A charming new French cafe has opened its doors in Sheffield, bringing a little je ne sais quoi to the Steel City.
Aux Bon Vivant comes from Zara and Pierre - partners in both business and life - and is promising all-day drinking, dining, and deli.
The new Campo Lane business opened its doors at the tail end of 2025 and has already become a local favourite, thanks to its varied offering and Pierre’s exceptional cooking.
As you enter the cosy space you’re faced with a huge deli counter, packed with meats, cheeses, fresh French sandwiches (including a 10/10 jambon-beurre), and pastries, including enormous flaky croissants and homemade tarts.
So far, so French - and that continues with the decor of the main restaurant, which features pendant lights made out of wine boxes, a wall of wine, and plenty of personal trinkets.
Even the gravel outside is French - Pierre has arranged blue, white, red pebbles beneath the windows.
Inside Aux Bon Vivant
The couple, who welcomed a brand-new baby boy into the world around the same time they opening the business, want Aux Bon Vivant to feel like a welcoming home for everyone who pops in, whether you want to sit with a coffee and get some work done, or while away an afternoon eating hearty food with a great glass of wine.
The plan is to recreate the French village way of life here in Sheffield, with welcoming hospitality that extends all the way to the end of your meal when Pierre comes at you brandishing a gigantic bottle of Chartreuse.
As for that menu - it centres around a traditional plat du jour, dreamt up by Pierre based on whatever the best produce he can get that day is.
Expect French favourites like galette, French onion soup, and an almighty croque monsieur, where top-quality bread is layered with ham, cheese, and bechemal sauce.
When we popped in, Pierre also served up whole roasted onions stuffed with pork and herbs, and a phenomenal gnocchi dish with a mushroom cream sauce, baked so the edges are all delightfully sticky.
Pierre says the restaurant is all about 'generous food, simple, and everyone can understand what we're doing'.
He added: "We're not chasing the trends, we need to be more home comfort.
"You come, you enjoy, you relax. It's like a break on your day, and after you can restart."
Aux Bon Vivant is now open on Campo Lane, serving coffees and pastries through to takeaway lunches and full bistro meals.
One of Sheffield's most iconic venues is closing its doors for good.
We're not going to lie you guys, this one hurts a little.
One on the city's best-known nightclubs, Tank, is officially closing its doors for good after an amazing 12 years.
Whether you went there as a student or attended one of their legendary DJ nights, there's no denying that some class memories have been made (and probably forgotten) at Tank.
Announcing the news to social media with a heartbreaking statement, Tank said: "To all our Tank ravers. We have some truly heartbreaking and devastating news.
"After 12 absolutely amazing years and some of the most unforgettable events, it's time to close our doors for good. It's been a journey we never imagined possible back in 2014 when we first opened.
"We’ve hosted some of the biggest names from around the world and thrown some of the biggest parties most clubs could only dream of. And we did it for 12 years solid; an achievement not to be taken lightly in today’s nightlife industry."
"But with ever-growing costs and obstacles, we can continue no longer. Tank has always been a pioneer. The biggest acts, the best sound, cutting-edge lighting, unbeatable atmosphere and vibe, all whilst maintaining affordable ticket and drink prices.
"But in today’s climate, those standards simply cannot be maintained. With monthly running costs spiralling, it has become impossible to carry on."
The post continues thanking the team and declares it will be no more as of next week. We're not crying, you are.
If you're looking to wish Tank a proper farewell, they'll be hosting their last ever party this Saturday with tickets on sale now. Grab one to give Tank the proper sendoff it deserves.
Inside Cats – the new Catalonian-inspired café and bar that’s just opened in Sheffield
Clementine Hall
Okay cool cats, this one's for you.
If you're looking for a place that swiftly transitions from day to night with ease, then look no further.
The brainchild of four Sheffield co-founders - Sam Swire, Tom Walker, Nicky Swire and Jenny Swire - Cats is a laidback cafe-bar on one of the city's best corners.
They have spent the past nine months gutting and renovating the space on Glossop Road, and the outcome is truly magic.
The interior is deliberately stripped back complete with unfinished plaster walls, reclaimed maple flooring, wine-red joinery and a concrete bar counter.
Image: The Sheff
Exposed brick, iroko shelving and exposed joists finish off the low-lit, sexy basement that acts as the perfect backdrop for date night.
The founders' family have connections to southern France, Barcelona and the Catalan region that shaped the concept from the start.
Images: The Sheff
The wine list is sourced exclusively from Arthur & Adrien, two sommeliers based in the South of France whose bottles don't currently reach the UK through any other route.
Cats imports every wine directly and each one has been rubber-stamped by Carcassonne’s Michelin chef, so whatever you order you know it's going to be good.
Images: The Sheff
Alongside the wine, Cats pours Moritz lager on draught, which is still brewed in Barcelona and serves espresso on a La Marzocco GB5 S using beans from Sheffield roaster Cuppers Choice.
Other than the fabulous drink selection, fresh croissants, baguettes and sourdough come in daily from a local artisan bakery, seven days a week.
Co-founder Sam said: "We've spent months stripping tiles and plaster, dealing with flooding and a lack of electricity, and it's finally starting to feel like the building can breathe again," said co-founder Sam Swire.
"It was the much-loved Nibbles Pizza but had sat empty for years. What we're putting in its place is closer to a café-bar you'd find in a square in Europe, just dropped onto Glossop Road instead."
Daisy Jackson -
26th January 2026 
