While some gastronomic innovations have made the culinary world a richer place, there are many we could have done without. Six decades on, the key to making a meal out truly memorable remain the same – quality ingredients cooked with love and precision and served with a smile.
We’ve taken a look back through the archives at some of the restaurants which were popular with diners in Sheffield during the 60s – a time before McDonald’s had made it into the UK. The restaurants featured in this retro photo gallery include the Vulcan at the old Hallam Tower Hotel, Hopkinson’s Capri in Sheffield city centre and the Hallmark Restaurant at the old Gaumont Cinema.
All photos are courtesy of Picture Sheffield.
. Dining out
Some of Sheffield's mot popular restaurants in the 1960s Photo: Picture Sheffield
. John Walsh Ltd
Dining in style at John Walsh Ltd on High Street, Sheffield, in 1968 Photo: Picture Sheffield
. Concord Chinese Restaurant
Concord Chinese Restaurant, on Norfolk Street, in Sheffield city centre, in March 1966 Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers
. Golden Dragon
Inside the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, on Matilda Street, in Sheffield city centre, in 1966 Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers
. Curry Inn
The Curry Inn restaurant on Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, in November 1966 Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers
1. Dining out
Some of Sheffield's mot popular restaurants in the 1960s Photo: Picture Sheffield
2. John Walsh Ltd
Dining in style at John Walsh Ltd on High Street, Sheffield, in 1968 Photo: Picture Sheffield
3. Concord Chinese Restaurant
Concord Chinese Restaurant, on Norfolk Street, in Sheffield city centre, in March 1966 Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers
4. Golden Dragon
Inside the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant, on Matilda Street, in Sheffield city centre, in 1966 Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers