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If you’re looking for a summer BBQ near Cheltenham, Oakwood Hotel offers a relaxed outdoor setting just outside Gloucester in Twigworth — an easy short drive from Cheltenham and a genuine alternative to crowded town-centre beer gardens on a warm summer afternoon. Good barbecue food is about more than throwing something on the grill; it’s about quality ingredients, confident cooking, and a setting that makes the most of the weather, and that’s exactly what Oakwood aims to deliver.
The Terrace at Oakwood was designed specifically for long summer evenings, making it the natural setting for our seasonal barbecue offering. Rather than treating a BBQ as a one-off event, we approach it with the same care given to every menu at Oakwood — showcasing Gloucestershire’s produce, prepared with confidence, and served in a space built to make the most of good weather.
Food and drink sit at the heart of the Oakwood experience, and that carries straight through into our summer BBQ menu. Expect quality meat sourced with the same standards found across The Grill, alongside seasonal sides and dishes that reflect the produce available through the warmer months.
A summer BBQ at Oakwood typically means a relaxed, sociable atmosphere on The Terrace, with a menu built around quality grilled meats and seasonal accompaniments rather than a mass-catered buffet approach. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or as a family, the format suits a leisurely afternoon or evening outdoors, with the option to pair the meal with a drink from our seasonal list.
Because the Terrace and our wider dining spaces are connected, guests can also combine a BBQ visit with a drink beforehand in The Pub, or extend the evening into a more formal meal at The Grill if the weather turns or the occasion calls for it.
Cheltenham’s pub gardens and outdoor spaces fill up quickly on a good summer weekend, often leaving limited seating and long waits for food once the sun comes out. At roughly 20–25 km from Cheltenham, Oakwood offers a more spacious alternative — a short drive out to a proper outdoor dining setting with on-site parking, where there’s more room to actually enjoy a relaxed summer meal without competing for a table.
For larger groups looking to book a summer BBQ event, our Occasions & Events team can help arrange a dedicated booking, while our dining page covers our wider food offering across the hotel.
Summer BBQs at Oakwood can be arranged for private groups and celebrations as well as general dining, making The Terrace a good option for birthdays, family gatherings, or informal summer parties. Our events team can help tailor the format, from a relaxed shared menu to something more structured for a larger celebration.
Because Oakwood is a working hotel, guests can extend a summer BBQ visit into an overnight stay rather than travelling home after a long, relaxed afternoon outdoors. Details on current room availability can be found on our rooms page.
As with any seasonal outdoor dining, summer BBQ availability can vary with demand and weather, so booking ahead is recommended, particularly for weekends and larger groups, to secure your table on The Terrace.
Availability can vary depending on demand and weather conditions, so it’s best to check current scheduling directly with the hotel before your visit.
Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for weekends, as Terrace seating tends to be in higher demand during good weather.
Yes, private and group bookings can be arranged for occasions such as birthdays or family gatherings, with the format tailored to your group.
Yes. Located a short drive from Cheltenham in Twigworth, Oakwood offers a more spacious outdoor setting with on-site parking, compared with busier town-centre beer gardens.
The menu focuses on quality grilled meats and seasonal sides, sourced with the same Gloucestershire-focused standards used across Oakwood’s wider dining offering.
Yes, The Terrace’s relaxed, open setting tends to suit families as well as couples and groups of friends.
Guests can move indoors to The Grill or The Pub if the weather changes, giving flexibility around outdoor dining plans.
Yes, as a working hotel, Oakwood offers rooms for guests who’d like to extend their visit into an overnight stay.
Fancy a relaxed summer BBQ near Cheltenham? Explore dining at Oakwood, check room availability, or get in touch with our events team for group bookings.
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