It’s been a year since much-loved venue The Schoolrooms Café & Kitchen in Low Bradfield underwent a transformative renovation, introducing the elegant Assembly Bar & Bistro space. This addition brought a modern dining experience to the charming village nestled in the Loxley Valley.
“It’s been a brilliant 12 months,” Charlotte at The Schoolrooms tells Exposed. “The refurb’s gone down really well, the food and drinks at Assembly have been a hit, and we’ve hosted loads of memorable events, from our harvest auction and themed parties throughout the year to our regular supper clubs and hugely popular bottomless brunches.”
The thriving venue has become a social hub in the area, not just for the local community but for visitors from all over the city making the journey (a mere 20-minute drive from the city centre) to experience their warm atmosphere and carefully curated menus.
While The Schoolrooms focuses on serving hearty breakfasts and lunches during the day, Assembly takes the spotlight in the evenings, offering a more refined experience with mouthwatering seasonal dishes sourced from local suppliers, including an irresistible Sunday roast.
Building on their success, the family-run company behind the venues has acquired another iconic building just down the road – the Plough pub on New Road, now rebranded as The Bradfield Plough.
“We’re really excited to be taking on that venue, bringing in our team and renovating the pub room by room,” explains Charlotte. “We’ll be keeping it open for customers as we know how popular it is during the upcoming months, but we have some exciting plans for improving it through a respectful refurb while keeping true to its role as a traditional community pub.”
