I am new to this forum and have returned to Bradway after a few years away. I have been in the new Bradway since its new owners have taken over. What a difference from when I remember it. Oops,a little dissapointing, I have been in a few times now and food seems to be available as when they can be bothered,fish and steak nights seem popular enough though. Last weekend, ah, well, one of the landlords seems to populate the place with his buddies, thats fair enough, but what is a shame is when the family who had been eating left and said bye, the landlord ignored them cos he was avin a laugh wiv his mates, and it fell to one of the bar staff to give a half-hearted nod of the head. Sat outside in the sun and really loved the tab-ends strewn everywhere;only ever seems to be a lad called Craig who cleans up. One last gripe I'm afraid....next time staff go and have a cigarette outside the front doors, and especially off-putting is one wearing a kitchen apron...I'd like to see hands being washed before handling my next pint glass.
A good atmosphere, no idiot customers and reasonable food, keep improving on those little 'visual' things. Thanks.

that place has opened and closed more times than a flycatcher plant.

I noticed the other day it was having another rebirth. Good luck, I hope it succeeds. Sounds like they haven't got the staffing right though and that can be a make or break factor.

I used to always think of Bradway as a posh place to live, maybe it had something to do with the S17 postcode. I drive through fairly regularly and there seems to be a regular gathering of young knuckleheads in hoodies hanging around the place. The other day some of them were walking down the middle of the road, kicking a football at oncoming cars - delightful!

If this underclass begin to frequent the Bradway pub, once they finish passing through puberty, it will be all the worse for it.

to be fair the Bradway has managed to keep out the 'hoodie' type through an over 21's and no baseball caps policy....unfortunately they will never do away with the gangs of youths who seem to roam between the rec' fields at the back of the Bradway and Bradway Road....someone is supplying them with alcohol and petrol locally for their endless and mindless entertainment on motorbikes and drinking gatherings....not the pubs fault, but I bet the landlords get litle suppot from the Local Authority and the limited resources he Police have...you are right of course...it does need knocking on the head before the summer as it will undoubtedly get worse.

I think the new Bradway pub is lovely. The owners are young and scome across as very likeable chaps, while the new interior renovation is of a very high standard. A very comfortable place to drink. Never seen any "hoodies" any where near the place (although Lowedges isn't too far away). The whole venture appears aimed at folk who like things relaxed and tasteful, and I thnk they've hit the spot. Oh and BTW I have no connection with the pub, don't know the owners am simply a Bradway local who likes having a decent boozer in the area.

I am new to this forum and have returned to Bradway after a few years away. I have been in the new Bradway since its new owners have taken over. What a difference from when I remember it. Oops,a little dissapointing, I have been in a few times now and food seems to be available as when they can be bothered,fish and steak nights seem popular enough though. Last weekend, ah, well, one of the landlords seems to populate the place with his buddies, thats fair enough, but what is a shame is when the family who had been eating left and said bye, the landlord ignored them cos he was avin a laugh wiv his mates, and it fell to one of the bar staff to give a half-hearted nod of the head. Sat outside in the sun and really loved the tab-ends strewn everywhere;only ever seems to be a lad called Craig who cleans up. One last gripe I'm afraid....next time staff go and have a cigarette outside the front doors, and especially off-putting is one wearing a kitchen apron...I'd like to see hands being washed before handling my next pint glass.
A good atmosphere, no idiot customers and reasonable food, keep improving on those little 'visual' things. Thanks.


I have not been in the Bradway since it's refurb and have only ever been in the pub once as i don't live in the area. But i have driven past tonight and it looks very smart from the outside. Judging by the adverts for steak and fresh fish outside it seems that the management are really making a go of it. I really hope that they do well as the pub trade is on it's arse and the credit crunch is not helping matters. I would much rather spend my money in a place like this than a Wetherspoons or Two for One establishment. I look forward to giving it a try in the near future.


There are plenty of pubs around where the management don't give two hoots but to criticise for cigarette ends strewn outside and the landlord not saying goodbye is a little petty.

Let's get behind these people and give them a chance.

nar bring back the pool table, cap wearing, spliff smoking and crap food like it used to be. thats when the place had character:D

Hi
Here goes, at the risk of a few members from this forum starting to scream at me I am going to speak as I find.
I went to the Bradway just after it opened and was very disappointed with the service standards that I received. Being in the trade myself and actually looking at taking on The Bradway I posted my view. I was shot down in flames at the time. After an interval of quite a few weeks myself and my partner found ourselves in that neck of the woods and decided to give it a second chance.
When we arrived there were two others sat in a raised area and a gentleman sat at the bar. The barmaid was also sat at the bar eating a sandwich. On our approach to the bar she jumped off the stool and proceeded to serve us with out washing her hands. We asked if food was being served and were pointed in the direction of a blackboard. As there was only sandwiches on offer we decided not to order.
The barmaid finished her sandwich and went to the front doors of the pub with the customer and had a cigarette. When she had finsihed her cig she came back in and went behind the bar to serve a customer that had just entered. At no time did she wash her hands. I was disgusted. Basic standards are not being adhered to. If that is what happens front of house in full view what goes on behind closed doors. The pub its self looks fantastic.
Sorry if I upset any one but this is exactly what happened. They will not be getting a third chance from us.

So they should wash there hands so would put me off as well

I think the new Bradway pub is lovely. The owners are young and scome across as very likeable chaps, while the new interior renovation is of a very high standard. A very comfortable place to drink. Never seen any "hoodies" any where near the place (although Lowedges isn't too far away). The whole venture appears aimed at folk who like things relaxed and tasteful, and I thnk they've hit the spot. Oh and BTW I have no connection with the pub, don't know the owners am simply a Bradway local who likes having a decent boozer in the area.

I drive through Bradway fairly regularly and I must say I nearly always see groups of teenagers hanging around near the Bradway pub/Murco petrol station or on the corner near the Spar shop. The football incident I mention was middle of the day, about 2 weeks ago on a saturday lunchtime. I've also seen running battles between gangs of youths outside the Bradway pub.

Maybe they do come from Lowedges? That estate is becoming a ghetto for unsavoury characters. My point is that Bradway always used to be considered a good area to live - I don't think the scum that are roaming the streets there most evenings are doing much to enhance that image. If you've never seen them I can only assume you don't go out much? Or, you are in denial.

I have only been in the Bradway pub once - that was enough. The drinks were rubbish and the service even worse. I hope that it does make a success of things for local people like yourself. It is nice to have a good pub within walking distance.

To be honest though, there are so many pubs which are a million miles better than The Bradway, within a few minutes drive, that I'd never consider going there again.

Exhausted, you've told us your sorry story before on another thread (yawn). I understand this was traumatic for you, but it doesn't really put me off. I believe in supporting local businesses that are making an effort and allowing them the odd mistake. If I was local to your boozer I'd probably support you unless you were a real 4rse.

Dippy Dore, you're truly living up to the first part of your name. Bradway *begins* at the Murco garage. So of course at that end you are going to get bleed over from Greenhill and Lowedges which it borders. But not much. I spent a year driving from the Derbyshire end of Bradway, and down that road every day, seven days a week. It's not as big an issue as you're making out. I've been told that when the old Bradway pub used to cater for the dodgy sort (see R_kid message above) it used to attract the Lowedges "massive" but now it doesn't.

And as for Bradway proper there are no kids hanging around - it's very residential, for starters (no shops as a focal point) and it just ain't that kind of place. In Greenhill - yes, in Lowedges - hell yes, and at the Bradway border a few but no different to the Beauchief / Greenhill border, Nether Edge / Sharrow border , Notting Hill / Kensal rise border (I'm a Londoner, please forgive..)

The Bradway has been bought: there's new management, new staff, new clientele. I went in once when the old regime was in place and like you, I'd have rather had sipped my own urine rather than had a beer in there agin. But it's new and different. That's what this thread's about. Things change. Be open minded.


... and breathe....

E-Man grooving
Sorry to bore you. Your opinions are obviously much more inportant than mine.

exhausted - I note that the Hadfield doesn't open till 4 in the afternoon.

Is it just a coincidence that you have reduced your hours now that Herbert Fairey And Son have moved away?!!

I joke, of course, but I do miss your boozer (if nothing else since relocating)!!

that place has opened and closed more times than a flycatcher plant.

