Hop Hideout

An award-winning speciality beer shop and tasting room, located in the Grade II listed Leah's Yard in Sheffield City Centre. They stock an extensive range, with 200+ chilled beers available to browse or enjoy there and then.

Sheffield Street listed second in the Top 10 Hotspots for indie shops

American Express and Shop Small commissioned research with GlobalData to reveal the top 10 UK high streets for independent shops, with Sheffield's Division /Devonshire Street placing second.

New online marketplace launched to support Sheffield independents

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.

Lykemi Personalised Shop

Lykemi Personalised Shop is a one-stop shop for all things personalised and promotional, offering a wide range of items from drinkware to tote bags, badges, keyrings, fridge magnets, notebooks, apparel, and business stationery.

Bricks and Bits Toy Shop

Bricks and Bits Toy Shop is an official stockist of LEGO, Playmobil, Games Workshop and Orange Tree Toys. Based in Sheffield the stock a huge variety of games.

Labre’s Hope

Labre’s Hope is a social enterprise which employs young people experiencing homelessness, or those at risk, to handcraft luxury soaps and candles.

Whirlow Hall Farm Shop

Whirlow Hall Farm sell high welfare pork, lamb, Galloway beef, hand linked sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, free range eggs, soft fruit and veg in season. All food is produced on Whirlow Hall farm and sold exclusively through the farm shop. Also available are a variety of local jams, chutneys, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) homemade cakes and artisan cheeses.

Independent shops

This is Sheffield launch new initiative to support independent businesses

The Community offers members access to exclusive discounts and rewards from a growing number of local businesses.

Sheffield’s new independent retail hub, Leah's Yard opens to the public

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.

Shop Local Sheffield Bags

Four specially designed tote bags encouraging people in Sheffield to shop local will be available from a selection of independent retailers across the city.

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 Famous Sheffield Shop

The Famous Sheffield Shop has been bringing you the best of Sheffield made since 1983.

OPUS

An independent social enterprise founded under the banner of 'Creating for Common Good' - promoting participation, creativity and activism. Projects include Now Then Magazine and the Now Then App, Wordlife, Opus distribution and Festival of Debate.

Russell's Bicycle Shed

Bicycle Shop in Sheffield and Nottingham selling new and secondhand bikes. The business also offers servicing and repairs as well as hire bikes.

Launchpad Pop-Up Store 2025: Impact Summary

The Launchpad Pop-Up Store 2025 brought new life to Sheffield city centre by turning an empty unit into a festive retail space. Over four weeks, local makers were supported to test selling in a physical store for the first time. Thirty-one Sheffield businesses took part, many representing diverse communities. More than 8,000 people visited the store and supported local traders. The pop-up showed the value of creating low-risk opportunities for independent businesses to grow.

Mookau

Mookau is an independent gift shop on Sheffield's Ecclesall Road, selling quirky, eclectic and unique products that bring a smile to your face.

Gravel Pit

Gravel Pit is an independent  homeware shop selling a wide variety of plants, prints, ceramics, glass and concrete planters, books and lighting.

Sheffield Makers Shops

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.

Wickwire

Wickwire is an independent gift shop located in Nether Edge Sheffield, selling locally made gifts and cards alongside well known brands such as Jellycat, Melissa & Doug, Carrie Elspeth and Kiss Me Kwik.

Novel

Novel is a cosy independent book shop and café nestled in the heart of Crookes. They sift through contemporary releases to find the most inspiring, innovative, and thought-provoking books out there.

The Walkley Press

The Walkley Press is an independent card and gift shop offering fun, pretty, arty and quirky things for the important people in your life

Brigantes Orchestra - Independence Day | USA

Brigantes Orchestra takes you around the world! Last stop: America!

Spinning Discs

Established in 2015, Spinning Discs is an independent record shop established to give music lovers in Sheffield a place to meet, relax and browse new, reissue and select second hand vinyl in a friendly community environment.

Hub.

Hub is an independent record store in Sheffield. Their vinyl collection includes carefully selected Hip Hop, House, Disco, Soul, Jazz, Electronica, Drum ’n Bass, Reggae, Dub and much, much more.

