Don’t know about you, but we got a right kick out of seeing new businesses springing up across the city when lockdown finally ended. Here’s our pick of the bunch…
Alder Bar
Alder Bar, in Sheffield Brewery
Continuing the tradition of Kelham Island beery hotspots, Alder Bar is based in the listed Albyn Works complex and serves an ever-rotating selection of ales, including a couple brewed on-site by fellow tenants Sheffield Brewery.
Fewer than One
Fewer than One
From the ashes of legendary clubbing venue The Night Kitchen rose Fewer Than One – an exciting new events space and creative hub that launched with a commitment to diverse lineups and memorable parties. Expect more of the same in 2022.
Read more here.
Shuffle Shack
Abbeydale Road’s very own Crystal Maze for hipsters refurbed its former gig room into a disco-themed shuffleboard bar and cocktail gaff, inviting punters in to take on their pals at the tricky game, which is essentially a bit like curling without the ice.
Read more here.
Luca
Luca, Oughtibridge
This new restaurant based in Oughtibridge is already being touted as one of north Sheffield’s most exciting places to eat, serving up a mix of Mediterranean dishes (all with a special twist) alongside an impressive beer and speciality wine selection.
Read more here.
Marmadukes III
Marmadukes, Ecclesall Road
They sure know how to do a café, don’t they? Marms made it a stunning hat-trick with their third addition the city, a gorgeous open-plan bakery and café based in the atmospheric old sorting office on Ecclesall Road.
Read more here.
Salt Brewery
Salt, Kelham Island
Replacing the Stew & Oyster, this new Kelham Island joint knocks out award-winning craft beer and tasty Asian street food treats from Baomesters.
Read more here.
Sheffield Plate
Inside Orchard Square’s Sheffield Plate
The food hall revolution continues apace, and this Orchard Square venue brings you two whole floors of independent food traders, bars and live music.
Read more here.
Dyson Place
Dyson Place Courtyard
Several fresh businesses have arrived at this Sharrow Vale hub of indies, including cosy tapas restaurant Iberico and two-floor casual dining restaurant Cornerstone. There are retail offerings too, covering everything from skincare to babywear.
Read more here.
Lykke
Lykke, New Era Square
The sister venue of popular Fitzalan Square café Hygge, Lykke brings more Scandi vibes to Sheff with a Danish-inspired restaurant, bar and coffeehouse situated at the heart of New Era Square.
Read more here.
Doner Summer
Doner Summer, 92 Burton Road.
Top guilt-free babbin’ guaranteed at this year’s addition to the 92 Burton Road courtyard. Get your 100% vegan street food kicks with everything from babs and burgers to tater tots and the dirtiest of dirty fries.
Read more here.
Wazwān
This Kashimiri-inspired restaurant moved into its subterranean Leopold Square unit towards the back-end of 2021, combining authentic cuisine from the Indian Subcontinent with the best Yorkshire produce. Not to mention an enviable cocktail selection.
Industry Hophouse
Industry Hophouse
The owner of Sidney Street’s much-loved Industry Tap opened another beery haven back in the summer, combining bar and bottle shop in an iconic spot on the corner of Leadmill Road.
Read more here.
Extra Time
Extra Time
Two floors of sports bar goodness featuring 40+ HD screens, a tasty grill house menu, shuffleboard, American pool tables, smart darts and plenty more has replaced the old Spearmint Rhino on Brown Street.
Read more here.
Beju
Beju, Glossop Road
A luxury bar/restaurant with uber-chic interiors and a tempting contemporary Asian menu arrived on Glossop Road in November.
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Pollen Market
Pollen Market. Photo credit: Joe Horner
Not a venue but a fantastic new inner-city flower market brought to us from the team behind Peddler. Pollen celebrates all things botanical and will be returning to its home on Castlegate on a monthly basis throughout 2022 – keep any eye out for the latest confirmed dates at pollenmarket.co.uk.
Read more here.
Well on their way
Upcoming openings we’ve earmarked for 2022…
New Era Square
Following a slew of 2021 openings, there’s plenty more planned for the up-and-coming development this year. Soon joining the party will be a Brazilian steak house, modern sports bar and a French wine bar, completing a well-rounded offering at the venue just off London Road.
Grind II
The team behind the popular Kelham Island café are opening a new space in Broomhill, where you can expect more of the usual Grind goodness: top-notch coffees, spot-hitting breakfast and lunchtime menus, plus cocktails and tapas selections in the evenings.
Boom: Battle Bar
Photo Credit: Boom: Battle Bar
A 12,000 square foot ‘entertainment battleground full of competitive gaming’ is set to open on The Moor in early 2022.
Dark Horse
Dark Horse, Banner Cross
A new micropub heading to Banner Cross, promising a rotating selection craft ales and street food. Sign us up.
Copa Bar
The team behind the Copa Caffe and Extra Time venues purchased the old Harrison’s building on Eccy Road, with plans to turn it into a two-storey cocktail and lounge bar.