I noticed the other day it was having another rebirth. Good luck, I hope it succeeds. Sounds like they haven't got the staffing right though and that can be a make or break factor.

I used to always think of Bradway as a posh place to live, maybe it had something to do with the S17 postcode. I drive through fairly regularly and there seems to be a regular gathering of young knuckleheads in hoodies hanging around the place. The other day some of them were walking down the middle of the road, kicking a football at oncoming cars - delightful!

If this underclass begin to frequent the Bradway pub, once they finish passing through puberty, it will be all the worse for it.

The whole area of Bradway is a nice place: only that bit where the Bradway pub is like that - namely the petrol st and the pub!! This due to the large majority of scummy youths who come off the nearby council estates. If you drive further up Bradway road, the houses are beautiful and there are no 'hoodies' whatsoever, even the lads outside the spar (you see once in a blue moon) are posh boys!
Don't tarr the area of Bradway just because you've seen hoodies at the garage/pub!! That would be very stupid of you indeed!

Personally, I have never been in the Bradway pub - from the outside I think you get an idea of what the people inside will be like.

I drive through Bradway fairly regularly and I must say I nearly always see groups of teenagers hanging around near the Bradway pub/Murco petrol station or on the corner near the Spar shop.

this has always been the case - "hoodies" as you refer to, are usually from lowedges which is just down the road.

when you say you drive through bradway, which area do you actually mean?
my parents live in bradway (borderline to totley) and I was brought up there and I have to say there are absolutely no hoodies hanging around in 'proper' bradway.:hihi:

Exhausted, you've told us your sorry story before on another thread (yawn). I understand this was traumatic for you, but it doesn't really put me off. I believe in supporting local businesses that are making an effort and allowing them the odd mistake. If I was local to your boozer I'd probably support you unless you were a real 4rse.

Dippy Dore, you're truly living up to the first part of your name. Bradway *begins* at the Murco garage. So of course at that end you are going to get bleed over from Greenhill and Lowedges which it borders. But not much. I spent a year driving from the Derbyshire end of Bradway, and down that road every day, seven days a week. It's not as big an issue as you're making out. I've been told that when the old Bradway pub used to cater for the dodgy sort (see R_kid message above) it used to attract the Lowedges "massive" but now it doesn't.

And as for Bradway proper there are no kids hanging around - it's very residential, for starters (no shops as a focal point) and it just ain't that kind of place. In Greenhill - yes, in Lowedges - hell yes, and at the Bradway border a few but no different to the Beauchief / Greenhill border, Nether Edge / Sharrow border , Notting Hill / Kensal rise border (I'm a Londoner, please forgive..)

The Bradway has been bought: there's new management, new staff, new clientele. I went in once when the old regime was in place and like you, I'd have rather had sipped my own urine rather than had a beer in there agin. But it's new and different. That's what this thread's about. Things change. Be open minded.


... and breathe....

Oh, I see. Thanks for telling me where Bradway really is - I'd never have known. As for your claim that there is no problem with kids hanging around, I suggest you pop in to the Murco garage, next to the Bradway pub, and look at the piece of paper they have on the counter.

I was in there recently and they have got up a petition to stop the unruly riff-raff from spoiling the place.

Or maybe I imagined it?

this has always been the case - "hoodies" as you refer to, are usually from lowedges which is just down the road.

when you say you drive through bradway, which area do you actually mean?
my parents live in bradway (borderline to totley) and I was brought up there and I have to say there are absolutely no hoodies hanging around in 'proper' bradway.:hihi:


Great! But we were talking about the Bradway pub were we not? And that's bang smack in the area that I'm talking about, where the hoodies hang out.

I don't doubt that there are some parts of Bradway that are nice and it sounds like you are near enough to Totley to be in one.

Like it or not, once a part of your "village" starts to get a reputation for scumbags roaming the streets, it affects the whole of the area, even though, I'm sure, that's unfair.

Great! But we were talking about the Bradway pub were we not? And that's bang smack in the area that I'm talking about, where the hoodies hang out.

I don't doubt that there are some parts of Bradway that are nice and it sounds like you are near enough to Totley to be in one.

