We asked The Star’s readers to name their favourite beer garden at a pub in Sheffield, and we had hundreds of responses.
Recommendations ranged from traditional pubs with sweeping views of the countryside to more quirky offerings, including hidden sun traps and riverside spots, as well as beer gardens with playgrounds and plenty of space for the children to run about. It wasn’t all about the location, with many of you recommending pubs based on the quality of the food and beer.
We couldn’t include all your suggestions but here are some of those which cropped up most often, including the Old Horns Inn, in High Bradfield, and the Rivelin Hotel.
1. The Strines Inn, Bradfield
The Strines Inn, on Mortimer Road in the pretty Sheffield village of Bradfield, is Grade II-listed and according to Historic England dates back to the 17th century. Overlooking the Strines Reservoir, it serves a range of traditional pub favourites, features open fires and has an enclosed play area. Photo: Dean Atkins
2. The Fat Cat, Kelham Island
The Fat Cat, on Alma Street, is a Sheffield institution with a quirky beer garden loved by many. Mike Legat gave it a thumbs up for the beer-related memorabilia on the walls. Photo: Submitted
3. The Rivelin, Stannington
From its vantage point high on a hillside, The Rivelin, at the junction of Roscoe Bank and Tofts Lane, offers splendid rural views from its beer garden. Cal James called it 'divine'. Photo: The Rivelin Hotel
4. Malin Bridge Inn
The Malin Bridge Inn, near Hillsborough, is popular with Sheffield Wednesday fans. Mark Stephen Swanston called the beer garden there 'very nice', adding that 'lots of effort' had been put in there. Photo: Dean Atkins