The Alternative Store

Fiercely independent since 92, The Alternative Store has supplied the subcultures of Sheffield with streetwear since for thirty years.

Launchpad Pop-Up Market

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. 

Nest

Nest is an independent luxury furniture, lighting and home accessories retailer selling carefully curated interior brands that showcase high quality, innovative and modern design.

SYSheffield

SYSheffield is a vibrant, and unique retail hub built from shipping containers in Kelham Island, in Sheffield. It offers a carefully curated mix of independent businesses, including food and drink vendors, retailers, and event spaces.

Annie Jude's

Annie Jude's is an independent gift  shop showcasing beautiful homemade items and supporting small business talent from Sheffield and beyond.

How Sheffield's students can make themselves at home

Things are far from normal for everyone, so it’s certainly a strange time to be a fresher in a new city. Louisa from Benchmark Recruitment, offers a warm welcome and tips for students experiencing Sheffield for the first time…

Ark

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.

Grub Records

A record shop and neighbourhood wine bar on Queen's Road.

Silk and Soil

Silk and Soil is a slow fashion label rooted in sustainability, ethical sourcing, and the preservation of artisanal heritage. Each of our garments is poetically crafted—handwoven, hand-embroidered, and deeply connected to the land and the hands that shape it. 

Moonko

An award winning shop selling ethical products in a beautiful environment. It's owned and run by Debbie, who has taken the shop on a journey from online only to the much loved presence on Division St it now is, selling all sorts of lovely items from everlasting flowers to memorable gifts.

CollardManson

CollardManson like to think for themselves. They reference trends but don't necessarily follow them. They only stock what they believe in. If they don't believe in it they don't buy it. 

How Business Sheffield Helped Moonko Strengthen Strategy and Thrive on the High Street

Ahsanova

Ahsanova is an independent lip gloss brand that represents creativity, individuality, and empowerment through self-expression.

Gills & Co

Founded in Autumn 2022, Gills & Co was built out of a desire to bring a fantastic range of wines to Sheffield. Owned by Andy Trudgill, who brings with him tons of experience in the hospitality industry, launched the shop with a simple concept - browse and take wine home, or browse and drink in.

Maxines of Sheffield

Maxines of Sheffield offers a beautiful collection of evening gowns, stunning prom dresses at affordable prices, accessories and elegant evening shoes- all complemented by a professional clothing alterations service. 

Candy Kabin

Traditional Sweet shop selling over 250 different sweets. Handmade chocolates & fudge. Vegetarian & sugar free. Sweet cakes, children's parties, Smoo milk shakes, ice cream and slush. The shop also has seating area.

Jules Gray

Jules is the owner of Hop Hideout beer shop, as well as the founder of Sheffield Beer Week, a city-wide annual event with an independent ethos at its heart.

Sheffield Makers Hunters Bar

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.

Nomad Maison

Nomad Maison is a shop that sells handcrafted homeware from around the world and is also a versatile venue for various events.

The Arundel Emporium

The Arundel Emporium is an independent market and community driven arts space. At Arundel Emporium they strive to serve as a creative hub and retail space for Sheffield's independent artists and businesses to connect and thrive.

Zeds Wholefoods

Zeds Wholefoods are a general grocery shop, specialising in wholefoods. Located in the heart of Nether Edge, the shop sells organic produce all year round.

The Cream Store

Independent clothing & footwear retailer offering a collection of quality goods from leading brands.

Launchpad Pop-Up Store

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.

Indie shopping guide in Sheffield

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.

Shopping

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.

Shorelines

Shorelines is an independent rider owned distribution company specialising in high performance mountain bikes, components and accessories. They pride themselves on offering the best designed and best quality products they can find - everything they sell has been truly tried and tested in some of the most demanding biking conditions in the world. As riders they simply want well designed products that work and don't let you down when the going gets tough, which is a simple philosophy that has led…

Luke Cleland - student at the University of Sheffield

"Sheffield has an amazing mix of shops, restaurants and cafés that mean that everyone's individual shopping preferences are met!"

