over one hundred and fifty spirits, ninety beers

and twelve types of wine, The Old House has a staggering number of ways to enjoy alcohol. And if that doesnt whet your appetite its thirty cocktails might. Situated in Sheffields trendy Dev-

onshire Quarter, The Old House is a bar thats causing something of a stir to Sheffield social scene. Rising from the ashes of its not so success-ful predecessor The Halcyon, this bar has been treated to a complete make-over, and its success is largely thanks to the efforts of bar man-ager Toby Grattidge.Toby who has worked in the bar

industry for eleven years and has established several successful bars, is proud of his achievements; For me what makes a good bar is hav-ing somewhere you want to be in and somewhere that has a great drinks range. Id like to think its the best if not one of one of the best pubs in Sheffield.The bar itself is an eclectic array

of chairs, mirrors and alcohol mer-chandise. Its left wall is dominated by a huge print of anti-prohibition protesters holding placards em-blazoned with We Want Beer, a fitting motif. The name befits its cosy dcor, and its easy to feel quite at home when relaxing by the fire in a rocking chair, or gazing out the window on one of its comfy sofas.However, this laid back attitude is

transformed on a weekend, when the old house is crammed with stu-dents and locals, all holding lavish cocktail glasses adorned with ice mounds, flaming limes and straw-berries. The superb cocktail menu caters for both the light hearted and strong willed, from a fruity mojitos to a classic gin martini. Everything we do, we try to do thoroughly and with a good range as feasibly possibly, explains Toby,

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who along with other members of its experienced bar staff put together this original and varied menu.While its nights are lively with

evenings such as Black Hands on a Thursday collecting a loyal indie crowd, the daytime menu is not to be missed. The modestly priced menu offers a se-lection of pub food, such as burgers, sand-wiches and fish and chips. Toby stresses this is to fit in with its laid back approach where good food, re-laxed sur-round-ings and friendly staff are paramount.If the sound of its extensive beer

selection leaves you baffled, you need not fear. The Old House will soon by introducing beer tasting sessions for groups of six or seven people. The beers will be divided up into three categories: Belgian beers, World beers and Favourites dependant on what you are inter-ested in. The sessions which are expected

to last over an hour let you to taste each of the beers, and learn about their history and how they are made. The Old House which has been

nominated for a theme award for the best bar in the North of Eng-land, seems to have something for everyone. And if the cocktails doesnt tempt you perhaps the 1 shots of Jagermeister will.

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its easy to feel quite at home when

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rocking chair

Make their Apple Mojito

You need:50ml Rum12ml Calvados2 tsp SugarHalf a Lime10 Mint LeavesHalf an AppleMuddle sugar, limes and apple in thick glass. Add the Rum, Calvadosand mint to crushed ice and stir. Top with soda and a sprig of mint to garnish. Yum!

Whats better than a well themed bar with great music? A well themed bar with great music AND cocktails - oh and beer...and spirits, lots of spirits.

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