Barlborough July 2022

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PROFILE
When you step into No.4 Coffee House in
Clowne you can’t help but feel the place
is a little special. The history of the
building speaks for itself and the smell of
greatcoffee will probably make youwant
to stay awhile.
The history of No.4 canbetraced backto
1880 when it was built and opened as J.A.
Radford’s Grocery Store. Itremained as
aGrocer and Corn Factors, under the
ownership of Eastwood and Sons, and
then M.Carter for several years. The
original hoist and pulley wheel has been
saved and can still be seen in No.4’s
Secret Garden, and the Valor Pump used
for the sale of paraffinisstill on display in
the fireplace of thePiano Room.
local people have fond memories of
going to Barbara’s shop to get the latest
toy or game,ortoget their bike repaired.
It was during 2016 that the building was
converted into acaféand tearoom which
opened in 2017. The restoration was
carried out sympathetically with many
original featuresleft intact.Visitors today
can still be served over the original toy
shopcounter, and can enjoy the historic
atmosphere created by the original
floors, fixtures and fittings. The Raleigh
sign from the bike shop days still hangs
proudly on the wall near the original
Rattue ToyShop sign.
beverage, a beer, or a glass of your
favourite tipple, you’ll find ithere. You’ll
also find breakfast, brunch and lunch
options, as well as lots ofcakes, scones
and Afternoon Teasavailable.
The Coffee House isopen Wednesday –
Sunday and the Secret Garden with
heated shelter is always open when the
Coffee Houseis. On Fridayand Saturday
evenings No.4 transforms into a retro
Bistro and Cocktail Bar with amenu of
Sharing Boards and Basket Meals.
Bookings are taken for evenings and
Afternoon Teas. For the daytime menu
customers are encouragedtojustwalk in
and enjoy the table service.
In 1932 the building was taken over by
W.D ‘Dougie’ Rattue. Initially Dougie
Rattue ran itasaMotorcycle Dealership
and Filling Station but the premises
becameaRaleigh Bicycle Agent in 1941.
After Dougie’s death in 1981 the shop
became a Toy Shop and Bike Repair
Specialist under the stewardship of
Dougie’s wife, Barbara, who ran the
business alone for many years. Lots of
After being closed for a while No.4
re-opened in 2021 and is now afully
licensed Coffee House with a varied
menu of freshly prepared food and a
good selection of drinks. Whether it’s
great coffee you’re looking for, acold
Being so close to the Clowne Greenway -
the old railway line which has beenmade
into an accessible path between
Cresswell and Poolsbrook -No.4makes a
great pit stop for walkers, cyclists and
dog walkers. Well behaved dogs are
welcome throughout No.4 –wejust ask
thattheyare kept on ashort lead.
Evening tables and Afternoon Teas can
be booked by phoning 01246 811782.
Website –no4atclowne.com
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