While the experience isn’t exactly as it was before in order to enforce social distancing measures – pre-booking is a necessity at most venues and table service needs to be in operation, in accordance with the Government advice which can be found in full here – visitors can still enjoy drinks and food in the fresh air of a traditional beer garden.
So, as a useful guide, here are 10 pubs listed among Sheffield’s best with gardens on travel website Tripadvisor.
1. The Plough, Low Bradfield
The Plough's beer garden in a rural setting crops up repeatedly in its Tripadvisor reviews. Call 0114 285 1280 to place a reservation. Photo: Google
2. The Riverside, Kelham Island
The Riverside's beer garden next to the Don is 'the place to be', one Tripadvisor reviewer says of the pub, part of the True North Brew Co group. There will be no bookings - "When we're full, we're full," bosses emphasise. Photo: Andrew Roe
3. The Nags Head, Loxley
Bradfield Brewery tap The Nags Head is operating on a first come, first served basis for tables inside and out. Photo: Steve Ellis
4. The Castle Inn, Bradway
The Castle Inn has a south facing terrace for sunny days, and a beer garden to the rear, offering plenty of space for a drink or meal outside. Call 01142362955 to book. Photo: Google