Albion Pub

News for Albion:

• 21st May 2026

  A well-known London Road pub is entering a new chapter after being taken over by a team of prominent figures from Sheffield's food, drink and nightlife scene.
  
  The Albion has new owners following a collaboration between the team behind Corporation, led by managing director David Savereux, and local beer festival organiser Joe Rugg.
  
  The pair say they have ambitious plans to transform the pub into a seven-day destination aimed at craft beer fans, local residents and football supporters.
  
  The partnership grew out of David and Joe's work together on Pintstock before evolving into a longer-term idea of creating a community-focused pub.
  
  David described the project as an "Avengers Assemble" collaboration, bringing together established Sheffield businesses and creatives to help shape the venue's future.
  
  Among those involved are Sheffield wine specialists Barks Wine, who are curating a bespoke wine list designed to offer wine shop-quality choices within a pub setting.
  
  The interior redesign is being led by Emily Croft Design, the studio behind the city centre venue Not Open; Don't Come. Plans include a cosy pub atmosphere combining classic nautical influences with a mid-century twist, while reupholstering existing furniture to keep the refurbishment sustainable.
  
  The Albion currently operates three days a week, but a full relaunch is scheduled for 5th June, when it will begin opening seven days a week.
  
  Long-term ambitions include building a full commercial kitchen, upgrading the outdoor space and introducing a programme of live music and acoustic performances, while maintaining the pub's identity as a popular Blades matchday venue.
  
  For now, food will focus on pizzas served from the existing outdoor kitchen, with future plans to expand food offerings and introduce multiple food concepts.
  
  Beer will remain central to the pub's identity, with the new owners aiming to balance craft beer with the atmosphere of a traditional football pub. Alongside this, the drinks offer will expand to include cocktails, mocktails and a wide range of alcohol-free options, including a planned alcohol-free beer on tap at launch.
  
  Plans also include space for live acoustic musicians inside the pub, with hopes of creating a lively matchday atmosphere through informal performances and singalongs.
  
  Both owners believe the project can help inject fresh energy into London Road's hospitality scene, with the aim of encouraging more people back into the area's pubs and venues.
  
  The new team says further announcements about The Albion's future are expected as the project develops.

• 27th November 2016

  We have added a listing for The Albion at 75 London Road in Highfield, which has reopened as a pub once again after a period as another venue. The Albion is a traditional pub and serves real ales.