Elsecar Heritage Centre

Set within the attractive conservation village of Elsecar, Elsecar Heritage Centre is a unique family attraction and a working hub of industry.

Norfolk Heritage Trail

A walk through centuries of Sheffield history – from the middle ages to the modern, via the Tudors, Victorians and two world wars.

Historic Leah’s Yard set for revival as creative hub for independent businesses

Leah’s Yard, a former 19th Century mesters works and one of Sheffield’s most important heritage buildings, is set for an exciting new future that will both honour and celebrate its rich industrial heritage as part of the Heart of the City regeneration programme.

The Punch Bowl

The Punch Bowl in Crookes is a warm, buzzing community hub pub that makes visitors feel instantly at home. They offer a classic pub grub menu, Sunday roasts, quiz nights and guest ales in a cosy, traditional dog-friendly bar.

The Cross Scythes, Totley

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.

The Gardeners Rest

The Gardeners Rest is a community run pub in Neepsend, Sheffield. They pride themselves on the high quality of the beer selection and the regular arts and musical events held in the pub.

The Frog & Parrot

The Frog & Parrot is a legendary Sheffield pub - a loud lively Division Street institution with more stories than most pubs could dream of. It’s famous for its musical roots and is a great spot to catch live bands performing in the city.

The Doctor's Orders

An independent pub a stones throw away from Sheffield city centre, Hallamshire hospitals & Sheffield University, this busy pub has a constant happy vibe, cheery staff, and is popular haunt for students.

The British Oak

The British Oak is a beautiful suburban pub in the heart of Mosborough, ready to create amazing experiences.

The Grapes

The Grapes Sheffield is a traditional pub that is independently owned. The Grapes enjoys many original architectural features and has a unique spirit and ambience.

The Red Deer

Welcome to the Red Deer, a traditional pub in the heart of Sheffield city centre with a great beer garden, food menu and drinks selection.

Three Merry Lads

The Three Merry Lads is an independent business run by a small passionate team, serving homemade pub grub!

Sheaf View

The Sheaf View is what many would call a proper pub. Much larger than it would seem from the outside, you'll find a real mix of folks from hardened ale fanatics to climbers and hipsters. Always with a great atmosphere, you'll find it easy to get to meet new folks here and you'll wonder why all pubs can't be this good.

The Fat Cat

Renowned for its quality real ales, traditional pub atmosphere and industrial setting, in the heart of Kelham Island.

The Stag's Head

The Stag's Head, a popular Thornbridge Brewery pub, is a great community pub. They have an extensive with plenty of smaller plates for children, and a really spacious interior that is divided into different areas giving a great buzzy feel without being too overwhelming.

Kelham Island Tavern

With carved wooden bar, tiled floors and leafy beer garden, this is a proper pub with a renowned wide range of real ales that changes all the time- so there's always something new to sup.

The Three Tuns

Sheffield's answer to the Flatiron Building! The Three Tuns is an iconic pub in the city noted for its distinctive angular architecture.  Expect a warm welcome, cold beer, cask ales, signature cocktails and a carefully curated selection of wine.

The University Arms

The real ale home within the University of Sheffield, The University Arms offers great drinks and a range of good old fashioned pub grub, as well as a decent sized beer garden for those summer days.

The Wisewood Inn

The Wisewood Inn is a country pub, based in the heart of the Loxley Valley, on the outskirts of Sheffield. Serving the finest Loxley Brewery cask ales (brewed on site) and delicious homemade food, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Ship Inn

Built in around 1833 The Ship Inn is one of the oldest traditional pubs in Sheffield and stands at the gateway to Kelham island. They serve beers, wines and spirits and are family and dog friendly.

The Brothers Arms

The Brothers Arms is a focal point of the Heeley social scene, with folks from all around making the trip to this fantastic pub during the day (especially in summer for the beer garden) and for their evening events featuring live music amongst other cultural shenanigans. 

The Old Red Lion

The Old Red Lion is a beautiful country style pub at the very edge of Grenoside. With plenty of rustic charm, some good food, and a great selection beers you can't be disappointed, especially if you've been out for a walk in nearby Greno Woods. Live music and events also take place here.

The Old Queens Head

Step back in time at The Old Queens Head, Sheffield's oldest and most historic building, dating back to 1475. If you're looking to experience the charm of the 1400s, this pub has preserved its original character, offering a unique glimpse into the past.

The Waggon & Horses

The Waggon & Horses is a great community pub nestled within Millhouses Park, serving great food and a wide selection of drinks. Make yourself at home in the tap room, bring along the family dog. Or book a table in the restaurant for a more traditional dining experience.

The Cremorne

The Cremorne, London Road, is an early nineteenth century pub. As a former coaching house, the pub features a gated archway to the side and more buildings to the rear. A busy, friendly pub at the heart of London Road with a great range of real ales and drinks as well as fab pizzas.

The Cricket Inn

The Cricket has long been regarded as one of South West Sheffield’s favourite pubs, with great food and beer in an idyllic location at the foot of Blackamoor.

The Fox House

Located right on the Sheffield boundary, atop Burbage Edge, The Fox House is the ideal base for walkers and explorers. Dating back to 1773, it includes nine characterful rooms, a great menu of seasonal pub food dishes, and a great selection of cask-ales and wines.

Shakespeares

One of Sheffield’s oldest and finest traditional pubs. Still standing from the 1830s, it oozes character and charisma, whilst also offering an excellent selection of real ales, wines and a very fine rum menu to top it off.

The Greystones

The Greystones is a welcoming, traditional community pub where people of all ages can enjoy a great range of drinks in comfortable surroundings, as well as see fantastic music and other events.

The Old Horns Inn

A stunning country pub situated in the heart of the beautiful village of High Bradfield. Whether you’re stopping off during a countryside walk or making a special trip for the views and a pint, it’s a spot that captures the best of rural Sheffield.

The Rising Sun

This community pub is run by Abbeydale Brewery, one of the best craft and experimental breweries in the country, so you're guaranteed some excellent beer, a really warm (and dog friendly) welcome, and some top-notch grub from their kitchen too.

Fagan's

Fagan's, formerly the Barrel Inn, is one of the oldest licensed premises in Sheffield, and is known across the World for it's traditional music sessions.

Dog & Partridge

The Dog & Partridge is a cosy, dog friendly, Free House in Sheffield city centre with a large selection of Irish whiskeys, spirits, cask ales and craft beers available.

Brass Monkey

Located in the heart of Hillsborough Sheffield, Brass Monkey is a Craft Beer and Artisan Gin bar.

The Blue Stoops

The Blue Stoops is a real treasure, celebrated for its friendly team, stunning interiors, range of drinks and seasonal menus that are full of locally sourced produce.

Sheffield Tap

A gateway to the city's prolific beer scene, the Tap's bar offers a huge choice of beer sourced from across the globe, plus they even have their own on-site microbrewery “Tapped Brew Co.” brewing weekly, with the latest freshest beer available from their bar.

The Blind Monkey

Built-in 1846 the building was originally a grocery shop where locals sold bottled beer that could be refilled. In 1977, it became the Firwood Cottage where it was modernized as a Tetley house. Re-born as the Blind Monkey in May 2018, several original features have been retained, including the Victorian façade and the fireplace in the bar. A warm welcome awaits as well as real ales and much more including ample outside tables and covered heated spaces.

The Fargate

With views across Fargate and towards Sheffield’s City Hall, The Fargate promises to be a unique spot to enjoy a pizza and a pint while people-watching in the heart of the city.

The Foresters

The Foresters lies at the heart of Division Street, where history and nightlife converge. Most recently known as Gatsby, this establishment has seen the ebb and flow of Sheffield's social scene since 1828.

The Cross Scythes

A warm welcome awaits you at the new Cross Scythes, featuring a range of beers including favourites from Thornbridge. Bar snacks available every day including Thornbridge ale pie, peas and chips plus hot roast pork sandwiches on Saturday lunchtimes. Regular quiz nights on Mondays at 9pm. The Parlour room is available for family events. Children and dogs very welcome.

The Howard

At the Howard in Sheffield, you’ll always be met with a warm welcome and a great beer. Everyone is welcome here, so why not get your friends together for a nice mid-week lunch? Or swing by after work for a night off cooking and let them do the washing up.

The Horse & Jockey

The Horse and Jockey’s ethos is to provide a friendly atmosphere, with amazing home cooked food, whilst serving up a fantastic range of locally brewed keg and cask beer.

The Norfolk Arms

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!).

The Nags Head Inn

Bradfield Brewery's official brewery tap, with the brewery itself just a short stroll away, so you can count on getting the very freshest pints of this legendary Sheffield ale.

