Cute, quaint, quirky, cosy and homely little bookstore-come-cafe (:…read more It's average opening hours are 11-6 during which time you can grab a slice of cake, tea, coffee etc, have a peruse through some books, and chill on their big comfy sofa! I find a lot of coffee places just don't really want you stay and they have hard, uncomfy furniture to reflect that. But not here! This place often has events that extend its opening hours, too. My favourite is the 'big comfy folk club' which are folk and acoustic sessions hosted on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Next one is on 4th March and tickets are only a fiver! Brilliant intimate venue, and the performers usually stick around for a while afterwards which is nice (: OH ALSO, WINE! The big comfy book shop serves alcohol! Live music + book shop + cake + red wine = total winner. See you on the 4th!

I really like The Big Comfy Bookshop!…read more It is a quant used book shop that is family owned. The owner spent over a year compiling books to open his shop, and ever since has kept a good variety of books that are unique to customers, or a popular search result of a used book. There is always fresh coffee, tea options, beer and wine, and some sort of snacks like crisps or cake for sale. Seating is available to hang out with friends for a little while or to start tucking into your future purchase. Also I noticed that live folk music nights and game nights regularly occur here too! Great place!

This is a great place to enjoy breakfast outside as you view a beautiful church and busy street few…read moreblocks down. The scene is very chill and nice small town feel with all the old buildings. The food was plated very well and tasted wonderful. Would high recommend to stop by and have some breakfast.

After spending a few weeks in Nottingham on a placement, i decided to venture out on one of my very…read morerare days off and came across this little camouflaged cafe. Towering over is the famous St. Mary's church, so the Hungry pumpkin is perfect for tired tourists or city wanderers. The interior itself is warm and inviting, so i quickly sat down and was pleasantly surprised at the variety on offer. I ordered a cappuccino and a salmon panini. The coffee itself was a beautiful Italian arabica, coated with chocolate powder and served with a small Italian biscuit on the side. Absolutely delicious. The panini was packed with smoked salmon and goats cheese, and was very tasty. Price wise, it was similar to most cafes. I ought to try their full breakfasts next time, they look great. Definitely recommend!

Sometimes I just love the internet! I was going to a meeting in the nearby business park and was…read morelooking for a quick bite beforehand. It turns out that there is a small privately owned marina in Beeston, complete with a bar and a cafe. The Boathouse Cafe was a friendly haven with a super Big Breakfast served any time of the day. Black pudding, sausages, mushrooms, baked beans, fried eggs, tomatoes, fried bread - you get the picture. If you bring your dog they'll even find a sausage or two for him too. Deserves to be in Russell Davies' book of cafes.

This is a great little cafe, with very friendly staff. The food is good and so are the prices. We…read morefound it when we were visiting the nature reserve nearby, and i'm glad we did. We've been calling in there now since the winter of 09, and we always look forward to calling in. It's only one mile down river from the edge of the nature reserve, and well worth the detour. (Well done Tony & family).

Delightful Bakewell tart and tea for an afternoon celebration. They welcomed a group of us for…read morepudding with open arms and delicious food. Inside is warm, green, and just a touch rustic.

Delicious brunch and a lovely setting! We came for breakfast…read moreand then a walk and this was perfect. The breakfast was yummy and well cooked and we wi definitely be back!

Perfect dishes which was a perfect size and enough to have a perfect pudding and a final coffeeread more

We discovered The Apiary by chance whilst driving through Castle Donington and were glad that we…read moredecided to stop. They serve a range of drinks, snacks and bigger meals. I had a tasty panini which came with a generous portion of salad. I mention the salad as it was varied and had a tasty dressing which is important as no one wants to see a pile of limp iceberg lettuce. My companion had a bison burger which they enjoyed. However, the stars of the meal were the chips. They were amazing! I didn't order any but I ate most of them on the plate. I was too full to eat dessert but they looked good. The Apiary also has an extremely large bathroom so if you like a good stretch whilst powdering your nose then this is the place for you.

A cute, cosy and welcoming village café. The coffee, freshly roasted and ground is very good, food,…read moreespecially cakes and breakfasts also excellent. The old building in the village centre is quaint, the service friendly and proficient. Plenty of free parking within a few steps is also a positive.

I've tried dozens of little tea rooms over the years, but this one is one of the absolute best I've…read moreever been to. The decor is fantastic, relaxing, and quaint, but more importantly, the food is superb. Everything we tried, from the milkshakes to the desserts, were absolutely finger-licking good. The quality was simply superb. This place is worth going out of one's way to visit. If you're looking for a fantastic lunch, it's where it's at. One note, the place tends to be busy, so it can be a bit of a wait for the food or for the staff, but the food is worth the wait.

Lovely little find on the way home from a weekend away, great breakfast, staff are very friendly,…read morewould definitely visit again

Absolutely fantastic food and wide range of speciality teas and coffees. Atmosphere, décor and…read moreviews exceptional; and staff very friendly and efficient.

I love this place and have been a regular here for years. Great food and drink, especially the…read morecakes! Their award winning pies are excellent. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great to eat in but also handy for take away meals. The garden is the perfect sun-trap. Highly recommended.

Home & garden store, Local Art and Sculpture Gallery, Garden Design studio, Garden and Homeware,…read moreGifts and Plants, First class light refreshment facilities. Situated on an A426 between Rugby and Lutterworth, the calm within is amazing and the wealth of gift ideas and quality goods for home and garden. Visit their website and read about the history of the farm and, in particular the barn itself? It's an education. An absolute must, and my main reason for visiting regularly, is the refreshment area. It really is sublime. There is a small seating area right opposite the counter which, in the colder months, has a log burning fire. There is a larger and very comfortable seating area in an upstairs lounge with mixed seating.sofas, armchairs, tables.another log burning fire which is regularly attended to. Sink into one of the cozy chairs and watch the traffic pass yet at the same time feeling, as if perhaps, you are somewhere else? An impressive array of homemade cakes etc., awaits your attention when you place your order which, even if you choose to take a seat in the upstairs lounge, will be brought to you by a member of the pleasant staff. For a light lunch you may try their delcious homemade soup with a roll? I would be happy to recommend this establishment to my female contacts as a place for the unaccompanied traveller to stop and rest a while in a spotlessly clean and safe environment. Worth a detour!!

Garden store with a small cafe, the cafe has some lovely cakes and drinks. The owner is very…read morefriendly. The shop is full of interesting products which I love to fill my home with