Whats the best pint of ale you've had,am really into the light beers now and had one called Farmers Blond last night,thought it a really superb pint.

My favourite is one by Cropton Breweries named 'Two Pints'. very smooth, very easy to drink.

At the moment mostly only sold in North Yorkshire :o(

Stella brewed by Nettos I think (well bought from there) and served cold in a can on the street ummmmmmmmmmm heaven!!

had a sensational pint of ossett silver king in the swim inn last week.

Kipling at the Coach and Horses. :love:

john smiths angel grenoside

The Brew Company Raisin to Live, only problem is it was a one off special brewed exclusively for Sheffield Beer Festival. I believe it may make a come back due to it's popularity at the festival though...

Very difficult to narrow it down to one but if I must I'd go for Sign of Spring by Stonehenge Ales. It's a light beer thats VERY drinkable and it's green (as in colour not it's environmentally friendliness)

Robinson's Chocolate Old Tom is an unbelievable ale.

I have been told i have the NICEST pint of Stones on London Road... And its only £2.10 a pint, Come into The Albion and have a try :0

I have been told i have the NICEST pint of Stones on London Road... And its only £2.10 a pint, Come into The Albion and have a try :0

Leanne i wouldnt call stones ale esp as its not on hand pull, more like rubbish.

john smiths angel grenoside

Why do you sell dish water?

The Brew Company Raisin to Live, only problem is it was a one off special brewed exclusively for Sheffield Beer Festival. I believe it may make a come back due to it's popularity at the festival though...

That stuff was dangerously drinkable!

Why do you sell dish water?

no just sell a good pint to good customers not real ale freaks

How can you call dishwater a good pint?
Did you only do keg products because you didnt have the know how?

How can you call dishwater a good pint?
Did you only do keg products because you didnt have the know how?

no just did,nt want the pub full of real ale nobs

Whats the best pint of ale you've had,am really into the light beers now and had one called Farmers Blond last night,thought it a really superb pint.

Farmers Blonde £1.80 Sheaf View , Gleadless road.

no just sell a good pint to good customers not real ale freaks

I bet your "home cooked pub food" came from Jack Fultons as well. Idiot. :loopy:

The best pint I have had, recently has been John Smith's Winners Tipple at The Market Tavern in Elsecar.

I bet your "home cooked pub food" came from Jack Fultons as well. Idiot. :loopy:

not at all we didnt sell food prick

no just did,nt want the pub full of real ale nobs

Thats absolute rubbish. Your reasons before for not getting real ale were
"we havent got the lines in yet"
"we are waiting for the brewery"
"people dont sup it here"

Now i am not saying every pub must sell real ale, there are many valid reasons for not doing so. However your comments sound like they come from a small child.

not at all we didnt sell food prick

:lol:

sounds like a great pub this, brilliant endorsement from who i assume is the landlord too.

There are so many really good ales out there at the moment with so many different tastes and characteristics that there is no need to put up with keg slops or creamflow garbage anymore. And if your pub refuses to stock real ale, then go somewhere that does. The real ale pubs around Shalesmoor and Hillsborough seem to be doing a rouring trade and The Rawson has just applied for extended opening hours. So much for the oft repeated cry of "there's no call for real ale" from the keg stones seller.

For a session ale I like Farmer's Blonde, for a nightcap a nice pint of Stannington Stout. My local pubs serve so many different ales that every night is a beer festival.

Thats absolute rubbish. Your reasons before for not getting real ale were
"we havent got the lines in yet"
"we are waiting for the brewery"
"people dont sup it here"

Now i am not saying every pub must sell real ale, there are many valid reasons for not doing so. However your comments sound like they come from a small child.

ok u say i,m a liar now you are one hell of an arsehole which i am sure other sf members would agree i,ve been reading your posts absolute pillak

ok u say i,m a liar now you are one hell of an arsehole which i am sure other sf members would agree i,ve been reading your posts absolute pillak

oh the irony :lol:

There are so many really good ales out there at the moment with so many different tastes and characteristics that there is no need to put up with keg slops or creamflow garbage anymore. And if your pub refuses to stock real ale, then go somewhere that does. The real ale pubs around Shalesmoor and Hillsborough seem to be doing a rouring trade and The Rawson has just applied for extended opening hours. So much for the oft repeated cry of "there's no call for real ale" from the keg stones seller.

For a session ale I like Farmer's Blonde, for a nightcap a nice pint of Stannington Stout. My local pubs serve so many different ales that every night is a beer festival.

Yea a pub whos highlight is keg stones/john smiths is not one to be visited...

Clutch what is it you like so much about john smiths and worthington creamflow rubbish?

No Question - JAIPUR!

Farmers Blonde £1.80 Sheaf View , Gleadless road.

Was in Kelham Island last night paying £2,thought that was good but £1.80s even better.

I had a pint of Silver Fox (Ossett Brewery) on Friday night. Very nice!

I had a pint of Silver Fox (Ossett Brewery) on Friday night. Very nice!

ossett are a sensational brewery aren't they?

ossett are a sensational brewery aren't they?

I don't remember drinking any of their other ales but I will certainly be on the look out to try some more.

Rumour has it that Bradfield Brewery are preparing to brew a particularly nice "Poppy Ale" for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Quality beer, and a donation per pint to a worthwhile cause!

Watch out - it'll be in a Farmers Ale pub near you soon!

(Sorry for the cheap plug!)

Bumble Beer from Wentworth Brewery - I had one of these at the Commercial Inn in Chapeltown - a fantastic pint

Hmmm so many tasty pints around, why anyone would drink keg bitter is beyond me

Love Thornbridge's Wild Swan. Also love Jaipur but 3 pints of that and I'm on my back! At least with Wild Swan I can have a session!

Farmers blonde for me at the moment. Either that or Black Sheep.

The Timothy Taylor Landlord in the Sportsman, Hallam is a cracking pint.

Sadly, many other places simply don't know how to look after this bevvy.

The Timothy Taylor Landlord in the Sportsman, Hallam is a cracking pint.

Sadly, many other places simply don't know how to look after this bevvy.

Yep timothy landlord is a hard beer to keep.

Farmers blonde for me at the moment. Either that or Black Sheep.

Tried this at the Nag's Head, Loxley yesterday.

Very nice pint.

(Their meat and tatty pie is great too and absolutely enormous!)

Farmers Blonde? Black Sheep? Landlord?!?!?

See the world, try some new beers!

Whats the best pint of ale you've had,am really into the light beers now and had one called Farmers Blond last night,thought it a really superb pint.

try barnsley bitter at the castle inn bradway just got in to good beer guide 2010

Kipling at the Coach and Horses. :love:

Is that the pub at Dronfield football ground? A lad took me there on Friday and tried to get me drunk on Kipling and jaipure. I think he managed it as well.
The beer was lovely, the jury is still out on the lad.

though I'm partial to a Old Empire. My current fav is a bottled Ale I've not managed to get on draft, Innis and Gunn. Love it!

Wye Valley HPA at the Barrels, Hereford.

Oakham JHB at the Oakham Brewery Tap in Peterborough.

Locally I'd go for the Farmers Blonde at the Harlequin.

Rumour has it that Bradfield Brewery are preparing to brew a particularly nice "Poppy Ale" for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

Quality beer, and a donation per pint to a worthwhile cause!

Watch out - it'll be in a Farmers Ale pub near you soon!

(Sorry for the cheap plug!)

Yes that is correct. In Tuesday's Martin Dawes column, it said that they had having it at the Nags Head, Loxley Road. It said something between the Nags Head and the Loxley Road, but I forget what it ws unfortunately.

I like Brown Cow, Sneck Lifter and Oyster Stout.

I like Brown Cow, Sneck Lifter and Oyster Stout.

Weren't they the first 3 past the post in the 3.30 at Kempton?

Mansfield Tabbard

Wentworth WPA (Woppa) is on particularly good form at the Commercial in Chapeltown at the minute!

Had a pint of Sheffield tigers at the Rawson spring which was nice. Waltzer is nice and you can't beat a nice pint of Hobgoblin.

Had a pint of Sheffield tigers at the Rawson spring which was nice. Waltzer is nice and you can't beat a nice pint of Hobgoblin.

Hobgoblin is definitely one of my all time faves

though I'm partial to a Old Empire. My current fav is a bottled Ale I've not managed to get on draft, Innis and Gunn. Love it!

Innis and Gunn is lovely. Have you tried the special brew of it, aged in rum casks? It was on special offer in Waitrose last week.

Wye Valley HPA at the Barrels, Hereford.

Oakham JHB at the Oakham Brewery Tap in Peterborough.

Locally I'd go for the Farmers Blonde at the Harlequin.

I do believe I will be partaking of some of that this very evening!

Wentworth WPA (Woppa) is on particularly good form at the Commercial in Chapeltown at the minute!
Had a pint of that at the Bankers Draft was quite nice.

thanks I'll get myself down to waitrose. Don't know what it is but I love the stuff!

Innis and Gunn is lovely. Have you tried the special brew of it, aged in rum casks? It was on special offer in Waitrose last week.

Union-pale ale,guest beer in Rising Sun Nether Green a couple of weeks ago.Sadly it wasn't a guest for very long.:mad:

Farmers Blonde is a cracking pint, especially in the Sheaf.

Had another one by Farmers at the Camra Beer Festival a couple of weeks ago, called
6ixer. That was good aswell.

