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Scarsdale Hundred Allowed to Open Later
Plans to allow a popular Wetherspoon pub to stay open later into the night have been approved, giving customers an extra hour at the venue on selected days.
Sheffield City Council has agreed to a planning application submitted by the pub chain to extend the opening hours at the Scarsdale Hundred, located on Sevenairs Road near Beighton. The decision allows the change on a temporary basis for an initial 12-month trial period.
The application sought to amend an existing planning condition attached to the pub's operating hours. Under the new arrangement, the Scarsdale Hundred will be able to remain open until 1:30am on certain nights.
The extended hours apply on Fridays, Saturdays, Maundy Thursday, Sundays before a Bank Holiday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. On those days, the pub may operate from 7am through to 1:30am.
From Sunday to Thursday, the premises may open from 7am until 12:30am.
Council officers noted that the proposal represents a modest 60-minute extension and does not alter existing restrictions on outdoor drinking and seating areas.
The outside drinking area will continue to close at 10:30pm, while the external smoking area will be permitted to remain open until 1:30am. Planning officers said maintaining the earlier closure of the drinking area would help reduce the risk of late-night noise affecting nearby homes.
In a report assessing the plans, officers stated that the additional hour was not expected to materially change the character or intensity of activity at the site, which already operates with late-night trading at weekends and during public holidays.
The approval has been granted as a temporary measure lasting 12 months. The trial period will allow the council to monitor any effects linked to later opening, including customer dispersal late at night.
Environmental Protection Services supported the temporary consent, confirming there is no history of noise complaints associated with the premises and that a noise impact assessment was not considered necessary.
In supporting documents submitted to the council, Wetherspoon said the proposal had been designed with nearby residents in mind. The company noted the pub sits around 100 metres from residential properties and said care had been taken to ensure the venue remains compatible with the surrounding area.
The operator also confirmed that discussions had taken place with the Police Licensing Officer, who was supportive of the later hours. A separate application to vary the premises licence is expected to follow planning approval.
Wetherspoon described the Scarsdale Hundred as offering a broad range of food and drink services throughout the day, similar to traditional licensed premises, cafés and restaurants, adding that the venue contributes to local activity and the wider community.
The pub occupies the circular building formerly known as Damon's Restaurant, a site previously popular with diners. Its name references the historic Scarsdale Hundred, an administrative district recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.
The newly approved later hours will now operate on a trial basis while Sheffield City Council reviews their impact over the coming year.
Major Progress Revealed on Renovation of the Norfolk Arms
New photographs published by the The Star show significant progress in the ongoing renovation of the Norfolk Arms pub in Grenoside.
The images highlight how work is advancing on major plans to transform the well-known venue on Penistone Road. One of the most noticeable developments is a newly formed section linking two existing buildings at the Norfolk Arms, which has now taken shape as construction continues.
Elsewhere, the rest of the building has been visibly improved, with owners carrying out external upgrades while the wider renovation project moves forward.
The Norfolk Arms has long been a familiar landmark for people entering Sheffield from the north along the A61. The pub has been closed for around six years, but the ongoing works are part of plans to transform the venue ahead of its eventual reopening.
Alongside the latest images showing the building's current appearance, previously released pictures illustrate how the pub looked before work began, as well as planning visuals submitted to Sheffield City Council outlining the intended finished design.
According to plans filed last year, the redevelopment includes the demolition of an existing conservatory and part of an outbuilding, alongside the construction of a new rear extension. The scheme also provides for a link extension connecting the pub to a prominent outbuilding, with both the outbuilding and the first floor set to be used as trade areas.
Further changes form part of the proposals, including alterations to the existing Norfolk Arms car park and the use of adjoining land to create additional parking.
Work on the landmark Grenoside pub remains ongoing as the large-scale renovation project continues to take shape.
Plans to Permanently Close the Mason's Arms
Plans have been submitted to change the use of a well-known neighbourhood pub in Crookes following its closure.
Sheffield City Council has received a planning application proposing the permanent closure of the Mason's Arms on Carson Road and its conversion into a children's nursery.
The application, submitted by Carlette Sarayreh, seeks permission for the conversion and internal reconfiguration of the existing building. Under the plans, the former pub would be transformed into a nursery facility accommodating approximately 65 children.