The Millowners Arms

The Millowners Arms is on the site of the Kelham Island Museum, meaning you've got amazing history plus a beautiful view all around you.

The Old Grindstone

The Old Grindstone serves a great range of lagers, craft beer, cocktails, and spirits and has an amazing Smokehouse food menu.

The Riverside Kelham

Situated alongside the River Don in Kelham Island, The Riverside Kelham is the perfect place to indulge in food and drink.

The Rutland Arms

Specialising in fine beers, boozes and tasty, freshly prepared food, The Rutland Arms welcomes everyone and anyone equally to enjoy themselves in good company so long as you adhere to the forbidden music board above the jukebox.

The Wellington

The Wellington is a Neepsend Brewery tap, just off Shalesmoor tramstop. They serve real ales and fine spirits, and are dog friendly with beer garden to boot.

The York

The York has been serving home cooked food, fine wines and perfect ales to the masses since September 2010. You can make yourself at home in front of the open fire, grab a table amongst the curiosities or relax in the snug.

New documentary explores Sheffield's influence on electronic music

Featuring personal reflections and insights from key figures connected to Sheffield's music scene, From the Ground Up explores not only the city's rich musical heritage, but also the creativity, experimentation and independent spirit that continue to define Sheffield today.

The Broadfield

The Broadfield are passionate about food & drink and strive to bring you the best offerings in both, plus a great atmosphere to enjoy them in.

The Old Workshop

The Old Workshop is a fully vegan bar, with all their beers, wines, cocktails and other drinks suitable for vegans, including a constantly changing guest keg beer list.

The Washington

The Washington is one of the spiritual homes of Sheffield’s music scene. Through the years they’ve all passed through; drinking, performing and perhaps even working behind the bar. From the glory years of The Limit when Pulp would meet there, to intimate gigs from Wet Nuns, The Washington has seen it all - and you will too if you visit.

The Tickled Trout

At The Tickled Trout in where Dronfield meets Sheffield, at the edge of the Peak District, they know that great food and drink are vital when having a good time.

Areas to Explore

Across the city's hill and valleys, Sheffield is made up of clusters of vibrant neighbourhoods, all with their own unique charm and vibrancy. Here you'll find friendly independent businesses to eat, drink and shop in, unexpected green spaces, colourful street art and fascinating heritage... 

Food & Drink

Discover Sheffield’s buzzing independent food and drink scene. Bold chefs, indie eateries and standout bars and pubs make Sheffield one of the UK’s most exciting places to eat and drink.

The Sport, Health and Wellbeing sector in Sheffield

Sheffield has a number of distinct assets within the Sport, Health and Wellbeing arena and, thanks to the rich heritage in medical technology development, the city is home to one of the UK’s largest Medical Devices clusters. Our manufacturing expertise means we also have one of the largest concentrations of orthopaedic, medical device and surgical instrumentation companies in the UK.

Ecclesall Road

Sheffield's Ecclesall Road is a vibrant 3.6-mile stretch of restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, bars and shops. Intermingled with some familiar brands of restaurants and fast food outlets, you’ll also find a wealth of unique independent businesses worth perusing.

Walking

With scenic viewpoints, lush valleys, weaving waterways and ancient woodland, plus the Peak District on the doorstep, there's so much natural beauty to enjoy in Sheffield: The Outdoor City and often the best way to do this is on foot.

Maps and Guides

A selection of downloadable maps and guides for exploring Sheffield.

Outdoors and nature

The UK's greenest city, where nature and culture intertwine. The historic Peak District National Park and spiritual home of the country's climbing scene, with downhill mountain biking, road cycling and a hive of activity for kayakers, walkers and runners of all ability.

The craft of beer

The spirit of independent brewing in this nation has been shaped by Sheffield, inspiring a movement that has given us one of the best reputations in the world, for a sector that is also worth £1.8 billion to the UK.

Sheffield parks with a view

Sheffield is a city built on hills, so it's no surprise that many of its best-loved parks come with an incline and a stunning view as the reward. 

Sheffield Round Walk

The Sheffield Round Walk is a 15-mile loop from the urban to the rural at the southwestern edges of the city – taking in leafy parkland, woodland streams, and pretty suburbs.

The Monsal Trail

As a result of the Victorians' hard work and modern investment we now have a lovely, level, traffic free, surfaced trail to be enjoyed while admiring the glorious scenery.

