Summer is here, which means it’s time to get outdoors. Whether you love a bit of BBQing, festival season, or just soaking up the sun in a beer garden, now’s the time to make the most of the great weather. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of the best beer gardens in Sheffield for you to enjoy this summer.
The Steel City, surrounded by seven hills, boasts great character and an even greater history—something reflected in its wide range of places to enjoy a pint. From traditional pubs to innovative new venues, one thing’s for sure: we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beer gardens and outdoor bars in Sheffield this summer.
1. Saw Grinder’s Union
This is a beautiful venue hidden away in the ever-cool area of Kelham Island. It serves up refreshing cocktails, beers, and a range of spirits to be enjoyed in this well-designed and well-thought-out aesthetic. What I like about this beer garden is that it sits back away from the hustle and bustle of the street. The cobbled courtyard, scattered with benches, always has a great atmosphere and is a bar where you can while away the hours in the Sheffield sun.
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy the sun with friends and family over the summer, we couldn’t recommend it enough. It’s such a must when it comes to great outdoor bars in Sheffield.
Saw Grinder’s Union, Globe Works, Sheffield S6 3AE.
2. Riverside Kelham
One of Kelham Island’s iconic venues, Riverside Kelham has a beautiful view of the river and has all the traditional pub vibes but with a hipster twist that is synonymous with Sheffield. The iconic venue is one of the best beer gardens in Sheffield and is always buzzing with energy and a cool place to while away the summer days with great tunes and proper beer.
It’s definitely one of the great al fresco drinking spots in Sheffield and one place we like to pass time until the sun goes down.
The Riverside, 383 Walkley Ln, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 2PB.
3. Forum Kitchen + Bar
As far as beer gardens in Sheffield city centre go, this venue is always busy and buzzing with energy – with good reason. They serve up some excellent food and a range of refreshing beers, ciders and cocktails that will make you feel all summery inside. They have an incredibly spacious beer garden with sun loungers, parasols and benches perfect for catching up with friends with a few beers and some food.
An absolute sun trap for those who love to tan with a beer, this spot fills up early so make sure you get down in good time to get a seat.
Forum Kitchen + Bar, 127-129 Devonshire Street S3 7SB Sheffield
4. The Fat Cat
One of the OG’s The Fat Cat has been around since the 1990s and is still going strong. They produce a range of specialist beers from their brewery and have won CAMRA award for the Pale Rider, which they recently announced will stop brewing. Nestled in the heart of Kelham Island, the traditional victorian pub fits in its industrial surroundings. Its walled beer garden is the perfect place to sample some fine ales – and a great place for young or old to chill with a beer.
You may think this is a spot for a cold winter’s night and you’d be right. A warm fire, proper pies and real ales are the order here. But, it also makes the perfect spot to chill on a summers day outside in the beating heart of Sheffield’s one industrial past.
The Fat Cat, 23 Alma St, Sheffield S3 8SA.
5. Dam House Bar & Restaurant
Situated on Crookes Valley Park beside a serene lake that makes the perfect backdrop for summertime fun, The Damhouse offers a great atmosphere to enjoy, surrounded by lush green grass, making for the perfect summer setting. They offer great value food and drinks to go along with the fun in the sun with pals.
Who wouldn’t want to chill by a lake surrounded by luscious greenery with mates this summer? If you’re looking for a fun beer garden in Sheffield to enjoy the sun, then this is one not to miss.
Dam House Bar & Restaurant, Mushroom Ln, Sheffield S3 7NZ.
6. The University Arms
A pub with all the charm you’d want, nestled in the heart of campus at Sheffield University. The pub is a a little oasis and is home to a large beer garden that is perfect for drinks. Whilst you sit and enjoy a pint of beer or maybe an Aperol spritz, you can admire the beauty that surrounds you in this unsuspecting spot. A beer garden in Sheffield that you have to be in the know to venture to that is not only a cool spot, but is also somewhere that cares where its produce comes from sourcing local. So, you know you’re in for a great time.
The University Arms, 197 Brook Hill, Sheffield S3 7HG
7. The Sheffield Tap
Found attached to the Sheffield train station, The Tap is an absolutely stunning pub filled with charm and old-fashioned vibes. From the wood panelled walls when you enter to the tiled Grecian architecture. The Sheffield Tap brings you a wide range of craft beers, on-site microbrewery, and a premium wine and spirit selection The outside beer garden is a great suntrap to sit and watch the busy world go by. Especially, if like us, you love a bit of people watching.
And, with it being a train station pub, it’s the first spot you’ll have the chance to stop off at having reached Sheffield it you’re travelling by train.
The Sheffield Tap, 1b Sheaf St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BP.
8. Cambridge Street Collective – Beer Gardens Sheffield
Well, you wouldn’t think that this Sheffield spot was home to a nice beer garden. But, one of the newest spots in the Steel City Cambridge St. Collective, a food hall packed full of amazing vendors selling everything from Thai, to Mexican has a great seating area out front, which is surrounded by all the newly renovated parts of the city offering you a fresh and vibrant space that is fast becoming one of the most popular in the city.
Not only that, they also offer a terrace overlooking the city, so you can enjoy a hidden Sheffield beer garden that offers city skyline views.
Cambridge St. Collective, 11 Backfields, Sheffield, S1 4HJ
9. Domo
Found in the heart of Kelham Island, Domo is a family-run Sardinian restaurant, bar and deli. You can sit and enjoy some of their brilliant small plates or some pizza & pasta dishes. whilst enjoying a glass of vino or a beer outside the iconic Eagle Works building.
