For those of you feeling the pinch at the moment, don't worry - our city is chock-full of places to eat that won't break the bank. But to avoid you searching high and low for them, we've compiled a list of the very best. From slinky bars with brilliant set menus to Japanese restaurants slinging out sushi, stir-fries and ramen, here are Sheffield's affordable restaurants.
Last updated on 25th July 2023
YO! Meadowhall is often hailed as one of the best restaurants in Sheffield for cheap eats, and for good reason. Chomp on a spread of delightful Japanese bites, from gorgeous sushi rolls available via a conveyer belt through to freshly prepared stir-fries, donburi, curries and ramen.
If you're looking for cheap places to eat in Sheffield city centre, The Graduate is coming in hot with its mouthwatering munch. Sumptuous small plates, towering burgers, BBQ beef-topped mac 'n' cheese and so much more can all be yours without denting your bank balance.
Rustling up a droolworthy array of pizzas that'll set you back less than a tenner, this Abbeydale Road favourite is ideal for those looking for cheap eats. While you tuck in, enjoy the 1970s interiors, retro arcade games and fun-loving disco tunes.
Nursery Tavern's pocket-friendly menu offers 3 for £12 tapas plates, alongside plenty of gourmet burgers under a tenner and cheap sourdough pizzas. Or, if you fancy some pub grub, there's that on the menu too.
Purse strings feeling a little tight, but craving top-notch Mexican munch? Next stop, Piña. This Neepsend restaurant is offering affordable eats made even better by cracking deals, like two for £15 portions of tacos or cocktails from Tuesdays to Thursdays.
Nestled in a converted fire station, this fun and friendly boozer is as quirky as they come. Bungalows & Bears knows how to bring in the crowds, not only hosting performances from big names in the music biz, but also slinging out cheap eats in Sheffield, like tapas, burgers and British classics.
In search of 2 for 1 meals in Sheffield city centre? BrewDog is killing it with its buy one get one free pizzas from Monday to Thursday. You can snap up a range of unique slices, from Hungarian sausage and leeks to white truffle and pecorino. There's also a mighty vegan option to chow down on.
Doused in botanical patterns and hanging foliage, Slug and Lettuce is not just an affordable restaurant in Sheffield city centre, but also a real treat for the eyes. Get stuck into bottomless brunches, afternoon teas and sensational small plates at deliciously cheap prices.
Neapolitan-style pizzas are ripe for the picking at affordable prices from Picture House Social and its sister site Shuffle Shack. Whether inside the unique and cosy bolthole or outside on the hidden terrace, you can tuck into 'za covered in things like 'nduja, broccoli and fennel.
Boozer Bessemer Sheffield is definitely in the market for all your cheap eats needs, thanks to a range of small plates, wings and grilled delights across a budget menu. Not only that, but this casual spot has you sorted for hearty meals, so you're sure to leave well filled up.
Yes, All Bar One might shake up all manner of enticing cocktails, but it's also one of the top set menu restaurants in Sheffield. From Sunday to Thursday, you can bag two lip-smacking courses for just £10.95. Now that's what we call a bargain.
Affordable and cool restaurants in Sheffield are topped off by Mowgli, the Indian street food kitchen. Not only can you nab a load of flavourful plates to share around the table, but also quirky cocktails too.
Get your comfort food kicks over at The Cavendish on West Street, where stone-baked pizzas, burrito bowls and handcrafted burgers reign supreme. The most exciting part? Everything on the menu is pretty darn affordable, with nothing going above the £11 mark.
