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hiraethified
The Metropolitan was pretty rough around the edges but OK.
So, what's Sheffield like then?
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belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
That's the essence of Sheffield
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Just along The Wicker going from the Big Gun toward the arches is/was? a pub called the Station and we had all our Christmas dos there in the 70s.
I can remember one of the many, only one though.
The Norfolk in your blog is a proper boozer, full of proper boozers! Good atmosphere, used to always pop in when we were going to see bands at the Boardwalk/Black Swan.
I can remember one of the many, only one though.
The Norfolk in your blog is a proper boozer, full of proper boozers! Good atmosphere, used to always pop in when we were going to see bands at the Boardwalk/Black Swan.
fizzerbird
Always there when I need me...
I have limited experience of Sheffield!
so do I...
Though I like the train station...and the Trams
moonsi til
worked it out now!
I don't really know yet, I have only heard a few of the bands playing so will need to spend time having a listen. I have wanted to visit for a while & then heard about this. Tickets were £16.50 for the weekend though super early birds were just £11.50!! Leopolds keeps coming up on my search which I think is one of the more pricier hotels?
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hiraethified
I definitely don't think I saw the best of Sheffield - the hotel I was at was in a pretty rubbish part of town as far as pubs/going out is concerned (as are a lot of the hotels - Holiday Inn Exp, Ibis, Hilton, Travelodge). I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Sheffield so I hope to get back for a longer stay sometime.
When we went to Tramlines, we stayed in the Premier Inn- think it was on St. Mary's Gate, which is at the bottom of the Moor. Nothing special but time it right on the Friday night & the happy hour (which I think may have been for residents only???) works out as a very cheap start to the evening. A pint of Blue Moon for 3 quid!!!
crustychick
doo-woop-de-doo
the Premier Inn on St Mary's gate isn't in a particularly nice part of town but it's close to both the city centre, and also on the west side so near enough to Ecclesall Road, and London Road/Abbeydale Road which are all worth checking out for good food and bars and indie shops.
Yep, we chose purely on location & it was perfect for a lot of the Tramlines venues.
Cid
Proper break this time
You were within 15 minutes walk of:
The Fat Cat; 4.5* trip advisor, often loved by CAMRA, known for providing food to veggies, next to the Kelham Island brewery, probably the origin of the real ale resurgence in Sheffield (mid 80s).
The Kelham Island tavern; 4.5* TA/google, one of top four CAMRA pubs 2015.
The Shakespeare (actually called Shakespeares, but we all call it 'the Shakey'); less award spattered, but my favourite of the Kelham Island pubs. Great beers, great staff, great whiskey. Regular folk sessions, regular bands.
The Harlequin; somewhat avoided as it's the haunt of government officials, but very good for cider and/or gin.
The Riverside; sadly changed ownership recently, so no gigs now, but overlooks the Don and has decent beer.
The Gardner's rest; don't go there that often, but would be exceptional anywhere else. Another place where folkies turn up.
Basically you were within striding distance of one of the best pub districts in the country.
You also missed:
Kelham Island museum and the most powerful steam engine in Europe.
A fantastic gig at Club 60 (basement arches semi-legal venue).
Yellow Arch studios; music venue/studios - no idea what was on though.
Get in touch with one of us Sheffield dwellers next time ffs...
e2a: those other hotels are nearby too.
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crustychick
doo-woop-de-doo
We should definitely have a Kelham island based urban meet! I'm currently up the duff or would organise myself. Maybe next year?!You were within 15 minutes walk of:
The Fat Cat; 4.5* trip advisor, often loved by CAMRA, known for providing food to veggies, next to the Kelham Island brewery, probably the origin of the real ale resurgence in Sheffield (mid 80s).
The Kelham Island tavern; 4.5* TA/google, one of top four CAMRA pubs 2015.
The Shakespeare (actually called Shakespeares, but we all call it 'the Shakey'); less award spattered, but my favourite of the Kelham Island pubs. Great beers, great staff, great whiskey. Regular folk sessions, regular bands.
The Harlequin; somewhat avoided as it's the haunt of government officials, but very good for cider and/or gin.
The Riverside; sadly changed ownership recently, so no gigs now, but overlooks the Don and has decent beer.
The Gardner's rest; don't go there that often, but would be exceptional anywhere else. Another place where folkies turn up.
