Although bars and cafes can now open, subject to social distancing and other restrictions, I've noticed that some on stations have not reopened. W H Smith at Bolton, which includes a cafe, was closed last Tuesday, as was Starbuck's at Manchester Vic. Are they closed simply because the fall in passenger numbers makes it not worth opening or is there a rail industry policy not to reopen yet?
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What's the current situation with bars and cafes on stations?
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bearhugger
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When I was last at Middlesbrough station a couple of weeks ago, the WH Smiths was closed but the Stottie Company cafe had re-opened.
Hurrah.
I saw that the Head of Steam in Huddersfield opened this week.
Sheffield Tap has been open for a while now.
Middlesbrough station has a café called Stottie Company? I am jealous!
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Website , part of a chain.
61653 HTAFC
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The West Riding at Dewsbury has reopened, but the entrance from on the platform is out of use.
Any good?
It's a decent chain though. Had some good food with them and the occasional beer. Also rather exotic for this far south !
bearhugger
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I’ve only had a sausage bun but that was nice and worth the price. The breakfasts are too pricey for me, but the coffee & tea prices and bacon / sausage buns are pretty much what you would pay in Costa / Starbucks / Cafe Nero.
Wonder when SSP catering and shops will open?
Boots at Euston closed down at least 6 months ago, I think more.
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Leon at Euston, on the balcony above the main concourse, was open last Saturday. I didn't notice any cafes open there on my previous day in London 4 weeks earlier.
In Leeds you’ve got WHSmith, Boots, McDonalds, Starbucks, Sainsbury’s and Pret open
Everything else including M&S, both pubs, all the food, pastie, cookie kiosks including everything ‘air side’ is closed.
Also closed is the travel centre and both the land and air side customer service desks
Everything else including M&S, both pubs, all the food, pastie, cookie kiosks including everything ‘air side’ is closed.
Also closed is the travel centre and both the land and air side customer service desks
You missed Nero Express, (landside) - that's open.
It's very odd NOTHING at all airside, perhaps as these are all owned by SSP? The Travel Centre, I'm amazed hasn't closed a long time ago. I find staff in there unpleasant and you always have to queue for ages. I just get anything at the normal ticket desks which are (or were) open very late and always really friendly, helpful staff!
Good morning.
At Scarborough on 30 July 2020 the buffet and toilets were closed.
Hellifield the Shed 24H cafe is open check there Facebook page for times etc.
Preston
Buffet on platform 1/2 closed.
Buffet, bar WHSmith on platform 3/4 closed.
West Cornwall pasty and Starbucks closed.
Vending machine by the platform 4 ramp/underpass is in use.
At Scarborough on 30 July 2020 the buffet and toilets were closed.
Hellifield the Shed 24H cafe is open check there Facebook page for times etc.
Preston
Buffet on platform 1/2 closed.
Buffet, bar WHSmith on platform 3/4 closed.
West Cornwall pasty and Starbucks closed.
Vending machine by the platform 4 ramp/underpass is in use.
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What eating/drinking establishments are open at edinburgh waverley Station please?
Howardh
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Preston was very busy on Friday. I'm sure the shops would make a profit.
Pret i think. WH Smith may have opened as the one at Glasgow Central has.
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Thankyou. A week to go yet. Will be looking for something to eat on the train around 6pm.
At 6pm your best bet might be the Sainsburys in Waverley mall. Surprised M & S are still closed.
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Thankyou route 101. Can I ask what is Waverley mall. Never been to Edinburgh before. Thankyou
Small shopping centre next to the station. You can access it by using the waverley steps.
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