Pub Reviews In Sheffield

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We were a bit concerned about the limited menu on a Friday night but with hindsight this should have warned us of a treat in store, and the confidence of a chef who knows the excellence of his food. Choosing from fish or pizza, the latter proved to be the best we have had for years. Washing this down by a few pints of Jaipur made the perfect end to an early-doors Friday night.

- Mike and Mary Waters, 25/07/2008

Around ten years ago this was a vibrant pub, good food and very friendly service, with a landlord who delivered the goods to punters.

As I recall, we'd often be unable to get served on a Saturday as the place was heaving. The pub-quiz on a Thursday was almost bursting, and you had to grab a seat around eight - These days you can easily grab a seat minutes before, and the pub is still quite bare.

Sadly, time has not been good for the Yellow Lion since the landlord change. Staff turnover is high, and the landlord quite distant and frankly doesn't have his fingers on the pub as he should.

The beer is of good quality, and some smashing real-ales to be had, but over-priced.

Food is of poor standard fayre, but does seem to be homemade, as opposed to the standard bung-in-the-microwave meals many family pubs are. The menu is average, and the food just as similar. Prices are OK, and if you're after a basic, quick meal for the family, it will be fine. If you're taking someone out for something a little better then avoid. One thing to avoid is their pies! A spoonful of meat filling, topped with claggy mash and gravy, and dry, over-cooked peas seem to be their speciality!

For over a year the toilets stunk, until they were moved toward the back of the pub, and now almost inaccessible, though much cleaner.

Just to give you a feeling of the pub, or rather the neglect of the landlord, their "Christmas Meal" banner remained up all year round outside of the pub for three years! So judge of that what you will.

- Paul Deacon, 20/07/2008

I visited the Hillsborough Hotel with 4 friends in October 2007 for the fist time and was really impressed with the friendly staff, superb selection, and quality ales. In fact I was so impressed that I am going back to stay for a weekend this October and can't wait.

- Bob Vipers, 18/07/2008

I was walking along Penistone Road when I happened upon a delightful pub called the New Barrack Tavern. I went in for a spot of lunch and a pint of the spectacular real ale. I was immediately greeted by the friendly landlord and lady. My food was served by a beautiful and efficient young lady by the name of Katie. I went outside and was impressed by the wonderful beer garden. In summary, excellent beer, food. A lovely family atmosphere. 5 stars

- James Farnsworth, 17/07/2008

Simply 'the best homemade pub grub I have ever tasted in Sheffield'. You may be thinking high praise indeed, but I can honestly say in my twenty plus years experience of Sheffield dinning my tastebuds have never exploded in raptures over such delectable freshly prepared food at a standard pub meal price, and if that wasn't enough there is the added bonuses of real ale and superb staff! How do they do it?

Having taken a party of nine ranging in age from 2 to 78 we were all made to feel very relaxed and welcome by very friendly and competent staff (kitchen and bar).

My recommendation is, if you like processed food, no atmosphere, poor beer and grumpy, unhelpful staff you'll really hate The Strines. However, if you like to be treated with consideration by courteous staff (even if to your amazement your fussy 2-year-old has just demolished a plate of delectable local sausages and demanding dessert very loudly! Sorry!) who serve not only great ale but also superb home-cooked food located in breathtaking countryside then The Strines is the place to go.

- Debra Turner, 08/07/2008

Best pub we have found since leaving Tasmania! Great food, great site, friendly staff (and very helpful with elderly relative).

Would cross the world to come back here again. Well done all!

We'll spread the word.

- Heather Donaldson, 04/07/2008

Best pub I've ever seen. I was guest in this pub 14-16 May 2008. Great people, nice ladies and very good music at the "open mic" session.

Greetings from Germany,
Marcel Funk

- Marcel Funk, 27/06/2008

Let me guess, the person who posted the last review was quite a snob. The George IV has a fun and friendly atmosphere, where everyone has felt welcome. Yes, some people are quite loud and boisterous, but that's what you get wherever you go and in any pub.

The pub caters for not only the real ale followers but also for young adults getting ready to go out and who enjoy having a good time. As far as I am concerned, the pub has undergone a major transformation from what it used to be a year ago, and the reputation it used to have.

The young couple who have taken it over have done a fantastic job and they don't deserve picky people putting the pub down. As far as Langsett Road goes the George IV is the only pub I feel welcome in!

- Dean Hartley, 26/06/2008

Like the gentleman that travels from Rotherham, I too come from Rotherham to take my elderly father for a drink and we have always found a very warm friendly welcoming place. Everyone chats and lets you join in their conversations. An excellent place to go - we've yet to try one of the famous Sunday lunches.

- Jane & Elaine, 19/06/2008

What a great little pub, just on Carlisle Street. I called in after seeing the pub food sign outside, they sell lots of different sandwiches & meals at very low prices.

It was a Thursday & that is meat & potato pie day. What a plate full I got for under £4 & it was home cooked. I would go as far to say that it was the best home made pub pie I have ever had.

The drinks are cheap as well & the staff very polite & accommodating.

I am now definitely calling in again, especially on a Thursday!

- Jason Hull, 19/06/2008

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