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Yates is not a bad spot for a pint or a meal in the city centre, but it must be admitted that the chain has become synonymous in Britain with a certain type of naffness - it was one of the first places to offer wines in pub-settings (hence the name), but was long ago eclipsed by trendier, more sophisticated places. The city's hip young things wouldn't be seen dead in here, but if you're not bothered about that, it's worth a visit for the following reasons.

Firstly, in the daytime it's a good choice for some very filling pub-grub and traditional Sunday lunches. In the evenings, thanks to its frequent drinks promotions and its late licence, it becomes packed with 20, 30 and 40-somethings, all out to drink until they drop, making it perfect if you fancy a riotous night out. Yes, it's rough round the edges, but then, where isn't on a Friday night in England?