Best Cocktails in Cheltenham: Margaritas, Mezcal & More

Cheltenham Cocktails, Cantina Style

If you’re searching for cocktails in Cheltenham, start where the lime is fresh, the music’s loud and the vibe’s always right.

We’re Bath Road’s neighbourhood bar and kitchen, serving up the best cocktails in Cheltenham with Mexican flair in a Cheltenham neighbourhood. From spicy margaritas to mezcal mixers, tequila twists to frozen favourites.

Bold, Mexican-Inspired Cocktails

We take cocktails seriously (but never ourselves).

At Cantina, every drink starts with quality spirits and fresh ingredients. No pre-mixes, no shortcuts, just honest ingredients. Our cocktail line-up includes:

Classic Margarita: crisp, salty, perfectly balanced. The classic Mexican cocktail, also served by the bottle for four people to share.

Spicy Margarita: Tequila with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Agave Syrup, Lime, Chilli and Coriander for those who like a kick.

Paloma: A long and refreshing cocktail. The tequila pairs brilliantly with the pink grapefruit.

Frozen Margarita: the Bath Road legend. Dangerously easy to drink with the choice of either our classic, with Rooster Rojo Blanco Tequila or passionfruit, with Rosél Rosé Vodka

Mezcarita: Smoky and sultry. The Mezcal brings a smokiness to this Margarita, with a hint of apple, caramel and cocoa.

Espresso Martinez: An ideal post-taco, pick-me-up with a more intense, smoky version of an espresso Martini with tequila

And that’s just the start. Our bar is packed with Mexican-inspired cocktails like Mojitos and Caiprinhas and more. All shaken with flair and flavour.

Happy Hour: 2 for £15 Cocktails

Weekdays don’t have to be boring.

Join us for Happy Hora, Monday to Friday, 4 – 6 pm, and grab 2 cocktails for £15.

It’s Cheltenham’s favourite excuse for after-work drinks, pre-dinner fun or those classic “we said we’d only have one” moments.

Whether you’re easing into the evening or making it the main event, this is where your night begins.

Pre-Dinner Drinks, Date Nights & Late-Night Laughs

Cantina del Barrio isn’t just a restaurant, it’s one of Cheltenham’s best cocktail spots for all sorts of occasions.

Pre-Dinner Drinks: Start with a margarita before moving on to tacos or burritos.

Date Nights: Easy going atmosphere, great playlists and cocktails that do the talking.

Nights Out with Friends: Big flavours, loud laughs, zero pretence.

Group Bookings: Feast and fiesta all under one roof with our group party menu and drinks packages.

We’re the kind of place where people come for a drink and end up staying for the vibe. Check out our latest events here.

Pair Your Cocktails with the Flavours of Mexico

What’s better than great cocktails? Great cocktails and tacos.

Our kitchen serves up burritos, tacos, nachos and quesadillas that pair perfectly with whatever’s in your glass. Try a Spicy Margarita with our prawn tostada or a Frozen Margarita alongside loaded nachos. And if you really want to go all in, our Flights to Mexico, eight tacos + four margaritas, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

This is more than just Cheltenham cocktails, it’s a full-flavoured fiesta.

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Every cocktail at Cantina del Barrio is mixed to order, using:

Premium Tequila & Mezcal
Freshly squeezed lime
House-made infusions & syrups

No shortcuts. No sugary gimmicks. Just real cocktails made by real bartenders who care about flavour, balance and a good time.

Find us: 162 - 164 Bath Road, Cheltenham
We're open for: Lunch, dinner & cocktails on Tuesday to Saturday from 12 pm (Monday from 4 pm)
Happy Hour: 2 for £15 cocktails (Monday to Friday, 4 to 6 pm)
To book a table: Reserve a table here or pop in on a whim, we always welcome walk-ins! Plus margaritas are waiting...