Best Bars In Sheffield

Head down to Abbeydale Road where Shuffle Shack has taken over the ballroom of Picture House Social. This quirky activity space is letting you shuffle your heart out with a set of spacious lanes and a fun cocktail menu.

A traditional pub just a short walk from Ecclesall Road, The Lescar has got classic comfort down to a fine art. The friendly neighbourhood bar offers the perfect location for a post-work chinwag and sipping down some fresh-pulled pints, as well as a place to catch live music and comedy.

Food, drink and music are the key cornerstones of this Division Street bar. Their menus come packed full of burgers, beers and handcrafted cocktails, while their stage has been graced by the likes of Wolf Alice, Yung Lean and Mick Jenkins.

Housed in the former Abbeydale Theatre, this unique bar and restaurant is the ultimate social hub for those who like a pint and a bit of ping pong. Alongside their top-notch craft beer selection, you'll find great cocktails and a menu of Italian street eats.

Named one of the top places to drink in the whole country, it's no surprise that Public has made the cut for our own list of best bars in Sheffield. The basement spot and former bog sports an innovative drinks list alongside a range of small plates and snacks.

Whether you head to the games room or check out the 70s social club-styled main space, this place is wall-to-wall nostalgia with vinyl patterned floors, wood cladding and maroon stage curtains. Better yet, Neepsend Social Club and Canteen has a beer garden to boot and The Gravy Train Poutine are serving up fried chicken alongside the Canadian classic.

One of our favourite Sheffield bars with outdoor seating, The Furnace is a gorgeous plot fronting Sunday roasts, a toasty open fire on their roof terrace and events like drag queens or DJs. It's perfect for any occasion.

Boasting vibrant cocktails and refreshing pints of beer, MOJO in Sheffield is a fabulous watering hole to head to. Perfect for birthday gatherings and first dates, the bar also slings out some of the tastiest pizzas around. 

Sat in the heart of Sharrow, this Ecclesall Road bar is home to some sensational drinks. From classic cocktails to their signature selection, Monk is covering all taste bases whether you're in the mood for a casual kir royale, or a Kraken-laced Beast of Bakewell.

Looking for craft pints and pub grub on Kelham Island? This gorgeous boozer promises all that and some pretty waterside views. Head over to the Riverside where you'll receive a warm welcome and an excellent selection of craft pints to get stuck into.

One of the most unique bars in Kelham Island, this former factory venue fronts vegan eats and some very cool interiors. Tuck into juicy burgers and classic comfort grub surrounded by all manner of religious icons and artwork.

One of the most iconic live music pubs in Sheffield, this city centre watering hole has had more than its fair share in terms of local history. Formerly a stomping ground for the likes of Pulp and The Human League, these days The Washington hosts some of the most exciting new acts and DJs on the scene.

A fantastic food hall in Sheffield, Cutlery Works is one of the best bars in the city to grab a drink. Head in and sample a few clever cocktails made by their talented bartenders, or head over to craft specialists Boozehound for fresh pints.

Rumoured to be one of the first bars in Sheffield to serve real ales, The Fat Cat is a Kelham Island icon and home to the Kelham Island Brewery. Swing by to sample some great beers at a historic pub, and catch some rays in their pretty beer garden.