Timothy Taylors landlord is another favourite of mine, and the best pint ive had of that is in The Crown in Dore, just on the way to the Cricket Inn.

Lastly, if you wanna get hammered, it has got to be Jaipur???

G.

It's got to be Stella :)

you cant beat a nice freezing cold bottle of bud :)

I've said it again and I'll say it before - nothing touches a pint of Moonshine in the Union, Nether Edge for freshness.
They really know how to keep their beer and by sticking to a few favourites, they keep them even better than the Rising Sun, Abbeydale's own pub in Nether Green. Pubs that have constantly changing guest ales (in particular the Sheaf) have no idea how one beer behaves from the next and because they buy big barrels and have so many on at the same time, the beer is in the barrel for longer. Pubs that buy smaller barrels and have fewer ales will have fresher beer... common sense.
If you stick to a few beers, then you have a much better chance of always serving the perfect pint.
Having said that, I do enjoy trying new beers, but it's always a bit of a lottery. If I want a sure thing, I head to the Union.

As for my favourite pint, it has to be Black Galloway from the Sulwath Brewery in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway. Feel a bit bad, because everybody else has cited local breweries, but it really is an awesome beer and the tastiest imaginable. Best served by the head brewer in the brewery bar, accompanied by one of his usual jokes about Yorkshiremen:
"What's the difference between a Yorkshireman and a coconut?
You can get a drink out of a coconut."
And that's from a Scot!

It's got to be Stella :)

you cant beat a nice freezing cold bottle of bud :)

A couple of right comedians here :hihi:

Abbeydale Black Mass without a doubt....

I've said it again and I'll say it before - nothing touches a pint of Moonshine in the Union, Nether Edge for freshness.
They really know how to keep their beer and by sticking to a few favourites, they keep them even better than the Rising Sun, Abbeydale's own pub in Nether Green. Pubs that have constantly changing guest ales (in particular the Sheaf) have no idea how one beer behaves from the next and because they buy big barrels and have so many on at the same time, the beer is in the barrel for longer. Pubs that buy smaller barrels and have fewer ales will have fresher beer... common sense.
If you stick to a few beers, then you have a much better chance of always serving the perfect pint.
Having said that, I do enjoy trying new beers, but it's always a bit of a lottery. If I want a sure thing, I head to the Union.



Don't suppose they do Union pale ale in there do they?:huh:

Tried the Poppy Ale in the Nag's this week - it's a very good pint.

There's a video clip on the Star website all about it.

Carling do a really nice pint,its very bright and has a sharp but not to distinct taste.

Its also nice and fizzy which is always nice.

Its sold in many pubs in the area and if you can get the extra cold version then thats a bonus.

;)

I always used to drink XXXX (that's Castlemaine, not something that's been moderated) until I discovered ale. The thought of it makes me shudder now.

I've said it again and I'll say it before - nothing touches a pint of Moonshine in the Union, Nether Edge for freshness.
They really know how to keep their beer and by sticking to a few favourites, they keep them even better than the Rising Sun, Abbeydale's own pub in Nether Green. Pubs that have constantly changing guest ales (in particular the Sheaf) have no idea how one beer behaves from the next and because they buy big barrels and have so many on at the same time, the beer is in the barrel for longer. Pubs that buy smaller barrels and have fewer ales will have fresher beer... common sense.
If you stick to a few beers, then you have a much better chance of always serving the perfect pint.
Having said that, I do enjoy trying new beers, but it's always a bit of a lottery. If I want a sure thing, I head to the Union.



I agree - I'd much rather a pub kept two or three beers in tip top condition than the 10 or more you get in the supposed "real ale" mecca's - where about seven of those beers will be at best indifferent.

you cant beat a nice freezing cold bottle of bud :)

oh you can, its american pxss

oh you can, its american pxss

try bud light and you will reform that opinion.

try bud light and you will reform that opinion.

I took a shine to Bud Lite last year while holidaying in Florida.

Quite whether it would taste as good in England when it's raining and dull is open to question - were you to find it.

I took a shine to Bud Lite last year while holidaying in Florida.

Quite whether it would taste as good in England when it's raining and dull is open to question - were you to find it.

bud lite is one of the most unpleasant beers i have ever sampled. miller lite too. bud is like a fine wine compared to bud lite.

Farmers Blonde £1.80 Sheaf View , Gleadless road.

Bang on,had a couple today in here,can't go wrong for that price.

So many to choose from, but my all time favourite is Hop Back Entire Stout.

Then there's Fat Cat Honey Cat, which you can get at the East Anglian Fat Cat pubs

Then there's Barnsley Bitter, Bladderwrack Stout, Green Jack Orange Wheat and a host of others I could care to mention.

The Shiny Sheff has recently taken on some London Pride and I have to say what a magnificent pint of ale this is.

It's got that lovely malty aftertaste that I love in a pint and it's by far the nicest I've had (not that I can remember drinking it before, but I must have).

The Shiny Sheff has recently taken on some London Pride and I have to say what a magnificent pint of ale this is.

It's got that lovely malty aftertaste that I love in a pint and it's by far the nicest I've had (not that I can remember drinking it before, but I must have).

pmsl

london pride is terrible outside the boundaries of greater london, and only average inside. famous for not travelling well.

san miguel on draught at angel grenoside

When I lived in Derby they had one called Old Boots which was lovely

san miguel on draught at angel grenoside

Why do you only promote mass produced rubbish?

Why do you only promote mass produced rubbish?

simply because it makes plenty of money

simply because it makes plenty of money

Thread is about best pint of ale not the biggest profit making beer.
Must admit used to drink Smiths and Stones a couple of years back but won't try and touch it now though you can get 1 or 2 decent pint of Stones am afraid Smiths just awful.

I had a pint of Bumble bee at Porter Cottage, lovely pint! Ive also heard through the grapevine that Easy Rider at Sheaf View is good too.

simply because it makes plenty of money

quantity before quality springs to mind

I can highly reccomend the Farmers Belgian Blue as well!

Been in the Nags today for dinner - firstly what a fantastic value Sunday dinner it was. Had the Blonde, Poppy, Belgian Blue, Pale Ale, Stout, Yorkshire Farmers and all were on top form.

Favourite in the summer is the blonde but the Belgian Blue is an absolute belter for Autumn/Winter.

nowt l;ike a pint of frulli

I had a lovely pint of Autumn Old Ale (Arundel Brewery), and a good pint of Tetley's on Saturday, at the Prince Of Wales up Ecclesall road (junction with Carterknowle Road).

I'm reading a lot about Sheaf View.

I'm partial to a nice ale, but I've never been here, even though I live about 10 minutes away. Recommended pub? Always thought it was a little rough so headed in town, but I'd be happy if I could say I was wrong!

Been in the Nags today for dinner - firstly what a fantastic value Sunday dinner it was. Had the Blonde, Poppy, Belgian Blue, Pale Ale, Stout, Yorkshire Farmers and all were on top form.

Favourite in the summer is the blonde but the Belgian Blue is an absolute belter for Autumn/Winter.

Is that the Nags Head at Loxley? I've never eaten there but have tried the beers. Always been impressed and keep meaning to go for Sunday Dinner but never get round to it.

I'm reading a lot about Sheaf View.

I'm partial to a nice ale, but I've never been here, even though I live about 10 minutes away. Recommended pub? Always thought it was a little rough so headed in town, but I'd be happy if I could say I was wrong!

I live pretty close to the Sheaf and despite it being the most overrated pub in Sheffield, I still go back there because there are so few decent pubs in that area of Sheffield. My humble opinion on the Sheaf is as follows:

- The staff think they are God's gift (it must be something in the training and induction, because it applies almost universally),
- they can't pull a pint properly (again something systemic, because they all do it the same),
- they have no idea who's next in the queue and serve their friends first, regardless of who's been waiting
- too many ales and too much chopping and changing (however this is a minor point and I guess they see it as their unique selling point, I'd rather have 3 or 4 than 8, but I guess I'm just bitter).

having pointed out the negatives, should also point out the positives

- they serve good beer,
- they have a good beer garden

as for your specific concern:

Always thought it was a little rough so headed in town, but I'd be happy if I could say I was wrong!

I've never had any concerns about it being rough. Often lots of the dogs-on-string brigade, but they're not a problem unless you step on their dog.

It's surely got to be safer than drinking in town.

simply because it makes plenty of money

Just read through a few of your posts, and you seem to think people only want to drink old slops that used to get a bit of advertising in the 80's - That's not really true, as most people really go for the micro brewed beersthese days - It's question of variety of tastes, one beer would be one mates taste, another beer suits another mate and they'll be one you like too when you go to a pub that has a few different beers on - Half the joy is working out who likes what, and they tend to be pretty strong too and pretty reasonable price wise... A pub that only served something like stella or stones probably wouldn't make the same money these days - all manner of people are getting into real ale, landlords go for it even if it's not their taste themselves just to fill their pubs...

Re San Miguel though - It might not be the best beer in the world (that would be either Devon Dumpling (Bays) Jail Ale or Elsie (castle rock) but it's the best for taste compared to other mass produced lagers...

I'm reading a lot about Sheaf View.

I'm partial to a nice ale, but I've never been here, even though I live about 10 minutes away. Recommended pub? Always thought it was a little rough so headed in town, but I'd be happy if I could say I was wrong!

Not sure where 'rough' came from??? Maybe it was many moons ago, but in the last ten years or so it's all students, grads and groups of middle aged people who like to taste different beers - Very neat and clean inside, nice terrace area (no smoking on that bit, but no kids either, so swings and roundabouts!) and a covered back outdoor area that is for smoking and kids (swings and round abouts again!)... They have a really great selection of beers on, and the pub should be great but the staff are vile! You really feel as though you've ruined their night going to the bar waiting to be served... Have to say a few years back it was alot worse, but it's still not great now... My dad used to pop over to see me and want to go somewhere like that, but he got so sick of the attitude that he won't go in now... I live 10 mins away and walk to Kelham Island or Hillsborough Hotel instead - it gets really busy though on the times I have ventured in, but I never get into a habit with them there as the staff are always just too damn rude!

spot on James - I must agree they do a lovely pint

but the staff are vile! You really feel as though you've ruined their night going to the bar waiting to be served... My dad used to pop over to see me and want to go somewhere like that, but he got so sick of the attitude that he won't go in now... it gets really busy though on the times I have ventured in, but I never get into a habit with them there as the staff are always just too damn rude!

I'm so glad it's not just me that feels this way, I normally only ever hear it being praised. It could be the best pub in Sheffield thanks to the building, location and dedicated clientele, but the staff (and presumably therefore the management) really let it down with their attitudes.

I genuinely thought for a while that there must be a photo of me behind the bar with 'do not serve this man' in red underneath, so I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Not sure where 'rough' came from??? Maybe it was many moons ago, but in the last ten years or so it's all students, grads and groups of middle aged people who like to taste different beers - Very neat and clean inside, nice terrace area (no smoking on that bit, but no kids either, so swings and roundabouts!) and a covered back outdoor area that is for smoking and kids (swings and round abouts again!)... They have a really great selection of beers on, and the pub should be great but the staff are vile! You really feel as though you've ruined their night going to the bar waiting to be served... Have to say a few years back it was alot worse, but it's still not great now... My dad used to pop over to see me and want to go somewhere like that, but he got so sick of the attitude that he won't go in now... I live 10 mins away and walk to Kelham Island or Hillsborough Hotel instead - it gets really busy though on the times I have ventured in, but I never get into a habit with them there as the staff are always just too damn rude!

Sounds good apart from the staff.

I don't know why I see it as rough. I'm probably wrong.

Just to check, its the pub off Queen's Road that we're talking about? Bottom of Heeley. Realised I didn't make that clear!! :)

Never had a problem or a bad pint in over 7 years of using the pub. The Sheaf View is a gem of a pub.

I take friends and businessmen there, never heard a bad word from any of them.

As for the alledged staff issue, i have no problem with the odd local being served out of turn, any sucessful business looks after their regulars its your bread and butter.

For the record i live out of town, hate queing, and not a regular as such, i visit maybe once a week. I have no problem travelling the 13mile to the pub, its worth it.

As for their best pint !! just too many to mention.

But Stannington Stout is a winner.

Never had a problem or a bad pint in over 7 years of using the pub. The Sheaf View is a gem of a pub.

I take friends and businessmen there, never heard a bad word from any of them.

As for the alledged staff issue, i have no problem with the odd local being served out of turn, any sucessful business looks after their regulars its your bread and butter.

For the record i live out of town, hate queing, and not a regular as such, i visit maybe once a week. I have no problem travelling the 13mile to the pub, its worth it.

As for their best pint !! just too many to mention.

But Stannington Stout is a winner.

I have to say that my experience in there was very positive as well. I also have to say that of all the real ale pubs in Sheffield, I'm surprised that the Sheaf View seems to be the one that gets grief on here. I'd have thought that the Wellington would be the one that gets on the lagerboys nerves.

That said, I was in the Wellie on Saturday night and both the beers I had were top notch!

I have to say that my experience in there was very positive as well. I also have to say that of all the real ale pubs in Sheffield, I'm surprised that the Sheaf View seems to be the one that gets grief on here. I'd have thought that the Wellington would be the one that gets on the lagerboys nerves.

That said, I was in the Wellie on Saturday night and both the beers I had were top notch!

I agree re the Sheaf View, maybe its an easy target as its less fashionable being out of the Kelham Island pub crawl area.

I feel if it was situated in the Kelham area it could put the others in the shade.

All good pubs. I enjoy them all.

