262 results for the term ‘independents’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Fringe: independent venues
The Fringe sees weird and wonderful performances in bars, clubs and venues (and the odd front room) right across the city. And here is your introduction to all of them.
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.
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.
EYEYE Optician
Independent Opticians - delivering independent eyewear and eyecare for people of the north.
Frippery & Nonsense
Frippery & Nonsense is an independent, quirky card and gift shop based on Abbeydale road.
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.
Trapeze Kids
Trapeze is an award winning children's design store curating the best of independent kids brands.It's creative, original and innovative with kids clothing, toys, books and gifts. They sell ethical and sustainable brands created with purpose and care.
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
Spinning Discs
Spinning Discs Sheffield 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
Gatling Guitars
Gatling Guitars is an independent family run guitar shop offering a no rush friendly service, stocking brands that are the best instruments you can buy, alongside custom instruments.
The Alternative Store
Fiercely independent since 92, The Alternative Store has supplied the subcultures of Sheffield with streetwear since for thirty years.
Vulgar
VULGAR is an Independent Vintage Store based in Sheffield.
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.
Williams Electrical
Williams Electrical Shops have been in business for over 100 years and are proud to be the area's leading Independent specialist supplier of top brand electrical goods and endeavour to offer the best value for money deals on the high street.
Annie Jude's
Annie Jude's is an independent gift shop showcasing beautiful homemade items and supporting small business talent from Sheffield and beyond.
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…
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.
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.
Indie scene in Hillsborough
Hillsborough is experiencing something of a rebirth, with a fast-growing community of new independent businesses, bringing a fresher feel to the area.
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.
Hardy Violins
Based in the historic Portland Works building, Hardy Violins provides repair and making services for violins, violas and cellos by the independent luthier Emma Hardy.
Tim Nye
Tim tells us why Sheffield is a place where start-up independents have a chance.
Sheffield Print Club
Sheffield Print Club are an independent, screen printing, not-for-profit, social enterprise. The Club runs group workshops, private classes, bespoke sessions and offer a wide range of services to members including studio hire. They can also provide external workshops, such as school visits, and demonstrations as part of a larger event.
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.
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.
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.
Turner's Bottle Shop & Tap
A specialist craft beer bottle shop, with an amazing selection of beers, natural wines & spirits, based in the vibrant area of Nether Edge.
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.
The Outpost
The Outpost, based in Kelham sell discounted Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Warmachine & Hordes, Malifaux, Infinity and a whole lot more!
Miss Samantha Vintage
Retro style clothing to buy online or pick up in our shop in Sheffield. Stocking dresses by Voodoo Vixen, Collectif, Rock Steady and more amazing brands.
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.
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.
Grub Records
A record shop and neighbourhood wine bar on Queen's Road.
Sheffield Food Tours
Kelham Island Food Tours have teamed up with some of the best places to eat and drink in Kelham Island to offer you a true taste of independent Sheffield, along with fascinating insights along the way.
What else is there to discover?
No Bounds is a multi-site festival, so you’ll get to explore loads of independent spaces around Sheffield as you 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.
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.
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.
Starmore Boss
StarmoreBoss is a boutique and bespoke off-licence retailing specialist quality wine, craft beer and intriguing spirits.
Kelham Books & Music
Sheffield's largest second-hand bookshop, located on Shalesmoor near Kelham Island since June 2018.
The Blind Mole
Based in the Loxley area of Sheffield, The Blind Mole sell industrial salvage, antiques, mid-century design, vintage furniture, homewares & curios.
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.
Indie shopping in Sheffield City Centre
Aside to high-street names, there are plenty of amazing independent shops to browse in Sheffield City Centre.
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.
Rivelin Valley Dog Park
Rivelin Valley Dog Park is currently Sheffield's only safe and secure exercise field for dogs. It is a safe place, in the heart of the Rivelin Valley, where your nervous and/or reactive dog can run about.
Ting Studio
Ting Studio is a wellness space located in the Grade II listed Chaucer Yard. It is the home of Ting Yoga.
