Sheffield retains ‘Real Ale Capital of the World’ title

Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region is now home to 58 breweries, more per head of population than anywhere else in the country, producing around 1,800 different beers every year.

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.

Rivelin Rail

Rivelin Rail is making tracks with the Productivity and Digitisation Grants! With support from Business Sheffield and funding from the Productivity and Digitisation Grants, Rivelin Rail were able to make significant software and hardware improvements to their bespoke railway inspection device, improving functionality and reducing assembly time.

Indie shopping in Kelham Island

As the hospitality scene has gone from strength to strength in Kelham Island, more retail too is now also beginning to pop up across the district.

The Cream Store

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

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.

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.

Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall

Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall and Retail Park is nestled within 40 acres of green and pleasant surroundings just 7 miles from Sheffield City Centre. Originally opened in 1988 but having expanded considerably since, the centre offers a one-stop shopping experience with a growing range of familiar high street names including large retail stores, a bustling 100 stall covered Market Place and many other services including a library, Medical Centre, Health Club and even a Veterinary Surgery! All…

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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.

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.

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.

Comprehensive support for businesses on all our high streets.

Business Sheffield is here to support retail and hospitality business on each of our 40 local high streets.

Fred Aldous Sheffield

Fred Aldous have been helping people make things since 1886. They stock everything you need to make anything you want.

Beer Central

Selling local, national & international craft beers, real ales & ciders and mead.

Snugg

Children's clothing store in Sheffield, stocking only the highest quality products. Specialised in Scandinavian brands.

Reight Good Bikes

Reight Good bikes - your destination for all things electric biking! They offer a wide selection of high-quality electric bikes, designed to revolutionize your cycling experience.

Heritage Lifestyle

Founded in 2012, Heritage Lifestyle isn't just a shop, it's a lifestyle. They believe that everyone should be able to live in a space that brings them joy, and They're here to help make that happen.

White Rose Recycled Fashion - Ladies

White Rose, a charity shop with a difference, offers lovingly hand-picked recycled clothes; men’s recycled fashion, women’s recycled fashion and kids recycled fashion. White Rose values people, our planet and clothing, in a manner reflective of the organisational values.

White Rose Recycled Fashion - Menswear

The Green Shop

At the Green shop they pride themselves on providing produce of the highest quality and value. If you are looking for fine wine, spirits and ales, freshly ground barista coffee, sweet and savoury pastries, locally sourced and everyday essentials they will have everything you need.

Jasmine's Jamaican Rum Cake

Jasmine’s luxury cakes are perfect for any occasion. Each cake is lovingly made by hand to their very own delicious fruitless recipe, producing an elegant and sophisticated modern twist on the traditional Jamaican Rum Cake. They also have a delicious, vegan Ginger Cake.

Good Good Vintage

Situated on Carver St Good Good Vintage have taken over the iconic vintage location that used to be Freshmans keeping it alive as Good Good Vintage with a brand new look and the added bonus of a café.

Miss Crystal

Miss Crystal is an independent shop located in the heart of the city, just by the Peace Gardens. In store they have a wide collection of jewellery for you to browse.

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.

Kelham Beer Trail

Kelham Island has long been at the forefront of Sheffield's brewing reputation and has become a mecca for renowned real ale pubs and microbreweries. This guide gives you a rundown of the best beery places to visit on a day/evening out.

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. 

Tour of Britain, Thursday 5 September – Road closures and travel disruption

Details of Road closures and travel disruption on Thursday 5 September due to the Tour of Britain.

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.

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.

Nick Shields – High Street Business Advisor

With over 30 years' experience spanning design, renovation, and brand strategy, I’ve worked across a wide mix of sectors – from interiors and property to sustainable development and community enterprise. I’ve co-founded retail businesses, led creative projects for everything from hydrogen energy to high street renewal, and I bring a hands-on, practical approach to supporting small businesses.

Indie scene in Crookes, Walkley & Broomhill

Sharing the same hill, Crookes and Walkey are close enough to one another that you could easily take a shopping stroll round both in a morning or afternoon, and maybe even add on a visit to Broomhill too. All are home to a selection of unique retail businesses.

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. 

Vulgar

VULGAR is an Independent Vintage Store based in Sheffield. 

