The popular cocktail bar and restaurant The Botanist has this week arrived in Cheltenham.

Located in the Brewery Quarter at the lower end of Cheltenham High Street, the bar held a special launch night before opening to the public a few days later.

The Botanist has a wide variety of delicious cocktails, craft beers and an extensive selection of food, including a special Sunday Roast menu.

They also offer ale tasting, and cocktail and gin masterclasses – the latter of which The Local Answer team was very grateful to be invited into.

Staff at The Botanist are experts in their field and guide you through the masterclasses with notes on the history of the tipple, how to identify subtle flavours and even how to pour the perfect glass.

Inside, the interior of the bar is stylish and elegant, and filled with greenery that helps the bar live up to its name.

The launch night featured an incredible live singer, and this will be a regular occurrence as visitors will be able to catch live music at the bar every night.

Cheltenham is the latest in a growing list of towns and cities including Birmingham, Newcastle and Sheffield that feature a Botanist, and there’s no doubt that it will soon become another prime spot in the town for visitors and locals alike.