Alfonso Gelateria

Alfonso Gelateria sits in Hollis House on The Square, right in the middle of Stow-on-the-Wold's busiest visitor stretch. The official Stow page highlights the simple appeal well: you can pick up a gelato or a hot drink before wandering the town's stone-fronted shops, houses and churches, or stay inside and take in the hand-painted mural. That makes it an easy stop when you want something informal in the centre rather than a full sit-down meal.

Its position matters because Stow works best on foot once you are in the middle of town. A place on The Square is useful for people breaking up a browse around the independent shops, meeting friends before moving on to lunch, or taking a quick pause between antique hunting and a wider Cotswold day out. Alfonso's published hours also help with planning: the Stow branch opens from late morning, with a slightly earlier Saturday start, which is worth knowing if you are arriving before the lunchtime rush.

This listing will probably suit visitors who want a casual sweet stop with a strong central location, and locals who like the convenience of grabbing a drink or ice cream without leaving the main square. If you are visiting on a busy weekend, it makes sense to use it as a short reset point rather than assuming long, quiet dwell time in the middle of peak footfall. Either way, the combination of a prominent address and a straightforward offer gives Stow another reliable option for an easy treat in the heart of town.