For them however, the allure was not the economy of their meal but the indulgence of supping on local fare.

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Its main room is full of grizzled men supping pints of bitter, playing pool and watching a TV blaring out horse racing.

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The new Reserve Champagne and Tea Lounge is a delightful place to spend an afternoon sipping and supping after a morning meeting in the historic city centre.

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