There's a brand-new Catalonian-inspired café and bar venue coming to Sheffield where you can grab a coffee or a pint at the same time.
This is Cats, a combined café and bar space that's making its way to Broomhill and offering anyone visiting the chance to experience a taste of Spain without having to fork out the cost of a plane ticket.
Catalonia is famous for many notable like impressive architecture such as La Sagrada Familia, legendary performers like Rosalía and phenomenal all-day hospitality which this new site is hoping to emulate.
Although we might not be able to judge their skills as vocalists, when it comes to construction and deconstruction they're excelling, as can be seen in their renovation progress documented across their socials.
Taking shape in the former Nibbles Pizza site on Ashdell Road, although you might not be able to order a 12 inch meat feast anymore, Cats will be offering a range of interesting wines, beers and bar snacks.
In newly-released rendered images, a fitting wine-red colour has been used throughout both interior and exterior, the latter having a small seating adjacent to the front door.
Inside, you'll find lightbulbs dotted around the almost-180 degree-spanning window seating with small warm lights to set the mood.
Directly opposite will be the bar with a muted-concrete countertop that has a coffee machine on one end and draught beers on the other - the ultimate dream.
There's even a cellar area downstairs with banquette seating and those familiar tabletop lamps which help keep the atmosphere as relaxed and intimate as intended.
As the name may suggest, this place isn't exclusively for feline lovers as this Sheffield venue is promising to be a dog-friendly site stocking 'Cats' branded dog treats and water bowls.
Of course, this won't be exactly how this café and bar space will end up looking like as working with an older may pose some potential challenges, but these plans shouldn't differ too much.
We can't wait to get our claws on a glass of vino.
A new study has named Sheffield as one of the best cities for independent bakeries.
If there's one thing we're good at in Sheffield, it's baking (and eating).
You really can't walk far in the city without stumbling upon a fantastic bakery, selling everything from fresh sourdough loaves and chewy cookies to plump donuts and flakey croissants.
Tonco Bakery on Sharrow Vale, Bakers Yard in Kelham, Forge Bakehouse on Abbeydale Road - we really are spoilt for choice, and that's only scratching the surface.
Images: The Sheff
And it's not just us who think so, as a new analysis from specialist insurer Hiscox discovered the leading cities in the UK for independent bakeries with Sheffield coming up trumps.
To identify the findings, Hiscox analysed OpenStreetMap bakery data and calculated the number of independent bakeries per 100,000 residents in each city.
The Steel City was found to have 12 independent bakeries per 100,000 residents, putting it level with Manchester and behind only Brighton, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
The leading cities in the UK for independent bakeries are:
Brighton (22)
Newcastle (16)
Edinburgh (16)
Sheffield (12)
Manchester (12)
Bristol (9)
Glasgow (9)
Cardiff (8)
Bradford (8)
Belfast (7)
Nick Thornhill, Direct and Partnerships Director at Hiscox UK, says: "It's great to see independent bakeries flourishing across so many UK cities. Whether it’s a fresh sourdough loaf on the way home or making a regular stop at a local bakery that’s become part of the community, consumers are increasingly seeking out high-quality, locally made products.
"However, strong demand is only part of the picture. As bakeries grow, owners also need to consider factors such as staffing, equipment, supply chains and cashflow management to ensure that growth is sustainable over the long term."
Beloved New Zealand-inspired cafe Tamper is opening another Sheffield site
Clementine Hall
One of Sheffield's best independent cafes is opening another site in a prime location.
Founded in 2011 by Natalie and Jon Perry, Tamper set out to bring a slice of Kiwi cafe culture to Sheffield.
Inspired by time spent in Auckland, the pair wanted to replicate the same community feeling felt in New Zealand over great coffee, food and hospitality.
Located on Arundel Street in the city centre, Tamper offers fresh seasonal food in a quirky, laid back atmosphere. And not to forget, the incredible coffee.
Not just that, they also serve a selection of wine and beer, making it the perfect catch up with mates for lunch and not just breakfast.
Dishes include the Kiwi Breakfast featuring Yorkshire sausages and lime corn ribs, chicken and waffles and the stacked corn fritters drizzled with hot honey.
This isn't your average brunch spot, that's for sure.
It's been a staple for Sheffield city dwellers for over a decade now, and Tamper is now setting their sites on a second site on none other than Ecclesall Road.
Sharing the news to Instagram, the team posted a short clip of the new site with text stating: "Coming soon. Ecclesall Road."
Of course, in true Sheffied fashion, fans of Tamper are flocking to the comments to express their excitement. And we couldn't agree more.
That's all the limited information we've got for now, but we'll keep you updated as and when we find out about the specific location or opening date.
But for now, pop into their site on Arundel Street to see what's in store - because there's a lot to get excited about.
Thomas Melia -
26th June 2026 
