The newest restaurant at Elkstone Studios, just south of Cheltenham, has been a long-awaited one. The latest project is from the teams behind award-winning KNEAD Bakery, as well as Cotswolds butcher chain, Jesse Smith. LARDON finally opened its doors last week (Monday, June 22) and enjoyed a "brilliant" first week, with more than 1,000 tables booked throughout its first week according to co-owner, Kris Biggs.