Kelham Island’s newest creative night is bringing together three of life’s finest pleasures – pizza, art and cocktails – under one roof in a new monthly social.
Isabellas, already known for its tasty Italian scran, is launching PAC: Pizza – Art – Cocktail, a monthly event where the city’s vibrant art scene meets top-quality food and drink.
The idea came to chef and art collector Toto after chatting with Sheffield artist Kieran Flynn, who’d been putting on successful art shows such as I Love What You’ve Done With The Place in local venues like Two&Six Micropub on Snig Hill. “I thought, if they can do an exhibition in a micropub, we can do it here at Isabellas and add our own spin,” says Toto.
On the opening night – Thursday 21 August, from 7 to 10pm – diners can enjoy any pizza from the menu, a specially created cocktail inspired by one of the featured artists and take home a pizza box transformed into a piece of art. Each box is decorated by the artist and contains a print of their work. “You open it up and there’s the print inside – it’s something you get to keep,” says Toto.
The first event will feature work from three local artists:
- Sara Prinsloo – exploring working-class life through contemporary forms
- Kieran Flynn – imagined landscapes and bold colour
- RUOK – a modern-day caveman blending drawing and street art
The launch event menu offers:
- Pizza & Original Artwork – £20
- Pizza, Original Artwork & Special Cocktail – £30
There’ll be a chilled trip-hop soundtrack to set the mood on the night, and the art will stay on display after the event – with all sales going directly to the artists.
PAC isn’t a one-off – each month will bring a fresh line-up of artists and cocktails, with the next event on 25 September featuring Tom J Newell, Suzi Kemp, William Exley and Emily Redfearn – an exclusive Roar Artist Agency showcase. “The plan is to make this a space that celebrates Sheffield’s art scene, culture, good food – and hopefully more beyond,” Toto says.
In a nutshell:
PAC Opening Night
21 August, 7–10pm
Isabellas, 17 Alma Street, Kelham Island
Instagram: @isabellas_sheffield
