In 1903, “Re-built, Re-furbished and up-to-date.“ By 2014, run-down and failing: purchased by new owners, a sensitive refurbishment and Regional Inventory listing followed. The latest chapter in the renovation is now in hand, planning permission for locally-needed hotel accommodation: nine en suite B&B rooms on the first floor. Historical elements such as the dumbwaiter and … Continue reading Friendship, Stocksbridge
An announcement has been made that Lesley and Mick of Lost Industry Brewing are leaving the Industry Tap bar in order to put their full focus on the brewery, which has been undergoing a significant refurbishment during lockdown whilst the pubs were shut! The good news is this doesn’t mean the closure of the Industry … Continue reading Lost Industry Tap
Looking forward to going back to the pub as they gradually start to reopen from 4th July? Things will be a little different whilst Covid-19 safety rules are in force, below is CAMRA’s guide to the new way of pubgoing. Check out whatpub.com for all the information we have about which pubs are reopening and … Continue reading A guide to Covid safe pubgoing
Statement from Abbeydale Brewery: It is with great sadness that we must announce that the Devonshire Cat will not be re-opening as an Abbeydale Brewery pub. With the underlying trend of a reduction in footfall over the past years it has become increasingly challenging to run the Devonshire Cat as a viable business. This is … Continue reading Devonshire Cat
In late May, Sheffield CAMRA wrote to local councils regarding the Government funded Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail and Hospitality Grant Scheme, encouraging them to try to ensure that this support reaches every pub and club possible to help make sure they are still there when we can visit again. We received a … Continue reading Covid-19 – Grant Schemes
The Dorothy Pax at Victoria Quays in Sheffield City Centre is currently operating as a shop for take home drinks but has now revealed how things will operate there when the government gives pubs the go ahead to reopen.. We’re currently making plans to welcome you back to the Pax Beer Garden as per current … Continue reading Dorothy Pax announces reopening plans
August 1936, Sheffield saw one of few local referendums regarding licenced premises. Tenants on each of the nine largest of the new council housing estates which were replacing inner-city slums were asked by Sheffield City Council (SCC) if they were ‘in favour of licensed premises being provided on the estates.’ Turnout was low. There seemed … Continue reading 1936 Sheffield Referendum
The brewery at the Dronfield Arms, originally set up as Hopjacker, is currently out of use and available to rent. If you’re a professional brewer looking at setting up your own business and looking for an already set up premises and kit this could be an opportunity for you! Contact is the owner, Chris Sinclair, … Continue reading Beery bits and bobs
The Taphouse bar is planning to be the newest venue in Kelham Island opening as soon as we’re through all the Coronavirus restrictions, located on Alma Street next door to the brewery shop. The bar will be offering a selection of cask ales along with premium lagers, ciders and an extensive range of gins and … Continue reading The Taphouse Bar
The Kelham Island Tavern is joining the ranks of the Harlequin and Gardeners Rest as a pub in the area offering beer to take home. They are opening as a trial over the weekend of 30th April to 2nd May, see their Facebook page for details.The Plough at Hathersage has taken advantage of the Coronavirus … Continue reading Inn Brief (and Brewery Bits)