If one day you find yourself in the centre of Sheffield and you fancy a slightly upmarket bite to eat without the pretentious atmosphere but with an abundance of Yorkshire Tea then Marmadukes is certainly worth investigating. The outside of the café/deli is lovely; the smart front, large windows and old fashioned brickwork … Continue reading
In the centre of York lies one of Britain’s (allegedly) most haunted pubs, The Golden Fleece. It is a wonderful old building which dates back to 1501 and it has all the structural loveliness you could possibly hope for. The low ceilings, sloping, uneven floors and ubiquitous asymmetry are perfect surroundings in which to have … Continue reading
A torrential afternoon drove us into the Joseph Benjamin and initial impressions were good. A crisp, clean frontage with outdoor seating and cream awnings certainly afforded the place a very modern allure. A brief look through the window showed a busy and seemingly popular destination yet upon entering we soon realised it was largely down … Continue reading
Tucked at one end of Lendal Bridge is the Perky Peacock, a cosy coffee shop-come-cafe enclosed in a medieval stone tower. The slate roof and old stone make for an aesthetically pleasing place, and the inside is equally pleasant to look at. With round walls, exposed beams and a nice selection of furniture including a … Continue reading
This place lurks off the beaten path, nestled in the narrow streets of Liverpool’s bar district. These streets can be gritty and mismatched, with bars and clubs rubbing shoulders with crumbling warehouses and wasteland. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell street from back alley. Alma is on Seel Street in an old Roman Catholic Church. It … Continue reading
After an arduous walk across the breath taking peaks it is not uncommon to feel you deserve a drink, and a good one at that. After walking up to Stanage Edge and back we decided to try The Little John Hotel as the only other pub we had passed appeared to be more of a … Continue reading
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