St Paul's, Mecure

St Paul's Hotel, Sheffield
(by the Peace Gardens)

Ever felt like being extravagent just because you can and the opportunity is there? That was me yesterday - convinced by someone that we should leave my spot in a coffee shop chain store and play up to the posh perceptions have of us. Just for a little bit, just the two of us.

I went, I was determined to only have a drink however I was sold when in the menu I read that afternoon tea with a glass of champagne was £15.95...tempted by the champagne and the showman-ship of afternoon tea served on a tea stand I didn't take much convincing.

The tea came and was beautiful. The amounts given to us for two surprised me actually. There was four fruit scones served with butter and jam, nine finger sandwiches (three ham, tomato and mustand, three smoked salmon and three cucumber) and two almond pastries and two small cream slices. Launching straight in it was delicious - although the sandwichs had obviously been prepared a little in advance as they were slightly dry.

Overall a great time, and who can say now to a glass of champagne when you should really be revising?

Rachel