Like it or not, once a part of your "village" starts to get a reputation for scumbags roaming the streets, it affects the whole of the area, even though, I'm sure, that's unfair.

Again, see my posts - you do not know what you are talking about, please refrain from having such stupidity to post opinions like this on this forum!!!!!!!! I am embarrassed for you!

Oh, I see. Thanks for telling me where Bradway really is - I'd never have known.

Clearly you have issues with your geography which that feeble attempt at sarcasm does little to disguise. I echo the views of BoutiqueChoc. People like you are truly worrying. Let me explain (and I hope the brain cell(s) is/are fired up):

You have just annoyed everyone who lives/has lived in Bradway by bad-mouthing an entire district based on your experience of a single petrol station. And what's worse (and this is the geography bit so pay attention) the said petrol station is right on very the edge of the area you're knocking (I think the border of S8/S17 is just a few feet from the petrol station). Furthermore, everyone knows that Lowedges has a bit of a youth problem, and that station may be considered more Lowedges than Bradway.

Honestly, it's absolutely fine to have ill-informed opinions but don't go shouting them as fact on public forums. You're very likely to get flamed.

I live in lowedges...love the new bradway...give it a chance children....and no I dont wear a hoodie ;)

Clearly you have issues with your geography which that feeble attempt at sarcasm does little to disguise. I echo the views of BoutiqueChoc. People like you are truly worrying. Let me explain (and I hope the brain cell(s) is/are fired up):

You have just annoyed everyone who lives/has lived in Bradway by bad-mouthing an entire district based on your experience of a single petrol station. And what's worse (and this is the geography bit so pay attention) the said petrol station is right on very the edge of the area you're knocking (I think the border of S8/S17 is just a few feet from the petrol station). Furthermore, everyone knows that Lowedges has a bit of a youth problem, and that station may be considered more Lowedges than Bradway.

Honestly, it's absolutely fine to have ill-informed opinions but don't go shouting them as fact on public forums. You're very likely to get flamed.

My dear friends, e-mangroovin and boutiquechoc, I think what you mean to say is, it is fine to have opinions so long as they don't clash with ours and hurt our feelings.

I am at liberty to voice my opinion on here every bit as much as you are. So please don't try telling me what to post and what not to post.

If you care to read my post again you will see that I am agreeing with you that the problem I refer to is in a specific area of Bradway, around the Bradway pub, that the problem may be caused by scumbags not from Bradway, and that no doubt there are parts of Bradway which are not affected. I'm making the further point though that once an "area" gets a bad name, the whole of that area becomes tarnished with it, not just one street or outer fringe of the place.

I don't think that's too controversial is it?

I don't think that's too controversial is it?

It is sadly. Perhaps repeatedly showing you the flaws in what you consider to be logic will eventually cause the synapses (synapse?) to fire and make the appropriate connection. So here we go again <sigh>.

You say:

I am agreeing with you that the problem I refer to is in a specific area of Bradway, around the Bradway pub"

Problem? You've quoted a few very minor examples of a few kids hanging around. And even so a) your anecdotes may now be consigned to the historical, because as stated earlier in this thread the last owners of the pub encouraged such types. The manager of the Murco has reportedly recently thanked the new owners of The Bradway for their new policy, because it has greatly improved the dodgy sorts issue. b) you speak of "a specific area of Bradway". Why you just tell it as it is and say "at the border of Bradway and Greenhill", as you're make it sound as if the issue could be in the heart of Bradway.

You also say:

and that no doubt there are parts of Bradway which are not affected.

What, you mean all of it apart from the border of S8/S17? And even that may be dubious (see above). Honestly, you word these postings to convey an impression which is entirely misleading.

Finally, you spout:

I'm making the further point though that once an "area" gets a bad name, the whole of that area becomes tarnished with it, not just one street or outer fringe of the place.

Yes and I wonder how that happens? By idiots posting on public forums talking great big hairy cahonas (and that's you I'm talking about here DippyDore).

Well said that E man grooving!

I am at liberty to voice my opinion on here every bit as much as you are. So please don't try telling me what to post and what not to post.

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I see you don't take your own advice, we too are entitled to our opinions on people views also. However, only a stupid man would stipulate his opinion as fact.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion and also entitled to air it on a public forum. Methinks certain people don't half protest too much!

gosh only just seen the replies since my post on this thread, dippyDore seems to have dug themselves into a big hole........

