Member Review by Guy Martin

Grind in the City, located in the oft-cramped surrounds of Centre Place, does a good job of relieving some of the claustrophobia by providing brightly coloured walls, a mirrored ceiling, and bar seating.

While location and atmosphere are both arguably important, it was in some of the other areas that Grind really excelled. The service was friendly and efficient, and the coffee (Lavazza) was great. What really stood out though, was the Hot Chocolate which I decided to have on a whim. The barista, who incidentally is also the owner, appeared sincerely delighted when I ordered this, that delight passing over to me when one of the most beautifully presented hot chocolates I ever seen was laid on the bar in front of me. This was an artwork, that deserved to be drunk and re-ordered just to make sure it wasn't a once off.

If it is delicious, decadent, hot chocolate you want, Grind is the place to go out of your way to get it.