Join your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 24: Local Legends — Six Long-Standing Businesses That Shaped Cheltenham. In this episode, we celebrate Cheltenham institutions — businesses that have earned their reputation through longevity, consistency, and deep community roots. These are places locals trust, recommend, and return to year after year. Each business is currently active, well-established, and has a clear online presence so you can explore their story and visit with confidence.

Places featured:

The Daffodil

Website: https://www.thedaffodilrestaurant.co.uk

Address: 18–20 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 2AE

Highlights: A striking Art Deco restaurant housed in a former cinema, known for refined dining, iconic interiors, and years of consistent acclaim on Cheltenham’s food scene.

Petit Social

Website: https://www.petitsocial.co.uk

Address: 1 Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HG

Highlights: A long-running neighbourhood favourite offering relaxed, high-quality food and a loyal local following — understated, dependable, and deeply rooted in Bath Road life.

John Gordon’s Menswear

Website: https://johngordons.co.uk

Address: 51 Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1PJ

Highlights: A traditional independent menswear and tailoring business that has dressed generations of Cheltenham residents with craftsmanship, service, and personal expertise.

Cotswold Cycles

Website: https://www.cotswoldcycles.co.uk

Address: 58–60 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham GL52 2NW

Highlights: A trusted local bike shop that has supported Cheltenham’s cycling community for decades — known for repairs, advice, and no-nonsense expertise.

Badham Pharmacy

Website: https://www.badhampharmacy.co.uk

Address: Multiple Cheltenham locations (see website)

Highlights: A family-run pharmacy group that has served Cheltenham for generations, combining healthcare, wellbeing advice, and strong community presence.

The Suffolk Arms

Website: https://thesuffolkarmscheltenham.co.uk

Address: 30 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 2AE

Highlights: A Grade II listed pub that has become a modern Cheltenham institution — known for its pies, roasts, local sourcing, and a loyal following that spans generations.