Fuel up for a fantastic day at the Cheltenham Festival 2026 with SoGlos's pick of 15 of the best places for a Race Week Breakfast.
With Cheltenham Festival taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 March 2026, bagsy one of the best brekkies Race Week has to offer, whether you have a hankering for a full English – or that all-important first pint of Guinness to go with it.
Race Week breakfasts at The Brewery Quarter
With many of the The Brewery Quarter's bars and restaurants opening early for Race Week, this town centre destination is an ideal place to start your day. From full English breakfasts to bacon baps, visitors can get fuelled up for Race Week at The Alchemist, The Botanist, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Cosy Club, Hub Box and Flight Club – which has a Wheel of Fortune game to win festival-week prizes – or pop to SOHO Coffee for a grab and go breakfast to munch on the walk up to Prestbury Park.
Race Week breakfasts at Pittville Pump Room
Located just an eight-minute walk from the racecourse in one of Cheltenham’s most iconic buildings, Pittville Pump Room is serving hearty full English breakfasts, apple and orange juice, unlimited tea and coffee, plus a choice of a Guinness, glass of fizz, or a soft drink all for £20 when pre-booking – or walk-ins can enjoy the breakfast buffet for £15 excluding a drink.
Race Week breakfasts at No. 38 The Park
Offering upmarket breakfasts in a stylish setting, just a short walk away from Cheltenham Racecourse, No. 38 The Park is serving traditional, vegetarian and vegan full English breakfasts, American-style pancakes, stonebaked sausage ciabatta rolls, perfectly poached eggs and lots more.
Race Week breakfasts at The Nook
Providing Cheltenham's only Race Week breakfast with a panoramic view, The Nook is hosting breakfast every morning of the festival from 9am, with a choice of a full English, veggie or vegan breakfast; eggs Benedict; scrambled eggs on brioche toast; Severn and Wye smoked salmon; or smoked haddock with spinach and poaches eggs, plus a pint of Guinness, glass of cava, a mimosa or a Bloody Mary for £25.
Race Week breakfasts at the Prince of Wales sports bar
As well as the closest parking to Cheltenham Racecourse, the sports bar at Cheltenham's Prince of Wales stadium is also serving up a winning breakfast deal during Race Week — offering a full English breakfast buffet with a pint of Guinness, a glass of fizz or a non-alcoholic drink for £20 when pre-booking, or a £15 breakfast buffet excluding a drink for walk-ins.
Race Week breakfasts at No. 131
Located on Cheltenham's pretty Promenade, the stylish No. 131 is famous for its racing celebrations. Enjoy a tasty Race Week breakfast and soak up the buzz from Live Music Mornings on the front terrace every day from 9.30am.
Race Week breakfasts at The Beefy Boys
Offering a beefy way to start your race day, much-loved burger joint The Beefy Boys is joining in the Race Week celebrations once again in 2026, with a full menu of hearty dishes like full English breakfasts, steak and eggs, breakfast muffins and more, accompanied by cocktails, coffees, fruit juice and Guinness, of course!
Race Week breakfasts at The Vine
Cosy Victorian pub, The Vine, is a characterful spot on Cheltenham High Street – and it's open for breakfast during Race Week. Pop in from 9am during the festival for a full English, half English or a vegan fry up and a pint or two.
Race Week breakfasts at Sef Steakhouse
The stylish Sef Steakhouse is open from 9.30am during the Cheltenham Festival – and it's putting steak centre stage on its special Race Week breakfast, so if you fancy a juicy steak on your full English, make sure you book a table!
Race Week breakfasts at Turtle Bay
Putting a Caribbean twist on the traditional Race Week brekkie, Turtle Bay is serving up bottomless brunch from 10am, including 90 minutes of cocktails and drinks with live coverage of the racing, for £36 each.
Race Week breakfasts at Copa of Cheltenham
Popular Greene King pub, Copa of Cheltenham, on Regent Street is open from 9am for Race Week breakfasts every day of the festival – providing a central spot to fill up on a full English and a pint of Guinness.
Race Week breakfasts at The Feathered Fish
The Feathered Fish on Winchcombe Street is located at the edge of Pittville Park, so it's ideally situated for a pit stop on the walk up to the racecourse. It's open from 9am each day of the festival, but it's already fully booked for breakfast on Tuesday and Gold Cup Friday.
Race Week breakfasts at Star Bistro
Star Bistro is on the outskirts of Cheltenham in Ullenwood, so it's a great spot to swing by if you're travelling in for the races from the Cotswolds. Its Race Week menu features 'lite' breakfasts and pastries; as well as a full Irish or a vegetarian breakfast, with unlimited toast, tea and coffee. It also has Guinness and cider available in cans.
Race Week breakfasts at Gupshill Manor
Tewkesbury-based racegoers can fuel up on a full English, veggie or vegan fry up, breakfast rolls, eggs on toast and even crumpets with jam at traditional pub, Gupshill Manor, on Gloucester Road – open from 9am for Race Week.
Race Week breakfasts at The Hollow Bottom
Racegoers travelling from Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton-in-Marsh and Broadway will be well-rewarded for taking a short detour to The Hollow Bottom in Guiting Power for their Race Week breakfast. A full English and a pint of Guinness is £18 – and on Tuesday and Friday its resident expert, Norwegian Grand National winner, Rob Bellamy, will be on hand with tips!
