That being said, when the food did arrive, it was lovely. Generally, we were very disappointed with the overall experience, especially as the cost was quite high.
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Joseph
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This a really magical setting at The Inn in the idyllic village of Lower Slaughter, perfect summer weather allowed us to dine al fresco, our server was lovely and the food delicious - a true Cotswold treat.
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Caroline
Birmingham/West Midlands (county)1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my dad for father's day, it was lovely, food was amazing and the staff were excellent! We had a great time!
The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & BarResponded on June 19, 2025
Dear Caroline, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed Fathers Day lunch with us, it was a special day and to hear you both had a great time with us is delightful! We hope you visit us again soon, Kind regards Alice
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The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2HS

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Upper Slaughter
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Williams
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theslaughtersinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01451 822143

The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Day Lunch

Festive Afternoon Tea

Festive Dinner

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What 109 people are saying

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