Sheffield, it’s time to limber up those vocal cords and polish your best dance moves – because CosyJoes has landed on West Street, and it’s here to make your nights a whole lot louder.
Already a bit of a cult favourite in Newcastle, CosyJoes is part bar, part nightclub, part karaoke free-for-all – and 100% party. Downstairs it’s wall-to-wall floor fillers from the 60s through to the 00s, while upstairs it’s all about karaoke, whether you fancy belting out a ballad on the free stage or booking one of the six private pods with your mates for a singalong session with full VIP service.
“It’s a feel-good party bar – no pretentiousness, just fun,” co-owner Richie tells us. “From the moment you step inside, the energy hits you.”
And he’s not exaggerating. As well as the dance-through-the-decades soundtrack, CosyJoes like to mix in a few interactive touches. “We do DJ games – like Fistful of Dollars, where the DJ controls a camera, zooms in on the craziest dancer and they’ll win a round of drinks,” says manager Joe. “It’s all about getting everyone involved, not just sticking on a playlist.”
For those who like to go big, the upstairs karaoke pods come with packages to match – think bottles of prosecco, spirits, mixers and two hours of private hire.
So why bring the concept here? Richie grins: “I’ve been coming to Sheffield for years and I love it. Honestly, the friendliest people I’ve ever met. It’s always had that buzz about it, from the Kingdom days right through to now – so West Street just felt like the perfect spot.”
With free entry, a proper mix of music, and the option to take the mic yourself, CosyJoes is aiming to be the kind of venue where everyone feels welcome. “We want people to come in, sing, dance, laugh – whether you’re 18 or 80,” says Richie.
And with doors open late seven nights a week (Sunday–Thursday 9pm–3am, Friday 7pm–3am, Saturday 12pm–3am), there’s no excuse not to drop in.
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