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After passing the turn-off for this pub for 5 years ago on the way back from visiting Sheffield University, we decided to stop for my daughter's graduation meal, on the off-chance.

We could not have been more pleased. The location was beautiful, the staff friendly and the food delicious. The menu was good with plenty of daily specials to choose from, too. Plus a good selection of wines, although we splashed out on a bottle of champers!

There was about a 20-minute wait for our food to be served, which showed that it was all freshly prepared. Servings were generous, the food looked appetising and tasted even better.

The pub itself had a very interesting history and stuffed (literally!) to the rafters with interesting local artefacts.

A repeat visit is a must - I am only sorry that it took so long to try it.

- The Howard-Hales family, 20/07/2011

A good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Pool table, darts board, sports TV, food, family room. This pub has got the lot plus one thing I bet no other pub in the world has... an outdoor slingshot range! It sounds strange but it works much more fun than darts, as everyone can shoot at the same time.

A great pub, friendly locals, a great landlord and atmosphere and a few surprises.

- Stephen Johnson, 13/07/2011

Went in one Friday lunch for a drink & lunch with adult family. On approaching the bar the landlord walked off and his assistant had a face like thunder with no "hello/yes please" and a grunt for a thanks. We were then told, with menus in hand, "we don't do food on Friday lunch".

Really poor service we won't be going there again. It used to be a great pub. My advice is stay away, it's what they deserve.

- Geoff Ruddick, 09/07/2011

We had my birthday party last week at the Old Harrow. I would like to thank all the staff for their friendly service and hospitality.

The buffet that they presented was exceptional and at only £3 per person was really good value.

Thank you for a wonderful evening.

- Peter Miles, 09/07/2011

This is a great pub. We just moved here and this has got to be the cleanest pub we have ever been into. The brass shines, the outside clock works, the food is good, you can sit outside in nice surroundings. The white wine is chilled unlike most Sheffield pubs where it is served warm and what women drink doesn't matter as long as the beer is cold.

This pub will never close down and all Sheffield pubs could learn a lesson from this one. The staff are friendly and efficient and the landlady is a star.

There is internet access, too. A nice smoking area. Quiz nights and music nights. Good for families. An area for dogs. All needs met.

5 stars from me

- Maggie, 04/07/2011

For saying it's a sports cafe it's full of the older generation of people. The only sport bit about it is the horse racing on about 10 different televisions.

Cheap drinks during the day but poor quality. Rawson Spring is a better option!

- Janine Lawson, 02/07/2011

Good beer, especially the cask EPA. They often have a raffle on the weekend (only need to buy a drink to get a ticket).

The food is however a little disappointing. Mixed grill for around £7, which comes with a drink such as a pint, coffee etc... Chicken didn't resemble chicken, some sort of re-formed chicken. Sausages also similar, processed. Chips good, steak not too bad, pork processed too?! Not great considering the price. Puddings nuked in microwave!

Shame, as the beer is good, but food is not. Would pay around £3 for similar in a low end greasy spoon.

- Richard Jackson, 18/06/2011

I have just returned home with my family after a meal in this pub. We have been going to this pub for years. We have always enjoyed our meals out there.

First of all I tried to contact to arrange a booking and there was no answer on the phone.

We turned up and were told that we could have a table.

We sat down and ordered our meal. However when it arrived some of the chips were raw. We told the girl who was serving. All we got in return was a very bad attitude. She took all the meals away. My husband had had an accident with the vinegar and his chips were covered in vinegar. When the meals and chips arrived back my eldest daughter took a bite of one of the chips and complained of it tasting of vinegar. These were quite obviously the same chips as what were took away. However, the girl serving said that they were fresh chips.

When my husband went to pay he calmly expressed that he was not happy with the service we had received. However, the girl then gave him grief and said if were didn't believe her that the chips were cooked we should go and feel how hot the chip fryer was! I said that my main complaint was not the chips but of her attitude towards us. She then told me in no uncertain terms that if we didn't like it we should eat elsewhere. Of that you can be certain we will.

We have eaten at your pub 3 times this month at approximately £50 per time. I hope you're pleased with your member of staff. On our departure I asked her who owned the pub, as I wanted to complain and she told me she owned it. It seemed obvious to me that she didn't, as no owner would treat their paying customers as she had. I researched on the internet when I got home to find that someone called Ben owned it. I phoned back to the pub and the gentleman that answered told me that she was the manager and not the owner.

I look forward to hearing from you with your comments!

Yours

A disgusted long term customer.

Mrs L Hubbard

- Lisa Hubbard, 14/06/2011

Went here last Saturday (11th June) and was actually surprised by what we found. Though the bar isn't the biggest bar in Sheffield it is the only bar so far that we have found that simply plays chart and party music.

On a night out all we want to do is get a couple of reasonably priced drinks and shots then dance to music that we know... that's what you get at Lava Lounge!

We stayed for about an hour before moving on to Crystal to finish our night off.

If you want a bar that is fun, reasonably cheap, busy and where the staff don't look at you like dirt then I would highly recommend giving Lava Lounge a try.

- Jo Thompson, 13/06/2011

A great bar with good music and reasonable drinks prices!

Went here last Saturday as we always visit Lava Lounge when we go out. It's not the most modern bar on West Street but it doesn't take itself too seriously and you are guaranteed a good time when you arrive.

It's open really late (3AM I think) and they don't charge to get in, which is always what we look for on a night out.

Would definitely recommend this bar if you want to dance the night away to chart music and older tunes you've not heard in a long time!

- M Foster, 13/06/2011

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