Campaigning for Real Ale, Pubs and Drinkers' rights since 1971

SHEFFIELD & DISTRICT BRANCH

Ballot papers have been sent out to all Sheffield & District CAMRA members and voting is now under way.

The eligible pubs are those that have won a Pub of the Month award in the last 12 months along with the pubs listed in the current Good Beer Guide.

We make two awards, Sheffield Pub of the Year which is then entered into the Yorkshire county round of the national Pub of the Year competition and a District Pub of the Year which is then entered into the Derbyshire county round of the national Pub of the Year competition.

Russell Street, Sheffield

The Kelham Island Tavern was voted the overall winner again this year. As you will see in their advert, this is the 7th year in a row, clearly proving that Trevor, Lewis and the team here are keeping up standards! 

The pub was closed and derelict when Trevor Wraith bought it and it proved such as success an extension was built to the rear to provide a second room of seating for customers along with a disabled toilet facility. He also converted the back yard into a multi-award winning beer garden. 

The formula at the Kelham is simple with a wide choice of well kept beers of every different style on the bar, a friendly atmosphere and a clean and comfortable pub. Simple good value food is available at lunchtimes. The Kelham is also host to a quiz night, folk music, beer festivals and more! 

We will be presenting the Sheffield Pub of the Year certficate at the Kelham Island Tavern on Tuesday 11th May with proceedings kicking off around 8pm. All are most welcome to come down, enjoy a few beers and join the pub’s celebrations with us.

Sheffield Road, Dronfield

For the second year in a row, the Coach & Horses on Sheffield Road in Dronfield has proved our members’ favourite Derbyshire pub in the branch area. 

Since winning this award for the first time last year, Catherine and her team have not only maintained their standards but continued to innovate with the addition of real cider, bottled world beers and the occassional festival featuring interesting guest beers and live music. 

The Coach is a smart, comfortable and friendly pub owned by Sheffield FC and features a selecion of at least 4 beers from Thornbridge Brewery with one off experimental beers often appearing on the bar. 

The pub also has a good reputation for its excellent quality home cooked food.

The District Pub of the Year presentation party will take place at the Coach & Horses - in the beer garden if the weather permits - on the afternoon of Sunday 6th June, so get yourself down there to see the award presented and enjoy the beers and other attractions laid on! 

Stagecoach bus 43 stops right outside the pub every half hour and TM Travel buses 89, 285 and 294 also call there on a less regular basis.

Here are the top 20 scoring pubs. Last years position is in brackets.

1. Kelham Island Tavern, Kelham Island (1) (Branch POTY)

2. Fat Cat, Kelham Island (2)

3. Harlequin, Bridgehouses (8)

4. Sheaf View, Heeley (5)

5. New Barrack Tavern, Hillsborough (3)

6. Hillsborough Hotel, Upperthorpe (10)

7. Rising Sun, Nether Green (7)

8. Bath Hotel, Sheffield City Centre (4)

9. University Arms, Sheffield City Centre (9)

10. Devonshire Cat, Sheffield City Centre (6)

11. Wellington, Shalesmoor (11)

12. Coach & Horses, Dronfield (14) (District POTY)

13. Commercial, Chapeltown (12)

14. Ranmoor Inn, Ranmoor (13)

15. Rawson Spring, Hillsborough (-)

16. White Lion, Heeley (-)

17. Plough Inn, Low Bradfield (16=)

18. Angler’s Rest, Millers Dale (20)

19. Nag’s Head, Loxley (-)

20. Cobden View, Crookes (18=)