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The following review has been written by Sheffschefs after a visit to the establishment. All visits are made anonymously, as ordinary paying customers. The drive out to the Fat Cat is not pretty, nor is it full of trendy bars and partygoers. It's bang in the middle of Sheffield's industrial centre, mysteriously dark and devoid of life, in fact, any visitor from afar could be forgiven for starting to feel a little nervous in the area. The pub though, once located, shines a welcoming beacon of light illuminating the numerous accolades that plaster the outside walls. Stepping into the pub was a revelation; it's an incredible environment. On the one hand, you feel as if you've stepped back in time to a Victorian alehouse, complete with hole in the wall 'hatch servery' and a 'snug' bar packed with punters. On the other, it doesn't take long to realise that you're in a rather unusual environment. The lounge bar is non-smoking for a start, so you're assured the opportunity to eat a meal in a pleasant atmosphere, rather than the usual fug of cigarette smoke. Secondly, the chalkboard menu offered food with an interesting twist, most of which seemed to be vegetarian, with the exception of a hearty beef stew for dedicated carnivores. The number of dishes on offer was modest, based it seemed on quality of choice rather than quantity.
Food arrived quickly, served with a smile and was a moderate sized portion, tasty and innovative. Not haute cuisine, but very enjoyable and streets ahead of the usual pub offerings. There didn't appear to be an 'MPF' (mediocre pub food) in sight. The range of real ale was staggering too. At £2.50 a main course and less still for a pudding, it would be tempting to go back for more.
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