Plans for Sheffield’s historic Leah’s Yard given green light

Proposals to revive historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street in Sheffield City Centre and create a social hub for creative independent businesses, have been approved by Sheffield City Council's Local Planning Authority.

Sheffield longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029

Sheffield is celebrating after being named on the longlist to become UK City of Culture 2029 – important recognition of the city’s ambition to showcase its creativity, talent and identity on a national and international stage.

BJSS: Sheffield is a beacon of opportunity

"With Sheffield it’s a little bit different. You get close to Sheffield and realise things are going on, it feels like it’s on the cusp of starting to really explode, and it’s exciting to be in at this point.”

What is Sheffield Inspires?

Sheffield Inspires is the new way of talking about Sheffield, to raise the city's profile, perception, reputation - and ultimately grow the economy. you can find out more about exactly what it is, how it was made, when and where you can use it or see it, and generally be part of championing why this is such a great city.

Sheffield welcomes £37m to fund two major regeneration projects

Sheffield has been successfully awarded the full amount requested from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, with £20m allocated to redeveloping historic Castlegate, as well as £17m for investment in Attercliffe.

Music

Kelham Island rated as one of Britain's coolest neighbourhoods (again!)

Consistently cool! Sheffield's Kelham Island district has been in the press once again, having been named amongst the coolest neighborhoods in Britain according to The Telegraph.

11 great drink, food and hotel combinations

So you want a great weekend away with space to do your own thing. But you're always going to want somewhere great to eat, somewhere you know you'll get a good drink with a great atmosphere, and a decent place to kip. The rest is just exploration, but it's good to get the non-negotiables sorted.

Festival of the Outdoors

Kicking off the outdoor season with a bang! Each March, Festival of the Outdoors offers a full month of events and activities celebrating Sheffield's great outdoors and communities. With a really wide variety of events there's something for everyone!

Groups

A brilliant city for that long-needed weekend away with your mates, Sheffield's size means there's loads to go at, but it's not so big that getting around becomes a mission - plus as The Outdoor City there's tonnes of adventure to be had.

Flagship Radisson Blu hotel now open in Sheffield City Centre

With 154 contemporary and airy guest rooms, a rooftop speakeasy-style Indian restaurant concept and bar, six flexible meeting and event spaces with an outdoor terrace, a fully equipped fitness center, and a convenient location, the hotel is the perfect base for any stay, whether traveling on business or leisure.

Kelham Island

Kelham Island was named as one of the world's 51 coolest neighbourhoods in 2022 by Time Out. Once the beating heart of industry, Kelham Island is one of Sheffield’s oldest manufacturing sites, except nowadays these buildings house everything from indie shopping arcades to microbreweries and galleries.

ISU Figure Skating European Championships 2026

Sheffield will be hosting the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2026 on the 13 - 18 January 2026.

Sheffield Innovation Spine

The Sheffield Innovation Spine is about essential growth, through increasing capability for existing businesses, and encouraging domestic and foreign direct investment to take up the opportunities the Spine will present in the heart of the iconic and unique Outdoor City of Sheffield.

Your University City

We offer the best of all worlds. We’re home to forward-thinking innovators, independent creatives and pioneering world-changers. We’re an ambitious, modern city that doesn’t lose sight of the important stuff, with close-knit communities alongside global opportunities. Unforgettable nights out followed by gentle walks in breathtaking green spaces. Sprawling shopping centres and proud independents. Most importantly, you’ll find yourself amongst friends in a busy university city that sets you up…

Top 10 Things to See

From the largest urban glass house in Europe to the largest theatre complex outside of London, there's lots to experience in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.

Transforming Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield City Centre is undergoing significant change.With so much regeneration happening, it can be hard to keep up with all of the exciting developments, so here you'll find the latest news of what’s new and what's happening next.

Greener cities

Our outdoor city is inspiring other major cities across the world, in the inclusion and development of outdoors as part of their identities, while also striving to solve climate, sustainability and nature challenges faced by the world.

Outdoor Citizens: Looking after our world

We have 61% greenspace within our borders, we have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, we have over 800 managed greenspaces across 4,000 hectares of land, and it’s recently coming to light that we have more peatland bog than any other city too (which tops the charts for carbon capture). These facts are a source of great pride, but come with a duty to look after what we have.