Rutland Arms

A truly great-looking pub, close the city centre. And when the bar isn't crowded and the staff can be bothered to tear themselves away from the conversation they're having with their friends, the beer is usually pretty good.

I've not eaten here but the food does look nice.

The decor hasn't really changed for the last, well, ever. It could do with a good clean, too.

Expect lengthy waits for service on busy days, as the bar is tiny and crowded with the bar staff's friends.

A fantastic pub with an excellent atmosphere, relaxed and upbeat. Ever-changing ranges of ales, interesting and engaging menu ideas. A pub with a heart still beating inside.

The Rutland Arms is becoming a disappointment. Last time I visited two of the beers were not available and within the past month friends have visited and found that there was no real ale at all. The only beer was bottled, or else lager (shudder).

Despite us Sheffield folk being known as a bit "tight", drinkers have eagerly embraced a "rare" beer priced at a staggering £21 per pint at a city centre pub. The Rutland Arms on Brown Street saw its supply of the novelty 11% ABV Marshmallow Barrel Aged Stout, sourced from a Florida brewery, sell out on Tuesday, making it seemingly exclusive to the establishment in the UK.

Chris Bamford, the general manager of The Rutland Arms, revealed that the pub acquired the beer through its close ties with Leeds-based brewery Northern Monk, which secured the stout from the US for a festival last month. The supply originated from a limited batch by Cycle Brewery.

Customers from across the country flocked to the pub to sample the unique beer, attracted by its rarity and the reputation of the American brewery. The beer, on the sweeter side, garnered positive reviews for its well-balanced flavour profile.

Bamford shared insights into the purchasing patterns, stating that patrons wisely heeded the pub's advice to consume smaller portions, with most opting for thirds or halves instead of full pints. Despite this particular beer's high price tag, the pub's cheapest pint stands at £3.70, making the Marshmallow Barrel Aged Stout a notable exception.

While the beer might be one of Yorkshire's priciest pre-Christmas pints, Bamford expressed scepticism about it being the most expensive in the UK, considering the escalating drink costs in London and other major cities. Reflecting on the unique offering, Bamford added, "It's certainly the most expensive one we've ever sold. I don't think we'll make a habit of £21 pints, though!"