The Closed Shop, Sheffield - pub details
Address: 52-54 Commonside, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 1GG [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 38034) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Sheffield (1.7 miles), Darnall (3.9 miles), Meadowhall (4.2 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.2/10 (rated by 5 users)
other pubs nearby:
Hallamshire House, Sheffield (0.0 miles), Springvale Tavern, Sheffield (0.1 miles), Hadfield, Sheffield (0.2 miles), Cobden View, Crookes (0.2 miles), Princess Royal, Sheffield (0.3 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Closed Shop, Sheffield
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| This place has recently been under new management. It is currently closed (until the end of July) for much needed refurbishment. All comments that follows are relevant to the period (from about February to June) that this pub was under new management, but with the old decor. The pub is now under ownership of the same team who run the Rutland Arms in town. It has had a very frequently rotating selection of beer with prices not venturing beyond £3 a pint for ale, usually floating at £2.85, £3.50 for cider. The quality of the ale, in how it is kept, is much improved on the last owner and I have yet to have had a pint that is anywhere near approaching sour or off. There are a few 'favourites' such as Adnam's Broadside and Marston's EPA, though these are readily complimented by more interesting Microbrewery alternatives. Normally there is at least a Microbrewery pale and stout to go alongside the regulars. The barstaff are much friendlier and this place now has a real buzz. It is a much better alternative to the Thornbridge nightmare over the road. Once the planned refurbishment is finished, which includes the intention to offer food and adding even more pumps to the present 6, there is no reason why this cannot be the best pub in the Crookes/Crookesmoor/Walkley area. hatter90 - 6 Jul 2013 00:51 |
| It's always hard to choose between this and the Hallamshire House (directly opposite) so we normally combine visits to both! Always has a busy buzzing atmosphere, though often packed theres normally at least 1 set of seats free. A decent range of beer priced around �2.70 per pint, normally containing Black Sheep, Landlord and Kelham beers as previously mentioned but also has Jaipur and Bombardier on occasion in addition to Westons cider and Old Rosie (the more adventurous can even purchase a special Guinness and Old Rosie mix pint.. don't ask I've not sampled!). Would disagree with soupcon however; both this and the Hallamshire are superior to the Cobden which tends to be more expensive and less atmospheric. Overall a good pub with nothing to undermine it except its popularity at peak times, but then again its the sign of a good pub! hatter90 - 11 Oct 2010 20:27 |
| Somehow lacking in character, maybe because it always seems too brightly lit. Decent quality, but not the most exciting choices of beer either. If I was in the area I'd choose the Hallamshire instead, or ideally the Cobden View which is a class above both. soupcon - 3 Feb 2010 23:00 |
| Fully agree with Carlurmston, was in here last night for a very nice Easy Rider, not many suburban pubs about these days ticking over nicely at 8pm on a rainy Monday in November. ikay - 24 Nov 2009 21:47 |
| Suburban boozer high up in the west of Sheffield- a steep climb from the centre, be warned!- in an area of traditional housing popular with students. The pub stands directly opposite the Hallamshire House and it's good to see 2 pubs open in this fashion- the landlords help each other out. It's one opened out L-shaped room around a bar with a raised area at the back with a pool table. Unusual bay window seats offer great views downhill to the city centre. Students and locals seem to intermingle happily here. Real ale was Landlord, Black Sheep and Kelham Island Easy Rider- only the insane pub-tie system prevents there from being more at the moment. Tried the Landlord and Easy Rider which were in great form. The pub gets its unique name from a shop which once stood on the site until the owner realised with his beer sales that a pub would bring far more money in- good call! Had a great time in here chatting with landlord and friendly locals and I hope to return. It's a climb from the centre but for me it's definitely worth it-reward yourself with a pint! if you're in this area I would definitely suggest a visit. Carlurmston - 30 Oct 2009 12:57 |
