Stuart's reviews
Review of Bar S1
13 Nov 07, 20:31
Good Value Drinks, Disgraceful Toilets 
Bar S1 didn't do it for me. One of many bars and pubs on west street it seems to have an air of pretentiousness about it. The decor is a sight to behold, I think they should have sack the guy who suggested the colour scheme but the drinks are value for money. This is about the only thing going for it as the toilets are an absolute disgrace and theres hardly any seating for such a busy bar. Its only worth coming here for a quick pint before moving on I think.
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Review of The Dog & Partridge
13 Nov 07, 20:27
Nice Pub with Live Music on Trippet Lane 
There are one or two nice pubs on Trippet Lane, the Dog and Partridge is another good pub. I was a bit worried at first to enter but my nerves were settled by a very smiley/friendly bar staff member. It seems the locals like Guinness here as I think I was the only person there without one so if Guinness is your thing maybe here is the place to try it. The pub has a lot of live bands and it almost reminded me of the Leopold in Doncaster but a lot more classier.
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Review of The Old Queens Head
13 Nov 07, 20:24
Tudor Pub ideal for Meeting 
Nearby to Penny Black the weird smelling pub on Pond Hill is a much nicer pub called the Old Queens Head. Its a very old looking building (I would say tudor) which seems to have avoided the grasp of developers for the mean time. It's very close to the Bus Station but doesn't get too much passing trade by the looks of it. Most of the people were middle aged so expect to drink in a quiet surrounding. It makes for an ideal meeting place on a weekday night.
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Review of The Penny Black
13 Nov 07, 20:21
Drunks, Football and Weird Smells 
I wondered in Penny Black by mistake. Residing on Pond Hill its pretty much a football pub, meaning the only time it has atmosphere is when the footballs on. When I went in there were a few drunks which for 3 in the afternoon was a little unsettling. There's a few weird smells in here as well, like damp carpet but mixed in with something else. I was happy to leave this pub when I could. 1 Star is all it will get from me!
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Review of Reflex The 80's Bar
13 Nov 07, 20:18
Low Brow 80's Themed Bar
Reflex (formerly Edwards) is a 1980's themed bar chain night very much like Flares (1970's themed). Basically the decor in the place hasn't changed much from what it used to be, it just plays 1980's music all night like Duran Duran et al. Its good to come here for a laugh I guess but its not my type of thing anymore. Most of the people here are in their late twenties early thirties probably here to reminisce over a pint. If you want some novelty in the evening come here for a bit but don't make a night of it.
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Review of The Red Lion
13 Nov 07, 20:15
Good for the Weekend
The Red Lion on Charles Street is a great pub in the center of Sheffield. Theres a lot of beers on tap and even a few ales as well to keep the older drinkers happy. There is much of an atmosphere here unless it match day at Bramall Lane but the mix of young and old drinkers works really well here without looking seedy or being quite aggressive. Sadly thou it lacks something special about it, its the people that make a place at the end of the day so this is really a weekend pub.
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Review of RSVP
13 Nov 07, 20:12
Nice Views and Nice Staff
RSVP on Cambridge Street is one of the only few places I know in Sheffield that has two floors to it (But not a nightclub). It's got a really nice bar to it and the second floor views of the city center are really nice, day or night. Drinks are a tad pricey I think but its a big place and the atmosphere on the weekend can get really good. I'm going to give in an extra star just for having really hot bar staff thou. Go and check it out yourself!
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Review of Runaway Girl
13 Nov 07, 20:09
Not as I expected from word of mouth
The Runaway Girl can be found on Arundel Street in the city of Sheffield. I heard a lot of good things about it from review websites but after going there I can't understand why. Its quite a small bar and the cocktails were nice but I've tasted better at a Revolutions bar. That said, the staff were very good and the atmosphere ok, but from listening to other people I expected a lot more.
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Review of Cavells Cafe Bar
13 Nov 07, 20:02
Cool Cafe Bar in the City
Cavell's Cafe Bar on High Street is a great place to relax and unwind. Theres a really nice atmosphere to the place like you would get in a typical coffee shop whilst still retaining a vibe like a bar. I was very impressed and I haven't found a cafe bar like this in London or anywhere else for that matter. The snack menu is good so if you come here try something off there rather than hitting straight for the bar for lots of drinks.
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Review of Empire Bar
13 Nov 07, 19:26
It's a bit of a'Meat Market' in here
I can describe the Empire Bar in Charter Square very easily; it's a bit of a meat market in here. The door staff looked like they weren't doing there job as I'm sure several girls in there were no where near the legal age of drinking. It's a bit of a tip inside as well so you aren't missing much in that department either. I didn't enjoy this bar at all and was quite relieved the leave as quickly as I did (which was about 15 minutes).
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Review of The Dove & Rainbow
13 Nov 07, 19:22
Once Bad Now Excellent
The Dove and Rainbow in Hartshead Square used to be really bad borderline dump. Then someone came up and swept the pub of its feet and gave it a lovingly new refurbishment. As a result the place is 100 times better than before and the this has filtered through to people has the place looked as busy as ever last time I had went. If you live local and went before the refurbishment, I urge you to go again then and experience the new experience.
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Review of The Cutler
13 Nov 07, 19:19
A Gem of a Place
The Cutler on Cambridge Street is very deceptive. It looks very small on the outside but once you walk in it opens up a lot. The staff are very good here and service was as quick as any place I've seen. It's good some old wood decor and the toilets are clean and modern which makes a change. Somehow it wasn't that busy for a Saturday night when I went which is a real shame as the people of Sheffield are missing out on a treat here.
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Review of Cubana
13 Nov 07, 19:16
Great Food, Great Music
Cubana on Trippet Lane serves some fantastic tapas, probably the best in the city from what others have told me. It's also got an impressive vegetarian menu but it lacks size. it's too small a restaurant for me. However the atmosphere makes up for some of this and the quality of the food is excellent and the music is also very good. They played a lot of salsa the night I went. It's probably best with a small group of friends and I would recommend you book a table.
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Review of The Cavendish
13 Nov 07, 19:13
Well Below My Expectations
West Street is the place to go in Sheffield but avoid the place known as The Cavendish. It's full of students but this isn't what makes it bad. The service is dreadful at the bar, often rushed so you never quite get a full pint from the tap. They are also quite rude but the chips were nice but this isn't going to change my mind about the place. It's got potential but it needs someone new to come in and start from scratch again.
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Review of The Bedroom
13 Nov 07, 19:10
1 out of 5 purely for the people in there
What a dreadful place the Bedroom is. It attracts certain types of people; ladies who like to wear a lot of white and get drunk in groups, middle aged people who think they are 18 again and often dressed accordingly and a smattering of Chav's ready to exploit the older ladies. Regardless of the Bedrooms ok decor, reasonable beer prices and quick bar service, I can only give the Bedroom a resounding 1 out of 5.
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Review of Wig & Pen
13 Nov 07, 18:58
Tucked away behind Cathedral
The Wig and Pen has resided on Campo Lane in the city center for many years and was recently called Shenanigans. The beers here are excellent and a lot of ale drinkers were at the bar so I'm guessing it has a good reputation around the local area. Because its behind the cathedral it does get too much in passing trade so actually discovering the place feels like a real exciting find. Well worth a visit to for a beer.
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Review of The Red Deer
13 Nov 07, 18:33
Classic Ale Pub in Centre
The Red Deer on Pitt Street is one of a few pubs near the center of Sheffield that is frequented by students. Timothy Taylor is on tap and very popular with the locals along with many other varieties of ales. I think I saw a camra accreditation at the bar so if ale is your thing then this place might be what you are looking for. It's a friendly, cosy pub with an open fire, everything you need for a nice relaxing pint. The winter brings out the cosy element of the pub so take a look if you can.
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Review of Lloyds No. 1 Bar
13 Nov 07, 18:23
Your Standard Lloyd's No.1 Bar
A Large Lloyd's No.1 bar can be found at the end of Division Street. When you arrive expect to find it to the standard of Lloyd's No.1 bars across the country with nice soft decor and good value for money on drinks and food. I didn't stop in here for too long as I was doing a pub crawl around the main bars in the city but if I was to do another one and I was around Division Street I would pop in again.
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Review of The Lions Lair
13 Nov 07, 18:20
Excellent Pub with Tasteful Decor
I might be wrong but the Lions Lair on Burgess Street is a gay pub. But they are open to everyone so don't be put off by the place because of this one fact. The food was nice although I expected a little bit more in terms of portions. The staff are friendly and they have now added more cocktails to the drinks menu. Overall the place is excellent throughout and well worth some of your time to check out.
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Review of The Museum
13 Nov 07, 18:16
Average Pub, Not Impressed Too Much
The Museum on Orchid Street has gone through several changes in its time. It's now gone back to its original name'The Museum'. It's quiet ironically really as I found the atmosphere in here very quite like a Museum but it does have a good outdoor bit so in the Summer things perk up a bit. If you like your ales this has a few on tap and the beer prices are too bad either for a city center pub.
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Review of Muse
13 Nov 07, 18:08
Nice Bar on West Street
Muse is one of many places to drink on West Street. It's a great bar with some great bar staff. I particularly like bars that have quick bar service and these guys delivered admirably. Theres a nice feel about the place and I think they are going for the more upmarket drinker but it fails a little with the quite poor cocktail menu. If you want cocktails go tot Revolution on Fitzwilliam Street otherwise stick around here for a bit on the weekend and savor the atmosphere.
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Review of Fagans
13 Nov 07, 18:05
A full Flavour Irish Pub 
As you can probably tell by the name, Fagan's on Broad Lane is an Irish pub but not in the tacky mold of an O'Neills. Its a cracking little pub; friendly, unpretentious, full of character, excellent beer and a some really tasty food as well. They do a lot of live music usually at the weekend with a distinct Irish flavor and this merely adds to an already great atmosphere. One of the better pubs in Sheffield City Centre.
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Review of The Frog & Parrot
13 Nov 07, 18:02
Pub for Students on Weekend
The Frog and Parrot is a pub on Division Street that's pretty much a student pub now which makes its a bit disappointing when the students aren't around. However the pub stills retains some character and they have some half decent beers here if thats what you are looking for in a pub. But I think its a Saturday night pub on a city pub crawl and nothing else so try it then rather than for a quiet weekday pint after work.
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Review of The Graduate
13 Nov 07, 17:59
Good Sunday Pub Quiz
I'm not sure if its Called The Graduate or Graduate but it resides on Surrey Street in the city center. I came here once for the Sunday quiz which was very enjoyable if it not was for the annoying quiz master. (seemed a bit of a know it all). Its a great bar with a good atmosphere. It just needs a few more pool tables but its a pub more for a quiet pint rather than a drink in a party atmosphere. If you want that atmosphere head further in the heart of the city.
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Review of The Old Monk
13 Nov 07, 17:56
Great Place to Watch the Footy
The Old Monk on Norfolk Street is a great place to watch the football or just relax with an afternoon pint. The food is good as well which adds to the character and value of the pub. Apparently it used to be an bank which would explain the grand interior and high ceilings. I do know people who don't like the place in general so its going to be one of the places you either love or hate. I like it so take a look.
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Review of Revolution Bar
13 Nov 07, 17:51
Nice Cocktails, Nice Bar shame about Price
Yet another Revolution Vodka Bar rolls in to town, this time on Fitzwilliam Street. It's a nice looking bar in the city center but this is one of the more expensive chain bars so drinks aren't that cheap but you do get quality vodka like Grey Goose Vodka from France which you won't normally find. There also some smashing vodka cocktails which I urge you to try. The bar staff are very friendly and this adds to a great atmosphere in the place.
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Review of Swim Inn
13 Nov 07, 17:48
Slightly Disappointing Pub
A stereotypical city center pub. Nice and friendly atmosphere to the place with some very cheap drinks. Monday Club prices are even cheaper in the north than London. There are believe it or not wetherspoons pubs with a certain edge to it, alas the Swin Inn is not one of them but its a good attempt nevertheless. Its a pub to start off a night if you are new to the city but you will find several better pubs around the corner when you venture outside which is why I have rated it 3 stars.
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Review of Varsity Bar
13 Nov 07, 17:47
Worth a visit if In the Area
The Varsity on West Street is one of those places that isn't nice to look at but yet you always managed to have a good time in there. The beer isn't up to much and either are the toilets although I hear there has been a refurbishment done recently. Hopefully this wouldn't have taken away the character of the place too much. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Review of Wetherspoons
13 Nov 07, 17:45
Large Wetherspoons with Outdoor Patio
A nice and clean Wetherspoons in the city center of Sheffield with upstairs and downstairs bars making this one of the biggest in the country (I think). Theres also a small outside patio which is ideal for the summer when you want to relax and unwind in the sun. Its usually a good place to get things started if you are going for a pub crawl around the center. Although the food isn't exceptional its good enough and there is a good atmosphere around the place to warrant a visit.
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Review of Yates's
13 Nov 07, 17:43
Reliable Yate's Pub
Compared to other Yates in the UK I have been too, the one on Division Street in the middle of Sheffield is one of the better ones but compared to other chain pubs its still behind many of them. There wasn't anything particularly bad about the place, the food was good, friendly staff, nice and clean but it just didn't have anything about it to make me want to go there again which is a bit of a shame considering the Staff's hard work.
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Review of The Showroom Bar And Cafe
13 Nov 07, 17:28
Decent enough Place with Wi-Fi
The Showroom on Paternoster Row is another handy little place to go if you have just missed your train. It's a decent city center bar but nothing stands out when you get there. Theres a lot of people with laptops in here when I went so I'm guessing they have free wi-fi which is certainly a bonus as few places still provide this service in their premises. My friend in Sheffield told me its got a late license now on Thursdays to Saturdays so it might be worth your time to visit the bar then as well.
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Review of The Rutland Arms
13 Nov 07, 17:27
An Endearing Pub close to the Station
If you like your real ales (like my Dad) this is one of the places to go in Sheffield. The Rutland Arms resides on Brown Street and has a good range of beers. My dad pointed 7 out to me. Its in quite a handy location not too far away from the Railway station so if your train is delayed it might be worth the risk to come here for a quick drink. Overall the pub has some friendly staff and a rather eccentric decor that you will probably find very endearing.
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Review of The Hub
13 Nov 07, 17:26
Sheffield Hallam Student Union Bar
This is Sheffield Hallam University's Student Union. Its a nice bar with lots of pool tables for the students too enjoy. Its also got a few TV's in the corners for the sport. Great if you are a student but I felt a bit uncomfortable now that I'm not a student. But that is just me, the atmosphere is lively as you would expect and drinks are cheap so why not give it a try sometime.
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Review of The Globe
13 Nov 07, 16:50
Pub with Sticky Floor Sydrome
The Globe on Howard Street is a place I would describe as a chain pub with a friendly atmosphere and full of students. Its also very close to the train station. Expect old furniture, very sticky floors but a great jukebox. If you like pubs with a lively atmosphere then this is the place to go but do expect lots of students. However if a student bar repulses you then go elsewhere in the city.
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Review of The Fountain
13 Nov 07, 16:44
Good for Quiet Relaxing Pints
The Fountain on Leopold Street is a pub more for a relaxing pint rather than one of those pubs with a party atmosphere going on. The prices for drinks aren't too bad although not the cheapest in Sheffield by any stretch of the imagination. The interior is spacious with wooden decor and a high roof. I think this pub is more for after work drinks or a quiet pint on a weekday night rather than a place to go on the weekend.
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Review of Brown Bear
13 Nov 07, 16:42
Cheap Beer but dingly decor
I think the Brown Bear is one of a handful Samuel Smith pubs still left in Sheffield if not the only one (as I didn't see any others around). The pints started at just £1.33 when I went although this was over a year ago since I last went. But its too dirty and unwelcoming as a pub. I don't think the great value for money for the beer overcomes the shabby interior and quite lackluster atmosphere I found. I can see why there aren't many Sam Smiths around.
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Review of Bia Hoi
13 Nov 07, 16:39
Busy, Good Reputation but be wary at Weekends
The Bia Hoi bar seems to suffer a bit from being too successful. Its got a good reputation so a lot of people come here on the weekend which means it gets very busy with very little seating available. Expect to get bumped around a lot but I can see why its popular, it does have one of the best atmospheres in the area and if you do get a seat then you going to be sitting on some really comfy leather sofas.
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Review of The Bankers Draft
13 Nov 07, 16:38
Needs to Improve on a lot of things
Unfortunately the Bankers Draft failed to live up to its reputation. This place is only good thing going for it is the cheap beer. The food service is slower than a snail and I got served by quite a rude member of staff (very blunt). Although I've heard since they have had a refurb and things are a lot better so maybe it is worth a try if you have nothing better to go to but I wont be going there in a hurry.
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Review of All Bar One
13 Nov 07, 16:35
Typical Style of Bar in City
All Bar One is a typical city center bar. Nothing special, you basically get what you pay for which is a reasonably priced drink and a prompt service. The staff are probably the best thing in the bar although the food was quite good as well. I'd treat this place as somewhere to go on a city pub crawl around Sheffield but nothing more.
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Review of 23 Bar & Restaurant
13 Nov 07, 16:32
Nice Coktails, Poor Surroundings
When I think of 23 on Fitzwilliam Street I think of two things; firstly a rather tacky interior and secondly, very bad lighting which is a shame because I had a rather good cocktail there when I went with my friends. However the cocktail isn't good enough for me to want to go back there again in a hurry. There are other places in the city of Sheffield with just as nice cocktails but nicer surroundings.
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