CitySpareSpace
Don't lug your luggage round when you visit Sheffield, store it with CitySpareSpace and enjoy your day.
Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective (CSC)
Welcome to The Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective. The Blend Family offers a platform for talented and innovative chefs to bring authentic street food from around the world to the diverse communities of the UK through its food halls. At Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield, the flagship venue, the team sought to do even more.
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.
AR Dungeon Darts - The Great Escape Game
Prepare for an unparalleled adventure with Dungeon Darts, where the ancient game of darts meets cutting-edge technology in a fantastical setting.
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.
Beeches of Walkley
Beeches of Walkley is an inner city farm shop based a Walkley. A high class butchers, offering free local delivery, locally sourced, farmhouse and homemade produce. Beeches of Walkley make all their own sausages, burgers & dry cured bacon.
Green + Benz
Green + Benz are subsidiary of the T H Baker franchise started in 1888. Each store offers a range of jewellery & watches including brands such as DKNY, Swarovski & Pandora.
Mac & May Vintage & Lifestyle Boutique
Vintage furniture, lighting and artwork.
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.
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.
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 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.
Bramley Park House Plants & Home
Providing tropical greenery for Sheffield’s homes!
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.
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.
James Lock
Opus is a social enterprise with a portfolio of many projects – from print publishing to live events to innovative digital platforms and a whole host of things that fall between.
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.
Exciting Developments in Hillsborough’s Burgeoning Indie Scene
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.
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.
All Good Stuff
All Good Stuff was set up in 2013 as a non-profit Community Interest Company, 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. The shop stocks the work of about 50 artists and makers from in and around Sheffield.
Heist Brew Co
Brewery and bottle shop.
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.
Start or grow a business
Sheffield is a great place to start a business because it's big enough to feel like there's opportunity, but small enough to feel that you can make a difference. We have a strong business community with a genuine appreciation of local independents, a tech sector positioned for great collaboration and a rich manufacturing base.
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...
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!
Food & Drink
The best of our independent scene! From food halls to fine dining, street food to cosy cafes, across the city you'll be spoilt for choice.
Leah's Yard
Located in the heart of the city centre on Cambridge Street, Leah's Yard is an exciting independent retail destination, home to some of Sheffield's finest independents.
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.
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.
Balqees
A raw honey boutique which sources unique varieties of raw honey locally and from around the world. From exquisite mono floral honey to delectable fusions bursting with flavour.
Bear Tree Records
Bear Tree Records is a shop in Sheffield specialising in new vinyl records. The shop opened in 2015. They stock the finest new releases and reissues as well as a small amount of quality second hand records.
Glass Onion
Glass Onion sell vintage clothes that have been sourced from textile recycling plants across Europe and the USA.
Freshmans Vintage Store
The original vintage store in the heart of Sheffield trading since 1996.
Thrifty Store
Thrifty Store is an affordable independent vintage clothing retailer based in the Castlegate area of Sheffield.
La Biblioteka
Opened in 2016, La Biblioteka is an award-winning small bookshop, kiosk and cultural space in Sheffield city centre.
Patriot Games
Patriot Games is a friendly local games shops selling board games, card games, role playing games, miniatures and table top games and all the accessories you could need.
Bird's Yard
Multiple award winning Bird's Yard prides itself on showing the best of local talent and many other global designers.
Sheffield Makers - Winter Garden
The Sheffield Makers Shop exclusively sell items by makers and artists living in Sheffield who all work together to make the shop run.
S & J's Pantry
S & J's Pantry is owned and run by Su & Jon Youdan. They sell a range of traditional, local, artisan and Fair Trade produce. They believe that food should be well made, and tasty, and try to bring these foods to a wider audience.
Cocoa Wonderland
Cocoa is a chocolate shop and café nestled in the hills of Sheffield, dreamt up by two best friends who refuse to grow up.
Beanies Wholefoods
Independent, ethical and bursting with the best produce to be found in the city, Beanies has proudly served Sheffield for over 30 years.
