Cheltenham town centre has seen yet another coffee shop closure, with Soho Coffee announcing the temporary shutdown of its Cambray Place branch. The café, situated near John Lewis and just off the High Street, is now closed “until further notice,” according to a sign posted on its window. However, Soho Coffee continues to operate its other locations in Regent Arcade and The Brewery Quarter, encouraging customers to visit those nearby branches.
This closure marks another loss for Cheltenham’s vibrant town centre dining scene, following a spate of recent café and restaurant shutdowns. Soho Coffee’s original store opened back in 1999, making this closure particularly notable.
The sign at the closed Cambray Place outlet reads: “We are closed until further notice, we are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. Our Brewery Quarter & Regent Arcade are just around the corner waiting to welcome you.”
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Adding to the string of closures, the Starbucks outlet on Promenade is set to close its doors on Saturday, November 29. Starbucks maintains additional locations at The Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham Spa railway station, and a drive-through on Tewkesbury Road. When announcing the Promenade closure, Starbucks thanked its loyal customers and directed them to find their nearest stores via the Starbucks Store Locator.
Gallimores Kitchen, another beloved spot in The Courtyard on Montpellier Street, also closed recently on November 16. In a heartfelt social media message, the restaurant cited economic challenges as the reason and expressed deep gratitude to its patrons for their support over the years, reflecting on how the restaurant was more than just a dining venue—it was a community and a family.
Other notable retail and dining closures in the town centre include Fired Earth in Montpellier Walk, which shut following the national chain’s administration on October 31, and the Clarks shoe shop on the High Street. Additionally, eateries such as Ask Italian in Montpellier, Ox in Cambray Place, Cake Alchemist, Domain 16, and The Find in Regent Street have all permanently closed their doors, adding to the challenges faced by Cheltenham’s high street businesses.