According to a planning statement accompanying the application, the proposal includes children's activity areas, staff facilities, outdoor play space and limited on-site drop-off parking. The existing beer garden would be replaced with an outdoor activities area, while internal changes would see administration offices and nursery spaces take the place of the bar and pool table.
The nursery is proposed to operate between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, closing only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The application states that the development would provide a community facility serving local families and supporting childcare provision in the Crookes area while making use of an existing building.
Plans indicate the new facility would employ 15 members of staff.
The Mason's Arms was refurbished as a pub in 2020 by then-landlords Brandon Hoult and Jamie Tuxford shortly before coronavirus lockdown restrictions were introduced that year. More recently, the venue operated as a pub and burger restaurant under businessman Mitchell Hinchliffe after reopening in October 2024.
During its latest incarnation, one room was converted into a restaurant area while a second retained a more traditional pub layout, including a darts board and pool table. The venue was still running as a pub-restaurant in 2025 but has since closed.
The Mason's Arms is one of eight pubs in the Crookes area. The planning application will now be considered by Sheffield City Council.
Abbeydale Brewery To Open First Dedicated Taproom
Abbeydale Brewery is set to open its first dedicated taproom after securing a new venue on Abbeydale Road.
The brewery, which has operated for 30 years, has announced plans to launch a new space called Abbeydale Beerworks, located in the former Turner's Bottle Shop unit at 298 Abbeydale Road. The site sits just a short walk from the brewery itself.
The new taproom aims to remain a destination for beer enthusiasts, offering visitors access to the brewery's latest beers alongside small-batch specials. Exclusive tasting events are also planned as part of the venue's programme.
In a statement, the brewery said it hoped to carry forward the sense of community associated with the previous occupiers of the space. "We really hope we can take the venue forward with the spirit of community that Rob and Alison so wonderfully instilled in Turner's, and we can't wait to play a new part in the neighbourhood that already means so much to us and that we've called home for thirty years," the brewery said.
Like the brewery itself and its pub, The Rising Sun, the new venue will operate as a 100 per cent employee-owned business. The company decided in 2024 that long-term stewardship of the business should rest with its employees, describing them as the people who helped build it together.
The team is working towards an opening in the spring, with mid-April identified as the hoped-for launch period. Opening hours for the taproom are expected to be confirmed closer to opening.
Trippets Lounge Bar Announces Closure After More Than a Decade
A well-known Sheffield jazz venue has announced it will close its doors, citing the financial and mental pressures of running a live music bar.
Trippets Lounge Bar, located on Trippet Lane in Sheffield city centre, confirmed it will shut after service on Saturday 18th April. The venue has been operated by husband-and-wife team Carl and Debbie Shaw, who said the decision followed mounting challenges facing the business.
In a statement shared online, the owners described escalating costs and unpredictable trade as key factors behind a closure that had been "a long time in the making".
They wrote: "After 11 years on Trippet Lane, we are announcing our closure, after service, on Saturday 18th April.
"We are deeply thankful for the people that have made our time at Trippets so incredibly special. To the amazing, talented musicians, generous customers and unbelievably loyal staff that have graced our venue: we cherish all of you. We hope the food, drink and music enjoyed here will live long in the memories of those who supported us over the years."
The upmarket bar opened in 2015 with the aim of providing Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region with a dedicated live jazz venue, offering regular performance opportunities to numerous musicians.
According to the venue's website, it marked the Shaws' first dedicated jazz venue and their first business in Sheffield's busy city centre cultural hub. They initially hosted live music once a week, before expanding within months to programme performances at least four nights a week, featuring domestic and international jazz artists.
Before becoming Trippets Lounge Bar, the site had long been part of Sheffield's hospitality scene, operating as Trippets Wine Bar during the 1990s.
The couple previously ran The Bull's Head at Ranmoor for 15 years before launching the city centre venue.
In the announcement, the owners encouraged customers to continue supporting independent businesses and said they hoped the food, drink and live music enjoyed at the venue would remain in people's memories.
The news prompted messages of appreciation from patrons and performers on social media.
In the weeks leading up to closure, the venue said it would continue opening on Thursday to Saturday evenings and for Sunday brunch, inviting customers to return for what it called "the usual convivial company" before its final night.
Rising Sun named Sheffield West Pub of the Year
Real ale enthusiasts have crowned The Rising Sun as Sheffield West Pub of the Year 2026, marking the fourth time the popular venue has received the honour.
