Ying Bakery offers authentic Chinese baked goods, including Honk Kong style home made buns, fresh cream cakes, along with a wide selection of savoury food items.
Gerry's is a classic independent bakery, cafe and deli based on South Road in Walkley.
A speciality coffee house and sustainable micro-bakery, you'll find Bakers Yard nestled in the heart of Kelham Island, within Citu's Little Kelham complex, serving sweet and savoury seasonal and local specialities, available to eat in or take away.
The best baklava in Sheffield? Damascus is an authentic middle eastern bakery, with a huge selection of both savory and sweet options.
With support from the UKSPF Low Carbon Project, Barkers Furniture received a £19,000 grant for solar panels and ceiling insulation to help regulate the showrooms temperature efficiently and to reduce their carbon footprint. Hear more about their journey and the Low Carbon Project in the video.
The Depot Bakery is an artisan bakery, retail and eatery in a gorgeous, renovated industrial space. They carefully pair speciality coffee with a range of bespoke baked goods and an inspired brunch menu.
Artisanal chocolatier and bake shop, Sorrel's Cocoa Bakery make a huge range of fresh, handmade chocolates and slabs, as well as stuffed and layered cookies, brownies, blondies and more.
Kringle is a traditional Danish and family-run bakery with two sites in Sheffield, with one at Bents Green and another in Hillsborough, near to Hillsborough Park.
The Sheffield Makers Shop exclusively sell items by makers and artists living in Sheffield who all work together to make the shop run.
Sellers of Sheffield wares from their shop in Hunters Bar. The shop stocks ranges from local makers that are innovative, colourful, eco-friendly and design conscious. This includes cards, gifts, candles, kitchen ware and jewellery.
A fantastic bakery making slow fermented bread, cakes and pastries, alongside organic and delicious plates cooked to order on site, from a small menu which changes to reflect the seasons.
A friendly small batch micro-bakery located in the heart of Meersbrook, I Said Bread believe that, as the main component in baked goods, the quality of the flour is key.
Sheffield is a City of Makers! So it's not surprising that there's a great selection of fantastic independent shops, purely dedicated to showcasing and stocking a wide variety of Sheffield-made products created by talented local makers.
The No Bounds 2022 program leads with major pieces of work exploring new technologies, yet with a collective and collaborative approach, as well as cross continental musical dialogues. Here's Liam O'Shea, festival director, with more information.
Bakery by day, wine bar by night and bottle shop all day! They stock ‘Dan’s sourdough' amongst a selection of sweet treats, sandwiches and provisions during the day, then early evening is when the venue changes into a wine bar.
The home of the fish finger croissant. La Croissanteria offers a wide rage of home baked selections of filled croissants, both sweet and savoury, as well as artisan coffee, freshly roasted in store.
Business Sheffield is proud to present the Launchpad Pop-Up Market, a festive initiative running from 27th November to 20th December 2025 at 108 Pinstone Street. This project, funded by the Launchpad Programme and delivered by Sheffield City Council, offers free, short-term retail space for early-stage makers and craft businesses to showcase their products, test new ideas, and engage with the community during the busy holiday season.
Handmade doughnut shop and cosy artisan cafe, Eve Kitchen is based on bustling Sharrow Vale Road in Sheffield.
Sheffield is known as a city of makers and the 'Made in Sheffield' mark of excellence could easily be stamped on some of the produce coming out of the bakehouses, cafes and patisseries across our city. Here's 20 'must try' bakeries in Sheffield...
The two-day Cycle City Active City event will take place on 5 and 6 July at City Hall and Barkers Pool, and will see more than 800 active travel professionals welcomed to Sheffield.
Lovely Rita's is a 100% vegan bakery, specialising in plant based pastries, doughnuts and various breads all baked fresh daily by hand.
Showcasing 27 small businesses, the Launchpad Pop-Up Store celebrates Sheffield’s independent spirit, bringing together early-stage makers to showcase their work and connect with the community. You’ll find handmade gifts, sustainable products and unique items perfect for the festive season.
Held in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens each September, Art in the Gardens is one the largest outdoor art market events in northern England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
Micro roasted fair trade coffee, speciality teas, artisan bakery & patisserie.
Run by Lizzie Maskery, A Charm of Magpies create original jewellery that is colourful, creative, and designed to stand out.
Forge Bakehouse have been baking for the good folk of Sheffield since 2012, making everything from scratch. Their original flagship premises remains on Abbeydale Road, but you can also find smaller branches now at Beauchief, Lodge Moor and even within Sheffield Station.
The Coach House in Hillsborough Park, has undergone significant renovation to reopen as a café and kitchen, managed by team behind the city's much-loved Depot Bakery.
The best sustainable products, gifts, food and drink from local makers and businesses
The Norfolk Arms sits right at the edge of the city with great views, making it a popular place for walkers and bikers in and around the Peak District (and runners, as it's the turning point at the top of the half marathon route!).
Hillsborough Park is located approximately 3 miles north-west of Sheffield City Centre. The park features sports facilities, a children's playground and walled garden, along with a park cafe operated by Depot Bakery.
Crumb is a popular artisan bakery specialising in freshly made bread, pastries, doughnuts and hand crafted sandwiches using the finest ingredients. They have two Sheffield sites in Millhouses and Crookes.
Spread across two floors, The Sorting Office houses an open, bright, 60-seater café space on the ground floor, along with their very own sourdough bakery and pastry kitchen.
Steph’s Cakes is a vegan bakery based in Sheffield. Founded in 2020, the business has been creating an extensive range of vegan treats, including cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, scones, and Steph’s signature vegan clotted cream.
Sharing the same hill, Crookes and Walkey are close enough to one another that you could easily take a shopping stroll round both in a morning or afternoon, and maybe even add on a visit to Broomhill too. All are home to a selection of unique retail businesses.
Pom is an Aussie inspired vegan and veggie eatery in Crookes. It's a riot of colour and celebration of fresh natural flavours - basically impossible not to feel happy whilst eating their food.
Sheffield Beer Week is an annual citywide celebration spread across multiple venues throughout the city. For 2026, a whole load of beery events will be taking place once again, 9 - 15 March.
Abbeydale Road Beer Festival returns for its 5th year, 30 July - 2 August, for 4 days of tap takeovers and beery heaven across 12 bars.
Famed for their Pastéis de Nata, Lisboa is an independent Portuguese café & patisserie serving the best Portuguese coffee, pastries, sandwiches & cakes freshly baked everyday.
Gallery shop selling the most unique, hand-crafted, beautiful art and craft wares. Stocking individually made items made by local artists/designer/makers.
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated.
Your local pub and dining venue at the gateway to the Peaks. The Cross Scythes opened as a pub in 1818 by Samuel Hopkinson, a local farmer and scythe maker. Today the pub continues to support local farmers, brewers and fresh produce suppliers.
Incredibly good Neapolitan-style pizzas are the draw at this snug eatery, which also serves wine & beer. Slow-proofed dough topped with the finest ingredients from Campania, cooked in under 90 seconds at 500 degrees resulting in a light and airy pizza with a slightly charred crust.
Pom is an Aussie inspired vegan and veggie eatery on Sharrow Vale Road, just around the corner from the beautiful Endcliffe Park. It's a riot of colour and celebration of fresh natural flavours - basically impossible not to feel happy whilst eating their food.
On the back of an incredible year supporting the likes of Robbie Williams and The Kaiser Chiefs at major festivals as well as shows with Peter Doherty (The Libertines) and Reverend and the Makers, Harriet Rose returns home for a very special show at Yellow Arch!
Millhouses Park is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Sheffield City Centre on Abbeydale Road South. It contains a skate park, playing fields, playground, bowls green, basketball court, boating lake and and incorporates a section of the River Sheaf corridor.
Red Brick Market has over 100 local designers and makers all under one roof. From local artists, jewellery designers, vintage clothing, homeware, house plants and everything else in between!
Ark is a quirky shop with an eclectic feel. They support local and independent makers, as well as some more mainstream items. Their aim is to bring back a true, warm shopping experience and attract footfall back to the high street.
Over the last year (and despite the pandemic) Hillsborough has seen an influx of exciting new independent businesses, bringing a fresher feel and attracting new visitors to this reinvigorated part of Sheffield.
Field Cycles is a collaboration between a group of friends from various craft, design and engineering disciplines. The unique skillsets of the contributors - a maker, a painter and graphic designer - have come together in a shared passion that treats the fabrication of a bicycle as an exploration of craft, aesthetics and function.
Yorkshire Artspace provides studio space to around 170 artists and makers across two studio sites in Sheffield city centre, and hold regular open days and special events around festivals and exhibitions.
Situated in the heart of Sheffield’s bustling Kelham Island, The Grind Café is an award-winning, independently owned, boutique café and bar, serving expertly brewed coffee, carefully crafted cocktails, tasty treats baked on-site daily, and a delicious menu bursting with flavour.
Taking place Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2026 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
The home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is set in the magnificent landscape of Derbyshire's Peak District National Park. The 1000 acre park and the farmshop and its restaurant are open all year round. Chatsworth has a long tradition of welcoming local people and holiday makers from around the world.
All Good Stuff was set up in 2013 to promote the growing Sheffield arts scene. Their gallery shop on Arundel Street is in the iconic Butcher Works in the heart of the historic Cultural Industries Quarter, stocking over 50 local artists and makers.
A little shop filled with lots of curious treasures from local makers, artists and designers. Find over 40 different small indie businesses selling a whole range of items including gifts, cards, t shirts, stickers, prints, jewellery and more.
Thanks to support from the UKSPF Digital and Productivity Grant, Bullion, a local bean-to-bar chocolate maker, doubled their output and scaled up their business!
In this workshop you’ll learn how to deal with the gatekeeper, how to open-up the conversation with the decision maker, and how to set appointments. Full of tips, advice and real-world examples from a successful, seasoned telephone pro, you won’t find scripts or cringey patter here. Nor will you find any hard-selling, but you will discover how to make cold-calling productive, stress-free and enjoyable!
Here are 6 artists who have transformed the city thanks to their beautiful works (psst, check out the video for Phlegm's 'Mausoleum of the Giants').
Sheffield boasts some fantastic taprooms and bottle shops — perfect for stocking up and taking a taste of the city's beer scene home with you.
Kopi & Chai are a friendly and colourful cafe hub in Meersbrook. As well as their stunning interior, they have a gorgeous sun trap corner outside where you can watch the world go by. They serve hot and cold savoury treats for brunch and lunch with freshly baked cakes made in house - and it all tastes so much better surrounded by the plants, the parquet floor, and the beautiful tiling.
A brand new bar concept from the team behind Sheffield’s popular Peddler Market opens to the public this Friday 4 September 2020.
Sheffield has a wealth of independent shops for you to browse. Whether you're on the hunt for standout vintage pieces, eye-catching homeware, or simply just a vibrant neighbourhood to browse, the city's indie retailers have got you covered.
Fancy seeing how Yorkshire’s first bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker, take cacao from around the globe and turn it into award-winning chocolate? Join Bullion Chocolate for a tour and tasting at their new Chocolate Factory in Sheffield.
On the first two weekend of May each year, Open Up gives people the opportunity to visit artists, creatives, studios and inventive people at the places where they work in neighbourhoods across the city and beyond.
National newspaper, The Sunday Times, once again released their annual guide of the best places to live in the UK and Sheffield's Nether Edge was listed as one of only eight Northern residential areas to make their 2024 list.
There are two things Sheffield is world famous for: our greenspace, and our beer. We thought it was worth celebrating this by giving you some top places to run, walk or ride AND find a proper pub to start, end, or break up your adventure.
If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City, located on Bramall Lane, offers 155 guest rooms, an exciting new dining experience, and overlooks Sheffield United stadium
The Sheffield Business Awards return on the Thursday 9 December and the 2021 Shortlist has now been announced.
Also known as the Sheffield Antiques Quarter, the area along and around Abbeydale Road houses a diverse selection of quirky independents, and continues over into Nether Edge.
