The Daffodil

Wow this places my breath away — I do love Art Deco anyway so this was the experience for me. We were greeted by a lovely hostess (who was remarkable and got us a table last minute). Our coats were taken and we were taken to the upstairs bar where we tried the most amazing cocktails mine contained rum and went straight to my head so nice and strong! We were taken to our seats of a short while where we got to walk down stairs either side like in the old cinemas (they even old the old cameras on display) our meals (steak) we amazing and I could not fault the service very attentive and remembered our drinks order without us having to ask. It is pricy but worth it… waiting for my husband to take me again

First meal in England and was a bit disappointed. Ambience is great, service was attentive, but food was far below expectations. It looked pretty but my food and my companion’s were quite bland. It was like an experiment of textures since all the food was cooked well — the meat was medium rare and the lamb had a good sear, the soufflé was fluffy, but there was very little flavor. A pinch of salt would have done wonders. Since the entrees and appetizer were a bit lacking, I ended up ordering dessert, which was the best part of the meal. Caramel corn topped a rich panna cotta, served with two mini macarons. Each component of the dessert was spot on and delightful.
Service: ⁴⁄₅ Really nice and attentive
Ambiance: ⁴⁄₅ Classy. It felt like walking into the lobby of a grand hotel in the 60s
Food: ²⁄₅ Deceptively pretty. If it was looks alone, it would get a 5, but since it didn’t taste like anything… +1 for dessert though, because that was as delicious as it looked

I had a real good meal here. I’m starting to see that the food in the UK is improving. I’ve been going to England for several decades and always found the ethnic foods (Indian, Chinese, etc.) were great but English cuisine so-​so. That has really been changing. This restaurant is a converted theater and very charming.
The staff were great and very friendly.
If you are ever in the area would definitely recommend.

Love this place, great food, great restaurant. Would highly recommend!

We came here for dinner on Thursday night. Its set in an old theatre which helps the dining room feel very atmospheric. I had a mulled cider from the apéritif menu to start with, which was a nice way to start dinner. I went for scallops with pork belly and fennel purée to start with, everything about it was brilliant, especially the fennel purée (probably because this was the part of the dish I hadn’t been sure about on the menu). For main I had duck with braised red cabbage. I might have chosen the duck to be a bit pinker but it was still excellent and the cabbage cut through the fatty duck really well. We had a couple of vegetable sides, garlic mushrooms with pancetta, and creamed spinach. The mushrooms in particular were sensational. For dessert I had the crème brûlée. When it came it was actually 2 crème brulees, one chocolate and one vanilla with orange. Both were light creamy and delicious. The wine list was long and interesting and reasonably priced. If we are ever in the area again we’ll definitely be back

A lovely place to dine with great décor and a nice atmosphere.
Very nice cocktails and a good selection of wine.
The food was pretty good and of a decent quantity. The menu was varied and interesting and service also good being friendly and helpful.
Can get a bit noisy as it’s effectively a big open hall. I would recommend, but just not quite sure if it’s worth the money

Excellent food, very expensive but for the right occassion, you can’t do any better in Cheltenham.

Delightful surroundings, good service and interesting varied menu with good choice of dishes. There is a good selection of wines (including half-​bottles). The price is reasonable for food of this standard.

Used to be an old cinema. A really plush restaurant to go for an occasion. Mid to Upper end in pricing but good food and service. Love it here. A fabulous setting, comfortable seats and plenty of space so you don’t feel like you’re sitting too close to the people next door.

The Daffodil is definitely my favourite restaurant in Cheltenham (that is until I’m rich enough to dine in Le Champignon Sauvage!!). It has been beautifully decorated, and you feel like a star from the moment you step in. Someone immediately whisks your coat to the cloakroom and then you’re led to your table in the magnificant dining room.
The food is delicious, absolutely faultless in my experience.
I also really love the bar upstairs where the staff are a real pleasure. I asked them to make a cocktail that wasn’t on the menu and they whisked it up in no time without instruction and at no extra charge.
Food and service as it should be — you get what you pay for.

Refurbished to designs by Laurence Llewellyn-​Bowen early in 2008, it retains its amazing Art Deco look, only better. The food is pricey, but worth it. Service used to be a little weak, never unpleasant but often slow and distracted, but it seems to have improved. The food is great, imaginative but not ridiculous. One key thing kept from its previous look — the platter of desserts, a tiny version of five desserts from the menu to share between two. Yum!