Beta Climbing Designs
Beta Climbing Designs was set up by Si Berry and Ian Barnes at the turn of the millennium to get their new remote clipping device "The BetaStick" into the marketplace. Over the coming years, The BetaStick went global and can now be found in sport climbers rucksacks all over the world. Today Beta Climbing Designs now has an extended product range beyond BetaStick, which can be found in climbing stores all over the world. They now produce various pieces of climbing equipment also.
Field Cycles
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.
JE James Cycles Sheffield
JE James Cycles is an enduring, family-run cycle shop with comprehensive stock of mountain, road and BMX bikes and gear. The two stores in Sheffield have undergone a major refurbishment to ensure that customers are offered the best opportunity to find the bike, parts, accessories and services they require.
Sheffield Antiques Centre
A charming chapel full of unique and sustainable items for your home and garden.
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.
Banana Industries
Collective of brands working together to create Eco-friendly & Ethically sourced clothing products.
Yoga at the Reach
In their two studios, Yoga at the Reach offer a wide variety of yoga and classes, courses and workshops. The styles, include: ashtanga, Mysore, hatha, dynamic hatha, acro yoga, rest and relax classes, restorative yoga, pregnancy yoga, baby yoga, baby massage, post-natal yoga, yoga therapy and the yoga of healthy backs programme. They nurture and encourage everyone and help them to fulfil their personal journey and reach their highest potential.
Crack the Code Escape Room
Sheffield one hour escape rooms right in the centre of Sheffield, pit your wits against the rooms and see if you have what it takes to beat the countdown clock.
Escape Sheffield
Escape Sheffield is a fun, challenging activity in Sheffield. Designed for groups of 2-5 people, with five Escape rooms in operation, teams have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, riddles and brain teasers to escape the room.
The Great Escape Sheffield
The Great Escape Game welcomes adventurers to experience a whole new format for escape game, drinking games, museum exploration and much more.
St Mary's, Bramall Lane
Multiple room hire options, conferencing facilities, community group venue, outdoor space, parking and much more.
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.
Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield's City Centre is undergoing significant change, but while you may see a few more cranes and building work going on in places, this shouldn't detract from all the amazing places there still are to discover. From attractions such as the Winter Garden, Millennium Gallery and Sheffield Theatres to independent shopping and an array of great places to eat and drink.
An exploding food & drink scene
Over recent years, Sheffield has seen a boom in independent eateries, breweries and bars, and the city's food & drink scene is getting some real attention right now. From food halls to fine dining, street food to cosy cafes, across the city you'll be spoilt for choice.
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.
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…
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."
The Famous Sheffield Shop
The Famous Sheffield Shop has been bringing you the best of Sheffield made since 1983.
The Chimney House
The Chimney House is a stylish and innovative venue set within an iconic waterside building dedicated to hosting first class meetings and dining.
Catherines Choice
Family owned and operated producer of jams, conserves, chutneys, mustards, pickles, relishes and sauces. All made in Sheffield.
Greentop Community Circus Centre
Greentop is the principal centre for circus arts education in the North of England. They exist to use human circus skills to transform lives and bring about positive social and individual change.
JAM Artworks
Prints, cards and merchandise, mostly Yorkshire themed.
Carousel Print Studio
Carousel Print Studio is a charitable printmaking facility in the heart of Sheffield.
Sheffield Cycle Tours
Sheffield Cycle Tours provides tours for cyclists who wish to learn about the history and culture of Sheffield.
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.
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.
The Outdoor Challenge Game - Oddwood & Co
Oddwood and Co provide outdoor games, mobile games and woodland parties for guests who face a series of brain tingling challenges as they decipher their way through a themed outdoor challenge trail. Aimed at groups of between 3 and 8 people of all ages, an actor enhanced experience is also available.
True North Adventures Limited
True North Adventures is a multi-discipline cycling adventure company specialising in ebike, mountain biking, road and gravel guided adventures and skills courses
Buffalo Systems Ltd
Buffalo Systems is a working factory located on Broadfield Road in Sheffield. They have proudly manufactured their entire range from the unit with their small team for over 45 years. They allow customers to make appointments to pop in, view items from the range, try kit on and purchase directly from the business.
