Coalhouse Brew and Que is a smokehouse restaurant and taproom located on Clarence Street in the centre of Cheltenham. It occupies a ground floor unit close to the town’s shops and cultural venues and is designed to serve both diners and visitors stopping in for drinks. The interior features timber finishes, tiled detailing and warm lighting. Seating is arranged across a main dining room with tables and banquettes, alongside a bar area that faces a row of taps used for the rotating selection of beers. The open fire cooking area is positioned so that it remains visible from several parts of the restaurant, reflecting the kitchen’s focus on smoked and wood fired dishes.
The menu centres on live fire and smokehouse cooking. Dishes include slow smoked brisket, ribs, pulled meats and chicken prepared over charcoal or wood. These are served alongside items such as corn, slaws, pickles and sauces made in house. The kitchen also offers tacos, burgers and larger plates, with ingredients adjusted according to seasonal availability. Starters and smaller plates include wings, nachos and simple sharing items suited to groups. The overall approach reflects the influence of American barbecue but uses techniques that suit the live fire set up.
he drinks offer is built around a list of craft beers and ciders, many sourced from independent breweries. A range of taps lines the bar, with options changing regularly. Wines, cocktails and non alcoholic drinks are also available. The bar serves both diners and those visiting specifically for the drinks selection.
Coalhouse Brew and Que operates across lunch and dinner, with extended hours at weekends. Its central location attracts local residents, theatre goers and visitors to Cheltenham. The combination of open fire cooking, smokehouse dishes and a taproom style bar places the restaurant within the group of modern British venues that emphasise live fire techniques and independent beer offerings.