Glass Onion

Glass Onion sell vintage clothes that have been sourced from textile recycling plants across Europe and the USA.

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.

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.

Sheffield Antiques Centre

A charming chapel full of unique and sustainable items for your home and garden.

Banana Industries

Collective of brands working together to create Eco-friendly & Ethically sourced clothing products.

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.

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.

Rob Lawley, Launchpad Advisor

Meet Rob: he’s one of our Start Up Advisors here at Business Sheffield and has the knowledge and experience to help you on your business journey.

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.

La Biblioteka

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

The Famous Sheffield Shop

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

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…

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.

Heeley Bank Antiques Centre

Welcome to the official website of the Heeley Bank Antiques Centre. ​ ​If you're looking for something special for a loved one, or just wish to treat yourself, ​we offer you a fantastic range of antiques and collectables

Gravel Pit

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

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.

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.

The Stylists Lifestyle Store

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

Dronfield Antiques of Sheffield

An experienced, long-established family-run antique furniture shop full of antiques, vintage and retro items on Abbeydale Road in the Sheffield Antiques Quarter.

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.

Sostrene Grene

Come and step into the world of cosiness and creativity at Anna and Clara’s Sheffield store filled with all sorts of interior and hobby products.

Fjällräven

Fjällräven is an outdoor clothing and equipment company that’s committed to making nature more accessible. In true Swedish style, they focus on simplicity and practicality, and they have the utmost respect for the environment.

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!

Grub Records

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

Meadowhall

Welcome to Yorkshire’s biggest shopping destination. Just off Junction 34 of the M1, Meadowhall is a popular spot for shopping, dining and entertainment in Sheffield - all in one bright, stylish setting.

Precision engineering firm excels itself with Business Sheffield support

TTS Precision Engineering LTD makes close tolerance parts for a wide variety of sectors, from steel rolling mills to aerospace, rail and automotive. Andy Sorsby supported TTS to purchase new machinery to help improve lead times and future-proof the business.

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.

Getting to Sheffield

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire at the very heart of the UK. The city's central location also puts it at heart of the UK's major rail and road networks, meaning it's easy to get to and is around 1 hours’ drive from 3 international airports.

Rachel Fletcher, growth advisor

Meet Rachel from our team of business advisors. Known for her supportive, practical, and pragmatic advice, Rachel was very involved in supporting companies during the pandemic to help them identify and access the correct grants and send through the required information.

ERF - Street Art

New street art is a fantastic way to add vibrancy to an area, showcase local artistic talent and reflect the local community. New pieces of art can be a real talking point locally (and beyond) and give a real sense of place – contributing to community enjoyment of spaces.

Chris Wheater, tech scale up advisor

Meet Chris. He’s worked in tech for a long time. He started out in the 90s as a business consultant, he acquired a struggling IT company in need of turnaround. After transforming this to success over the following 10 years he then founded an e-commerce retailer in 2003.

From Cow to Conference

‘The hospitality industry has changed greatly post-pandemic’ says Deborah Tillbrook, ‘Not only did Covid 19 make the distribution & serving of food very different, but it also galvanised the pace of sustainability advancements within the industry.'

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. 

Decathlon

One of Sheffield's major sporting goods suppliers offering a wide range of products.

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.

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.

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.

Kelham Island Books and Music

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

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

Annie Jude's

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

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.

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.

Nomad Maison

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

Tracey Henstock - High Street Business Advisor

Meet Tracey, one of our team of High Street specialists. She’s regularly out and about in Chapel town, Ecclesfield, Banner Cross and Wood seed.

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.

The Alternative Store

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

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.

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.

Waterstones

Waterstones is a large national bookshop chain. The Sheffield branch can be found in Orchard Square in the city centre and sells a wide range of books.

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.

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.

Meadowhall Retail Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2YZ

Scheme size is 214,550 sq ft with 874 free car parking spaces.

Portobello Point, Corner Retail Unit, Portobello Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4AA

The property comprises a self-contained corner retail unit on a ground floor below a well-established luxury student development. The design provides prominence and visibility for a wide variety of users. A1/A2/A3 & A4 consent the property could provide a high-quality destination for a number of other uses including restaurant or leisure.