Street Food Guide
From juicy burgers and crispy fried chicken to burritos and boa buns, not forgetting some indulgent vegan delights too, see our guide for Sheffield’s street food highlights.
Gerry's Bakery
Gerry's is a classic independent bakery, cafe and deli based on South Road in Walkley.
YSM
YSM is an independent luxury retail concept in the heart of Sheffield City Centre.
McKee Gallery
The McKee Gallery showcases work from world renowned Sheffield artist, Pete McKee. Based at Leah's Yard in Sheffield City Centre, the gallery sells a range of McKee prints and merch, attracting visitors from all over.
Walking The Peaks
Walking The Peaks prepare downloadable walk guides for people visiting the Peak District. They know the Peak District well having walked there for many years, and can help visitors make the most of their time in the area
Rideabout
MTB skills and cycling coaching in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Peak District
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.
Orchard Square
Located in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, Orchard Square is an open-air shopping court and vibrant leisure destination, home to well-known retail brands and an array of Sheffield independents.
Powerlines Festival 2025
Powerlines festival is one of the UK’s newest Independent Metal festivals, an exciting addition to the Yorkshire the heavy metal calendar.
Albie's
Albies is an independent coffee company built from their neighbourhood shop. They pride themselves on a friendly welcome and quality brews.
Dough Truck Pizza
Dough Truck Pizza are an independent, family-run Neapolitan Pizzeria. Whether you want to dine-in or takeaway, it’ll be delicious.
Technative
A live-stream and broadcast provider with fully scaleable products meaning they can make your event virtual whether it’s an international conference, sporting competition or a small wellness event.
Lisboa
Famed for their Pastéis de Nata, Lisboa is an independent Portuguese café & patisserie serving the best Portuguese coffee, pastries, sandwiches & cakes freshly baked everyday.
The Bar Stewards
The Bar Stewards is a small independent craft beer pub in the West Bar area of Sheffield, close to Kelham Island, directly opposite Shakespeare's pub.
IberiCo
IberiCo is a small independent Spanish tapas, wines and coffee restaurant. The menu is packed with real authentic tapas dishes for the real Spanish tapas dining experience.
The Grind Café
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.
Stancill Brewery & tours
We are an independent micro-brewery based in Sheffield, producing a suite of award-winning real ales, our premium Stancill Pilsner the original Sheffield lager and a growing range of expertly developed craft beers.
Dyson Place
Dyson Place is a hidden gem, located at the very heart of Sheffield's Sharrow Vale district. Turn down into their open courtyard and you'll find a vibrant cluster of independent businesses including restaurants, bars, shops, salons and stylish boutiques.
Cutlery Works
The largest food hall in the North of England, Cutlery Works is over two floors featuring a mixture of permanent and semi-permanent unique and independent restaurants, communal dining spaces, bars and coffee roasters.
Curators House
The Curator's House is an independent café bistro located in the beautiful Botanical Gardens in Sheffield. Open all year round they can offer seasonal, value for money home-made food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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 Green Room
One of Sheffield's many independent bars on Division Street in the centre of town, The Green Room is a weekend staple but with plenty happening in the week too. Great drinks, food and music, in a laid back atmosphere.
The Three Tuns
The Three Tuns is a great local, independent Sheffield pub. Its distinctive, stylish shape and reputation as Sheffield’s most haunted public house are great reasons to visit.
Saw Grinders Union
A beautiful repurposed space and cobbled courtyard, combining their passion for heritage with an equal passion for coffee, beer, cocktails, and burgers.
Record Collector
Record Collector is South Yorkshire’s largest independent vinyl and CD store. The shop stocks over 50,000 vinyl records and 25,000 CDs, making them a top destination for any music lover in the region.
Rutland Hotel
The Rutland Hotel is Sheffield’s largest independent hotel and has built an outstanding reputation for personal service over the last 40 years. It is a hotel with character, comfort and style, a unique combination of traditional Victorian character and contemporary design.