Members of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) voted for the Fulwood Road pub following its continued popularity among local drinkers. The award adds to an impressive record for the venue, which previously secured Sheffield & District Pub of the Year in 2022 and Sheffield West Pub of the Year titles in both 2023 and 2025.
Owned by Abbeydale Brewery, the pub offers a range of cask ales alongside guest beer rotations, an ever-changing cider selection, a carefully curated wine list, a wide choice of quality spirits, and a variety of non-alcoholic options.
The Rising Sun's history stretches back to 1859, when the original establishment first opened. Research carried out by Dave Pickersgill, a CAMRA member and editor of Sheffield's Real Heritage Pubs, identified its earliest recorded mention in the 1859 General Directory of Sheffield.
The name "Rising Sun" is believed to have been chosen for pubs facing east and catching the morning sunlight - a description that applied to the original building.
The current premises date from 1904, when the pub was rebuilt a short distance away to allow the widening of Fulwood Road for the introduction of electric trams. According to Mr Pickersgill's research, Sheffield Town Trustees agreed to provide land free of charge to Sheffield Corporation in exchange for the demolition and reconstruction of the pub.
During the mid-20th century, the licence was taken over by the Courage Group. In July 1992, management passed to the University of Sheffield Students' Union, before Abbeydale Brewery acquired ownership shortly before Christmas 2005. An extensive refurbishment followed in 2014, including the addition of a full kitchen and a glass-roofed extension.
The latest award from CAMRA reflects sustained support from real ale drinkers, confirming the Rising Sun's continued status as one of Sheffield's most celebrated pubs.
New Inn Pub Closes for £187,000 Refurbishment
A well-known pub in Sheffield has closed temporarily as work begins on a major refurbishment.
The New Inn, on Hollinsend Road in Gleadless, has shut its doors ahead of a £187,000 overhaul being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs. Work on the project began on 16th March.
The refurbishment will include improvements both inside and outside the building. Plans include renovating the exterior of the stone pub and replacing the car park at the front with a south-facing outdoor seating area for 42 people.
Inside, the pub will be redesigned to feature a spacious bar, a snug and an upgraded games room with new furniture and equipment. The games area will include a pool table, two halo-lit dart boards with electronic scoring, and a high-spec surround sound AV system with four screens showing Sky and TNT Sports.
Star Pubs' Sheffield area manager Chris Carratt said the work is intended to modernise the building while keeping it welcoming for the local community.
"The New Inn is a lovely old building but it's tired and needs updating," he said.
"It's been very well supported by the local community, and we're pleased to be improving it for them. It will look fantastic when the works are completed and will be much more warm and welcoming."
The pub will reopen this spring, with the relaunch expected in late April.
When it returns, The New Inn will introduce new opening hours, starting the day three hours earlier at 12pm. Plans are also in place to host a range of regular activities, with different events scheduled throughout the week.
These are expected to include games nights, bingo, a knit and natter club, and Saturday evening entertainment such as karaoke, live singers and open mic events. Baby and toddler "stay and play" sessions and a friendship lunch are also planned.
The refurbishment follows the departure of long-serving managers Nic Barber and Gill Oxley, who left the pub in May 2025 after 14 years at the venue.
When The New Inn reopens, it will be run on behalf of Star Pubs by Sheffield-born Rachel Hancox.
Rachel said: "The New Inn has a great reputation as a popular and friendly local. I'm looking forward to meeting all the regulars and getting involved in the community."
Historic Old Queen's Head Pub to Welcome New Landlords
One of Sheffield's most historic pubs is preparing for a change in management as its current landlord steps down after just over a year in the role.
The team behind the Old Queen's Head on Pond Hill have confirmed that landlord Stuart Crocker will leave the position after 14 months due to personal circumstances.
Despite stepping back from the day-to-day running of the pub, Stuart said he will continue to stay involved with the venue.
"It's not a decision I wanted to make, but there are some personal things going on behind the scenes that mean I have to step back from the day-to-day running," he said.
The pub will remain under the same ownership, with a Sheffield couple set to take over the running of the business. The pair have already been working with the pub and are returning to the city after working at a hotel in Scarborough.
Stuart said the incoming landlords are already familiar with the venue and understand what makes it special.
Believed to date back to around 1475, the timber-framed pub is widely regarded as Sheffield's oldest residential building and one of the city centre's most recognisable historic landmarks.