A sustainable and commercial business model, they provide power to over 100,000 people with bases in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria. They expect to reach one million customers within the next three years.
In the words of Sheffield’s mountain bike legend Steve Peat, "it’s an awesome ride!"
Despite getting to ride the world over, Sheffield is still my favourite place to ride. Why would I live anywhere else? Look at it. The people. The mountain bike scene. The trails. Sheffield is the best place in the world to ride a bike.
Having been named one of the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world by TimeOut last year, Sheffield's Kelham Island continues to attract more positive press, as The Sunday Times has now named it one of their Best Places to Live in the UK in their 2023 guide.
In 2026, visitors and locals alike are invited to raise a glass to Sheffield’s vibrant brewing scene with a fantastic lineup of festivals taking place throughout the year.
Vanessa's dedication, energy and enthusiasm take her way beyond her actual job title.
As the sun starts to shine we know that outdoors will once again become to the new indoors for meetings!
The redeveloped Grade II* Listed Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street has now opened its doors to the public, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of Sheffield’s finest independent businesses.
Although an individual pursuit it is best enjoyed with others, sharing the delights of two wheels over any terrain. In Sheffield, there is a strong mountain biking community, brought together through a love of bikes with a handful of groups making things happen in The Outdoor City.
Sheffield’s authentic and independent spirit is reflected in its retail and there are several areas of the city where clusters of independent shops have grown to become quirky shopping districts in their own right.
Sheffield Theatres have announced their landmark 50th anniversary season, including an ambitious trilogy of plays and the much anticipated return of Standing at the Sky's Edge, amongst many more exciting productions.
Inner city MTB trails aren't exactly a common occurrence, especially not when they're this good, and so close to amazing food and beer!
In 2007, with the support of the City Council, Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees—demonstrating our pride in the welcome we offer to people in need of safety.
A fresh vision has been developed for creativity, arts, and culture in Sheffield. This vision aims to ensure that everyone who lives, works, or visits here has the opportunity to participate, collaborate, and benefit from arts and culture in the city.
Charles Turner is Director of Made in Sheffield, the city's registered trade mark which is known as a sign quality across the world.
From the city’s diverse architecture to its indie shops and art galleries, graphic design student Lydia finds a world of creative inspiration among Sheffield’s streets.
A new online marketplace has been launched by This Is Sheffield to support the city’s independent businesses and to encourage people to shop local by providing an easy collective platform.
Born in Sheffield in 1943, Sir Michael Palin describes how the city has defined him.
Is Sheffield the UK’s most exciting food city? Quite possibly, as an increasing number of the city’s restaurants and bars have been popping up in national listings and awards. Here we take a look at those attracting the attention...
From managed trails to gritstone heathland, there are challenges for both beginners and the more experienced. Whether on tyres or in trainers, the stunning views along this trail will make it all well worth the effort.
It’s been a successful summer in Sheffield as we’ve hosted a number of high-profile events (the Women’s Euros being a particular highlight) and some of hotels and venues having record breaking months. Conferences have played no small part in this and the team at Conference Sheffield have had one of our busiest and most successful summers to date. Here are a few of our highlights showing why Sheffield really does make for a smart event move.
Augmented reality brilliance along the top of Sheffield Hallam University's Owen Building, in the centre of Sheffield.
Augmented reality brilliance on the rooftop of the Graves Gallery and Central Library in Sheffield city centre.
Every different type of business has its own favoured route for presenting itself in the best light. Whereas traditional retailers might spend hours crafting the perfect ‘shop window display’ or product brochure, in the digital era, attention and resources are lavished on perfecting websites or indeed carefully curating an Instagram feed with on-brand imagery.
Centrally located in South Yorkshire, Sheffield is the UK's greenest city, where nature and vibrant culture seamlessly intertwine. Search for things to do, places to go and find out what's on, to make the most of your visit.
A new research project that could help hospitality venues - such as pubs, bars, live music venues, nightclubs, restaurants and gyms - improve their ventilation systems in order to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 over winter, is being launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.