Dorothy Pax announces reopening plans

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 guidelines set out by the government. As it stands at the moment this will be Saturday 4th July. As you can appreciate we’re proceeding with caution as this may change. Our safety procedures will exceed over and above government guidelines. The safety of staff and customers is our absolute top priority. Therefore we will be serving delicious beverages in our socially distanced beer garden under a table booking system only whereby drinks are ordered via an app. It’s going to be a while yet until we can get back to pre-lockdown party times, but we have been closely following advice and guidelines throughout. This policy outlines what we understand will be a safe way for us and you to get back to a sense of normality whilst protecting us all and exceeding any government guidelines for when we are allowed to reopen the best beer garden in Sheffield. We are so very excited and from what you’ve told us you are too… but we must be safe. In order to provide the safest environment possible, drinks will be served at the Pax only under a table booking system in the beer garden to facilitate safe social distancing for all of us. You will be able to book a table for a slot for multiples of 2 hours at no cost of course. But we’d ask you to do so, so we can ensure we’re here to look after you Pax Purfect. Rest assured all tables and benches will be deep cleaned from one booking to the next and we will also supply a hand sanitizing station for each table. The capacity of the tables, for you, your small humans and hounds will follow government guidance at that time. Please try to arrive at the booking on time, by introducing yourselves at the door, then you’ll be shown to your table. For those arriving later in the evening on those sunny days, we recommend the “upper-decks” where sunlight lasts longer (table no 16 to 30). For those who want some shade we recommend those in front of the bar no (table no 1 to 15). Cancellation of tables can be made online, please let us know in good time so we can allow a fellow customer to book them if something crops up.

As all tables are outside, please bring everything you need whether that be sun-cream/a hat/coat/umbrella/giraffe/toddler/favourite pet. We would imagine at some point there may be food to take back to your tables from Kumquat Mae, but of course please feel free to bring your own food/table clothes/candelabra to enjoy. Help us stay clean and tidy by using the bins provided.

To order your drinks download the app, you will see a full menu and of course you can order your drinks before you arrive so they’ll be ready the moment you get here and during your time with us.  You’ll get a notification when your order is ready to collect from the door. Loads of toileting is available outside. These are all fully stocked as you have become familiar with on your previous visits. Do let us know if they need re-stocking. There are toilets inside however, these will be reserved for staff/baby changing facilities/small children and parents/or in fact anyone who really needs to use them, but please ask us before entering the building. Disabled access toilets are available across the footbridge with the key available upon request. We are working on DJ’s/Solo performances from live musicians and general Paxness and ways to entertain you whilst you are with us via a streaming service in typical pax style, but we’d ask that you refrain from boomboxes and the like just to be courteous to your fellow Paxers and our neighbours here by the canal. We’ve ramped up our already meticulous cleaning schedule and worked hard to source PPE for our staff in order to exceed government guidelines on safety and hygiene. Please keep your distance between each other. TO BOOK A TABLE >>> https://www.dorothypax.com/

1936 Referendum

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 to be a view on the smaller estates that as licensed premises were relatively close, there was no point in voting. Of the 34,204 electorate, only 7,275 voted (21.3%). Woodthorpe had a 61% turnout, the next highest was 26% (Arbourthorne) with five estates having a turnout of less than 20%. In favour were Arbourthorne, Manor,  Shiregreen,  Woodthorpe and Wybourn with High Wincobank, Longley and Norwood, Stubbin and Brushes and Wisewood voting against. In 1938, SCC approved the granting of leases to six brewery companies for the building of public houses on municipal estates:  Arbourthorne, Manor, Parson Cross, Shiregreen, Woodthorpe and Wybourn, each on 99-year leases. Parson Cross was not involved in the 1936 ballot. The total building cost was given as £55,000. The six Sheffield breweries concerned were: Carter, Milner and Bird Ltd., Duncan Gilmour and Co.Ltd., William Stones Ltd., Tennant Bros. Ltd., Truswells Brewery Co.Ltd. and S.H.Ward and Co.Ltd. Construction, the responsibility of the brewery companies, commenced later in the year. Pubs involved included the Arbourthorne Hotel (closed ~2015), the Manor Hotel (1990), the Parson Cross Hotel (~2016) and the Shiregreen Hotel (2008). There have been other similar local referendum, over the question of whether buildings which had originally been built as coffee taverns (ie. pubs in all but the sale of alcohol) should become licensed premises. These include the Bridge Inn (Port Sunlight) where a 1903 vote saw over 80% voting for a liquor license and the Skittles Inn (Letchworth). Thanks to Andrew Davison, Thelma Griffiths, and Jamie Thompson for responding to my earlier request for further information. Dave Pickersgill