Basically you were within striding distance of one of the best pub districts in the country.
You also missed:
Kelham Island museum and the most powerful steam engine in Europe.
A fantastic gig at Club 60 (basement arches semi-legal venue).
Yellow Arch studios; music venue/studios - no idea what was on though.
Get in touch with one of us Sheffield dwellers next time ffs...
e2a: those other hotels are nearby too.
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hiraethified
A lot of places seemed to close early (well around midnight, so when I went for a stroll in my area I couldn't find anywhere open). I had to get an early train so there wasn't much time for clubbing. Hopefully I'll be back soon!You were within 15 minutes walk of:
The Fat Cat; 4.5* trip advisor, often loved by CAMRA, known for providing food to veggies, next to the Kelham Island brewery, probably the origin of the real ale resurgence in Sheffield (mid 80s).
The Kelham Island tavern; 4.5* TA/google, one of top four CAMRA pubs 2015.
The Shakespeare (actually called Shakespeares, but we all call it 'the Shakey'); less award spattered, but my favourite of the Kelham Island pubs. Great beers, great staff, great whiskey. Regular folk sessions, regular bands.
The Harlequin; somewhat avoided as it's the haunt of government officials, but very good for cider and/or gin.
The Riverside; sadly changed ownership recently, so no gigs now, but overlooks the Don and has decent beer.
The Gardner's rest; don't go there that often, but would be exceptional anywhere else. Another place where folkies turn up.
Basically you were within striding distance of one of the best pub districts in the country.
You also missed:
Kelham Island museum and the most powerful steam engine in Europe.
A fantastic gig at Club 60 (basement arches semi-legal venue).
Yellow Arch studios; music venue/studios - no idea what was on though.
Get in touch with one of us Sheffield dwellers next time ffs...
e2a: those other hotels are nearby too.
Cid
Proper break this time
'But'...?
Cid
Proper break this time
I see it was very successful... Hope it goes ahead now. Wish they'd put the Riverside up in a similar way, instead of letting the Forum bloke ruin it.
General Veers
Active Member
Sheffield's nowt special but it does have one thing going for it: It's not Leeds which is the only place in Yorkshire and the UK according to the locals. Don't listen to them, Sheffield actually exists.
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hiraethified
If you are in Sheffield in the daytime I recommend you track down one of these beauties.
Contact Us - Beres Pork Shop
ETA: Locations!!
Contact Us - Beres Pork Shop
ETA: Locations!!
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hiraethified
I've been to Sheffield twice recently and failed miserably to do the city justice. Hopefully it'll be sunny one day when I get there!
Flasher!
In photos: a look around Sheffield in late autumn
A damp and grey day in Sheffield – with high-level flasher, main roads and The Monochrome Set, Feb 2019
Flasher!
In photos: a look around Sheffield in late autumn
A damp and grey day in Sheffield – with high-level flasher, main roads and The Monochrome Set, Feb 2019
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
There are two sunny days a year, one actually is in February and one's in late August. Bad luck, you came close.
Smokeandsteam
Working Class First
Sheffield types, I am coming up at the beginning of March. I'll be with my dad - who isn't great on his pins these days and is also a bit mutton - so can someone recommend an ale house near to the station/centre that does real ale and isn't too loud for a few pints before getting the train back.
I note the list from Cid is a few years old but The Fat Cat looks sound?
I note the list from Cid is a few years old but The Fat Cat looks sound?
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
Sheffield Tap is lovely, right by the station. The bar room can get v noisy, but it is nearly always quiet in the back room. Fat Cat is still sound, tho the Shakepseare (Gibraltar St, not the other one) is probably even better.
Smokeandsteam
Working Class First
Ta Belboid. Sheffield Tap sounds ideal.
We actually looked at moving to Crookes in Sheffield some years back.
Nice area, lovely houses and about 1.5 miles out of city centre.
Though it is the main area for student accommodation.
Other decent areas slightly further out are Walkley and Hillsborough.
There are some really nice suburbs,
Fulwood, Woodseats,Abbydale but the cost of housing is high.
Areas to be aware of are Manor, Gleadless, Healy, Arbourthorne.
Hope you find somewhere suitable.
ETA: Some around here view Sheffield as too south to be Yorkshire and say it’s north Derbyshire.
moody
Member of The Underground.
cheers, student area would be fine, only looking to rent either a room or small flat anyhow.
