IF YOU are looking for a tea or coffee in Petersfield, you are spoilt for choice.

For a small town, it boasts a huge range of choices for a cuppa, from cherished, independently-run cafes to popular national chains.

And with pubs and restaurants welcoming people wanting a catch-up over a hot drink, and providing a community hub, the list goes on. So, if you fancy a brew, stroll around the town centre streets and take your pick.

In High Street, there is Cafe Mezzo, the Pop-In cafe at Winton House, The Townhouse, Ask Italian, and Monoloco in Pages Court.

The Square, a focal point in the town for tourists, and a popular meeting place, offers Caffe Nero, Cloisters Cafe, The Black Sheep, The George Coffee House and Bistro, Heidi’s Patisserie, The Square Brewery and La Piazzetta.

In Chapel Street, there is Poppins Cafe, The Old Drum, new vegan cafe Earth, Greggs and Pizza Express. In Bakery Lane, off Chapel Street, choose from Fez, and Julie’s Tea Rooms.

The Great British Cake Shop can be found in Lavant Street, with the cafe at One Tree Books, Annie Jones bar and restaurant, and Madeleine’s Kitchen.

At the top, in Charles Street, is the aptly named Charles Street Tap.

Costa Coffee has tables and chairs outside in Rams Walk, and if you like fresh air and a view with your coffee head to The Plump Duck on the Heath.

The Red Lion, a Wetherspoons pub, is in College Street, opposite The Folly Wine Bar, and The Folly Arcade where refreshments can be sought from Chin Wags.

The entrance to the Natural Apothecary is in Heath Road but is expanding into adjoining Dragon Street.