Beery bits and bobs

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, on 07834 950693. Chris is also looking to recruit a new manager for his micropub in Bakewell, the Joiners Arms, to reopen the bar post Covid 19, if that could be you give him a ring! Sheffield Brewery Company are now taking orders online for collection from the brewery, with beers available in bottle or bag-in-box. More details at sheffieldbrewery.com. Abbeydale Brewery‘s Rising Sun pub at Nether Green is opening limited weekend hours to buy take home beer from cask, keg and in cans as well as selected other drinks. They are also acting as a collection point for online beer orders placed on the Abbeydale Brewery website as an alternative to delivery. Check details at abbeydalebrewery.co.uk.

The Taphouse Bar

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 other spirits. They will be opening in the morning to serve home cooked breakfasts then continuing through with a lunch menu and freshly prepared hot and cold sandwiches until 8pm. On the decor front, a mural of the old Kelham Island steel works will take pride of place.

Inn Brief (and Brewery Bits)

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 closure to get a bit of decorating done. The Beer House micropub on Ecclesall Road is planning on setting up a beer delivery service. Keep an eye on their Facebook or Twitter accounts for announcements. The Joiners Arms at Bakewell is looking to recruit a new manager for when they reopen post lockdown. The Harlequin on Nursery Street are selling home made pies to take home. Advance order is required. The Two Thirds Beer Company is offering a delivery service of beer and snacks. Customers within 3 miles of the bar on Abbeydale Road can enjoy free delivery by their staff, if you are further away you can order via the Citygrab app (the City Taxis delivery service). The Wisewood Inn is taking advantage of the Coronavirus closure to get their planned refurbishment done early, meanwhile Loxley Brewery which is based on site is now bottling beer available either by bulk local brewery or via selected specialist beer shops. Abbeydale Brewery is offering free local delivery on orders over £25 from their webshop which are being undertaken by brewery staff whilst delivery further afield is available via courier for a fee. Available to order are minikegs, cans and merchandise with Moonshine soon to be added to the canned range. Eyam Brewery are offering delivery of bottled beers. The area they cover stretches roughtly speaking from Buxton to Dronfield. Chantry Brewery now have an online shop selling bottles and minikegs with delivery available to addresses within 15 miles of their Parkgate based brewery. Beer Central based at the Moor indoor market are now offering beer boxes to order for delivery. Those already engaged with “save boxes” where new beers that come in stock promoted on social media are put to one side can pay and have their beers delivered once the order is big enough whilst others can order a “thrifty for fifty” mixed box containing £55 worth of beer for £50 on a lucky dip basis! The Red Deer are offering local delivery of drinks on selected days, order in the morning and receive delivery in the afternoon. Check their social media for details. Turner’s Bottle Shop on Abbeydale Road are offering delivery. Check their website or social media for details. Archer Road Beer Stop off licence in Millhouses are open for business as usual including hand pulled real ale to take home. Bradfield Brewery are offering home delivery of beer in bottles and minikegs. Minimum order £30. Hop Hideout have their webshop back online to order beer from their shop for delivery. Original Infused are delivering their bottled beers. Triple Point Brewery are selling beer in cans and bag-in-box online, either for collection from the bar or delivery via courier for a fee. Thornbridge Brewery continue to sell beer online for delivery. Peak Ales are back up and running, bottled beer can be ordered online for collection or delivery. Drone Valley community Brewery are offering free local delivery of bottled beers ordered online by their members (membership also available online). The Beer Stop at Dronfield are offering local delivery. Order your bottles, cans and minikegs via email and pay via Paypal or BACS. Check their Facebook page for details. The White Swan in Dronfield are offering delivery of “PieMinister” meals on Friday and Saturday nights, this needs to be ordered in advance via the pub’s website. The Norfolk Arms at Ringinglow are doing takeaway 3 course meals at the weekend on a simple set menu that changes each week. Collection or local delivery is available and must be ordered two days in advance. Real Ale is available to takeaway with your meal too! See their Facebook page for more information. The Old Hall Hotel in Hope are now serving a takeaway food menu with local delivery available. The Gardeners’ Rest at Neepsend has been having beer takeaway days, check their Facebook page for details.