The Moor Market

One of the UK's best indoor markets and home to over 90 independent traders, Sheffield's Moor Market has a range of stalls offering fantastic quality and great value. It offers customers a unique retail experience, full of characters, wonderful flavours, sights and sounds.

The Quirkiest Cafes in Sheffield

While Sheffield is home to a plethora of amazing cafes and coffee shops right across the city, there are some that are particularity unique in their offer.

7th Magpie

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.

Yards Store

The Sheffield Yards Store is located on Pinstone Street and features a fusion of outdoor and heritage brands including And Wander, Ten C, Carhartt WIP, Gramicci, Hikerdelic, RRL, ST95, Hoka, Karhu, Clarks Originals and New Balance to name just a few.

Indie shopping in Sheffield City Centre

Aside to high-street names, there are plenty of amazing independent shops to browse in Sheffield City Centre.

Rex Market

Rex Market pops up in Neepsend on selected dates throughout the year, showcasing a handpicked variety of independent Sheffield businesses! From craft stalls to street food and drink, it's the perfect event for those who love to shop small.

All Good Stuff

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.

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... 

Make Noise Studios

Make Noise Studios is an independent business that specialises in everything involved with music. They have 6 rehearsal rooms, 2 recording studios with 3 live rooms, and they also host live shows.

Plantology

Plantology is a like-minded team of florists selling plants and flowers in Sheffield, inspired by the beauty of nature and the limitless creations that can be made using them. Alongside plants and dried flowers, Plantology also sell an array of pots and gifts and homeware.

La Biblioteka

Opened in 2016, La Biblioteka is an award-winning small bookshop, kiosk and cultural space in Sheffield city centre.

Rails Of Sheffield

Rails is one of the largest UK suppliers of quality new and second-hand model railway stock.

The Indie Arcade

The Indie Arcade are Sheffield based purveyors of the weird and wonderful. With new stock added every day from clothes, books and records to toys and homewares.

Nikki Noo Dried Flowers

Using natural materials and foraged treasures, Nikki Noo creates beautiful and everlasting crafts and gifts. Flowers and grasses are given a second life as wreaths, bouquets, pressed flower prints, and sculptures, all gathered from gardens in and around Sheffield.

The Calm Edit

The Calm Edit is a creative studio offering emotionally supportive planning tools, poetic printables, and Bohemian jewellery. 

The Blind Mole

Based in the Loxley area of Sheffield, The Blind Mole sell industrial salvage, antiques, mid-century design, vintage furniture, homewares & curios. 

Andreea Huidan - student at the University of Sheffield

"After living in Sheffield for three years, I’ve realised that the best part about it is how diverse and well-connected each neighbourhood is because it makes it so easy to explore the city and its surrounding areas. There are so many things to do and visit, from independent coffee shops and vintage stores to museums, parks, and the Peak District, which is a must-see for everyone who’s got a day off and wants to relax and explore."

Indie scene in Abbeydale Road & Nether Edge

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.

Tim Nye

Tim tells us why Sheffield is a place where start-up independents have a chance.

Tabitha - Sheffield Hallam University Student

Tabitha studied LLB (Hons) Law at Sheffield Hallam and is now working as a barrister at Park Square Barristers in Leeds where she practises criminal law and acts as an independent advocate for both the prosecution and defence.

Shift to shopping local challenges High Street Businesses

Hear from Sally Pepper on how the shift towards shopping local presents some challenges for retail businesses to tackle.

Scavenger

Scavenger is a unique business that upcycles old climbing gear to create useful and beautiful alternatives to sending retired climbing gear to landfill. By keeping the designs simple but beautiful, Scavenger aims to create unique products that are easy to repair and are designed to last forever. In this way they are repurposed to continue their adventures.

Rhyme & Reason

Rhyme and Reason Booksellers are an Aladdin's cave of books in Hunter's Bar. It has been part of the community for over two decades selling an extensive selection of both children and adult books. 

Starmore Boss

StarmoreBoss is a boutique and bespoke off-licence retailing specialist quality wine, craft beer and intriguing spirits.

