Old George (Town Hall)
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About Old George (Town Hall)
Old George (Town Hall) is a coffee shop in Barnsley, set inside the large civic building by the museum. The coffee comes as cappuccino with coffee art, and the drinks list also has chai latte and artisan teas served by the pot. On the food side, the counter offers sourdough toast, toasties and sandwiches, with a soup and sandwich combo for a fuller plate. Cake and brownies sit alongside the hot drinks. The cafe opens Monday to Friday, daytime only, and stays closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cappuccino coffee, toasties, sourdough toast and brownies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cappuccino coffee, toasties, sourdough toast and brownies.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw at this café inside the town hall. Reviewers praise a smooth cappuccino without the bitter taste they find elsewhere, along with coffee art and a chai latté. Food comes close behind. Diners single out a thick soup paired with a creamy chicken and bacon sandwich, toasties, splendid cake, brownies described as divine, and a breakfast where the sausage stands out. One reviewer describes eggs cooked to perfection with crumbly feta. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and reviewers describe the room as cozy, bright, and clean, with some nice views through the window. The one sharply negative account concerns a cheese toastie on sourdough. The bread was too hard, the edges had to be cut off, and two diners found it tasteless. That reviewer also found no atmosphere and thought the bill for a pot of tea and a toastie was steep. A couple of regulars use it as their meetup spot with friends, ordering morning coffee with sourdough toast and a toasted teacake.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the main draw at this café inside the town hall. Reviewers praise a smooth cappuccino without the bitter taste they find elsewhere, along with coffee art and a chai latté. Food comes close behind. Diners single out a thick soup paired with a creamy chicken and bacon sandwich, toasties, splendid cake, brownies described as divine, and a breakfast where the sausage stands out. One reviewer describes eggs cooked to perfection with crumbly feta. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and reviewers describe the room as cozy, bright, and clean, with some nice views through the window. The one sharply negative account concerns a cheese toastie on sourdough. The bread was too hard, the edges had to be cut off, and two diners found it tasteless. That reviewer also found no atmosphere and thought the bill for a pot of tea and a toastie was steep. A couple of regulars use it as their meetup spot with friends, ordering morning coffee with sourdough toast and a toasted teacake.
Featured reviews
- Steve Preston
“Ordered a pot of tea and cheese toastie on sourbread and it came to £9.40. I thought I was back in London or Cheltenham. Average prices are £7.00 down there ! Friend complained to me that the bread was too hard and had to cut the edges off. We both commented that it was tasteless. As for the atmosphere, there was none. I would recommend The Joseph Bramah for unlimited coffee or English breakfast tea for £1.25 and Eggs Benedict £4.50 or Mushroom Benedict £4.50.”
- Dudley Hughes
“Delicious toasties and excellent coffee.”
- Sean Stanley
“A lot of people just say coffee is coffee but the cappuccino is had at Old George in Barnsley Town Hall was very nice. Most coffee these days has a bitter taste but this is a smooth coffee. Very nice definitely recommend.”
- TA.L Steele
“Come here with my friend on a regular basis for morning coffee & sourdough toast + toasted teacake. Service is super friendly which combined with great food & drinks + lovely atmosphere makes a great place for a catch-up.”
- Gail Wagstaff
“Cafe was nice just had tea and tea cake. Very pleasant inside.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Coffee shops near Old George (Town Hall)
- The Loft Coffee Shop4.72106.4 mi awayOutdoor seating
fresh cakes and scones, espresso and coffee, full English breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old George (Town Hall) | 4.816 | — | cappuccino coffee, toasties, sourdough toast |
| The Loft Coffee ShopOutdoor seating | 4.7210 | 6.4 mi away | fresh cakes and scones, espresso and coffee, full English breakfast |
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