Development next to Washington

An issue faced in many cities over the last few years by long established music venues including pubs is new residential developments, normally city living apartments, getting built next door with the new residents then complaining about noise with reactive council action damaging the business of that venue. The latest concern in Sheffield is a planning application for a development of apartments aimed at post graduates on Fitzwilliam Street, next door to the Washington. The Washington pub, as well as serving real ale has a busy programme of live music and DJs, has a beer garden and opens until 3am most nights. If this was suddenly subject to restrictions on noise due to new neighbours not only would it be very damaging to its late night business but would also be another hit on Sheffield’s music scene. If you are a regular at the Washington and have a view on the planning application, please make your views known by commenting on the Sheffield City Council planning portal.

Inn Brief

Heist Craft bar in Clowne are celebrating their third birthday over the Easter weekend, this is also their last weekend before they close and relocate to Sheffield. Bus 53/53a goes there from Sheffield. Boozehound, who run the upstairs beer bar at Cutlery Works, are organising a brewers social event at Lion Works over the Easter weekend, 10-13 April.  The venue is where Neepsend Brewery used to be based, on Ball Street/Mowbray Street and will be open from midday to 10pm each day serving beer from Triplepoint and Crosspool Ale Makers. Bus 7/8 goes there or it is just a few minutes walk from Shalesmoor tram stop. News on the currently near derelict Farfield Inn at Neepsend, which has been closed since the floods damaged it, a planning application has been lodged with the council to restore this building with a pub on the ground floor and flats upstairs. The Silver Fox at Stocksbridge is closed and up for sale or rent. The Talbot Arms at Dronfield Woodhouse is to be demolished and the site redeveloped for housing, subject to planning permission. The Inn at Troway (previously known as the Black-a-Moor) is also subject to a planning application to be converted to housing. Both former Enterprise Inns (Ei group) properties. The Three Tuns behind the cathedral on Silver Street Head is due to reopen on 20 March under new management after closing last month. Yet to hear whether the long-running Wednesday quiz, as hosted by our very own typesetter [hello] will return. Shakespeares put on a lot of rather interesting cask beers for Sheffield Beer Week. Those attending on Friday 13 were able to enjoy a number of Torrside Smoke and Monster beers on the main bar alongside a 20% ABV cask stout brewed as a Steel City, Emporor’s and Fantome collaboration, brewed at Fantome’s brewery in Belgium while upstairs a festival bar hosted the ‘Collabracadabra’ collection of beers Shakespeare’s Lucie had helped brew. Those sampled by your editor included a hoisin sauce stout brewed with Steel City, a marshmallow mild brewed with North Riding, an apricot pastry braggot brewed with many different local brewers, a black IPA brewed with Blue Bee, a peppermint saison brewed with Torrside and a banana hefe brewed with Lost Industry. The Friday of Sheffield Beer Week saw Triplepoint Brewery & Bar celebrate their first birthday party with a range of their own beers on the main bar and guest beers on the ‘secret warehouse’ bar. On the Saturday at the end of Sheffield Beer Week the Rutland Arms had a Cloudwater brewery tap takeover, including some cask beers.

The Tram Train to Rotherham

The Tram Train is the newest route on the Supertram network, so called as it is the national pilot of using a vehicle designed to operate on both the tramway and Network Rail lines. It runs about every half hour from the Cathedral tram stop in Sheffield City Centre along the tram route to Meadowhall then on the main line railway to Rotherham town centre and Parkgate. The Tram Train service lends itself to visiting various pubs and breweries for a different beery day out! The service runs until midnight most days (9pm Sundays) and you can buy an all day pass to hop on and off as you please. Tickets are available from the conductor on board or on the Stagecoach app.
If you have a little wait before the Tram Train is due, there are a choice of pubs near the Cathedral tram stop including the Church House, Three Tuns, Cavells, Bankers Draft and Dove & Rainbow. Once on your way, here are the stops and pubs to know about! Attercliffe tram stop If you enjoy modern craft beers, alight here for a short walk to the Brewery of St Mars of the Desert, which has a tap room that opens most weekends showcasing their beer, run by the friendly Dann and Martha who are always happy to talk beer and impromptu brewery tours are not unknown! Valley Centertainment tram stop Walk through the complex onto the main road and you will stumble across a classic pub, the Wentworth House offering a selection of real ales, they also have a dining room serving food at meal times. Next door and across the road from the Arena is the Eighteen Ten, this is a more modern food led chain pub owned by Marstons Brewery under the “Grill & Pizza” banner. Meadowhall South tram stop Enter the Meadowhall shopping centre across the road and head for the Oasis dining quarter where you will find a Wetherspoons pub, the Steel Foundry. Rotherham Central station Turn right out of the station and this will take you into the town centre for a choice of real ale outlets: Bridge Inn: The original home of Rotherham CAMRA, the pub reverted to its original name after a spell as Nellie Denes. It is an Old Mill tied house, originally built for the Mappin Brewery, opposite, in 1930 using stone from the original Bridge Inn, which dated back to the 1700s. up to five real ales are on the bar and the guest ales are usually from local breweries. There is live music most Saturday evenings and karaoke on Thursday and Friday evenings. Upstairs, two function rooms are used by local groups. The nearby Chantry Bridge has one of only three Bridge Chapels still existing. Opening hours may vary, and may extend if there is a function on. Will only open on Sunday for special occasions. Changed manager in 2018. There is a wall mural by Phil Padfield in the outside yard area that was done for the 125th anniversary of Arthur Wharton’s signing for Rotherham Town FC. Arthur was the first professional black player in the UK. Three Cranes: The oldest secular building in Rotherham town centre, originally built as a town house in 1470. With Tudor and Victorian additions it later became the Three Cranes Inn public house and operated as such until 1907, when the licence was surrended. It was used as various shops until it fell into disrepair in recent times. It was bought by Chris Hamby in 2011 and restored and reopened as Hamby’s Antiques shop in 2015. Following closure in May 2019, it was refurbished and reopened as a pub again on the 10th of August. Though called a micropub, it is on two levels. The Heritage rooms on the two upper floors have the most period features but but can only be viewed by agreement. As well as four real ales, there are also several craft keg beers and real ciders on sale. Real ales may be sourced locally and from further afield. Bluecoat: Former charity school, opened in 1776 by the Ffeofees of Rotherham. Became a pub named Ffeofees in 1981 and a Wetherspoon‘s in 2001. The selection of up to ten hand pulled beers is listed on a screen at the end of the bar and those from local microbreweries are favoured. Three real ciders or perries are served from boxes behind the bar. The pub commissions a specially brewed beer four times a year. There is a quiz on Wednesday evenings. A Good Beer Guide regular, local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year five times and winner of several other CAMRA awards. Cutlers Arms: Originally dated 1825, the pub was rebuilt for Stones Brewery of Sheffield in 1907. Architect R. Wigfull was responsible for the impressive façade and other features. It was faced with demolition in the early 2000’s but was saved following statutory listing in 2004. Following a period of closure it was newly restored to its original Edwardian splendour by Chantry Brewery, reopening in February 2014. It retains some of the original art nouveau windows, tiling and original curved bar counter with elegant dividing screen. Local craftsmen were employed on the restoration. Offering a full range of Chantry beers, guest ales, two real ciders and quality craft beers on tap. Live music is on every Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and most Fridays. Featured in CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors New York Tavern: A pub since 1856, it was re-opened by a team from Chantry Brewery in Sept 2013 and has been fully refurbished as a real ale led pub. At least six Chantry beers are available and two real ciders or perries on hand pump, all at very competitive prices. A large selection of foreign bottled beers and, unusually, snuff is available. Pickled eggs are also available. Originally the Prince Of Wales Feathers, it was renamed after the old name for the area and a pub demolished when the nearby ring road was built. Handy for the New York football stadium and Rotherham United memorabilia is displayed. The Jukebox has an eclectic selection of music. Parkgate tram train terminus The tram will deposit you behind the huge retail park which you will need to walk through onto the main road and then turn right. Chantry Brewery: A couple of minutes walk up the main road and on the left, on a small industrial estate, you will find Chantry Brewery, which now boasts a tap room on the mezzanine level, which opens Thursday to Saturday, offering the opportunity to enjoy their beer at source! Note some Friday evenings the brewery hosts ticket only live music gigs. Little Haven: A bit further up the main road, beyond the roundabout, is this friendly little micropub offering a choice of real ales (usually from a local brewery) and bar snacks. It also hosts events such as quiz nights and live entertainment from time to time. Onward by bus If you aren’t ready to get the tram back yet, bus 22X towards Barnsley can be boarded in Parkgate, along the route there is Something Brew Inn at Rawmarsh, the award winning Wath Tap micropub in Wath on Dearne and the Anglers Rest (Geeves brewery’s tap pub) at Wombwell to visit as well as a choice of venues in Barnsley town centre. Buses (2 or X17) and trains are available from Barnsley Interchange to Sheffield or alternatively return to Rotherham for the tram. Travel tickets Tram Only Dayrideroffers unlimited travel on Supertram services including tram train. Stagecoach Dayrider Silveroffers unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses and Supertram in South Yorkshire and Chesterfield South Yorkshire Connect offers unlimited travel on all buses and trams in South Yorkshire South Yorkshire Connect+offers unlimited travel on all buses, trams and local trains in South Yorkshire. For more information on the above travel tickets including prices visit stagecoachbus.com or sytravelmaster.com respectively.

Pub on the estate?

In August 1936 Sheffield citizens who, as part of the slum clearance programme, were moving into the new Sheffield council estates were asked to take part in a referendum. They  were offered the opportunity to vote as to whether they wanted public houses to be built on their estate. In favour were: Arbourthorne, Manor,  Shiregreen,  Woodthorpe and Wybourn. Against were:  High Wincobank, Longley and Norwood, Stubbin and Brushes and Wisewood. We would be interested in any memories from this vote – please contact: pubheritage@sheffield.camra.org.uk

Brewery taps

The Sheffield area has an enviable list of breweries and many of the have either an on site tap room, their own pubs or an independent pub of choice for trying their beers! Here is our guide to the best places to sample local ales.
Abbeydale Brewery Rising Sun, Nether Green This pub is a large suburban roadhouse operated by local brewer Abbeydale. There are two comfortably furnished rooms with is a log burning fire between the main bar and the glass roofed extension, which also has glass panels in the end wall. A range of Abbeydale beers is always served, with up to six guests mainly from micros, dispensed from the impressive bank of 13 handpumps. Also has 9 keg taps serving continental lagers and keg ales. Quizzes are on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. The Sunfest beer festival is in the second week in July. Getting there: bus 83a or 120 Blue Bee Brewery Kelham Island Tavern, Kelham Island Former CAMRA National Pub of the Year (2008 and 2009) and regular regional and local winner, this small gem was rescued from dereliction in 2002. A two roomed free house with impressive garden. Twelve handpumps dispense an impressive range of beers, always including a mild, a porter and a stout. In the warmer months you can relax in the pub’s multi award-winning beer garden. Regular folk music features on Sunday evenings and quiz night is Monday. No meals Sunday. Getting there: tram to Shalesmoor stop or buses 57/81/82/86 Bradfield Brewery King & Miller, Deepcar This pub was originally a three roomed village local which is now two roomed. The large public bar has fixed seating, two good windows and a separate pool area at the rear through a widish doorway and stone walls – Victorian fireplace with coal fire, button upholstered fixed seating. There are some fine etched Tennant Brothers (two internal and one external) windows each with a colourful stained and leaded crest. The pub was taken over as their second pub by Bradfield Brewery in April 2018 in order to provide up to six beers from the Bradfield range. After sympathetic refurbishment, it reopened in October 2018. Getting there: bus SL1/SL1a (link bus – connects with trams at Middlewood) Nags Head, Loxley Tap for the nearby Bradfield brewery, this friendly two-roomed country pub is on the main road towards High Bradfield. Six beers are available, including both seasonal and special one-offs, all at very competitive prices. Good home-cooked food is served (no food Sunday evening, Monday or Tuesday). Excellent views of the Loxley Valley can be enjoyed from the outdoor drinking area. The games room includes a ¾ size snooker table. Opens early at weekends (10:00) to cater for anglers and walkers. The front of the pub was extended in 2019, to enlarge the main bar area. Getting there: bus 61/62 (rural bus – connects with trams and other buses at Hillsborough Interchange) Wharncliffe Arms, Wharncliffe Side A pub since the 1830’s, closed by Punch in Nov 2011, reopened as a free house in Sept 2012. A long single room split into distinct areas by the bar, open fires at both ends. A locals pub with a focus on conversation. Local carol singing Sunday lunchtimes in December. Also hold fairly regular charity auctions. Bought by Bradfield Brewery, September 2019, and reopened on November 21st. Getting there: bus 57/SL1/SL1a Brew Foundation The Ale Club, Ecclesall Road The Ecclesall Ale Club is an ale house and bottle shop run by Brew Foundation selling beer in cask, keg, bottle and can from independent breweries. Five hand pumps and eight keg taps. Getting there: bus 65/81/82/83/83a/272 The Ale Club, Fulwood Cosy drinking den & bottle shop, the second tap from Brew Foundation, the sister to the Ecclesall Ale Club. Opened on 14th December 2019. Getting there: bus 83a/120 Chantry Brewery Chantry Inn, Handsworth Traditional pub in St Mary’s churchyard. Three rooms with low ceilings supported by oak beams. One of four pubs in the UK with claims to be built on holy ground. Originally house for chaplains from mid-13th century becoming a public house in 1804. Sword dancers