The Matilda bar will offer a welcoming and private feel
An underground bar connected to the Sydney and Matilda art gallery on is set to open at the end of this month.
“If the lanterns are glowing, we are open, enter the door on the corner,” owner Al Daw tells us. “And soon you will find yourself under the street in the Matilda Bar. It’s somewhat of a tribute to the style and laid back attitude of a traditional working mans’ club with an underground speakeasy atmosphere.”
The Matilda bar offers a friendly, relaxed environment that’s unpretentious and welcoming but still retains a private feel. Visitors can expect specially created cocktails, local craft beer as well as more off-beat wines and spirits from Asia and Eastern Europe.
Al added: “We are programming grass-roots, live-music, performance and events for Matilda. Part of Sidney (the warehouse gallery space) is being converted into a lounge bar area with more of a pub feel, complete with artist library and revolving exhibition displays alongside traditional pub games such as table football and darts as well as arcade games.
“We feel the subterranean basement bar, cultural programming and CIQ location alongside the connection to the gallery is unique, not just to Sheffield, but the UK. The space is a hybrid of inspiration from Berlin, Brooklyn, London and Paris and we are delighted to be able to bring this to Sheffield.
With new neighbours Industry Tap, Triple Point and the soon to re-open Matilda Tavern alongside local favourites the Lord Nelson and the Rutland Arms, it’s shaping up to be another attractive area for Sheffield’s drinkers.
Matilda opens Friday, Jan 31st. facebook.com/Sidneyandmatilda
