Revival Cafe Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Cheltenham

We'd been recommended this by the father-in-law, who had highly recommended the location.

As it was my 50th, we decided to give it a go, and for the food, everyone was very much "meh, it's okay I suppose".

The staff were excellent, accomodating and very much on the ball, we barely waited for service, we turned up 30 minutes early for our booking and really made an effort to get us sorted. 5/5 stars for the staff, they were excellent. Really pleasant, willing to listen and make changes to the order (can we have sweet potato fries instead of "normal" fries, for example).

The food was okay. It wasn't anything special, it wasn't amazing, it was okay.

I'd ordered the lamb burger, for £12. It was what it said on the menu. A lamb burger with a few fries. It had the sauce that was mentioned, but no garnish, no "extras" (tomato, lettuce, pickles). Like, for the same price, we could have a 5 Guys.

The food wasn't bad, absolutely fine, but much a Maccies, you get what's listed on the menu, no frills, nothing fancy.

If you want a nice evening out with reasonable food, this'll do you sound.

If you want "fancy" try somewhere else.

For reference, they did have to service 13 of us (many friends), so whether that had an effect, I don't know.

Would go again, but would be more selective about...

It was surprisingly better than I thought it would be. We've walked past Revival Cafe Bar & Grill many times, yet we've never ventured inside until this weekend.

We visited on a busy Saturday afternoon in March. There was a friendly greeting at the door, and we were shown to a table for four on the first floor. The restaurant was nicely decorated, it was very clean and there were no tables with dead cups, trays or plates. The staff were friendly and the service was good.

The menu is quite extensive, with breakfast served all day. Prices are very reasonable and the servings are pretty generous.

Our drinks arrived first shortly, followed by our meals. All hot & as ordered. The food was good. I had the sausage baguette £4.50 whilst my wife had beans in toast and my daughter a bacon baguette. The food was simple and inexpensive.

Payment was straightforward, and as we left, we were thanked for our visit.

Good straightforward reasonably priced simple food, not fancy. Sitting upstairs seemed better to me, spacious and lighter and not so tightly packed in.

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We recently had lunch here, and it was an experience worth sharing. The meal was nothing short of exceptional, both in flavour and value. We ordered the grill mixt and shepherd’s pie, and both dishes exceeded our expectations. The grill mixt was a hearty selection of perfectly cooked meats, each bursting with flavour. The shepherd's pie, rich and comforting, had a beautifully seasoned filling topped with a golden, fluffy mash – the very definition of a classic done right.

But the true highlights of our meal were the desserts. The apple pie was a delightful blend of sweet and tart, with a flaky, buttery crust that was simply irresistible. The carrot cake was moist and perfectly spiced, with a cream cheese frosting that added the perfect touch of indulgence. It was the cherry on top of an already satisfying meal.

Adding to the experience was the service – attentive, friendly, and efficient. The staff made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed...