For those of you in the know, is it lightly to open again?
I notice the previous tennents cars have now gone, is the place empty now?
The way things are going, it looks like it will be flattened:(

If it does reopen you will need to be quick. The last couple of times it has closed again before I have had a chance to visit.

There is an open day for interested buyers on 19th August, sign outside........

There is an open day for interested buyers on 19th August, sign outside........
tumble weeds across the car park?

If it does reopen you will need to be quick. The last couple of times it has closed again before I have had a chance to visit.
dont need to be quick, i only live 300yds away!!!

Anybody remember 'the sheff' in the mid 80's? I lived in Lodge Moor from 1972 - 1993. Very interested to hear from anyone who was around then.:wave:

Anybody remember 'the sheff' in the mid 80's? I lived in Lodge Moor from 1972 - 1993. Very interested to hear from anyone who was around then.:wave:

I lived @ Hallam Head 1975 to 1983, used to drink in the Sheff once a week from 1981 to around 1983.....it was quite good then, a tight ship, no pun intended. mainly pensioners in one side sipping halves of mild.....it was the best pub in the area until the Plough turned into a fub pub in September 82....

There is an open day for interested buyers on 19th August, sign outside........

Today is the day...will be interesting to see who if anyone takes on this sinking (sunken?) ship:D

Really hope someone comes in and turns the whole thing on it's head and gets it to thrive...

I am driving past in a bit...will check out the car park and see what the interest is.......

The last tenants finally left the premises around a month ago. A shame because I know for a fact how much effort and money they put into that place. They were lead a merry dance by Enterprise Inns and if the latter had offered the 'flexible terms' it is purporting to offer new tenants then there's a very good chance they would have stuck it out.

I have heard of one or two 'interested parties' but this is not the place to discuss that matter.

I truly hope that it reopens soon and that the next tenants don't get their fingers burnt. Whilst I love the beer, food and company of the Sportsman at Hallam, it's not as convenient as the Sheff and doesn't quite feel like home. I've been going to the Sheff since 1982 (when my parents were regulars and I was happy to sit in the car with a Bass Shandy and a packet of Walkers).

My fingers are crossed that the place can rise from the ashes.....again.

just been past the lights are all on and doors open.....2 cars in car park......

wow Ousetunes ....1982, I used to go in then, I loved it there it was so chilled and relaxed there....

This is only hear-say, but I gather that the other day there was a group of Chinese-looking people talking to a man in a suit in the carpark, and 20 minutes later when my friend drove past again they were still there in deep discussion.

I know of quite a few former pubs in other areas that have been successfully converted into upmarket Chinese restaurants, and in view of the problems that previous tenants have had in making a 'go' of the Sheff as an ordinary pub, this might be a good option. I think it would be a good amenity for the area. I would certainly patronise it.

This is only hear-say, but I gather that the other day there was a group of Chinese-looking people talking to a man in a suit in the carpark, and 20 minutes later when my friend drove past again they were still there in deep discussion.
I know of quite a few former pubs in other areas that have been successfully converted into upmarket Chinese restaurants, and in view of the problems that previous tenants have had in making a 'go' of the Sheff as an ordinary pub, this might be a good option. I think it would be a good amenity for the area. I would certainly patronise it.

Interesting news. The man in the suit would probably be Mark Whiteley, local BRM for Enterprize inns...tell us more!!!!

I think i'll have a go

Well, you have also to bare in mind that there are a number of Chinese living on the estate, so it could be that too :)

Well, you have also to bare in mind that there are a number of Chinese living on the estate, so it could be that too :)

Are there? I'd never noticed.

Are there? I'd never noticed.

Yep, they're neighbours :)

They're students I believe, but still a possible explanation for the sighting :)

So the Shiney Sheff will be sailing again then soon?

Must drop in for a look cos never been ...

Managed to see the literature from Enterprise Inns and basically you need £36,500 before the keys are passed over. On top of this you need working capital, have to buy all products from Enterprise Inns (at their staggeringly inflated prices), pay insurance (arranged through EI, no doubt another high fee) AND decorate the premises inside and out within certain timescales whilst there.

The minimum lease is five years.

Perfect for a blind, stupid millionaire perhaps, but anyone else seriously interested would have to question their sanity.

Still, sitting from this side of the bar, I wouldn't mind either!

Managed to see the literature from Enterprise Inns and basically you need £36,500 before the keys are passed over. On top of this you need working capital, have to buy all products from Enterprise Inns (at their staggeringly inflated prices), pay insurance (arranged through EI, no doubt another high fee) AND decorate the premises inside and out within certain timescales whilst there.

The minimum lease is five years.

Perfect for a blind, stupid millionaire perhaps, but anyone else seriously interested would have to question their sanity.

Still, sitting from this side of the bar, I wouldn't mind either!
holy poo!
doesnt look like the local will be back open any time soon then does it?
how long before the place starts to get vandlised? (perhaps thats what EI want so they can sell off a prime piece of land to the developers).

Well I'll go tuh foot o' t' stairs.

The Shiny Sheff will reopen in less than a couple of weeks' time, on or after Friday 26th September. That's the news on the wire and indeed there were folk cleaning the decking area up yesterday (and removing flaking paint off the front of the conservatory).

I wish the new tenants all the luck in the world (and feel they might need it).

Wondered where all the noises were coming from LOL

Fingers crossed they can keep it open as it's not a bad little local :)

Wow....this has surprized me....I hope they got a first rate deal from area manager Mark Whiteley of Enterprize Inns...he did advertise 'flexible' terms......I will certainly stroll in for a pint when its open......I think the new hosts deserve a jolly good round of applause and a medal for extreme bravery given the global economy meltdown and the recent history of the Sheff.....I wish them all the very best of British Luck and may the Shiny Sheff sail once more into the local pub scene....

Wow....this has surprized me....I hope they got a first rate deal from area manager Mark Whiteley of Enterprize Inns...he did advertise 'flexible' terms......I will certainly stroll in for a pint when its open......I think the new hosts deserve a jolly good round of applause and a medal for extreme bravery given the global economy meltdown and the recent history of the Sheff.....I wish them all the very best of British Luck and may the Shiny Sheff sail once more into the local pub scene....

Absolutely. I noticed they'd started cleaning it up yesterday and they're still busy today. They've pulled down all the "To Let" signs too. It's a shame for the kids who'd just started using the pub signs and some empty crates to make a skateboard park in the car park!!! I wish the new folks luck too, as you say, they'll need it in this climate. I hope they're friendly and welcoming and the old Shiny will be once more a nice place to go!

I will be sure to give it my support by purchasing the odd beverage or two.
Wonder if the karioki (wow, thats a bugger of a word to spell) will be back.

I will be sure to give it my support by purchasing the odd beverage or two.
Wonder if the karioki (wow, thats a bugger of a word to spell) will be back.

Depends what kind of a pub the new tenants want the Shiny Sheff to be. From what I've heard it's going to be a traditional pub with a carvery. As long as the beer's fine, that's pretty much all that matters to me.

The last tenants decided to do away with Andy and Mandy (karaoke - Thursday nights) simply because they decided to host the evening themselves. I will mention to the new tenants if they intend to get Andy and Mandy back or get someone else in - providing they want a karaoke at all.

Andy and Mandy are smashing people but their karaoke collection is somewhat limited.

Still, we'll see. I intend to be in there in a week's time and I shall let you know what I learn from that visit.

There were about 4 people at work on the exterior today and tending to the car park.....was looking very bright and cheerful...

So has it raised its sails and set sail yet the Shiny Sheff or will it be sunk before it gets afloat ?

So has it raised its sails and set sail yet the Shiny Sheff or will it be sunk before it gets afloat ?

Well they are clearing the decks for action and weighing the anchor next week I believe.....she should be flapping her sails and entering the high seas, so with a first class Captain and crew, the Shiny Sheff should be sea worthy.......however, the waters are rather stormy at the present so she will have to make sure she stays afloat until calmer waters approach....here endeth the shipping forecast

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of captain Morgan Rum.....

Went past earlier, a few coats of dulux are required to make her sea worthy!!

When is the champagne bottle being smashed and do will they be having a queen to launch it ..

Latest on the wire is that the Shiny Sheff will now re-open on Wednesday 1st October (and not this Friday).

Wednesday just happens to be my afternoon off. How convenient.....

Latest on the wire is that the Shiny Sheff will now re-open on Wednesday 1st October (and not this Friday).
Wednesday just happens to be my afternoon off. How convenient.....

There are always last minute things to do and sometimes more than u expect...the Dove had a LOT of nasty surprises that somehow got dealt with in just five short days....will never ever know how we did that in so little time:loopy:

I drove past an hour ago and they were painting the front, and had taken down the sign boards, so presumably some new ones going up soon......

When is the champagne bottle being smashed and do will they be having a queen to launch it ..

As the Sheff is not a new vessel but a 1970's build, I dont expect a champagne launch as she will not moving down a slipway into the ocean for the first time....the captain will probably just sound his horn....

I hope to have a boarding pass for the grand launch and to stroll round the promenade deck with fellow passengers.....

A little sign in the window states that the Sheff will finally re-open on THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER.

Hooray!:thumbsup:

A little sign in the window states that the Sheff will finally re-open on THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER.

Hooray!:thumbsup:

And I certainly will be boarding her for the maiden voyage......wonder what ale will be on....does anyone know who the Captain is and what other vessels he or she has captained?

not much publicity or an attempt to make a big splash on opening...no sign up or advertising...we will see

so many people saying when is it opening and i,ll go in, but if you went in there in first place it may not have shut. with so many pubs closing down you only have yourselfs to blame if it closes again, USE IT OR LOSE IT.

so many people saying when is it opening and i,ll go in, but if you went in there in first place it may not have shut. with so many pubs closing down you only have yourselfs to blame if it closes again, USE IT OR LOSE IT.

This is true but also so many pubs open up again and never advertise the fact at all and just rely on word of mouth or tiny little signs in windows......by the time everyone knows it is back open its often too late.....I believe in making a BIG opening statement (as if you didn't know):hihi:

Not suggesting set of Can can Dancers on the bar, or some big extravagance, but you know what i mean.
....the message has to get out into the world so that ALL your potential market knows WHO, WHAT, WHERE and WHY you are!!!!!!

Sheffield Forum is ideal for this...and if you are clever enough you can start a whole thread that will run for ages and ages and as well as inform all of your plans can also do you a great deal of market research and feedback at the same time......believe me, free promotion is easy, and very very effective.

It would be great for all pubs that re-open to come into this forum and do a nice thread about what will be happening, what the guest beers are, and give a vague 'mission statement' or something like that, so everyone can see what is happening......many do already and its a create forum for providing information to the public...

Hopefully see you all in there tomorrow tea time for a swifty on the way home.
I'll be the scruffy (but devilishly hansom) builder type!!! Dont let me stand there on my own, come and say hello!!!

Hopefully see you all in there tomorrow tea time for a swifty on the way home.
I'll be the scruffy (but devilishly hansom) builder type!!! Dont let me stand there on my own, come and say hello!!!

Oh dash it...I am at the Sheffield big Beer festival tomorrow....I will miss it...Please let me know whats it like as I do want to check it out soon.....

so many people saying when is it opening and i,ll go in, but if you went in there in first place it may not have shut. with so many pubs closing down you only have yourselfs to blame if it closes again, USE IT OR LOSE IT.

Not guilty.

I am a regular of the Shiny Sheff and my car is very often left in the car-park over night. I'll be calling in three to four times a week like I used to, hopefully.

I am truly looking forward to its re-opening.

My wife makes signs and banners and she offered to make some big banners for the new landlord to promote the fact that it's opening up again. Strangely, the only sign stating the fact that it's opening is a little piece of green cardboard inserted in the window.

Hardly screaming from the roof-tops.

its not opening today but friday 3 oct 7pm, typical i felt like a drink on way home today as well.
is it true its going to be a carvery aswell and sell cheaper ale?

its not opening today but friday 3 oct 7pm, typical i felt like a drink on way home today as well.
is it true its going to be a carvery aswell and sell cheaper ale?
I swung by at 5.10pm, looks like i was 26 hrs early!!!!

I wont be able to draw up alongside the Sheff this evening as the tide will be wrong and will be keeping me at the Dove and Rainbow, but hopefully the tides will be favourable on Sunday to weigh anchor, salute the captain, and join the crew for a few pints on the Boat Deck.....Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of Sailor Jerry...

I wont be able to draw up alongside the Sheff this evening as the tide will be wrong and will be keeping me at the Dove and Rainbow, but hopefully the tides will be favourable on Sunday to weigh anchor, salute the captain, and join the crew for a few pints on the Boat Deck.....Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of Sailor Jerry...

you lot need to "walk the plank" with all these gags!

shame the shiny sheff has been so up and down in recent years as I only live down the road and inevitably have ended up either at the Rising Sun (in recent times ) or at the Ranmoor Inn (which is a great pub) as the Sheff never "felt" right.

good luck to the new tenants.

sadly , I think they will need it unless they have an inspired plan.

Cheap beer might work out (Rising Sun is really charging a premium - about £ 2.50 a pint on average now) but I dont think another crappy carvery is going to work...

you lot need to "walk the plank" with all these gags!.

Aye Aye Sir! but AVAST ye Land Lubbers, for beneath the witty banter doth lie the best of British intent....May God bless all who sail in the Shiny Sheff and we pray that she doesn't get bilged on her own anchor....Brace the mainsail and break out ye Sailor Jerry Rum for ye fellow Publicans who may come aboard to sail round the Cape of Lodge Moor......:thumbsup:

Well you have to get into the spirit don't you! I truly hope it works out as its still an old local of mine that could be as good as it once was....

The early signs are promising.

A blackboard states that Thursday nights will see karaoke return, Friday nights are Steak Nights, Saturday will see Live Music and Sunday nights offer the chance of taking part in the quiz.

Other blackboards state there will be 2 for 1 offers on certain menu items although there won't be any food on till this Wednesday - and I hope they sort out credit and debit card facilities.

The pub feels bright and clean. A TV screen linked to a computer hard drive played video and music non-stop (giving an instant atmosphere). Strangely, I noticed no fruit machines and even the machines in the gents have disappeared!

The management are opening throughout the day to begin with but will no doubt review this after a few weeks.

Beerwise, I was informed that Black Sheep will be coming soon; presently there is just Marston's Pedigree on tap. Guinness has made a return over Murphy's.

Finally, another sign declares the pub as being family friendly and like a dog leaving its scent at the foot of a favourite tree, yes, that was my car left in the car park overnight.

The impromptu karaoke this afternoon was quite enjoyable. Just testing the equipment!!
Ousetunes, I think we now know eachothers true identity outside the big SF world!

dan 2802

Agreed, things done on the spur of the moment always seem better than things planned!

I'd like to add to my earlier thread. The Black Sheep beer is magnificent (I was never a fan of this particular beer) and Old Speckled Hen will be the third Real Ale available.

There are some exciting plans in the pipe-line for the Shiny Sheff by way of in-house entertainment. Food is available from this Thursday (9th).

Locals and pub lovers, show your support and help keep your local, open.

to all who said i,m missing the pub where are you? opening night was steady saturday night quiet monday night dead bar staff and landlord/landlady out numbered customers, so come on make an effort or it may shut for ever and become more dreaded flats.

to all who said i,m missing the pub where are you? opening night was steady saturday night quiet monday night dead bar staff and landlord/landlady out numbered customers, so come on make an effort or it may shut for ever and become more dreaded flats.

Unfortunately there are still many people who have no idea the Sheff is actually open again....I spoke to some folks I know only 400 metres up the road and they said they had heard nothing, and neither had anyone else. COME ON SHEFF, as I said, SHOUT about yourself.....these are hard times and you can't just open the doors and expect throngs of eager thirsty punters any more...you have to be enticing!!!!

When does the carvery start here?

Food, in general should be available from this Thursday so I would imagine the carvery will commence on Sunday 12th October 2008.

Just popped in for a cup of coffee and a look round.....Well it was 2 PM in the afternoon but there was one customer....it still does not look very open though from the outside, and the single car in the car park also suggests the same. A big WE ARE OPEN banner is not that costly and would certainly get attention........

Crazy isn't it? Driving past you would never guess it was open again. Doing 30-40 mph doesn't give people time to take in the fact it's been tidied up and there's lights on inside. I can't believe they're not making a song and dance about it. They are NEVER going to make a go of it if they don't tell people they're there!

Crazy isn't it? Driving past you would never guess it was open again. Doing 30-40 mph doesn't give people time to take in the fact it's been tidied up and there's lights on inside. I can't believe they're not making a song and dance about it. They are NEVER going to make a go of it if they don't tell people they're there!

I very nearly drove past today but only at the last minute did I see that the front door was open....there were no other signs of life at all.....and they have an 'A BOARD' advertising sign INSIDE the pub...not outside, where it would actually serve a purpose of getting people inside too start with..
A sign by the bar proclaims very boldly in chalk
NO BAD LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE OR DRUGS,..any one who breaks this rule will be barred!!!

Oh well its straight to the point, but I was not aware Lodge Moor had a problem with this sort of thing....

I was in sunday teatime (as was ousetunes) and I think the new tennants will need a bit of settling in time.
I'll try and get up thursday evening to see what thats like. The new tennants seem to like a sing song so it could be the resurection of the place.
Hope Mike comes back, cant wait to see the new owners faces when grease lightening gets going!!

I was in sunday teatime (as was ousetunes) and I think the new tennants will need a bit of settling in time.
I'll try and get up thursday evening to see what thats like. The new tennants seem to like a sing song so it could be the resurection of the place.
Hope Mike comes back, cant wait to see the new owners faces when grease lightening gets going!!

I noted they have Whitbread Trophy on draught..........used to drink this years ago...I may have to try it next time as I have not seen it anywhere else for some years....was it on before here?

I noted they have Whitbread Trophy on draught..........used to drink this years ago...I may have to try it next time as I have not seen it anywhere else for some years....was it on before here?

I'm pretty sure the Trophy was off on sunday. The land lady said they had too many bitters on and were going to change some of the pumps.
'fraid i'm usually a lager drinker (except if theres a good Tetleys/Stones on offer).

I'm pretty sure the Trophy was off on sunday. The land lady said they had too many bitters on and were going to change some of the pumps.
'fraid i'm usually a lager drinker (except if theres a good Tetleys/Stones on offer).

Did not think it was a well known beer these days.....it used to be a common sight, like Stones, Tetleys and Wards in many many pubs......I can't even remember what it tastes like it was so long ago I last had one.....

I may pop up for the karaoke......I hear it used to be quite popular there

And talking of pubs in this neck of the woods, how is the Plough doing?

not sure about the plough, i can only lend my support to one local!!!
I remember working (20yrs ago) in the sportsman on barnsley rd and they used to serve trophy.

trophy was a name of the past from whitbread, you can,t expect a pub brought back from death to serve every beer around from day one.
Neil and Sally the publicans of the Sheff seem down to earth and want to make it work , it is their livelyhood after all , from what i can understand they want a good friendly pub with good food which will bring in customers so they enjoy it.
The carvey starts this sunday and food in general starts this thursday, with two for one offers on meals a carvery at a good price , and the beer is good too so come on show some support and help make The Sheff a good place to be again.

Well I was somewhat annoyed when yesterday afternoon I planned to meet my mum at the Shiny Sheff. Rushing through a nice burger up at the Sportsman, we got to the Sheff to find it...closed. Again, no signs informing us at to why it was closed although I'd guess they were installing additional speakers and flat screen TVs for tonight's karaoke (which I would have imagined they could have done even if the place was open).

People need to know what's going off. My wife actually makes and designs banners - she did most of them for the previous tenants - and has told the new tenants that she could run some banners up for them, but as yet, they've not shown any interest.

I seriously want this place to work but lack of communication which leads to people like myself finding an alternative (in yesterday's instance, The Plough) is not going to bring customers and their much-needed revenue in!

Did not think it was a well known beer these days.....it used to be a common sight, like Stones, Tetleys and Wards in many many pubs......I can't even remember what it tastes like it was so long ago I last had one.....

I may pop up for the karaoke......I hear it used to be quite popular there

And talking of pubs in this neck of the woods, how is the Plough doing?

The Plough is doing pretty well I'd say, as a regular (it's my 'very' local). Like most pubs, it could do with a few more customers, but Suday is usually good for the quiz, and they do very well on their food trade.

Nice pub, good atmosphere, drinks seem to be kept well, so it's a winner for me.

Ade

The Plough is doing pretty well I'd say, as a regular (it's my 'very' local). Like most pubs, it could do with a few more customers, but Suday is usually good for the quiz, and they do very well on their food trade.

Nice pub, good atmosphere, drinks seem to be kept well, so it's a winner for me.

Ade

Their foods great, but it always seems quiet. Has their food trade picked up?

I seriously want this place to work but lack of communication which leads to people like myself finding an alternative (in yesterday's instance, The Plough) is not going to bring customers and their much-needed revenue in!

I hope they got a top deal from Mr Mark Whiteley, local BRM for Enterprize Inns. He is a tough cookie!!!

Still its early days of course......have yet to sample the cask ales, I spied Black Sheep and Marstons pedigree I think, and possible a 3rd one round the other side.....

Their foods great, but it always seems quiet. Has their food trade picked up?

From what the staff say, it's normally busy for food at late tea-time, but I'm not normally in at that time. They have quiet days of course, but from what they say it goes well. The only time I have been in at early evening it was pretty busy, and Sunday lunch always seems to have a good crowd in eating when I've been in - but I could just be lucky :)

Ade

I hope they got a top deal from Mr Mark Whiteley, local BRM for Enterprize Inns. He is a tough cookie!!!

Still its early days of course......have yet to sample the cask ales, I spied Black Sheep and Marstons pedigree I think, and possible a 3rd one round the other side.....

Well I was right about their closing for installing speakers and so on. There was cable everywhere so I guess it made sense to close (although, like I say, a bit of info to the outside world would not have gone amiss).

Popped in last night and things are looking good. Two For One food (on certain dishes), a newly prepared menu, the fruit machine is back in its rightful place and there was Old Speckled Hen on tap as well as Black Sheep.

There were one or two in and the place had a nice laid-back feel. Plasma screens are going to go up in the Tap Room and another one in the lounge.

£2.50 for a pint of bitter. Can't complain.

Went for Sunday carvery today and it was was pretty good. Perfectly cooked and presented well, friendly staff and attentive service. Good Chef. Will be going back, I even prefer it to the 3 Merry Lads up the road and its certainly cheaper.

Not too busy, plenty of space, no screaming kids chucking peas at you, it has my vote, and for those who know me, I very RARELY give praise to pubs as so many have not one clue what they are doing!!!

My only critique was the staff did not know the ropes too well, as its only just re-opened, but were friendly and chatty and approachable... I give full credit for the definite lack of the 'can't be arsed' attitude you find in so many pubs these days. The credit card machine was not up and running yet, and my pot of tea was a tad on the cool side, but these are minor niggles, compensated for by the excellent main course.

Superb desert, white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake with cream.....YUMMY!!!!

All in all, pretty good value and I can see the Sheff develop into a first class destination food pub in this area if the standards are maintained and the niggles removed. Watch out THE PLOUGH and the MERRY LADS.......the Shiny Sheff is back!!

So the Shiny Sheff has now got speakers on board? Looks like its now sailing out to sea with a full crtew on board :-)

Went for Sunday carvery today and it was was pretty good. Perfectly cooked and presented well, friendly staff and attentive service. Good Chef. Will be going back, I even prefer it to the 3 Merry Lads up the road and its certainly cheaper.

Not too busy, plenty of space, no screaming kids chucking peas at you, it has my vote, and for those who know me, I very RARELY give praise to pubs as so many have not one clue what they are doing!!!

My only critique was the staff did not know the ropes too well, as its only just re-opened, but were friendly and chatty and approachable... I give full credit for the definite lack of the 'can't be arsed' attitude you find in so many pubs these days. The credit card machine was not up and running yet, and my pot of tea was a tad on the cool side, but these are minor niggles, compensated for by the excellent main course.

Superb desert, white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake with cream.....YUMMY!!!!

All in all, pretty good value and I can see the Sheff develop into a first class destination food pub in this area if the standards are maintained and the niggles removed. Watch out THE PLOUGH and the MERRY LADS.......the Shiny Sheff is back!!

was it a proper carvery where you serve yourself?

Wife and I visited the Shiny Sheff on Thursday lunchtime, lovely couple running the place and the food was excellent. We shall be back.

was it a proper carvery where you serve yourself?

No, it was all done in kitchen and served to us at the table. At least it was when we were there just after 2pm..pork and beef were the meats on offer and both were delicious......

So the Shiny Sheff has now got speakers on board? Looks like its now sailing out to sea with a full crtew on board :-)

The maiden voyage seems to have gone fairly well yes, her sails are flapping and she is a as good a vessel as any to face the current storms of the credit crunch.......Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of Sailor Jerry......

Glad to hear the positive vibes.

I will hopefully try the food on Wednesday. My mum phoned to see if I wanted to join her for the Shiny Sheff's Friday Steak Night.

Sadly, I was too poorly to say yes (typical!) and haven't been in since last Thursday because of this awful, nasty, cough.

I genuinely feel that Neil and Sally can have a very positive effect on this place. Infact, it almost feels 'loved' again.

No, it was all done in kitchen and served to us at the table. At least it was when we were there just after 2pm..pork and beef were the meats on offer and both were delicious......

Good that is was delicious but bad that it isnt a carvery- its a sunday lunch!

I prefer the places that plate it in the kitchen, the food is normally of a higher standard, especially the veg etc.

Good that is was delicious but bad that it isnt a carvery- its a sunday lunch!

Its described as a carvery and they appeared to have all the serving hardware which is external to the kitchen, but it was not in use on Sunday. The carvery 'hardware' was in a corner in the front bar area, perhaps they had not time to set it all up for the first Sunday.

Just called in for a quick drink after work. As a local I was gutted when it shut. New landlady is really friendly and chatted to us about what's on. I am determined to do my bit and frequent it. Hope they do well!

well all seems ship shape so far, pleasant and friendly managers(Sally and Neil ) and James the barman , pleasant atmosphere the food seems to be going well the beers are good and kept well, the pub itself is bright and clean (cleaner than used to be).
Both Sally and Neil are freindly and like to chat to the users of The Sheff, so things are are looking good so far , lets hope more people get in there and sample the place.

Sally and Neil are hosting a Halloween Fancy Dress Party on Friday 31st October. Kids are welcome and can stay till 9pm which means they can take part in the games and win a prize for best dressed Halloween outfit!

I've noticed one or two new faces since the Shiny Sheff re-opened and as my local I'm happy to promote the place. Here's a sample of what's on offer:

Mondays - Currioke - £5.95 - Curry buffet followed by karaoke. Again, kids are welcome till 9pm;

Thursdays - Karaoke from 9pm usually featuring Mike Turner (X Factor, Britain's Got Talent etc). This guy has to be seen to be believed;

Fridays - Steak Night followed by themed music or race night with games;

Saturdays - Live entertainment. Chris Johnson plays 22nd November, Danni performs on 25th October. On 6th December Reservoir Rocks perform, a classic rock and pop band. There are other acts lined up too.

Sundays - Carvery 12 - 3 £5.95 and a quiz night where the winner can claim up to 8 pints.

Local pubs like the Shiny Sheff rely totally on the support of the community which surrounds them. Don't compare the price of a pint (Black Sheep and Old Speckled Hen both retail at £2.50) with the price of a 12 pack from the supermarket. You're paying for a night out, in decent surroundings, something a bit different. The chance to meet new friends or catch up with old ones.

It's your local boozer,use it or lose it!

PS. I wonder if the three girls found their way to Alton Towers. Travelling from Birmingham they arrived just before noon at the Shiny Sheff. Maybe they put garbage into their sat-nav. Alton Towers' post code is ST10 4DB. Lodge Moor will have a post-code of S10 4DB. Durr!!!

PS. I wonder if the three girls found their way to Alton Towers. Travelling from Birmingham they arrived just before noon at the Shiny Sheff. Maybe they put garbage into their sat-nav. Alton Towers' post code is ST10 4DB. Lodge Moor will have a post-code of S10 4DB. Durr!!!

Classic lol I wonder at what point they realised Sheffield wasn't nr Alton Towers! Maybe the rolling hills of Lodge Moor gave it away!

Wow thats a cool story......A pub that has a near identical post code to a famous tourist attraction.........hmmmmmmm

I had the carvery there on Sunday and will definitely go back. My HB said it was the best roast beef he has ever had. :thumbsup:

PS. I wonder if the three girls found their way to Alton Towers. Travelling from Birmingham they arrived just before noon at the Shiny Sheff. Maybe they put garbage into their sat-nav. Alton Towers' post code is ST10 4DB. Lodge Moor will have a post-code of S10 4DB. Durr!!!

You're kidding! Really? I can't believe they drove all the way to the Shiny Sheff from Birmingham when they wanted somewhere in Staffordshire. They *must* have realised they were going the wrong way and if they didn't, I really don't think they should be on the road!

You're kidding! Really? I can't believe they drove all the way to the Shiny Sheff from Birmingham when they wanted somewhere in Staffordshire. They *must* have realised they were going the wrong way and if they didn't, I really don't think they should be on the road!

Tis true - ask Sally in the Sheff!

You'd imagine that by the time there were signs for South Yorkshire they'd have guessed that they might be slightly off target!

But the cynic in me says they were probably graduates with a cupboard full on A levels and yet still had to rely on a Sat-Nav system to get to Staffordshire.

I can picture them with a map book held upside down: "Well, if we continue in this direction, Aberdeen's a few minutes away. Er, I think we might need to turn around.":hihi:

But the cynic in me says they were probably graduates with a cupboard full on A levels and yet still had to rely on a Sat-Nav system to get to Staffordshire.

I can picture them with a map book held upside down: "Well, if we continue in this direction, Aberdeen's a few minutes away. Er, I think we might need to turn around.":hihi:

"We will be on page 47 next, but page 48 and 49 are missing so we may get lost and not get to page 50. Sat Nav says turn around where possible but I think that is wrong so best drive straight on and sooner or later we should get to page 50. That last road we drove along does not exist as its a white square on this map so there may be another page missing that is numbered wrongly. The road signs bear no relation at all to page 46 so they are obviously wrong, we are definitely on page 46 as 2 hours ago we were passing out of page 41 and across the central stapes..the roads must be out of date."

Mondays - Currioke - £5.95 - Curry buffet followed by karaoke. Again, kids are welcome till 9pm;



Is the Currioke hosted by that well-known Asian entertainer Gerrupta Singh?

Is the Currioke hosted by that well-known Asian entertainer Gerrupta Singh?

In all my time on the forum Basil, this is the first time you've made me laugh! It sounds like it should be an old joke, but if it is I haven't come across it before. Brilliant!

In all my time on the forum Basil, this is the first time you've made me laugh! It sounds like it should be an old joke, but if it is I haven't come across it before. Brilliant!

Well done Basil, 11663 posts and finally a funny one, I would quit while I was ahead!

Is the Currioke hosted by that well-known Asian entertainer Gerrupta Singh?

Dammit... I was going to day that. I've been away for a couple of days and have been looking through the recent posts on this thread. I was just thinking of posting my own about the Indian karioke singer. The old ones rally are the best.

In all my time on the forum Basil, this is the first time you've made me laugh! It sounds like it should be an old joke, but if it is I haven't come across it before. Brilliant!

Sadly, the credit for that one must go to one of the forum's most legendary posters, Mr Don_Kiddick! (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=1741943&postcount=28)

But then if nicking other people's material and passing it off as your own is good enough for Peter Kay (er, allegedly), I'm sure I can get away with it......;)

But then if nicking other people's material and passing it off as your own is good enough for Peter Kay (er, allegedly), I'm sure I can get away with it......;)

"D'you know, I really like my step ladders. I never got on with my real ladders." That's one of Peter Kay's better one liners, IMHO, but whether it was totally original or not I don't know.

The Sheff is back up on the Enterprise web site as once again to let......what is happening?

Not in the slightest bit surprised.

To have great ideas for a pub is one thing but not to have the nous [practical intelligence] how to treat long-standing regulars (who are prepared to put between £100 and £150 behind the bar each week) is another matter entirely.

I stopped going in three weeks back for reasons I'll keep to myself but sometimes a bit of professionalism and experience - particularly in these most difficult of times - wouldn't go amiss.

The Shiny Sheff's loss (for now at least) is The Sportsman's gain, the latter of which is a place to go should inexperienced managers wish to see how it's done.

The Sheff is back up on the Enterprise web site as once again to let......what is happening?
That must be the shortest tenancy on record ... its a shame as the young couple in there seemed to have the enthusiasm and the experience from running the Hallowes in Dronfield.
I hear from a reliable source that the George & Dragon in Beighton closes at the end of the month.

That must be the shortest tenancy on record ... its a shame as the young couple in there seemed to have the enthusiasm and the experience from running the Hallowes in Dronfield.
I hear from a reliable source that the George & Dragon in Beighton closes at the end of the month.

HALLOWES is also up to let......

It's your local boozer,use it or lose it!



So, its your fault we are maybe losing it again is it? LOL

I thought the Sunday food was going down well there? It seemed fairly busy a month ago when we had a carvery there.....not been in at any other time though recently.....its a very tricky time for Pubs with this cold weather and credit crunch thing...

I was under the impression that they were Managers and not tenants.

My OH has been in a few times and finds the landlord and landlady both to be quite nice, and much better than the previous ones. Hope it isn't going to close again, it really would be a shame, especially with Christmas and the New Year looming.

I was under the impression that they were Managers and not tenants.
My OH has been in a few times and finds the landlord and landlady both to be quite nice, and much better than the previous ones. Hope it isn't going to close again, it really would be a shame, especially with Christmas and the New Year looming.

Sure they are tenants....I spoke to them when it first opened some months back.....if they were just Managers the TO LET signs would have stayed up and the Pub would have stayed as available on the web site.....

To have great ideas for a pub is one thing but not to have the nous [practical intelligence] how to treat long-standing regulars (who are prepared to put between £100 and £150 behind the bar each week) is another matter entirely.
I stopped going in three weeks back for reasons I'll keep to myself but sometimes a bit of professionalism and experience - particularly in these most difficult of times - wouldn't go amiss.

Wasn't 3 weeks before this their Halloween event?

And I'm genuinely curious to know how in God's name one individual can put £100-£150 behind a bar counter in a week without spending a huge amount of time in there and/or having a serious drink problem.

Wasn't 3 weeks before this their Halloween event?

And I'm genuinely curious to know how in God's name one individual can put £100-£150 behind a bar counter in a week without spending a huge amount of time in there and/or having a serious drink problem.
£100 is £ 15 per day, if you lived next door and had 2 meals a week there with a partner it is quite conceivable, 2 or 3 pints after work and a burger. People can spend their money how they see fit, a lot of people enjoy the social side of pubs without having a drink problem.

£100 is £ 15 per day, if you lived next door and had 2 meals a week there with a partner it is quite conceivable, 2 or 3 pints after work and a burger. People can spend their money how they see fit, a lot of people enjoy the social side of pubs without having a drink problem.


Why, thank you.

Indeed, I will spend my money as I wish and £150 a week on beer isn't that much when it usually includes my wife and sometimes my two girls. Throw in some food and that can easily amount to £200 a week 'put behind a bar'.

I live a five minute walk from the Shiny Sheff. Sometimes I'd call in on the way home from work; I might spend three or four hours in there on a Sunday; might meet up with the family for a Saturday early bar.

(But as I said, I'm no longer parting with my cash in that particular pub. The Sportsman and Fulwood Inn is where that money is going.)

Finally, 'drink problem'? Well yes, I like a drink but as long as my drinking doesn't affect the likes of Our Irene, I don't quite know what business it is to anybody else.

Indeed, I will spend my money as I wish and £150 a week on beer isn't that much when it usually includes my wife and sometimes my two girls. Throw in some food and that can easily amount to £200 a week 'put behind a bar'.
Finally, 'drink problem'? Well yes, I like a drink but as long as my drinking doesn't affect the likes of Our Irene, I don't quite know what business it is to anybody else.

Woh there - we're a bit defensive arent we? I assumed you meant just yourself and not your family - and if that's including food too then yes it becomes a lot more obvious. And no, it doesn't affect me directly, but I'd be concerned about anyone who I thought was spending £150 a week on drink for themselves with kids at home!

Is the Shiny Sheff open again for food? I know there was talk about the new people leaving? Shame, because the food was excellent!

Is the Shiny Sheff open again for food? I know there was talk about the new people leaving? Shame, because the food was excellent!

Still open as normal AFAIK

I dont think they are doing food. I was in earlier but the steak night was not on.

For the past few days the board advertising the place has been left outside and all the blinds are closed in the restaurant bit with very few signs of life.....

Still open, called for a quicky earlier.

The Shiny sheff is open, the blinds are closed to make it cosy and warm inside, food is available Tues-Sun 12 - 2pm but you need to book for evening meals.
There is live music every Saturday night which has been fantastic up to now.
And a variety of stuff to do on most nights, including quiz's, karaoke, race nights, theme nights, film nights, curry nights, carvery! there is a whats on guide inside with all gig listings etc
There has been a lot of time and effort put into trying to make this pub work but what it needs is more customers or it will not survive and close like hundreds of others.
you have a great venue on your doorstep people, use it!:help:us make it work

I'm doing my bit!