How much does the Lumière menu cost?
From £85 for the four-course tasting menu to £170 for the eight-course tasting menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eight-course tasting menu8 courses | £170 | £191 | £340 | £382 |
| Eight-course tasting menu with wine pairing | £265 | £298 | £530 | £596 |
| Six-course tasting menu6 courses | £130 | £146 | £260 | £292 |
| Six-course tasting menu with wine pairing | £205 | £231 | £410 | £461 |
| Four-course tasting menu4 courses · Lunch | £85 | £96 | £170 | £191 |
| Four-course tasting menu with wine pairing | £140 | £158 | £280 | £315 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 10 November 2026; menus change, so check with Lumière before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Lumière?
The four-course tasting menu, at £85 per person. That’s £85 less than the eight-course tasting menu.
- Four-course tasting menu £85Friday and Saturday lunch; extra cheese or dessert course £15 · £85 less than the eight-course tasting menu
- Six-course tasting menu £130Thursday to Saturday evenings, and Friday and Saturday lunch · £40 less than the eight-course tasting menu
- Ambassadors Clubhouse £75The cheapest one-star dinner menu in England, Indian
How to book at Lumière
Book online on OpenTable or by phone on +44 1242 222200, Tuesday 10am to 3pm and all day Wednesday to Saturday.
- When tables are releasedOnline through OpenTable for up to four guests, or by phone. The diary opens three months ahead.
- Where to bookBook on OpenTable Or call +44 1242 222200, Tuesday 10am to 3pm and all day Wednesday to Saturday.
- If it’s fullEmail [email protected] with the date and a phone number to join the cancellation list.
- CancellationsA credit card is needed to confirm a booking.
- Groups and private eventsOnline bookings are for up to four; the restaurant can be hired for exclusive use.
From Lumière’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children and opening hours at Lumière
What is the dress code at Lumière?
Smart casual. Smart trainers and denim are fine.
Can you take children to Lumière?
No children's menu and no facilities for young children.
When is Lumière open?
It's open Wednesday to Saturday, closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Thu 19:00–23:00Fri–Sat 12:30–16:00, 19:00–23:00Sun closed
Hours from the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Lumière’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Lumière: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Lumière have?
One. Lumière holds one MICHELIN star, one of 164 one-star restaurants in the UK.
Who is the chef at Lumière?
The head chef is Jon Howe.
- Cuisine
- Modern European
- Where
- Cheltenham · United Kingdom
- Address
- Clarence Parade, Cheltenham, GL50 3PAOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
Is Lumière expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £170 dinner menu is the 94th cheapest of the 123 one-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £140, so it costs £30 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gidleigh ParkChagford, Devon | Modern European | £165 | – | – |
| HIDEMayfair | British | £165 | £58 | £115 |
| Restaurant St. BartsCity of London | British | £165 | £60 | £130 |
| RootsYork | Modern European | £165 | £75 | £70 |
| LumièreCheltenham | Modern European | £170 | £85 | £95 |
| LatymerBagshot, Surrey | Modern European | £175 | – | – |
| Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWOWhitehall | Modern European | £175 | £65 | £125 |
| Pavyllon LondonMayfair | French | £175 | £55 | £150 |
| PineEast Wallhouses, Northumberland | Modern European | £175 | £120 | – |
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The 6 nearest, all within 28.9 mi.
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- 33 The Homend British · 17.6 mi (28.3 km) away · dinner £47
- The Dining Room Creative · 22.1 mi (35.6 km) away · dinner £175
- The Royal Oak British · 25.8 mi (41.6 km) away · dinner £110
- The Whitebrook British · 27.8 mi (44.7 km) away · dinner £145
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Sources Restaurant: lumiererestaurant.co.uk. Stars, opening hours and dietary options: Lumière in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 10 November 2026. When tables go on sale: lumiererestaurant.co.uk, checked 10 November 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (1 November 2026).