Sheffield in South Yorkshire should be on every football fan’s bucket list. It is home to both the world’s oldest football team, Sheffield F.C., and the world’s oldest football ground. The Steel City is also home to one of the UK’s fiercest rivalries between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. Both teams have terrific stadiums and are a must-visit.
What this all adds up to is a cracking city for a day out on the beers. Let’s take a look at the best pubs in Sheffield near United’s Bramall Lane and Wednesday’s Hillsborough.
Sheffield United
The Golden Lion
69 Alderson Rd, Highfield, Sheffield, S2 4UB
First up on the list, and just a short stroll from Bramall Lane, is The Golden Lion. The pub invites away supporters to mingle with home fans, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere to enjoy your pre-match pint in. As with all the pubs on this list, The Golden Lion offers a great choice of beer, ale, cider, and other alcoholic drinks. While there is limited seating inside, there is ample space outside in the spacious beer garden which also welcomes dogs. And to top it all off, the pub has multiple screens for you to enjoy the early or late kick-offs.
Railway Hotel
184 Bramall Lane, Highfield, Sheffield, S2 4RF
A firm favourite with Blades fans is the Railway Hotel. Owned by a United “mega-fan”, the pub has several screens showing live sport from Sky Sports and BT Sports, as well as classic pub entertainment such as darts and pool. With the walls adorned with Sheffield United memorabilia, The Railway Hotel is certainly a must-see if you’re a home fan.
The Howard
Howard St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2LW
A longer walk from Bramall Lane, but located conveniently around the corner from Sheffield train station, The Howard is a modern pub serving up classic British grub and a cracking choice of beers. With a number of food and drink deals, the pub produces a cracking matchday atmosphere which is enhanced by a variety of entertainment including live music and DJs.
Sheffield Tap
1b Sheaf St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BP
The Sheffield Tap is another option for those arriving into the city by train. With an on-site microbrewery and a wide selection of craft beers and ales, the Tap guarantees a good time for beer lovers. Be warned, club colours aren’t allowed but the range of beers available makes this a must-visit for those wanting to booze in style ahead of the game.
Triple Point Brewery + Bar
178 Shoreham St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4SQ
Moving back towards Bramall Lane, the Triple Point Brewery + Bar offers a mixture of real ales and craft beers, as well as its own range of beers brewed on-site. The bar also serves up delicious burgers – what more could you want?
Sheffield Wednesday
The Shakey
196 Bradfield Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2BY
Moving over to the blue and white half of Sheffield, The Shakey is a solid choice of pub for anyone visiting Hillsborough. This Greene King pub has live Sky Sports and BT Sports on numerous screens and even has either a disco or karaoke for those wanting to celebrate into the night. As with any Greene King pub, you can expect a solid range of beers and decent enough pub grub.
New Barrack Tavern
601 Penistone Rd, Sheffield, S6 2GA
One for fans of the Owls, the home-fans-only New Barrack Tavern isn’t much to look at from the outside, but inside fans can find a spacious lounge area with multiple TV screens, pool tables and darts. A host of real ales and imported lagers makes it a popular choice for football fans. Proudly declaring itself ‘Yorkshire Cider Pub of the Year 2019’, the New Barrack Tavern offers more than just ale and beer, making it a busy hot-spot before Wednesday games.
The Rawson Spring
501 Langsett Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2LN
Another chain pub near Hillsborough is The Rawson Spring, the first Wetherspoons on our list. Food, booze, and live sport on TV means this pub has all the cornerstones of a popular choice for matchday boozing. The spacious indoors is matched by a large beer garden which means there’s a good chance of a seat, even in the build-up to a big game.
Old Crown Inn
406 Handsworth Rd, Handsworth, Sheffield, S13 9BZ
The traditional Old Crown Inn is a good spot for pre-game pints as it is just a short walk from the home of Sheffield Wednesday. The family-run pub offers real ales and other beers as well as a selection of hot food. If you are travelling in and looking for somewhere to stay in Sheffield, then the Old Crown Inn could be an option as it offers en suite, bed & breakfast accommodation.
The Hillsborough Tap
572-576 Langsett Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2LX
The Hillsborough Tap is renowned for offering some of the finest locally brewed cask ales and craft beers. You can even enjoy a tasty home-made stone-baked pizza while you enjoy some of the local brews. The Tap is also located just a short walk from Hillsborough and shows live sport – two more reasons why this pub is a hit for Wednesday fans.
