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Original poster

AIBU to ask - high end delis and bijou cafes - best place to live?

119 replies

Corsa1995 · 31/03/2023 09:48

Ok money is no object - me and my partner both work from home so (UK) location is no object. What we both absolutely love are high end delis, bijou cafes. twee cake shops, I'm sure you get the picture !

Where in the UK is best for this Mumsnet ?

OP posts:
Hoppinggreen · 31/03/2023 11:29

willstarttomorrow · 31/03/2023 09:57

Most small tourist towns. Ilkley springs to mind if you want to head North.

Or Harrogate

Jazsimone · 31/03/2023 11:36

Marlow

Idtotallybangdreamoftheendlessnotgonnalie · 31/03/2023 11:59

Chichester or Bridport are the two that immediately spring to mind to me.

OlympicProcrastinator · 31/03/2023 12:01

Primrose Hill London. That’s if money really IS no object!

OlympicProcrastinator · 31/03/2023 12:01

Also Serbiton.

ArianahX · 31/03/2023 12:05

Well Christchurch in Dorset has nothing but cafes... it's in a beautiful area with forests beaches villages & large towns such as Bournemouth nearby, traffic can get a bit mad but I like it. Also Southbourne nearer Bournemouth is nice. Especially Deli Rocks.

OneTC · 31/03/2023 12:06

Bermondsey

Original poster
Corsa1995 · 31/03/2023 12:11

OlympicProcrastinator · 31/03/2023 12:01

Also Serbiton.

Ah - Good Life territory !!

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Original poster
Corsa1995 · 31/03/2023 12:12

OlympicProcrastinator · 31/03/2023 12:01

Primrose Hill London. That’s if money really IS no object!

My only concern is - am I too late to join the 'Primrose Hill set?' Grin

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Original poster
Corsa1995 · 31/03/2023 12:12

Sparkleshine21 · 31/03/2023 11:21

And it has Betty’s, the most twee of all cake shops!

Heaven ! I went there a while ago!

OP posts:
OlympicProcrastinator · 31/03/2023 12:38

Corsa1995 · 31/03/2023 12:12

My only concern is - am I too late to join the 'Primrose Hill set?' Grin

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Indeed, Kate Moss, Jude Law, Sadie Frost and Tara Palmer Tompkinson are no longer around as they were in the 90’s. But that means there is a vacancy for a new set OP!

BuffetBreakfastCoffee3 · 31/03/2023 12:38

Bakewell

Gwenhwyfar · 31/03/2023 12:39

familyof4boys · 31/03/2023 11:00

Ludlow in Shropshire - at one time (possibly still the case?) it has the highest number of Michelin starred restaurants outside of london. Lots of lovely delis, butchers, bakeries, a brewery, farm shops etc.

Also a very relaxed feel and friendly people.

AuntieDolly · 31/03/2023 13:09

Edinburgh & Bath

MadeInChorley · 31/03/2023 13:12

Islington

Lonecatwithkitten · 31/03/2023 13:13

Southwold and Aldeburgh as already mentioned.
Also on my list are:
Dartmouth
North Berwick

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 31/03/2023 13:13

Rhyl, Blackpool, Stoke on Trent...

StiggyZardust · 31/03/2023 13:15

Shere
Dorking

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 31/03/2023 13:16

Lcb123 · 31/03/2023 10:28

Northcote Road in Clapham

Totally!

massivenamechnage · 31/03/2023 13:18

FernFairy · 31/03/2023 10:00

They need food as its so bloody grim weather wise
(grew up in N Y moors)

HairyToity · 31/03/2023 13:19

A friend lives in Chorlton, Manchester, and they have lots of cafes.

I always like Chester.

giggly · 31/03/2023 13:20

West end of Glasgow

caffelattetogo · 31/03/2023 13:20

Harrogate

massivenamechnage · 31/03/2023 13:20

Hoppinggreen · 31/03/2023 11:29

Or Harrogate

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Harrogate doesn't really have that
It has loads of places to eat and drink as its a tourist town but most are chains and pretty rubbish

There are a few decent ones
There are no shops of any description worth visiting. Chain stores, cycling shops, charity shops and cafes which fold in 6 months
It used to be great but it really isn't now.

BeBesideTheSea · 31/03/2023 13:24

Stockbridge near Winchester