Albion Pub

News for Albion:

• 29th August 2026

  Sheffield drinkers were the first in the country to sample a new limited-edition craft beer collaboration between Leeds-based Piglove Brewing Co. and UK rock band Don Broco.
  
  The launch took place on 14th August at The Albion on London Road, a pub known for its live music and spacious beer garden. Members of Don Broco attended the event to meet fans and pour pints from behind the bar, followed by an intimate live performance at the venue.
  
  The collaboration features two distinct beers created through a partnership formed after the band met the Piglove team at their Nightmare Tripping release show in Leeds. Having previously released a tea and coffee line named Don Brewco and a hot chocolate called Don Cocoa, the band decided to move into brewing.
  
  In a statement about the project, the band said: "We're super excited to be collaborating with PigLove Brewing to release not one, but two Broco beers. Having dipped our toe into the beverage industry with our tea & coffee range Don Brewco, followed up by our hot chocolate Don Cocoa, we leapt at the chance to try something a little stronger, partnering up with the beer wizards at PigLove. Sharing our love of experimentation, big sounds & big flavours, we met the team in Leeds at our Nightmare Tripping release show and were bowled over by their passion for all things brewing. We can't wait for our fans to try these two very different but equally delicious beers."
  
  Marcos Ramirez, Founder and Managing Director of Piglove Brewing Co., noted that the brewery and the band share a common outlook on loud music and loud beer, adding that the releases are the result of that mutual admiration meeting a mash tun.
  
  The Sheffield date served as the opening stop of a three-event tour, with subsequent launches held on 15th August at Piglove by the River in Leeds and on 16th August at Big Red in Holloway, London. Both collaboration beers are available on tap and in cans across independent pubs, bars, and bottle shops nationwide, as well as through Piglove's online store.

• 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.