Public Pub

News for Public:

• 23rd May 2025

  Sheffield's acclaimed cocktail spot, Public, has been named one of the top venues in South Yorkshire as it earns a coveted place on the shortlist for the 2025 National Pub and Bar Awards.
  
  The awards, which celebrate the finest drinking establishments across the UK, will culminate in a ceremony in London on 24th June. Public is one of three South Yorkshire venues to make the cut, alongside Biscuit Billy's in Doncaster and The Woodman in Rotherham.
  
  Housed in a former underground public toilet beneath Sheffield Town Hall, Public has built a strong reputation since opening its doors in 2017. Known for its inventive drinks and distinctive setting, the bar has already collected a string of accolades - and now adds national recognition to its list of achievements.
  
  This year's National Pub and Bar Awards sees 256 venues from across the British Isles compete for honours, with judges assessing a wide range of criteria, including service quality, design, digital presence, and customer experience. For the first time, the awards will also recognise top performers by county, in addition to national and regional titles.
  
  In total, 94 awards will be handed out, including high-profile accolades like Pub Group of the Year, and the overall National Pub and Bar of the Year. The 2025 edition will also debut a new Top 10 Pubs and Bars in the UK list, selected by industry peers.
  
  Tristan O'Hana, editor of Pub and Bar magazine, which organises the event, said: "The aim of the National Pub and Bar Awards is simple - we want to showcase how brilliant these businesses are and how valuable pubs and bars are to the fabric of society across the whole of the UK. It has never been harder in hospitality."
  
  With its unique setting and continued commitment to quality, Public stands out as a strong contender in this year's awards - and as a symbol of Sheffield's vibrant hospitality scene.

• 13th April 2024

  Sheffield's Public bar, located in the former gentlemen's toilets beneath Sheffield Town Hall, has clinched the title of South Yorkshire's premier bar at the 2024 National Pub & Bar Awards. This quirky establishment, which repurposed the historic lavatories into a thriving social hub upon its inception in 2017, continues to amass accolades.
  
  The National Pub & Bar Awards 2024 have recognised 94 outstanding venues across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Each winner epitomises excellence in hospitality and will vie for top honours at the final event in London, slated for 26th June.
  
  During the prestigious ceremony, attendees will witness the crowning of regional champions, along with honours such as Pub Group of the Year, Bar Group of the Year, and The Tyrrells Tyrrellbly Good Taste Award, generously presented by the event's headline sponsor. The pinnacle moment will unveil the coveted National Pub & Bar of the Year.
  
  Tristan O'Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, emphasised the significance of these awards amidst the industry's current challenges. With a record number of entries, the event not only underscores the esteem in which these accolades are held but also the vital role of positive publicity in bolstering business for struggling pubs and bars.
  
  In the face of unprecedented hurdles, initiatives like the National Pub & Bar Awards stand as beacons of support, potentially catalysing increased patronage and revenue for deserving establishments.

• 30th January 2022

  We have added a new listing for Public at 23-55 Surrey Street in the city centre.