I'm thinking about moving to live in Walkley, and need to know what the pubs are like. Are there any with a nice atmosphere, and friendly to non-locals? (I'm not a student but look like one, which could make me unpopular in some "local" pubs!)

Most of the pubs are freindly enough in Walkley - though tend to be more locally than "big night out" type pubs. True - they arent full of students being whacky and loud - but I cannot imagine you getting much greif in most of them if you're just in for a beer & a chat.

As well as the trad local pubs - just down the hill there are also quite a few real ale pubs (Hilsborough Hotel, New Barrack Tavern Gardeners Rest).

The nearest "studenty" type pub is probably the Springvale at Commonside.

The pubs in Walkley are great. :) :thumbsup:

There's a good range of pubs in Walkley and environs. I'd even say it would be one of the reasons in favour of moving there (if that's important to you in an area - it is to me!).

The hills affect which ones become more of a regular local than others though, as pub crawls can be a hike - though part of the fun. Walkley covers a large and ill-defined area, so which pubs are handy is a bit of a movable feast really.

I can't think of any that wouldn't be glad of your custom or are at all hostile. Some of them suffer from not enough customers, so occasionally in some of the back-street out of the way ones, the staff seem surprised, but pleased, to see you.

Go and check them all out.

The pubs in Walkley are great. :) :thumbsup:


Good to see you back posting again. Missed your anecdotes. Hope you had a good holiday.

Walkley pubs are real pubs. If you want something a bit busier than the locals like the Palm and the Royal, there ar a few busy pubs in Crookesmoor there is one on the main road (forgotten name now), just around the corner on School Road are the Closed Shop and the Hallamshire and then Hadfield... also not too far away from Crookes, where you can go to the Cobden View, Heavygate, Ball, Noah's and for a real night out t'Masons.

Also not far from the pubs mentioned in Hillsborogh.

Spoiled for choice.

Thanks pippadoll, holiday was good thanks! :)

there ar a few busy pubs in Crookesmoor there is one on the main road (forgotten name now)

Springvale Beer Engine..?

I would say the Hadfield on Commonside is good, but last time I was in there I lost my wallet :rant: :loopy:

I would say the Hadfield on Commonside is good, but last time I was in there I lost my wallet :rant: :loopy:

I found it and having a great time using your mobility pass! Although did'nt get many beers out of the £1.21 you left in it.

There is a phone number in there for 'Big Brenda' if you want it back pm!

I'd avoid the Rose House & Belle View. The Rose House always seemed to be full of alcoholics

The Rose House used to be appalling, but from what I hear its improved recently.

Top Freedom has always been good although my personal favourite for several years was the Heavygate (when Ron and Ronnie) had it.

Licensing hours in Walkley are also generally ignored... :D

When I was a student living in Walkley we'd do a Friday night pub crawl around the pubs with no trouble or hassle whatsoever.

Mind you we were sensible students who didn't run around with pints of lager on our heads waving johnnies in the air.

How things have changed :hihi:

I'd avoid the Rose House & Belle View. The Rose House always seemed to be full of alcoholics

The Rose House used to be where local Labour Party members hung out.... :suspect: :)

StarSparkle

The Belle Vue is one of those with no customers so the staff seem surprised to see you. So is the Fir Cottage opposite. Neither have proper beer or are particularly good pubs, but I wouldn't say avoid them.

The Rose House is fine and served a nice pint last time I was in.

Always found the Belle Vue pretty much as you describe, Firwood's better (half decent jukebox at least and better ale). Spent most of my time in Walkley in the Florist which was usually alright...

I remember my first and only time going in the Firwood Cottage and it was pretty dead - they even had to turn the lights on for us as we were sitting in darkness! :rolleyes: :D

Palm Tree used to be good for a while, they had a big jar of pickled eggs on the bar that were free. :)
Nobody ever turned up 'til about ten to 11. Stopped going in when he stopped doing cask beer and haven't been in for a few years, wonder what its like nowadays.

I must do a Crookes / Walkley pub crawl again soon.

Sorry, I meant Firwood. I've also only been in the once so forgot its correct name.

One I've still never been in is the Bath (?) on Burgoyne Rd. What's it like?

I found it and having a great time using your mobility pass! Although did'nt get many beers out of the £1.21 you left in it.

There is a phone number in there for 'Big Brenda' if you want it back pm!

Big Brenda?! WTF?! :loopy:

Are you serious about you've found my wallet or are you just trolling?

One I've still never been in is the Bath (?) on Burgoyne Rd. What's it like?

From memory, vile.
However my memory of the particualr visit is somewhat 'hazy'.

I must do a Crookes / Walkley pub crawl again soon.

After the Neepsend one you are meant to be organising :hihi:

ok then so lets try to make sence of this - each person choose their favourite and we can find our which pub the locals like best.

One I've still never been in is the Bath (?) on Burgoyne Rd. What's it like?

A dump, but still friendly enough...

My favourite is the Freedom - good solid local which is friendly to all types (as Walkley people are btw).

Mike

I've lived in the area for a few months and the best in my opinion are the Heavygate and the Freedom House.

The Florist and the Crown are best avoided.:gag: