Stroud’s Nine Best Independent Cafés, Shops and Stays
Blessed with an army of local heroes fighting to keep its high street independent, the spirited market town of Stroud charms with a treasure trove of tempting shops, places to stay and eateries, including a community-driven farm store, artisan coffee shop and bohemian circus gaining kudos among the Cotswold cool kids.
01 July, 2021
- Words by
- Grace Lee
Named
Named
as the UK’s best place to live in 2021, Stroud has been
elbowing its way onto the weekend-getaway map in recent years for
its quirky mishmash of architectural styles, colourful independent
shops and strong community spirit. Surrounded by a blanket of
mature woodland and bewitchingly beautiful hills on all sides, it’s
no surprise that locals are proud of their hometown and feverishly
keen to keep their high street local and independent.
With this in mind, we’ve rounded up the best shops, places to
stay and eateries in Stroud as a hymn to those local heroes
fighting the good fight. Arrive hungry, bring a generous tote for
souvenir shopping and expect to make a few new friends along the
way.
Keeping it local: our favourite independent stays, shops and
eateries in Stroud
restaurant
Woodruffs Organic Café
restaurant
JRool Bistro
restaurant
Star Anise Arts Café
hotel
Woodchester Valley Vineyard
hotel
Hammonds Farm
thingstodo
Giffords Circus
Photo credit: Gem Hall
shopping
Thistle by Nature
shopping