The Foresters has been at the heart of the Sheffield City Centre scene since 1828. Nestled on the corner of Division Street, the pub is now a hub for its younger community of students and professional clientele, but has welcomed regulars of the original pub back, according to manager Gabe Thornton (pictured).
The venue is part of the Rockingham Group, among the owners of which are James O’ Hara of Kelham Island Brewery and James Hills. The pub has been extensively refurbished and consists of a large open plan room, portioned with comfy seating and pictures of old Sheffield. Upstairs is a small meeting room which is currently being redecorated for any group wishing to gather there in the autumn months.
Double doors at the rear lead to a nicely decorated beer garden.
Currently the pub has two cask ales, with another anticipated shortly due to demand. This is complemented by five keg and a cider. CAMRA discount is offered at 10% off a pint of cask, but anyone can take advantage of the pubs happy hour where between Mon-Fri at 4pm until 7pm, cask ales will only set you back £3.50.
Food is covered by Steven Mullins-Griffiths who cooks up traditional pub fayre, as well as weekly specials available 12-9pm Mon-Fri and 12-5pm Sun. For those on a budget, 3-4-2 deals can be obtained Mon-Fri 12-3pm.
Entertainment comes in the form of a quiz on Mon from 7.30pm with a picture round and 40 questions, a bonus is a £50 bar tab for the winners. Tues sees a welcoming jam night where anyone is encouraged to get up and give it a go from 7.30pm. Through the day and weekday evenings an eclectic playlist is in the background, but Fri and Sat sees local DJs playing differing genres from dance to indie.
Full details of the pub are available on What Pub, or by visiting their website: theforesterssheffield.co.uk.
Great food, drinks with friendly & very helpful staff