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.
Get Together 2025
Now into its fifth year, Get Together has earnt a reputation as one of the best festivals for original and independent music, art, food and drink. For 2025, the festival returns to Kelham Island and Neepsend for another massive music takeover on Saturday 17 May.
Benji Waterhouse
Dr Benji Waterhouse is a frontline NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry. He is also an award-winning stand-up comedian who performs sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival. He has written for the Guardian and Independent and was included in a list of ‘Inspiring Psychiatrists’ by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Kommune
Bringing together some of the most exciting independent kitchens and traders from across the country, Kommune is a social all-day dining experience foodhall, situated in a unique Grade II listed building.
Showroom Bar & Cafe
The Showroom Café Bar is situated just a minute's walk from Sheffield Train Station, in an impressive 1930s Art Deco building. Transformed some 10 years ago into a stylish café bar and four screen independent cinema, the Showroom is at the heart of Sheffield's cultural quarter.
Hagglers Corner
A community of 14 independent businesses, nestled around a vibrant courtyard & mezzanine, Hagglers is a bit of a Sheffield institution, with a café by day and vibrant bar by night.
Domo
Specialising in Sardinian soul food in the heart of Little Kelham, this family run gem delivers an authentic and vast variety of dishes. A beautiful outside seating area is perfect for aperitivos in the sun.
True Loves
True Loves is a wonderful refurb of the old canal arches. Honest, humble and independent, they are a staple with local communities, but love promoting the fantastic produce of Sheffield and broader Yorkshire.
Peak Cycling
Peak Cycling are a small, friendly, independent cycle guiding and training company operating in the Peak District. They have an extensive knowledge of the trails, tracks and roads in the Peak District. They can take you on classic wild Mountain bike trails, quiet roads away from busy traffic, or secret gravel tracks.
Kspace @ The Point
KSpace@The Point are ultra-stylish and contemporary apartments situated right in the heart of Sheffield’s independent quarter. This impressive accommodation is superbly located to take advantage of all the great amenities that the city has on offer.
Is 2022 the year Sheffield became foodie capital of the north?
In 2018 The Times declared Sheffield the Northern Capital of Cool. In 2022 The Observer Food Monthly awards gave 5/6 Runners Up spots across the Food and Drink categories to Sheffield establishments. So are we now the Northern Capital of Food too?
Sheffield's Best Bakeries
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...
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.
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!"
Showroom Cinema
The home of independent cinema in Sheffield, The Showroom are committed to providing a diverse range of films and related activity for Sheffield and the surrounding region. They host high profile film festivals throughout the year, including the world famous DocFest and Sheffield's very own Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).
Jabbarwocky
A DIY independent beer specialist on the busy end of London Road, Jabbarwocky is a bar where you'll find craft beer, cocktails & good spirits.
Two Thirds
Two Thirds is an independent craft beer bar and bottle shop with 16 rotating craft, draught beer lines from around the world and a giant beer fridge showcasing over 200 bottles & cans.
Record Junkee
Record Junkee is a fiercely independent 150 capacity venue, bar and official chart registered record store situated on Earl St in the heart of the city. It embraces the inclusive ethos that bred the best acts from the city’s past. From original Bassline to Post Punk and back again; all styles are served as the store caters equally to the burgeoning collector and the old school vinyl head alike.
Pollen Market
Popping up on the third Sunday of every month, Pollen is an inner-city flower market that has flourished to become one of Sheffield’s best loved outdoor markets. A monthly celebration of all things botanical, each event delivers an abundance of greenery, live music, food & drink, art and local produce, showcasing amazing independent businesses from across the city and beyond.
