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Where to Eat and Drink
There are several main areas of restaurants and bars within 5-10 minutes walk from the Festival location. Here is a rough guide...
Near to the Peace Gardens and Winter Gardens can be found an array of large popular chain restaurants, (Café Rouge, HA!HA!) close to the main shopping centre of town.
Near to The City Hall begins Division Street - a popular haunt for students. Head here for independent restaurants, bars and the Forum – a quirky independent shopping arcade worth a look with a café bar open throughout the day.
At the end of Division Street is the West One flat and restaurant complex, here Division Street joins West Street – the liveliest night district filled with more well-known restaurants, clubs and nightlife.
On the other side of town, London Road has a variety of colourful restaurants on offer, and Ecclesall Road (about 15 mins walk from the centre of town) is a quiet ‘golden mile’ of contemporary independent restaurants and café bars.
If you’ve something specific in mind, here are our listings of recommended restaurants, eateries and bars. Download the Doc/Fest map of Sheffield at the left of screen.
Enjoy!
Festival Hub Eateries
The Showroom Café
Serving a running buffet throughout lunch, enjoy a glass of wine and restaurant food in the evening. Opening times tbc.
Tel. +44 (0)114 249 5479
The Showroom Bar
Serving an extensive bar menu Sunday until Wednesday and from Thursday to Sunday a hot buffet service at lunchtime and bar menu in the evening. Opening times tbc.
Tel. +44 (0)114 249 5479
Workstation Deli (The Delegate Centre)
Serving pastries, sandwiches, wine, continental beers and soft drinks. Opening times tbc.
Jules and Giovanna at the Site Galley
The authentic taste of Italy
Festival Opening Hours. Monday-Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
WiFi hotspot
Newly Licensed! Glass of house wine £1.95, Bottle £8, Bottled beers £1.75
Hot and cold meals, salads & take out available. Pasta £5.75, Panini £3.95, take out Panini £2.60
1 Brown St, Sheffield S1 2BS
Tel. +44 (0)114 249 8884
The ‘Hub 4’ Café and Shop (Sheffield Hallam Students Union)
Opening Times tbc
WiFi Hotspot
Sandwiches, pastries, hot & cold drinks etc available
Paternoster Row, Sheffield
Tel. +44 (0)114 225 5555
SB’s Tandoori Grill House
Friendly curry house right around the corner from The Showroom.
Open Monday-Thursday 18:00 - 02:30, Friday-Saturday 18:00 - 03:00, Sunday 18:00 - 01:00
Typical mains £4.60-£8, SB’s Balti Special £6.70
4 Leadmill Rd, Sheffield S1 4SE
Tel. +44 (0)114 275 1966
Silversmiths
A modern Yorkshire bar and restaurant
Open Tuesday-Thursday 17:00 - 23:00, Friday and Saturday 17:00 - 24:00
111 Arundel St, Sheffield S1 2NT
Tel. +44 (0)114 270 6160
Alfie & Bella
An eat-in or take-away cafe serving a wide variety of sandwiches, paninis, pizza and salads ranging from £1.95-£3.95
Monday-Friday 08:00 - 15:00, Saturday-Sunday closed
46 Howard St, Sheffield S1 2LX
Tel. +44 (0)114 270 0101
Restaurants - City Centre
Mamas & Leonies
Opened in 1968, Mama's was the first pizzeria in the region, and is renowned for serving Italian and European cuisine that is fresh every day, and always made to order. Just 200 yards from both the Lyceum and Crucible theatres, booking is recommended at Mamas & Leonis. Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 - approximately 23:00. Sunday Closed
111-115 Norfolk St, Sheffield, S1 2JETel. +44 (0)114 272 0490
Zing Vaa
Cantonese food.
Open Monday-Sunday 12:00-23:00
55 The Moor, Sheffield S1 4PF
Tel. +44 (0)114 275 6633
Café Guru
Contemporary Indian cuisine.
Open Monday-Saturday 18:00 - 23:00, Sunday 18:00 - 22:00
Curries £7-£8, Special dishes £8-£10.50
17 Westfield Terrace, Sheffield S1 4GH
Tel. +44 (0)114 276 5556
Wagamamas
Noodle Restaurant.