practice here in the winter. Re-opened as a Chantry Brewery pub., 16th.May 2019. Getting there: bus 30/30a, 52/52a, X5, X6 Cutlers Arms, Rotherham Originally dated 1825, the pub was rebuilt for Stones Brewery of Sheffield in 1907. Architect R. Wigfull was responsible for the impressive façade and other features. It was faced with demolition in the early 2000’s but was saved following statutory listing in 2004. Following a period of closure it was newly restored to its original Edwardian splendour by Chantry Brewery, reopening in February 2014. It retains some of the original art nouveau windows, tiling and original curved bar counter with elegant dividing screen. Local craftsmen were employed on the restoration. Offering a full range of Chantry beers, guest ales, two real ciders and quality craft beers on tap. Live music is on every Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and most Fridays. Featured in CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. No formal meals served but snacks such as pickled eggs and specialist pork pies are. Getting there: Bus X1 or walk from Rotherham Central tram & train station. Brewery tap room, Parkgate The brewery is in a double industrial unit near Parkgate shopping park and now has a tap room upstairs on the mezzanine level offering the opportunity to drink the beer at source! The bar is open to the public Thursdays 6pm-11pm and Saturdays 1pm-11pm. On Friday evenings they often host live music gigs 7pm-11pm which require advance tickets, otherwise the bar opens to the public 5pm-11pm. Getting there: Tram Train to Parkgate terminus Dead Parrot Perch, City Centre The newly opened tap room at the brewery featuring the Dead Parrot beers plus guests. Burgers and Pizza available to eat. Don Valley Brewery Blind Monkey, Walkley Re-opened 27th April 2018 after extensive renovation. The formally open-plan pub is split into four separate areas. Decor was obtained from a large variety of sources. Much is ‘of age,’ little is recent. The bar area includes, possibly unique, pump handles and lots of design-care. The outside area is well planned and offers a comfortable experience on sunnier days. Food is available. Getting there: bus 135 Drone Valley Community Brewery Drone Valley Brewery, Unstone Community-owned five brewer’s barrel establishment which commenced brewing in 2016. The brewery is primarily volunteer operated and welcomes new members and shareholders alike. Opens to the public serving cask and bottled beer on Saturday afternoons. Getting there: bus 43/44 Fuggle Bunny Fuggle Bunny Brew house, Halfway Brewery with on site bar which opens every Friday for their “Fuggle Friday” tap session. Getting there: tram to Halfway Park & Ride, bus 80/80a Heist Craft Brewery tap room, Neepsend Heist’s old industrial building at Neepsend has been repurposed and now features their brewery and bar along with a Slap & Pickle burger outlet, coffee & doughnuts and a variety of games including shuffle board. Kelham Island Brewery Fat Cat, Kelham Island Opened in August 1981, this is the pub that started the real ale revolution in the Kelham Island area. Beers from around the country are served alongside those from the adjacent Kelham Island Brewery. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes feature on the menu (food 12-3 and 6-8 Monday – Friday; 12-7 Saturday; 12-3 Sunday). The walls are covered with many awards presented to the pub and brewery. In June 2018, local artist Matt Cockayne, spend three days painting a mural on the outside corner wall. Beer festivals are held every August and at various other times. Monday is curry and quiz night. Getting there: tram to Shalesmoor, buses 57/81/82/86 Lost Industry Brewing Industry Tap, City Centre Specialist craft beer bar featuring a keg tap wall with 21 lines plus a fridge full of cans and bottles. The bar is no longer associated with Lost Industry Brewing although their beers are still usually featured. The tap list is displayed on a TV screen above the bar. A simple bar food offer of pizza and panninis is available to accompany your beer. Getting there: Various City Centre bus routes Loxley Brewery Raven, Walkley Formally, the Palm Tree, renamed as The Raven, November 2019. Traditional friendly community pub. Live music, open mic nights, karaoke. Since September 2019 operated by the owners of Wisewood Inn and Loxley Brewery. The pub closed for renovation and reopened on Friday 15th.November 2019. Six handpumps (including four Loxley beers) and nine craft keg taps. Getting there: bus 52a Wisewood Inn, Wisewood A pub popular with drinkers, main bar has three rooms (including a pool room). The cellar bar downstairs