Shiny Sheff Pub

Great meal and great service at a very good price. Food was excellent.

A well-known Sheffield pub with close ties to the city's naval history has closed its doors - but there are "exciting" plans for its future.

The Shiny Sheff, located on Crimicar Lane at Lodge Moor, shut on 19th September following the departure of its managers of the last two years, Danielle and Lee Strafford.

In a message shared on the pub's social media before the closure, Danielle said:
"Unfortunately we will be closing our doors for the last time this Friday. It should only be temporary as there is exciting plans for the future. We would like to thank all our customers and family for the last two years. But our health and family comes first at this time. Thank you again!"

Danielle had managed the venue both under its previous owners, Marston's, and later under a new owner who took over earlier in 2024 to run it as a free house. Following the change, plans were announced for live entertainment and a wider range of beers than had previously been available.

The Shiny Sheff has long been one of Sheffield's most recognised pubs, known for its connection to the Royal Navy ship HMS Sheffield. The pub has served as a regular meeting place for members of the HMS Sheffield Association, which brings together historians and those who served on the ship before it was sunk during the Falklands conflict in 1982. Former crew member Shaun Lee paid tribute to Danielle and Lee for their work at the venue and the support they showed to the Association and its members.

After being renamed to The Sheffield in 2006, the Shiny Sheff has now been reopened and its original name restored.

New licensees Sally and Neil Bowden have updated the pub's layout and exterior, and installed a high-tech entertainment system for interactive video quizzes, on-screen bingo, karaoke and a monthly race night.

The pub will now serve lunch and evening meals, with two-for-one offers, and there will be a carvery every Sunday and a steak night every Friday. The Shiny Sheff will also cater for parties and special occasions.