The Riverside Cafe in Hillsborough is now only opening the upstairs bar on Sheffield Wednesday match days and for private functions.
Some have asked whatever happened to the plans to restore and open Barrowboys under the Commercial Street bridge. It is still happening, however problems with the drains need to be dealt with first then it will be full steam ahead to create a rock bar in the space!
The Two & Six Micropub opened on Saturday 5 August at 26 Snig Hill in Sheffield City Centre. This is the unit that was previously home to theSocial bar and behind the new venture is Juliet and Dan, Juliet being the manager who was employed to run theSocial. The bar offers a choice of real ales, craft beer on keg, wines and spirits in a cosy and comfortable micropub atmosphere, there is a downstairs function room and the opening hours are Wednesday/Thursday 2pm to 10pm, Friday/Satuday 12pm-11pm and Sunday 2pm-8pm.
The Sportsman at Lodge Moor had another successful Gillyfest and raised £2,580.13 for St Luke’s There were eight bands throughout the day on the outdoor stage. Fairground stalls, children’s play area, BBQ and outdoor bar it was a family event. Beers both inside and out were Bradfield Farmers Blonde and Taylor’s Landlord.
The Beer House S6 at Hillsborough have now opened their downstairs room, which contains a pool table.
Recent reopenings include the Brown Bear in Sheffield City Centre and the Closed Shop on Commonside.
Lost in West Bar have been running a 10% off cask ale promotion on Sundays.
Heist Brew Co. are hosting a Northern Monk tap takeover on Friday 25 August.
Perch Bar are hosting a Belgian beer festival from 1 to 3 September.
Chantry Brewery’s tap room, a short walk from Parkgate tram terminus, has introduced a monthly Northern Soul DJ night on the first Friday of the month with free entry, from 7pm to midnight. Coinciding with the launch of this event Chantry launched a new beer, Vespa, a 4% ABV pale ale with the image of a classic scooter on the pump clip and bottle label! The brewery tap also continues to have a busy programme of ticketed gigs!
Drone Valley Brewery will once again be hosting a pop up bar at the Bradway Action Group’s annual family fun day which takes place on the Bradway Village Green on Saturday 9 September from 1:30pm to 4pm. The Village Green can be found on the junction of Bradway Road and Twentywell Lane (near the shops) and you can get there on buses 25 or M17.