is available for hire for all occasions. A large garden to the rear, possibly the largest beer garden in Sheffield, overlooks the Loxley valley. The varied food menu includes continental sausages, pizza and tapas. Adjacent to the cellar bar is located the Loxley Brewery, which commenced production in February 2018. CAMRA Pub of the Month July 2017 and April 2020. Getting there: bus 61/62 (rural bus – connects with trams and other buses at Hillsborough Interchange) Neepsend Brewery Blake, Walkley Guest beers from small/independent breweries include a stout or porter. The pub also provides probably the largest selection of whisky in Sheffield with over 200 available. At the top of a steep hill (pedestrian handholds provided), this community pub reopened as a free house in 2010 after seven years of closure. Extensively restored, it has many Victorian features, including etched windows and mirrors. At the rear is a large decked garden. No electronic games, TV or jukebox. Getting there: short walk from bus 95, 95a or 135 Sheaf View, Heeley A nineteenth century pub near Heeley City Farm, the Sheaf experienced a chequered history before becoming a real ale oasis since re-opening as a freehouse in 2000. The walls and shelves are adorned with assorted breweriana and provide an ideal background for good drinking and conversation. A wide range of international beers, together with malt whiskies and a real cider complement the eight reasonably priced real ales. Six guest beers (one of which is always from Neepsend Brewery) and an extensive range of bottle Belgium and continental beers. Great value and a warm welcome come as standard. A busy pub especially on Wednesday quiz night and Sheffield United match days. Getting there: buses 10/10a/11a/18/20/24/25/43/44/252/X17 Wellington, Shalesmoor Traditional cosy, three roomed real ale pub. Neepsend beers are brewed on a separate site but still form the core beer range here alongside a range of guest beers including a stout or porter. Getting there: Shalesmoor tram stop is next to the pub or bus 57/81/82/86 Stancill Brewery Albion, London Road Recently returned to it’s original pub name of the Albion and very much a Sheffield United supporters pub although a relaxed venue on non-match days. Operated by Stancill Brewery and offers up to 10 beers on handpump. Getting there: Bus 20/43/44/75/76/86/97/98 Closed Shop, Commonside Traditional friendly local in a residential setting, with a focus on customer service and traditional pub values. Following a significant refurbishment in 2013 and further changes in 2017 when Stancill Brewery took over the operation of the pub, there are 10 handpumps, dispensing beers from Stancill and guests. Weekly quiz each Wednesday. Getting there: bus 95/95a The Brewery of St Mars of the Desert SMOD tap room, Attercliffe Tap room in building adjacent to brewery around the same courtyard. Opens to the public most Fridays and Saturdays (this can vary at the moment, check social media for latest updates) with a selection of their beers on keg tap plus bottled beers available to take home. Sometimes new beer launches take place at the tap room sessions. The tap room bar is normally staffed by the brewers themselves who can answer questions about the beer and will from time to time conduct brewery tours. Getting there: bus 9/9a/52/52a or tram to Attercliffe. Tapped Brew Co Sheffield Tap, Sheffield Station Opened in 2009 this was originally the first class refreshment room for Sheffield Midland Station, built in 1904. After years of neglect the main bar area has been subject of an award-winning restoration retaining many original features. Included on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. Further seating has been provided in the entrance corridor and to the right of the bar. Usually three beers are from the on-site Tapped Brewery, opened in 2013 in the impressive former dining room and which can be viewed behind the glass screen. Foreign beer includes over 200 bottled beers. Getting there: Train or tram to Sheffield Station, buses to Sheffield Interchange Thornbridge Brewery Coach & Horses, Dronfield The pub is located next to Sheffield F.C, (the world’s oldest football club}’s ground on the northern edge of Dronfield. It is operated by Thornbridge Brewery and showcases a good range of their beers and guest ales across a wide range of beer styles. The large outdoor drinking area is particularly popular when Sheffield F.C. have a home fixture, or when live music is being played. Good value meals are available throughout the week. The pub hosts a quiz night on Sundays and Thursdays and an open mic. acoustic night on Monday evenings. Getting there: bus 43 Greystones, Greystones Large community pub reopened by Thornbridge in 2010 after extensive restoration. Open plan bar with raised seating area to one side. The back room is home to regular live music and a comedy club. Getting there: bus 83 Hallamshire House, Commonside Operated by Thornbridge Brewery, and known locally as The Tardis, the pub has two small comfy rooms at the front, and leading through bar area are a large lounge and an oak panelled snooker room with full size table.There is a courtyard drinking area downstairs with ample seating and soft furniture in the covered area. At least 5 Thornbridge cask ales plus guest beers and a wide range of bottled beers. Quiz night is on Monday and some Saturdays there is live music or a DJ. Getting there: bus 95/95a Stag’s Head, Sharrow Operated by Thornbidge Brewery. Formerly three rooms around a central bar but now opened out but retaining distinct areas. A conservatory leads into the pleasant garden. A total of eight real ales are offered, with two regular Thornbridge beers, an additional six changing Thornbridge beers, and two guest beers. Getting there: bus 218 Toolmakers Brewery Forest, Neepsend Brewery Tap for Toolmakers Brewery just around the corner. Refurbished and exterior facelift in April 2016. Karaoke on Friday nights. Open Mic nights Wednesdays and Sundays. A short walk from the popular ‘Valley of Beer’ pubs. There is also a separate brewery tap room next door that opens for special events such as live music or comedy. Getting there: bus 7/8 Triple Point Brewery Triple Point Brewery + Bar, City Centre Impressive conversion of an industrial shed type building that used to be a carpet showroom. Originally Sentinel brewery and tap bar. Became Triple Point after a father and son obtained the premises from the Liquidator of Sentinel Brewery. There are six handpumps on the bar showcasing the range including both core and seasonal beers, served in a choice of measures – 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or pint and served in appropriate glassware for the style of beer. Also home to the Twisted Burger Company. Getting there: various City Centre bus routes. True North Brewery Broadfield, Broadfield Operated by local company True North Brew Company and with a deserved reputation for good beer and good food. Dating from 1896, the Broadfield became part of what is now the True North Brew Co in 2011. It has established a reputation for quality food with an extensive menu including hearty pies and home made sausages. A large range of bottled beers and whiskies supplement the nine cask ales which always include beers from their own True North Brewery. Situated within the City’s antiques quarter, the Broadfield is now a leading player in the Abbeydale social scene. Getting there: bus 10/10a/75/76/86/97/98 Old House, City Centre After a refurbishment in Aug 2017, the Old House became the Devonshire. There are seating areas either side of the entrance corridor leading into the main bar area, with table service. Food ranging from snacks to hearty mains is home cooked and available throughout the day. The True North beers are brewed just around the corner and are offered for £2.50 a pint between 4pm and 7pm everyday. Bottled world beers available, as are cocktails and gins. Getting there: tram to West Street, various City Centre bus routes Riverside, Kelham Island On the banks of the River Don, with a pleasant terrace overlooking the river. The interior is largely open plan but with a separate room to the right of the main entrance. Furnishings comprise a mix of comfortable sofas and armchairs together with more spartan canteen style tables and chairs. Operated by True North Brew Co. Getting there: bus 7/8/83/83a/95/95a Wagon & Horses, Millhouses A family friendly long narrow pub on three levels adjacent to Millhouses Park, with part of the building converted from an 18th century farmhouse. Most of the food is home cooked. Getting there: bus 97/98 York, Broomhill Occupying a prominent site in the centre of Broomhill, the York was built in the 1830’s and was originally a blacksmith’s and alehouse called the Travellers Inn. Extensively refurbished in 2010, with parquet flooring and wood-panelled walls, it now offers high-quality dining. There is one regular beers from the group’s own True North Brewery together with a range of seven guest ales (including several true True North, and other local beers from the likes of Abbeydale, Arbor, Bradfield, Kirkstall, and Thornbridge), plus two real ciders, and over 60 gins. Beer and food events feature regularly throughout the year. Getting there: bus 51/52/52a/120