Kelham Island Books and Music

Sheffield's largest second-hand bookshop, located on Shalesmoor near Kelham Island since June 2018.

Sheffield spotlighted as UK travel destination on German Breakfast TV

Airing on German Breakfast show programme, ZDF’s Volle Kanne, the 13-minute city piece was broadcast in two segments and took German viewers on a whistle-stop tour or Sheffield’s key attractions, vibrant places and green spaces.

Sheffield Antiques Emporium

A large and vibrant centre based in the antiques quarter in Sheffield. The Emporium has a huge variety of wares on offer and a cafe for that well deserved restbite.

The Kelham Flea

The Kelham Flea is an antiques and vintage emporium selling a wide range of goods from contemporary art to industrial salvage. Described as stocking "an eclectic mix of pre-loved treasures and bespoke goods," the emporium features reclaimed furniture, vintage clothes and toys as well as art work and plants.

The WareHouse

Set in a 19th Century Victorian Factory in the heart of Kelham Island, this Decorative Salvage & Antiques Warehouse is the passion project of Yellow Arch’s founder Andy Cook.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield

Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.

Printed by Us

Printed by Us is an award-winning social enterprise that empowers vulnerable individuals through the craft of hand screen printing.

Indie scene in Ecclesall Road & Sharrow Vale Road

Ecclesall Road offers a three mile stretch of restaurants, coffee houses, pubs, bars and shops. Running parallel is the shorter but equally vibrant, Sharrow Vale Road.

Swallows and Damsons

Swallows and Damsons are based in a quaint Little Flower Shop on Sheffield's Abbeydale Road. Using the natural beauty of classic flowers and adding an element of vintage charm, their aim is to bring something distinctive to Sheffield.

Hayzie Printing Designs

Hayzie Printing Designs specialises in handmade ethnic cards and unique gifts, bringing creativity and cultural flair to every occasion.

Forged & Found Arts

Forged & Found Arts blends industrial heritage and contemporary art using Sheffield Steel blanks and reclaimed materials to handcraft inspiring and unique art. 

Caayal

Caayal is a brand dedicated to ethical craftsmanship and cultural artistry. They work with fair trade organisations that empower artisan communities through fair wages and opportunities.

A Charm of Magpies

Run by Lizzie Maskery, A Charm of Magpies create original jewellery that is colourful, creative, and designed to stand out.

Amani Kush

Amani Kush is a bold, transformative jewellery and accessories brand built on the belief that beauty can rise from anything. Every piece is handcrafted with intention, drawing from reclaimed, upcycled, and reimagined materials to create designs that carry the energy of survival, reinvention, and elevated luxury. 

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.

The Stylists Lifestyle Store

The Stylists Lifestyle Store has a curated collection of unique homeware, fashion, gifts and cards.

Red Brick Market

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!

ERF - Creating local brands

The Jewellery Business

The Jewellery Business offers a range of classes to the public to learn jewellery making skills. They cater for beginners and also people who have some experience with jewellery making. They run some one off classes and also weekly classes and welcome all kinds of people to their friendly environment.

The pioneering city of electronic music

There are few cities in the world as synonymous with electronic music as Sheffield. For half a century the city has been producing a steady stream of game-changing music that has gone on to impact and shape the way electronic music sounds all across the world.

The Sheffield Property Association

Established in 2017, the Sheffield Property Association is an independent association of significant land owning and development businesses in the city of Sheffield, who along with a wide range of professional organisations, are helping create and support the continued improvement of the city’s built environment. The Association’s members represent over 20,000 jobs and £4bn in assets.

Abbeydale Brewery Ltd

A true Sheffield institution founded in 1996 and employee owned since 2024, Abbeydale Brewery blends heritage and tradition with creativity and innovation, showcasing these values across an unparalleled range of beers.

Sabi and Soul

Sabi and Soul (Wabi Sabi Clothing Co.) is a Sheffield-based sustainable clothing brand, launched in May 2025 by Edd & Curt, dedicated to creating ethically produced, low-impact apparel inspired by those that create.

Steph’s Cakes

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.