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17 Portland St · Small

The Cotswold Inn

Cheltenham inn with live music.

Venue at a glance The Cotswold Inn · Cheltenham
~80
Capacity
standingsmall
1 night
Live music
Satper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Cotswold Inn — Quick Facts

Cheltenham inn with live music.

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Capacity~80 standing
Live nightsSat
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

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The Cotswold Inn Cotswold Inn
17 Portland St
Cheltenham GL52 2NZ

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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About The Cotswold Inn

The Cotswold Inn is a grassroots music venue in 17 Portland St, Cheltenham with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Cheltenham venue directory.

The Cotswold Inn is a classic real-ale pub on Portland Street, established in 1820 on the edge of Cheltenham town centre, and bills itself as the town's premier live music venue. Live bands play on Saturday evenings, backed by acoustic open mic on Sundays and an open mic on Tuesdays, so there's a stage for local and original acts most weeks. A warm, friendly local with a strong cask-ale range, it has built a loyal following for its regular grassroots entertainment.

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Cotswold Inn, 17 Portland St, Cheltenham, GL52 2NZ

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