Not sure where 'rough' came from??? Maybe it was many moons ago, but in the last ten years or so it's all students, grads and groups of middle aged people who like to taste different beers - Very neat and clean inside, nice terrace area (no smoking on that bit, but no kids either, so swings and roundabouts!) and a covered back outdoor area that is for smoking and kids (swings and round abouts again!)... They have a really great selection of beers on, and the pub should be great but the staff are vile! You really feel as though you've ruined their night going to the bar waiting to be served... Have to say a few years back it was alot worse, but it's still not great now... My dad used to pop over to see me and want to go somewhere like that, but he got so sick of the attitude that he won't go in now... I live 10 mins away and walk to Kelham Island or Hillsborough Hotel instead - it gets really busy though on the times I have ventured in, but I never get into a habit with them there as the staff are always just too damn rude!

And maybe some customers are just too fussy;) The Sheaf has no juke box, fruit machines, cooked food, no play ground either!! it adds to its appeal.
If a play ground is so important to you , you use another pub!

A real pint, in a clean well run pub, no loud music and no under 14s running around ! HEAVEN:)

I have to say that my experience in there was very positive as well. I also have to say that of all the real ale pubs in Sheffield, I'm surprised that the Sheaf View seems to be the one that gets grief on here. I'd have thought that the Wellington would be the one that gets on the lagerboys nerves.

That said, I was in the Wellie on Saturday night and both the beers I had were top notch!

Ahh, the good old Wellie. I'll be in there tonight to sample their well kept ales whilst avoiding the idiots who play bar Jenga in there on a Tuesday.

Ahh, the good old Wellie. I'll be in there tonight to sample their well kept ales whilst avoiding the idiots who play bar Jenga in there on a Tuesday.

I would suggest Little Ale Cart 'Doncaster' from my visit to the Wellie on Saturday Taxman!

I would suggest Little Ale Cart 'Doncaster' from my visit to the Wellie on Saturday Taxman!

Their "homebrew" is usually pretty good and mostly light and hoppy which seems a very popular style with the regulars. I'll probably sample a couple of session ales tonight and finish with something darker :)

Sounds good apart from the staff.

I don't know why I see it as rough. I'm probably wrong.

Just to check, its the pub off Queen's Road that we're talking about? Bottom of Heeley. Realised I didn't make that clear!! :)

Oh, no that's not it! It's near Heeley Bridge off Chesterfield Rd!!! Are you thinking about the pub that has a chalk board advertising ska nights near Bramall Lane? That's not the real ale one!!!

And maybe some customers are just too fussy;) The Sheaf has no juke box, fruit machines, cooked food, no play ground either!! it adds to its appeal.
If a play ground is so important to you , you use another pub!

A real pint, in a clean well run pub, no loud music and no under 14s running around ! HEAVEN:)

Where did that come from??? Why would someone want a playground when they just want a fag on the terrace??? The only place for a fag is where people sit with their brats - I hate brats in a pub, and thankfully this is one pub where they are made very unwelcome, apart from in the bit where you can have a fag - and as has been said many times, a pints too wet without one! I don't think you read my post - please do so before you make a comment - I will be happy to accept your apology later:D

I'm not picky - but ignorant buggers who make you feel like you are in the way when you just want a pint, I don't see the need for staff like that... I don't want a bar man to kiss my backside, just to serve me and not make me feel like it was some great chore...

I'm not looking for a trendy pub, nor am I looking for ass-kissing, a playground, jukebox, fruit machine or playground for the kids. I like decent, well kept real beers (a discerning selection of 4 or 5 rather than 10, which is pure ale pornography and showboating in my opinion).

My problem is that the staff have no awareness of what's going on in their bar. A good barperson will clock people as they come in or stand at the bar, note the order in which they arrive and serve them as close to that order as possible. A lot of pubs are very good at this; the Sheaf View (which is the one up from Heeley Bridge) doesn't even try, they simply serve the person they recognise or who sticks their tenner across the bar the most forcefully. They often simply ask 'who's next?' which is the laziest approach possible for somebody whose job essentially is to serve.

I've never had a problem with the quality of their beer, but the technique they all use also smacks of laziness: instead of getting the pint right first time, they pull 3/4 of it and then let it stand. This makes it easier to get it right, but it's dissatisfying to be served by somebody in this way, because it shows they can't be bothered to try and get it right - it's not difficult if you practise.


As for the alledged staff issue, i have no problem with the odd local being served out of turn, any sucessful business looks after their regulars its your bread and butter.



As for the argument that it's good business to serve regulars over strangers: I wouldn't want you working in my pub. I live round the corner, drink a lot of beer and love spending my money in pubs. I choose to walk an additional 20 minutes to a proper pub, which treats customers with respect and serves cracking beer. If they sorted out the staff issue, they'd have another regular.