The place drips coolness and vibes that make you want to stay for that extra Aperol spritz. A warm welcoming terrace is a thing of dreams and this one sends us to the coast of Italy with a sense of the sea air blowing in our faces, all whilst being in one of Sheffield’s amazing beer gardens.
Domo, Eagle Works, 34-36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham St, Sheffield S3 8DH.
10. The Nursery Tavern
The Nursery Tavern found on Ecclesall Rd, is a favourite of students and locals alike. It has a big beer garden that’s an absolute sun trap and always has good vibes. It’s a spot with a warm and vibrant atmosphere and one of Sheffield’s beer gardens where you meet up to watch the big game and enjoy a bit of banter. Proper thick burgers and over pub grub is available to wash down a few pints whilst you watch the game or enjoy a bit of time with friends. What more could you want?
The Nursery Tavern, 276 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 8PE
11. The Broadfield Ale House
This Victorian pub with friendly neighbourhood vibes is home to a vibrant beer garden nestled on Abbeydale Road. Offerning a laid back environment where you can enjoy craft beers as well as a line of rotating draughts, larger and bold IPAs. You can wash those beers down in the walled Sheffield beer garden with a gorgeous pub grub menu made using high quality ingredients. The pub is famed for its Sunday roast and even oysters on the last weekend of every month.
Whether you’re looking to nip in for a quick pint in the sun or for a pub lunch, The Broadfield is able to deliver on all your whims.
The Broadfield Ale House, 452 Abbeydale Rd, Nether Edge, Sheffield S7 1FR.
12. The Lost & Found – Beer Gardens Sheffield
Situate on the legendary Ecclesall Road, The Lost & Found specialise in seasonal dishes, afternoon tea, and expertly crafted cocktails. The raised patio is like a secret garden that’s the perfect place to do some people watching alongside one of Sheffield’s busiest streets.
Inspiration for the bar is taken from Sheffield’s industrial past juxtaposing the harsh raw materials with soft florals making for an experience perfect for those stunning days. You can take in the sunshine whilst enjoying a seasonal menu alongside great vibes.
The Lost & Found, 516 Ecclesall Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S11 8PY.
13. The Millowners Arms
In what used to be Kelham Island Museum, the venue is now The Millowners Arms which serves up some great ol’ ales, small plates and street food. You can enjoy sitting outside in the courtyard and sipping on a nice cool bevvie this summer. The space has the vibe that can only be created from being in Sheffield the city of Steel, those old factories make stunning venues and are a real treat to sit in a piece of history in the sunshine and enjoy a drink.
Whether you fancy a midweek drink in the beer garden in Sheffield’s coolest area or are heading out for a weekend of fun, this is one spot not to miss.
The Mill Owners Arms, Alma St, Sheffield S3 8RY.
14. The Nags Head
Bradfield Brewery’s first pub, located just a mile from the brewery, you can enjoy five different hand pulled Farmers Ales. It’s a big ol’ beer garden at Nag’s Head where you can enjoy a proper pint of local ale, which is what Sheffield is famous for with so many great real ales for such a small space.
As well as the usual open fires and warm welcomes that you’d expect from a local boozer this is one of the best beer gardens in Sheffield to enjoy a pint, maybe even a pie as well in the sunshine.
Nag’s Head, Loxley Rd, Stacey Bank, Sheffield S6 6SJ
15. The Gardeners Rest
Another great find in the Kelham Island area, this community-owned pub in Neepsend serves a great selection of beer on tap and has a relaxed laid back vibe. They usually have art exhibitions and such going on, so always worth a visit. The beer garden sits next to the river and offers exquisite views of the old warehouses giving you a little glimpse into Sheffield’s industrial past.
Gardeners Rest, 105 Neepsend Ln, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8AT
16. Kelu
Kelu translates to sky in Sardinian dialect and is a sunset bar found in the heart of Sheffield’s coolest district, Kelham Island. Guests can expect Mediterranean vibes where they can sit back and relax whilst looking out over Sheffield’s skyline from the top of the Krynkl development – which is a cluster of shipping containers.
Brought to you by Sardinian restaurant Domo, expect a small but perfectly formed cocktail menu, featuring mixes from near & far. As well as cleverly formed dishes & appetisers, designed to transport you to a warm evening on a Sardinian terrace. A Sheffield beer garden with a difference.
Kelu, Unit 3.1 krynkl, 294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8UL
17 The Stag’s Head
The flagship pub for the Thornbridge Taps, this pub is a great community pub for the summer. It has a great beer garden with its own play area for the kids. It serves amazing craft beer and traditional pub food to go with it. It’s brill, spacious place with a cosy fire and outdoor terrace making it one of the best beer gardens in Sheffield perfect for all weathers – no excuse not to be in there with a pint in hand this summer.
The Stag Head, 15 Psalter Ln, Nether Edge, Sheffield S11 8YN
18. Fox and Duck
This is such a brilliant pub in Broomhill! It has a friendly environment and has live sports outside as well as inside. It has an incredible beer garden to enjoy – and are pet friendly. They have a wide variety of gins to enjoy, along with their great beers and ciders. Definitely, one of the beer gardens in Sheffield to try this summer.
Fox & Duck, 223-227 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield S10 3BA
19. The Francis Newton
Coined as ‘the nicest Wetherspoons in Sheffield’, The Francis Newton has everything you’d expect from a Spoons, a decent and good value range of drinks to enjoy. It has a really great venue that has one of the beer gardens in Sheffield to visit with a group of friends and family this summer.
The Francis Newton, Clarkehouse Rd, Sheffield S10 2LA
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