Lescar Hotel, Sheffield  

A long-time favourite of arty types and the students who abound in the area, the Lescar has recently been taken over and spruced up somewhat. It's no longer the dingy haunt of shady characters it once was and is a lot more inviting as a result. It still does its bit for the arts, hosting live music and regular comedy nights, but, as well as the drink and entertainment, there's now more of a focus on food, with a consequent hike in prices. The move upmarket is perhaps inevitable, given the way the area's changing and for some this is a welcome move, for others it will bring a nostalgic tear to the eye.

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