Everyone is entitled to an opinion and also entitled to air it on a public forum.

Of course they are. And me calling the hydranencephalic one (that's Dippy Dore to you and me) an idiot is simply another opinion aired on a public forum. Now do you have a problem with me posting that or not? ;-)

Thread was on Bradway hotel was it has any of u lot been or is this thread now a slanging match

Sorry yes you are right. Apologies Beautyx, not getting at you. The Bradway = Very nice local boozer indeed.

ive been living in bradway for 3 years now and think the new tenants in the bradway hotel are doing a bloody good job. i frequent the castle and mother red cap (when im skint) when i want somthing a little quieter.i think its just what we need in bradway all 3 pubs are diffrent. the bradway gives people in the area the choice of some were with a bit of a town feel to drink in.
the best thing in there is the new ginger bar lad on friday and saturday nights hes soooooooooooo hot.
i hope the threads on here are genuine and not sour pub owners.
give me an L
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what you got :loopy::loopy::loopy::loopy::loopy::loopy: no apple sourz.
keep it up lads and lasses everything has room for improvement but you know that and thats why you will do well. fridays rule for food

fat people love cake

Slim people love cake too....just don't eat it as much.

fat people love pie as well and fish and chips and peas (withlots of buttery goodness on them) what do you like.:D

Just got back to Sheffield after a year out travelling, whats going off with the whole new refurbished bradway? who runs it now? I remember the good old days there only hope they can make it as good as what it once was!!

It's run by Matt Faulkner and Craig, it's been refurbished and is very nice now, not a bad beer range and decent food.

I tried it out. It is better than it was but is rather stark inside. Food was pretty standard pub fare. Certainly not cordon bleu, but edible. Beer was good but pricey.

Conclusion was it is OK if you like that sort of thing, but with so many other pubs selling similar quality food at a similar price I wouldn't cross town to go again.

i would just like to let you know that the food is all home made and fresh cooked. i know this because they buy all there fish from jh manns fish mongers they make there own chips cut there own veg and even wash there own salad. so before you pass judgement in future get your fax right because as a chef that kind of slander really tees me off. mat, the new head chef of 3 weeks now is a good lad and is takeing bradway food to the top. hope that sorts that out

Just to let you all know, for those of you who havn't noticed, the Bradway has been packed out on numerous occasions the past few weeks, particularly Steak nights, fish night and the Italian evening last night, what is that saying? The new chef and in fact the new approach on the food front seems to have been very successful...well done and keep it up.
I did notice though that the Bradway is closed on Saturday 19th July to accomodate a private function.......think thats a bit of a kick in the teeth for your regulars, especially if its a scorcher of a day...afterall, no matter what or who the function is for you really need the reliance of your regulars. Hope you haven't shot yourselves in the foot boys.....why don't you let other customers decide for themselves on the night...if its too busy they can make up thier own minds whether to stay or not.....bye for now.

Well i am playin there that night 40th birthday

Yes indeed The Bradway is run by Matt Faulkner and Craig Leather. They have got two fantastic lads in the kitchen (another lad called Matt and Sam) and they have indeed taken the food aspect of The Bradway to another level.

They are indeed very very busy with the food side of the business especially with the Speciality Steak night run every Wednesday (if you fancy eating crocodile or Bison) and the Fresh Fish night every Friday. With the added introduction of various 'themed' nights like the Italian night last Saturday I can only see this pub moving in a positive direction....

Work has finally been completed at the side of the pub where there is now a covered 'gazebo' style smoking area. There is still a dedicated area for people to sit as before as well as the introduction of disabled (ramp) access to the rear of the pub.

To cap it all off they serve a quality pint of Becks Vier which does hit the spot!

As someone who frequents this pub fairly often (too often probably) I can say that the food is great (and ever improving), the atmosphere is friendly & inviting and the people who are frequenting this pub are all people seemingly wanting the same thing... to sit with 'like' people, converse with 'like' people, eat with 'like people and dare I say it... get drunk with 'like' people!!!

All good in my opinion!

To all involved..... keep up the good work and well done!