Indulge in beer, baking and the Barnsley Chop

You are guaranteed a warm welcome at the countless traditional tea rooms and cafés throughout Barnsley. From homemade baked breads to tasty pies and pastries, enjoy the area’s tempting treats, and don’t miss a quintessential English afternoon tea. 

There are wonderful restaurants throughout the area, offering mouthwatering menus to suit every palate. Try the speciality of the region: the 'Barnsley Chop' – a juicy cut of lamb – will satisfy even the biggest appetite.  

Barnsley is famed for its local beers, so relax in one of its award-winning bars, or the friendly country pubs in the surrounding picturesque villages. Order a pint of Barnsley’s best bitter, brewed in the one of the area’s thriving microbreweries, and if you’re keen to learn (and try) more, take one of the fascinating tours offered by many breweries.

Barnsley is 2 hours 35 minutes from London by train.

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