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The Royal

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A beautiful community pub in the heart of Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. Our food is always cooked fresh with the care and attention the ingredients deserve.
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Well kept Real and Craft ales, carefully curated wine list, all the makings of your favourite local! You’ll discover The Royal in the very heart of Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, overlooking the beautiful St. Mary’s Church. The pub boasts a cosy, yet modern bar area with open fires and comfy seating. A popular local it’s a great place to relax, unwind and meet up with friends and family. Our philosophy is all about simple, fresh food expertly prepared with passion and many of our dishes are cooked on our chargrill with grilled steaks, meat and fish a specialty. One thing’s for sure, whatever the occasion, whether it’s for lunch or dinner, a quick pint of one of our Cask Marque approved ales or simply for a coffee, you will always find a warm and friendly welcome when you visit The Royal.

29/10/2026

The Royal Psychic Fayre is tonight!

Join us this evening from 5pm for an evening of psychic readings, good food and a little glimpse into what the future might have in store.
We have seen lots of bookings for this one but we can still fit you in if you would like to join us, just make sure to book online! (Link in bio)

Our psychics will be here throughout the evening, with readings available to book when you arrive.

📅 Thursday 29th October
⏰ From 5.00pm

22/10/2026

Well, that went down rather nicely. 👀🍔

Last night saw the first outing of Burgers, Beers & Board Games, and you lot got properly stuck in. Half-price burgers, games on the table and a healthy amount of competitive spirit. Just how Wednesdays should be.

Missed the first one? No need to sit on the sidelines. Burgers are 50% off every Wednesday evening, and we've got a whole stack of board games ready and waiting.

Bring the family from 5pm, round up your mates later, and prepare to discover who takes the rules a little too seriously.

Your Wednesday night. Sorted.

📍 The Royal, Charlton Kings
🍔 50% off burgers every Wednesday
🎲 Games ready to play

Same time next week? Your move.

20/10/2026

The new menu is here!

Fresh flavours, seasonal ingredients and a few new reasons to make a beeline for your local. We’ve been busy in the kitchen, bringing together a new line-up that balances proper comfort food with a little something unexpected.

Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch, a midweek catch-up or a cosy evening by the fire, there’s never been a better time to pull up a chair.

The fire’s roaring, the pints are pouring and the new menu is ready and waiting.

Come hungry. We’ll see you at The Royal.

View the full menu online

19/10/2026

Join us on Thursday 29th October from 5pm for our Psychic Fayre, an evening of spiritual discovery, intriguing readings, good food and a little glimpse into what the future might have in store.

We’ll have a whole host of readers and practitioners joining us, including tarot readings, mediums, angel card readers, clairvoyance, spiritualists, crystal healing, Reiki, hand reflexology, chakra rebalancing and more.

✨ Personal readings are £25, with readers available throughout the evening. Simply book your table and you’ll be greeted and booked in for your reading when you arrive. We recommend booking an earlier table if you can.

No tickets, just a table, a little curiosity and an open mind.

📅 Thursday 29th October
⏰ From 5pm
📍 The Royal, Charlton Kings

18/10/2026

🍔🎲♟️Burgers, Beers and Board Games ♟️🎲🍔
Launching Wednesday 21st October from 5.00pm

Wednesdays just got a whole lot more competitive because we’re serving up the ultimate midweek excuse to get the gang together.

Even better? Buy one burger, get one free. Grab a premium board game, claim your table and let battle commence. Friendships will be tested. Burgers will be demolished. Gloating is effectively mandatory.

Your Wednesday plans are sorted. See you at The Royal.

17/10/2026

Last minute availability over the October Half Term at King's Cottage, Cheltenham. Available from Sunday 25th October - Sunday 1st November for the full week or short breaks.

Sleeps 6, cosy lounge, fully equipped kitchen.

Looking for an escape to the Cotswolds over the October break? Or maybe a little luxury weekend break with beautiful surroundings and a brilliant pub just next door?

King’s Cottage is tucked away on the edge of Cheltenham in the lovely village of Charlton Kings – perfectly placed for exploring the stunning Cotswolds countryside and its charming villages, all just minutes away. Cheltenham itself is right on your doorstep too, with its gorgeous Regency architecture, fantastic shops, great restaurants and plenty of festivals throughout the year.

And the best bit? King’s Cottage nestled right up next to The Royal, a much-loved local pub known for its great food and real ales.

15/10/2026

Our new menu lands on Tuesday 20th October, bringing a fresh line-up of dishes made for the season. Think bold flavours, comforting classics with a twist, and something sweet to round things off.

Here’s just a taste of what’s to come:

Sesame Prawn Toast Bao Bun
Sambal Oelek Mayo, Asian Slaw

Black Pudding Scotch Egg
Bacon Dust, Baked Bean Mayo

Chicken Chasseur
Wild Mushrooms, Tarragon, White W**e Cream Sauce, Herby Mash

Red W**e Poached Pear
Cranberries, Walnuts, Vanilla Ice Cream

And that’s just the beginning.

As the evenings draw in, there’s no better place to settle in than your local, with a roaring fire, something good in your glass and even better on your plate.

New menu. Cosy pub. Roaring fires. See you at The Royal.

14/10/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR FAMILIES! 🎉

Saturdays just got a whole lot tastier (and cheaper!). Starting Saturday, October 24th, Kids Eat Free every single Saturday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm!

Whether you’re wrapping up a day out or skipping the weekend cooking duty, bring the little ones along for a treat on us.

The Details:
When: Every Saturday, starting Oct 24th | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: The Royal, Charlton Kings

Tag a parent who deserves an evening off cooking!

12/10/2026

Something big is coming to The Royal from Wednesday, Oct 21st...

What could it be? It could be ANYTHING!

Well, it's actually something very specific which we will be telling you about soon. Until then, answers on a postcard.

11/10/2026

Tender, Rare Roast Beef, rich gravy slathered all over.

A giant, crispy, homemade Yorkie stuffed with all our Roasted Meats and Gravy (that one is sold as a side, can you even IMAGINE?)

And how about the Humble parsnip huh? Seen here glazed to sticky perfection in Honey and Rosemary.

It can only be Small Plates Sunday Roast at the Royal.

Walk-ins always welcome but we do recommend booking ahead to secure your spot

Address

54 Horsefair Street, Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
GL538JH

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 12am
Saturday	11am - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+441242228937

Website

http://www.royalpub.co.uk/

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