Not sure where 'rough' came from??? Maybe it was many moons ago, but in the last ten years or so it's all students, grads and groups of middle aged people who like to taste different beers - Very neat and clean inside, nice terrace area (no smoking on that bit, but no kids either, so swings and roundabouts!) and a covered back outdoor area that is for smoking and kids (swings and round abouts again!)... They have a really great selection of beers on, and the pub should be great but the staff are vile! You really feel as though you've ruined their night going to the bar waiting to be served... Have to say a few years back it was alot worse, but it's still not great now... My dad used to pop over to see me and want to go somewhere like that, but he got so sick of the attitude that he won't go in now... I live 10 mins away and walk to Kelham Island or Hillsborough Hotel instead - it gets really busy though on the times I have ventured in, but I never get into a habit with them there as the staff are always just too damn rude!

Until its reinvention as a real ale pub, it was probably Sheffield's smallest pub, and generally served a pretty ropey pint of Marston's, when it was open. I really like the place now, but rarely get the chance to get in. Going back a decade or so though, it did look rough from the outside, but it never had any sort of reputation for being rough as I recall.

Sounds good apart from the staff.

I don't know why I see it as rough. I'm probably wrong.

Just to check, its the pub off Queen's Road that we're talking about? Bottom of Heeley. Realised I didn't make that clear!! :)

As has been pointed out, I think you may be confusing the Sheaf House on Bramall Lane with the Sheaf View on Gleadless Road.

This is the Sheaf View. (http://www.sheffieldpubs.fsnet.co.uk/Business/pubs/sheafview.htm)

This is the Sheaf House (with a misspelt address - grrrr). (http://www.sheffieldpubs.fsnet.co.uk/Business/pubs/sheafhouse.htm)

simply because it makes plenty of money

Good luck - you won't be getting any of mine though as you simply don't serve what I would want to spend money on.

san miguel on draught at angel grenoside

Now you are really tempting me.

As for the argument that it's good business to serve regulars over strangers: I wouldn't want you working in my pub. I live round the corner, drink a lot of beer and love spending my money in pubs. I choose to walk an additional 20 minutes to a proper pub, which treats customers with respect and serves cracking beer. If they sorted out the staff issue, they'd have another regular.

I have ran a pub, a real ale pub at that, if there were 20 people at the bar, and a local who used your pub daily, had been in the pub for several hours, and was swamped with the 5-6pm one pint after work rush, yes i would look after the regular. Of course its a service industry, and no customer should be neglected. But any business looks after its bread and butter trade.

I use the Sheaf on match days, so its often busy 1.30-2.30pm. full of strangers like myself in a one hour rush, there are regulars in there day in day out 14 days in the same period as my odd visit. i Do not begrudge the odd local being served ahead of the rest. I love the pub if i am passing through Sheffield i try to make a point of calling in for a pint.

My comments relate only to the odd regular, no pub is going to ignore a waiting queue. RE the Sheaf it must be a very busy and popular pub, how many other pubs can boast regular queues as suggested in this thread.:)

Never had a problem with not being served in turn and I only go in on maybe 2 Sundays a month from about 12:00 to 1:30.

Great little pub, friendly and an excellent pint of Farmers - I even think its a better pint of Farmers than in the Kelham which is my local

My comments relate only to the odd regular, no pub is going to ignore a waiting queue. RE the Sheaf it must be a very busy and popular pub, how many other pubs can boast regular queues as suggested in this thread.:)

My point is that they have no rhyme or reason to the way they serve, they just serve whoever is nearest to them or who is pushing their money across the bar.

I have been in there dozens of times and been simply ignored at the bar. Last time I walked out after waiting for ten minutes and had 3 people served before me who had come after me. It's got nothing to do with locals, it's simply that they pay no attention to who's been waiting. I have some sympathy with your argument about locals; I don't think you're prepared to accept what I'm saying or you can't understand the difference.

My point is that they have no rhyme or reason to the way they serve, they just serve whoever is nearest to them or who is pushing their money across the bar.

I have been in there dozens of times and been simply ignored at the bar. Last time I walked out after waiting for ten minutes and had 3 people served before me who had come after me. It's got nothing to do with locals, it's simply that they pay no attention to who's been waiting. I have some sympathy with your argument about locals; I don't think you're prepared to accept what I'm saying or you can't understand the difference.

I understand perfectly, as a customer of 7 years in the pub i have never had an issue with the pub, its service or staff.

If you have been ignored dozens of times or even on a regular basis, why not bring it to managements attention?

My pet hates include bad service, queues and bad manners. I would not accept the service you claim to have had , and you state on a regular basis!

Like many i love the pub.

Went in the re-opened Rutland Arms last Thursdayand they had a great mix of ales on. Missed the Jaipur, apparantly sold out Monday/Tuesday but had a fantastic pint of Paradise Pale (just under £2.50 i think) and Gorlovka stout (about £2.60). Really liked the pale, much better than other places seem to serve it. Will be back to try more as they seem to have a good rotation coming on. May be my regular pre-train pint place now (until Sheffield opens).

