Friday 2 August saw the reopening of the Harlequin on Nursery Street, which is close to Kelham Island, the City Centre and Victoria Quays.
The pub has had a refurbishment that has seen the pub refreshed and repaired inside and out.
The new management is Chris Bamford and Kate Major, who already operate the Rutland Arms and Crow Inn. The decor is similar to the Crow and the drinks range reflects the same ethos as both the other two pubs with only independent producers stocked wherever possible.
There has also been a liberal sprinkling of various designs of pride flags around the bar to make the point that they wish to provide a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere for everyone, like any good pub does.
The bar boasts ten handpumps, of which seven are used to serve a wide range of cask ales ranging from session strength pale ales up to strong chocolate stouts! The remaining three handpumps are used for cider.
The three banks of keg taps feature a couple of lagers and a range of interesting craft beers of varying strength and styles. Check out the blackboard as you walk in for a list of beers and prices.
The lower part of the pub at the back has a brand new dartboard and the outdoor drinking area at the back has been tidied up and is in use. There are plans to give this some further attention in the near future to give it more of a garden feel.
Initially the pub is just serving drinks but a food service is planned, this is likely to launch in September offering a simple pub food menu using good, fresh ingredients. There is also talk of introducing live music at weekends.
The Harlequin opens at midday every day and stays open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, 11pm on other days.
108 Nursery Street, Sheffield S3 8GG. Buses 7,8,95,95a stop outside or use the pedestrian bridge across the river for free City Centre bus SC2 at Vulcan Square. For updates check their Facebook page.
Note bus services in the area change from 1 September – the 95/95a will be replaced by the 76/76a/76e.