The building was first recorded in a 1582 inventory of the estate of George Talbot, the 6th Earl of Shrewsbury, when it was described as "The hawle at the Poandes".
Historians believe the structure may originally have been used as a banqueting hall for hunting parties from Sheffield Castle, where visitors gathered after hunting wildfowl in nearby ponds.
Today, the Grade II-listed building stands among modern developments, its timber frame reflecting a much earlier period in the city's history.
During his time as landlord, Stuart has focused on the venue's heritage, including its reputation as one of Sheffield's most haunted pubs. He has hosted ghost tours and historical events exploring stories linked to the building, including alleged hidden tunnels beneath the pub and sightings of a Civil War soldier near the fireplace.
"It's amazing to think about everything this place has seen over nearly 550 years," he said.
With new management preparing to take over, the aim is to protect the pub's character while ensuring the historic venue continues to serve Sheffield for years to come.
Scarsdale Hundred Pub Applies to Extend Opening Hours
Bosses at the Scarsdale Hundred pub have applied for permission to extend the venue's opening hours into the early hours of the morning.
The pub, part of the Wetherspoon chain, is located on Sevenairs Road near Beighton, close to Crystal Peaks. It opened in the circular building that was previously home to Damon's Restaurant, which had long been a popular local venue.
Wetherspoon has submitted a planning application to Sheffield City Council asking for a change to a condition that currently limits the pub's opening times. If the request is approved, it would be the first step toward the pub being allowed to stay open until 1:30am on certain nights.
Under the proposed changes, the pub would operate from 7am until 1:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. The same hours would apply on Maundy Thursday, Sundays before a bank holiday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve.
The outside drinking area would still close earlier, at 10:30pm, although the outdoor smoking area would remain open until 1:30am.
From Sunday to Thursday, the venue would operate from 7am until 12:30am, with the outside drinking area closing at 10:30pm.
In a statement submitted to the council, Wetherspoon said the proposal had been designed with nearby residents in mind. The company noted that homes are located around 100 metres from the pub.
"In formulation of this plan particular regard has been had to the proximity of nearby residential properties, with a view to ensuring the venue is compatible with them," the company said.
The statement also confirmed that discussions had already taken place with a police licensing officer.
"Pre-application discussions have been held with the Police Licensing Officer who is supportive of the later opening hours and an application for variation of the premises licence will be made subject to the successful grant of planning consent," the company added.
Wetherspoon also said the pub provides a range of services throughout the day.
"The Scarsdale Hundred provides a broad range of food and drink services throughout the trading day, including those provided by traditional licensed premises, cafes and restaurants. This range of services when combined with the style of operation of Wetherspoon premises provides substantial benefits for the community, attracting people throughout the day, enhancing the viability of the locale."
The company has also told planning officials it would be willing to accept a temporary extension to the opening hours so the impact can be reviewed over a 12-month period.
The pub's name, Scarsdale Hundred, comes from an old administrative district recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Isabella's Bar & Restaurant to Close Permanently
A well-known bar and restaurant in Sheffield's Kelham Island district has announced it will close permanently, with the owners citing increasing costs as the reason for the decision.
Isabella's Bar & Restaurant had become a familiar name in the area's food and drink scene. The venue operated as a café during the day, serving breakfast and lunch, before changing in the evening into a cocktail bar offering small plates and tapas.
Despite its popularity with customers, the business confirmed that it will now shut its doors for good.
The announcement was shared on Facebook, where management described the decision as difficult. In the post, they wrote:
"It's with sadness and heartbreak that we are announcing the closure of Isabella's.
Ever increasing costs on top of high overheads and running costs have left us in financial difficulties and hence we have made the decision to close permanently in Kelham Island.
Thank you to all our customers over the past few years. Your support and praise have been amazing."
The closure adds Isabella's to a number of hospitality venues in Sheffield that have recently shut or announced plans to close.
Among them is the Green Room Bar on Division Street, a long-running music venue that is set to close in May after 22 years in business. Elsewhere, the Closed Shop on Commonside shut its doors in January just a few years after reopening. Plans to demolish the Three Feathers pub in Darnall have also recently received approval.
Isabella's departure marks the end of a business that had become a regular stop for both daytime café visitors and evening drinkers in Kelham Island. The owners thanked customers for their support over the years as they confirmed the venue's permanent closure.