I am heading back to Sheffield for Christmas this year, first time in 3 years and was wondering whether it is festive, fun and busy on Christmas eve afternoons like it used to be.... if so any recommendations?

Hi

this is my 1st year were i'm NOT going down town day / night, each year it's getting worse, by 8.00pm town is dead

between 12.00 - 4.00pm is ok as people are out shopping still and having drinks, but after then it's not worth it in my eyes

going in town xmas eve since i ws 17, now 32

I am talking about the afternoon, aim to be back local by 8.00pm....thats usually the case isnt it? most bars close at around 7pm?

The Dove is great on Xmas Eve all day, but like most others in town, we close around 8 ish.....town dies a death early evening as everyone rushes to their locals.......