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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Triple Point Brewery, 178 Shoreham Street, Central, Sheffield, 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?