Whats the best pint of ale you've had,am really into the light beers now and had one called Farmers Blond last night,thought it a really superb pint.

Found some more bangers,
Moonshine and Easy Rider.

I'm too a little complexed about the service people say they have had at the sheaf, I drink there often, but by no means a regular, but the staff have always been polite/funny/informative also been blunt when I've been in the wrong, to which have they always been right about, I'm sad to say. The beer is first rate! Best in shef by far in my book. If people have worked a bar they know what it's like when it's busy, you can't remember everybody or what order they turn up in, the fact that the bar is always the busy is a sign that the pub is good! They should probably put more staff now to cope better.

Found some more bangers,
Moonshine and Easy Rider.

I've never been fond of Moonshine. Easy Rider / Pale Rider are classics though. And if you like Farmer's Blonde, you've got to try Farmer's Sixer. Go and visit the brewery in Bradfield and pick up some bottles / mini-kegs. :cool:

The beer shop in chesterfield by Morrisons!

I'm too a little complexed about the service people say they have had at the sheaf, I drink there often, but by no means a regular, but the staff have always been polite/funny/informative also been blunt when I've been in the wrong, to which have they always been right about, I'm sad to say. The beer is first rate! Best in shef by far in my book. If people have worked a bar they know what it's like when it's busy, you can't remember everybody or what order they turn up in, the fact that the bar is always the busy is a sign that the pub is good! They should probably put more staff now to cope better.

Was in the Sheaf yesterday,pint of FB and 1/2 lager £3.20,went up to inn at Troway pint of Jennings and 1/2 lager £4.50,both decent drinks but the price diff is why the Sheaf was busy,tother one empty.

cherry beer in the fat cat

Whats the best pint of ale you've had,am really into the light beers now and had one called Farmers Blond last night,thought it a really superb pint.

Yeh its a good pint. they have a brewery shop at high bradfield where you can buy 8 pint kegs.

Do you have to drink all 8 pints at once so the rest don't go flat, or is it re-sealable??

you can drink all 8 pints if you want a good night. But it does have a tap on it so it can be drank in a more civilised manner.

Thwaites lancaster bomber is my favorite pint of the moment.can also buy it in bottles but you cant beat it on cask.

The Nelson Rock-Bar in Town, has a guest beer every week.
I've had some great pints there.
It's really nice to try a different Ale every week.

If you like Farmers Blond, you'll probably like Tim Taylor's Landlord - tends to be well kept in Union at Nether Edge. And Castle at Bradway

Yeh its a good pint. they have a brewery shop at high bradfield where you can buy 8 pint kegs.

Mitchells at meadowhead have them too, also Dram Shop at Commonside

My favourite bottled beer for home for ages now has been Badgers Blandford Fly - quite strong with a gingery kick

Has to be Jiapur server at the Devonshire Cat
a close 2nd Thorne pale ale at the Windmill, Thorne, Doncaster

I really like Thwaites nutty black @ the moment, yummy pint

A bit far to travel but worth it is The Blue Anchor, Helston, Cornwall. They brew Spingo light, middle and special. All really nice but not available up here

would have called in to the albion but after your comments do not think i'll bother

Yorkshire Terrier from the York Brewery tap after a tour of the brewery. Best drop of beer I've had in ages, not surprising given it had only travelled about 30 feet from where it was brewed.

not a good season to drink too much, waiting for the summer and sitting on my porch and drinking the very best Irish beer. wowhooo...

Mitchells at meadowhead have them too, also Dram Shop at Commonside

Are these real ale shops? My OH is into real ale in a big way. We're coming to Sheffield soon and he's hoping to fill the boot with real ale (I'm hoping to have a little space for Hendersons relish and potted meat). So far he's listed Kelham Island Brewery, The Brew company beer (but I don't know of a shop that sells their beer in bottles) and the brewery at the farm at High Bradfield. I know he'd appreciate details of more places he can buy bottles of real ale. Cheers.

The Dram Shop certainly sells beers from most of those breweries... The Brew Company is the harder one to get hold of in bottles tho..

If you're stocking up, the dram shop can be expensive... another good (and cheaper place) for ale is the Archer Road Beer Stop. They also sell beer on draft in 4 pint bottles.

The Dram Shop certainly sells beers from most of those breweries... The Brew Company is the harder one to get hold of in bottles tho..

If you're stocking up, the dram shop can be expensive... another good (and cheaper place) for ale is the Archer Road Beer Stop. They also sell beer on draft in 4 pint bottles.

Thanks AngryMuppet. My OH has googled the Archer Road Road Beer Stop and saved it into his favourites. We may need to hire a van and take out a loan if the Beer Stop is as good as it looks.:D