A Different Gear
A Different Gear are an independent, not for profit, community-owned bike shop and workshop based in Heeley. They sell new bikes and accessories with a focus on adventure, utility and cargo. As well as selling new bikes and accessories they also take in donated bikes, strip them down and refurbish them. They are then resold for a fraction of the price of a new bike. Prices in the shop are affordable, with decent adult bikes starting at £120. There's usually a good selection for kids too,…
Front Runner
Front Runner is an independent retailer specialising in running equipment. They have a wide range of road, trail and fell running shoes and pride themselves on their gait analysis, customer service, product & local knowledge of running. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting couch to 5k you are more than welcome at Front Runner & they will do their best to help.
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.
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.
The Sunday Times names Kelham Island one of the best places to live
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.
Join Sheffield's Orienteering community
Are you the sort of person who enjoys going off the beaten track? Who craves adventure but doesn’t like to follow the crowd? Then read on...
DINA commissioned to produce i-NOW
DINA, Sheffield’s DIY artspace, has been commissioned by Arts Council England to produce i-NOW a ground breaking season of work dedicated to offsetting the damage to Sheffield's music scene created by COVID .
Heeley Development Trust
For over two decades now, Heeley Trust has been working to improve public spaces, secure buildings and other assets for the community and deliver all kinds of projects for the people who live here and beyond.
Finn Warman
Sheffield makes me proud to be a northerner. The things I love about Sheffield are the way people just crack on with stuff and collaborate, sharing resources and ideas.
Matt Heason
Like many, it was climbing that originally brought Matt to Sheffield.
The Sheffield Culture Strategy
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.
Cohesion and Sanctuary
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.
Make something of yourself - a great place for a career after studying
When you study in Sheffield, there’ll be opportunities to get involved in local businesses and organisations through placements and volunteering. You’ll discover loads of opportunities in exciting industries, developing cutting-edge skills to build your future.
Chermaine Cooil - Sheffield Hallam University Student
Mum and nutrition student Chammy loves the city’s family friendly vibe, as well as its many vegan hangouts.
Landmark Sheffield hotel re-opens for business
A landmark Sheffield hotel has re-opened for business
Nether Edge named one of the best places to live in the UK
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.
Matt Bigland
Matt moved to Sheffield in 1998 for a degree at Sheffield Hallam University and fell in love with the city.
A city break with a soundtrack
Whether you love basing your weekend away around a national tour, prefer to rock up at a local joint and check out whatever happens to be on offer, or you're a band/artist playing one of our venues or festivals, then you'll feel right at home here.
Manor Park
A story of transformation and success for a place once dubbed 'The Worst Estate In Britain', Green Estate CIC is a not for profit organisation which has been working to improve the quality of life in the Manor Ward of Sheffield since 1998.
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.
Nightlife
Discover what Sheffield is all about when it comes to nightlife, from clubs and venues to late bars and hangout spaces.
Visiting Sheffield with two wheels
Yes, we do have some hills (sorry!), but a rise in e-bikes is helping more people be more sustainable and healthy. With everything so close and accessible in Sheffield bikes are an ideal way to move around, and here are some handy things to know if you're visiting us on two wheels.
Acclaimed local food operator announced for new city centre gastro destination
The company behind some of Sheffield’s favourite food venues, The Milestone Group, has been chosen to run Cambridge Street Collective, a culturally diverse food destination that forms part of the transformative Heart of the City development programme.
Place Making and the Sheffield Food Connection
What is ‘Place Making’ and why should it matter? Place making is all about turning spaces into places people feel proud of and part of every day.
The Buzz for Sheffield's Food Scene
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...
Spring Conference News 2024
As Sheffield’s Heart of the City Project (that’s £470 million of redevelopment across the city centre) is transforming the city, several new venues are set to open their doors imminently.
Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield
The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.
Roger Smith, business information officer
Meet Roger, one of our team of High Street specialists. He’s regularly out and about in Hillsborough and Stocksbridge.
Sally Pepper, business information officer
Meet Sally, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in her patches- Crookes, Broomhill, Woodseats and Handsworth.
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…
Accolade for Sheffield’s commitment to business for good
Sheffield has been awarded formal accreditation as a Social Enterprise Place for its commitment to developing and supporting social enterprise to thrive by Social Enterprise UK.