Open Mon-Sat, 12:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00
Teppan around £7, Raman around £8, Kare around £8.20, Rice dishes around £7.50
2 Leopold Square, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2JG
Tel: +44 (0)114 272 3615
Cubana Tapas Bar
Tapas Bar, with live Latin music some nights.
Open Monday-Thursday 17:00 - 24:00, Friday 17:00 - 01:00, Saturday 12:00 - 01:00
Happy Tapas Hour Mon – Friday 17:00 - 18:30 and Sat 12:00 - 18:30
Tapas dishes range from £2.45-£5.45
34 Trippet Lane, Sheffield S1 4EL
Tel. +44 (0)114 276 0475
Central, located behind Sheffield City Hall
BB's Italian Restaurant
Licensed restaurant; bring your own wine!
Open Monday-Saturday 17:00 - 22:30
An average meal costs £15 with drinks
119 Devonshire St, Sheffield S3 7SB
Tel. +44 (0)114 279 9394
Located in the Devonshire quarter
Zoobys Fairtrade Coffee Bar and Sandwich Deli
Lunchtime sandwiches from £2.00. Mainly fairtrade produce and freshly prepared 'in front of you' foods. Excellent vegan/dairy free/vegetarian range
Monday–Saturday 08:30 - 17:00, Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Winter Gardens, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 2LH (Near Peace Gardens)
Tel +44 (0)114 278 8639
Or +44 (0)7986 740908
Blue Moon Café
Vegetarian & Vegan specialists. A fantastic menu with a friendly atmosphere and music from around the world
Open Monday-Saturday 8:00 - 20:00, Sun closed
The average meal costs around £7.65
2 St James’ Street, Sheffield, S1 2EW
Tel: +44 (0)114 276 3443
Pubs and Bars
Rutland Arms - Official Festival Pub
Open 11:00 – 23:30 (licensed until 01.00)
86 Brown St, Sheffield S1 BS
Tel. + (0)114 272 9003
The Old House
Late opening bar with food served till 22:00 Sun-Thurs and until 20:00 Friday & Saturday
WiFi throughout
113-117 Devonshire St, Sheffield S3 7SB
Tel. +44 (0)114 276 6002
The Forum Café Bar
Established late night bar and café
Open Monday-Saturday 10:00 - 01:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 01:00 (with food being served till 22:00)
A main will cost around £8.00, Sandwiches and small plates are priced at about £6.00
WiFi
127-129 Devonshire St, Sheffield S3 7SB
Tel. +44 (0)114 272 0569
www.forumsheffield.co.uk/cafebar
Bungalows and Bears
Stylish bar with occasional live bands and DJ sets
Bar open Sunday- Thursday 11:00 - 12:30, Friday-Saturday 11:00 - 01:30
Also serves food Sunday–Thursday 10:00 – 22:00, Friday-Saturday 10:00 - 21:00, Sunday 12:00 - 21:00
The average price of a main is around £6.00
The Old Fire Station, Division Street, Sheffield, S1 4GF
Tel: +44 (0)114 279 2901
The Washington
Traditional pub with two bars with a good selection of real ales.
Open Mon-Sat 16:00 - 01:00 and Sunday 19:00 - 24:00
79 Fitzwilliam St Sheffield S1 4JP
Tel. +44 (0)114 276 1960
Bia Hoi
Thai bar and restaurant
Open Thursday-Saturday 11:30 - 01:00, Sunday-Wednesday 12:00 - 00:30
1 Mappin St, Sheffield S1 4DT
Tel. +44 (0)114 279 9250
Muse
Open Monday – Friday 12:30 - 23:00, Friday & Saturday 12:00 – 01:00
149-151, West St, Sheffield S1 4EW
Tel. +44 (0)114 278 8288
Frog and Parrot
A bustling pub which is a popular haunt for students. The more interestingly named beers are brewed on the premises.
Open Mon - Sat 11:00 - 11:00, Open Sun 12:00 - 10:30
94 Division Street, Sheffield S1 4GF
Tel: +44 (0)114 272 1280
The Devonshire Cat
Serving a wide selection of world beer and cider.
Open Mon–Thurs 11.30 – 23.30, Fri/Sat 11:30 - 24:00 and Sun 12:00 – 22.30pm
Sandwiches cost around £5, Burgers are priced around £6.50
49 Wellington St, Sheffield, S1 4HG
Tel +44 (0)114 279 6700