Cafes

The Hive - Stow-on-the-Wold

4.8 590 reviews 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Digbeth St, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1BN, United Kingdom

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The Hive is a cafe located on Digbeth Street in Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham. It offers a varied menu that blends classic cafe fare with fresh, locally influenced ingredients. The menu features a range of options including traditional breakfast dishes like The Hive Breakfast and The Hive Vegan Breakfast, as well as lighter fare such as avocado toast, vegetarian frittata, and house mixed salads. Sandwiches and soups are also prominent, with choices like Coronation Chicken Baguette and Red Pepper and Tomato Soup. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, suitable for both quick coffee breaks and leisurely meals. Alongside food, The Hive serves a selection of drinks, including cappuccinos with dark chocolate and a choice of wines. The cafe’s focus is on simple, well-prepared meals that cater to varied dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options. It stands out locally as a spot for balanced, thoughtfully assembled dishes in a comfortable setting, reflecting a modern approach to traditional cafe dining in the heart of Cheltenham.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Hive - Stow-on-the-Wold before visiting.

Reviews for The Hive - Stow-on-the-Wold

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Review highlights

Based on 590 reviews

The Hive, located in Stow-on-the-Wold, is widely praised for its exceptional food quality and warm, attentive service. Visitors frequently highlight the café’s commitment to using local, fresh ingredients, with particular appreciation for breakfast and lunch offerings such as avocado toast, frittatas, and gluten-free options. The atmosphere is noted as welcoming and family-friendly, accommodating dietary needs with ease, including gluten-free and dairy-free options. Many reviews emphasize the staff’s friendly and accommodating nature, contributing to memorable dining experiences. The Hive is considered a charming, hidden gem in the area, beloved for both its culinary delights and the genuine hospitality extended to all guests, including families with children and pets. Overall, the positive public sentiment underscores The Hive’s reputation for consistent quality and a warm, inviting ambiance.

Clive Palmer

Jul 29, 2025

"My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional breakfast at The Hive, hands-down the best café breakfast we've ever had. The food was outstanding, and the service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and spot-on. A huge thank you to the staff for making our visit so memorable. Highly recommend!"

Danielle Cranwell

Jul 16, 2025

We had a delicious breakfast with local eggs and amazing locally smoked salmon. The chili paste on the avocado toast had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The fruit scone with cream and jam was perfection. They catered to my husband’s celiac with gluten free offerings. He said it was great!

Helen Dignum

Jul 07, 2025

We had their frittata and salad for lunch - it was absolutely beautiful, and we both agreed it was our favourite meal of our week in the Cotswolds. Excellent, friendly service. It was also nice to meet another Helen and Mark while we were in there!

David Pisacich

Jun 29, 2025

My family enjoyed breakfast at The Hive and are appreciative of the warm and friendly service that accompanied the delicious breakfast of porridge and sourdough bread with eggs. They were very welcoming to our family and small children (and dogs too!). This is a popular spot and we were glad to arrive right at opening for prompt seating and service. Thank you!

Lily and Bailey

May 11, 2025

Such a hidden gem in Stow! The food was amazing - I’m GF and Dairy free and they catered for me very easily. The staff are so lovely and attentive, so impressed with our experience here. Thank you for a lovely lunch!

Glenda Barber

Apr 30, 2025

One of the most delicious breakfasts we've had in a long time. The staff found us a table on a busy Father's Day breakfast service, nothing was too much trouble. The team were friendly and ran a tight ship even with being busy and short staffed. The food was excellent, tasty, well seasoned and I regret not taking a photo!

Richard Keyes

Apr 30, 2025

Came here twice during our Cotswolds stay. The NICEST staff I've ever encountered. Very polite and accommodating. Delicious food. We are from the US so it was a great way to sample local food. Once sat outside on the beautiful secluded patio out back and once inside. If weather permits, definitely sit out back for a private experience. Portions are just right. A beautiful start to any morning! Thank you ladies!

Toby Murphy

Apr 21, 2025

Brilliant breakfast served at The Hive. All locally produced and great quality. The cakes looked amazing as well but we didn't try these. Friendly welcome and attentive service throughout, well worth a visit!