Sheffield ranked as No.1 City in the UK to start a business
An annual ranking of the Top 25 Cities in the UK (outside of London) for starting a business, the Startups Cities Index is the most exhaustive research project of its kind. Sheffield was revealed as the ultimate winner, thanks to the city’s strong performance across business support, talent attraction, low cost of living, large working population and fantastic transport links.
New arts and crafts boxes to nurture children’s creativity at home
My Busy Box provide fun and educational projects that will help to develop the imagination of young people, teach them skills, and grow their confidence – all in one neat package.
Talk To Your Customers
The first in our series of Top Tips for High Street Business Survival blogs with expert Clare Bailey, AKA The Retail Champion. Here Clare covers why communication with your customers is KING right now and the different ways you can keep talking to them…
Sheffield’s museums make history as they unite for new era
Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust and Museums Sheffield have announced they are to join together to form one of the city’s biggest cultural organisations.
Under The Bridge Stage at Get Together
Taking over the Concourse outside Sheffield University Students’ Union, Under The Bridge will run 12pm - 8pm with a FREE outdoor live music, art and street food.
Great things in your neighbourhood
Some heart-warming examples of how Sheffield has come together in a neighbourly way.
Safe, affordable and welcoming
Us Sheffielders are known for being friendly and welcoming, making Sheffield a fantastic city to live in whilst you get to grips with student life - plus we are the UK's most affordable student city!
Nuclear AMRC to support next phase of Rolls-Royce SMR development
The Nuclear AMRC will work with Rolls-Royce on the next phase of its small modular reactor (SMR) development programme, for which the government has confirmed £210 million of funding.
Sheffield Candle Co.
A young entrepreneur is lighting up a bright new future for himself after sniffing out an opportunity to apply his creative flair to the age-old tradition of candle making by capturing the spirit of Sheffield in wax form.
DocFest
Widely recognised as one of the best documentary festivals in the world, DocFest has been held in Sheffield annually since 1994. The festival presents a vast programme of film screenings, exhibitions, industry events and more.
Get Together
Get Together - as the name suggests - is a friendly affair. It's about having a great time discovering new music whilst meeting some great people, and also getting to have some tasty food and drink from local producers while you're at it. It's about ditching the attitude that can come with music sometimes, about letting yourself go, and coming together at the same time.
Exciting developments in Kelham Island
An insider’s guide to the exciting developments coming to Kelham Island and Neepsend over the next few months...
Be Available and Findable
The second in our series of blogs with expert Clare Bailey, takes through why it’s important to make your business both available and findable, to existing and new customers…
Amici and Bici Case Study
Julian Gjini bought his café on Abbeydale Road when there were hardly any thriving businesses in the area, and has watched the independent business community grow to the point where Tesco is almost the only chain store on the street.
Kelham Island named in the 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world
Sheffield’s Kelham Island has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world by TimeOut magazine, as they featured the popular urban district at No. 35 in their rundown of the most exciting districts of global cities.
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.
Liam O'Shea
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
What to do in Sheffield when you're not at the match
Where's good to eat, drink, relax, catch some culture or discover some nature? We thought we'd save you the hassle of lots of internet searches by giving you some suggestions for inclusive, family friendly ways of spending your time in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.
Things to See and Do
From world-class theatre and family-friendly museums to great outdoor adventures, there’s so much to do and see in Sheffield.
6 unique street artists in Sheffield
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 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.
UKREiiF
Innovative, green and a brilliant place to live, work and invest! Team Sheffield will be talking housing, culture and transport infrastructure at this year's UKREIIF. Find out more about the exciting developments in our city.
Visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheffield high streets to receive £865,000 investment
Sheffield City Council has announced further projects which will be supported by its Economic Recovery Fund, an innovative and unique grant set up to support businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nǎm Sông (Five Rivers)
A Sheffield based entrepreneur who brought a vision of Vietnam to the city is thriving after securing financial and business support from two City Region initiatives designed to support new and existing entrepreneurs.
Evolution of electronic music
The global electronic music scene was valued at $11.8b in 2023, projected to rise to $24.5 by 2032. The influence of electronic music on popular culture in the UK has been well documented to have been inspired by Sheffield in the late 70s and early 80s, and still today Sheffield artists, performers, producers and festivals are at the forefront of pioneering how the industry develops and people hear new sounds and have unforgettable experiences.
What's On
Sheffield has a fantastic programme of vibrant events and festivals all year round, from international sporting fixtures and summer music festivals to world-renowned theatre and exhibitions.
A change of scenery
Sheffield is ranked as the best UK city in which to start a business, the UK's greenest city, Europe's second best city break, and the UK's foodie hotspot... so it's worth making any excuse to come for a city break! Whether you're a speaker or a delegate at a conference here, own your own business and want to locate somewhere with the amazing access to talent we have from two world-class Universities, or Sheffield is en-route or close by another business location - make sure you pay us a visit…
Power Hour 7 - Employing staff for the first time
Business Sheffield are thrilled to announce a brand new series of 7 Business Start-up Power Hour workshops! In these FREE virtual sessions you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and really learn about the main aspects and tools you will need to start up your business. You can book into one or more workshops in the series, depending on your needs.
Street Art
There are a number of street artists who live in Sheffield and make our walls into something beautiful for the city to be proud of. Their variety of styles can be seen here, as well as all over the world - and we have plenty of guest murals painted by artists who have visited Sheffield to create their own mark too.
Sheffield entrepreneur scoops top accolade at FSB awards
Kirsty Smitten, 28, Sheffield, awarded for founding spin-out company making first new class of antibiotics in over 35 years
Make the most of your Snooker time in Sheffield
If you’re experiencing our city for the first time and are interested in exploring a little beyond the Crucible, we’ve pulled together some top tips to help with that.
Castlegate
Thanks to the Grey to Green project, use of meanwhile spaces, and inventive creations from markets to skateboard areas, Castlegate is seeing a total transformation.
Quality time together
Your next weekend away? Make the most of your time and combine the great outdoors with bustling suburbs, foodie delights, world class theatre and more in Sheffield.
City Breaks
You don't have to go far to experience Sheffield, The Outdoor City, where nature and culture go hand in hand. Come and see what could be part of your next great weekend away.
A global health tech revolution
Just as we were (and still are) a trailblazer in industry and modern manufacturing, shaping how the world makes products, Sheffield is now also doing the same in the world of health tech - especially for young people.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.
The art of climbing
Sheffield inspires the development of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. From the roots of UK rock climbing in the 1880s, through to creating the routes for the inaugural climbing event at the Olympic Games 2020. We are 'home' for the originators of the sport, current Team GB Climbing athletes, designers and manufacturers, making us the Climbing Capital of the UK.
Look Up AR art trail
Look Up is a free, immersive public art trail occupying the rooftops of four notable Sheffield buildings. It's an experience for everyone to enjoy, created by Sheffield companies, artists, studios and producers, truly showcasing what Sheffield makes.
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.
Steve Peat, MTB World Cup Champion
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.
Sustainable aviation fuels to be driven by new Boeing and University of Sheffield partnership
Sustainable aviation fuels which will reduce the carbon emissions associated with flying will be driven by a new partnership between Boeing and the University of Sheffield. The leading aerospace company has signed a new research partnership with the University, becoming the founding member of the Energy Innovation Centre, a new Research & Development scheme to develop new low carbon technologies.
Sheffield Business Awards 2021 shortlist now announced
The Sheffield Business Awards return on the Thursday 9 December and the 2021 Shortlist has now been announced.
The Key Fund uses Business Productivity Grant to put more time into investees
The Key Fund knew for some time that they wanted to invest in a tailored system, but the opportunity didn’t come until they heard about the Business Productivity Grant.
Parks with a view
Given all the hills in Sheffield it’s no surprise that many of our favourite parks find themselves incorporating a steep gradient or two. In these cases, there are some stunning views to enjoy across Sheffield and beyond.
