Andy C Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Another bit of good news thats landed in my inbox... Sheffield real ale lover Anthony Brearey has purchased "The Sheaf", Fraser Road, Millhouses and is overseeing a comprehensive refurbishment of the pub. It will reopen in early August as "The Ale House" and is an entirely free of tie addition to the real ale circuit. "Real" food and live bands will also be on the menu! To get there - you can either walk down the hill from Woodseats near the Big Tree or alternatively its just off Archer Road in Millhouses (near Sainsburys). Closest bus route is the Stagecoach 87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beegee7 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Sounds good, apart from the live bands. Will give it a try when it has been open 6 months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 beegee - if everyone had that attitude - it wouldn't be open that long in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beegee7 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Maybe Tess, but I always like to wait before trying new venues. When the shine wears off and the staff are not out to impress as much. My nearest pub is the greystones, refurbed last november and I waited until feb/march before trying. I think it gives you a better picture of the place. I haven't been back since as I was totally unimpressed, but it seems to be very popular and good luck to them. If the sheaf folds before I try it then it will be because it isn't viable and my few quid won't make or break it. Look back at posts about the lescar and the bradway, people post on here about them in the first few weeks - then nothing. The posts are often speculative and I can't read much into them. The lescar is still going and the bradway is closed. Location, style and the products on sale are the keys to viability for pubs, not posts on here. The Sheaf always disappointed me - it's not really on my radar - but often a transient pub en-route elsewhere. I think it's great that someone wants to try a new approach because it would open up new possibilities for me and GOOD LUCK to them. Maybe I'll like it or maybe I won't but I will try it and see. If you try it first post your opinion and I'll be glad to read it, particularly what beer is behind the bar, if it's well kept and the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Yep I completely agree, I do hope it does well - i'm not really familliar with many family friendly pubs in that area but I think it could definately go for a new one. Apologies for sounding so grumpy in my previous post - I didn't realise how grumpy it sounded until I read it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Who is Anthony Brearey? If it's worth mentioning his name does this mean that he has a good track record of running pubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beegee7 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 You didn't need to apologise Tess. I do hope however that the sheaf doesn't become family friendly. There's nothing wrong with family friendly - but it's not for me. I am always fascinated by the way different people have opinions on what makes a good pub. Some mention food, entertainment etc. For me a pub is all about well-kept quality real ales, served in an oversize glass and at a reasonable price. The decor should be clean but is unimportant, (in terms of its character) for me, as is food and entertainment. TV is a no-no. Too many pubs in my opinion, have kids running about in them. I think pubs should really be adult only and I want to drink in peace. Chain pubs have tended to make all their pubs the same. We need more diversity in our pubs, with my quiet drinking holes mingled among family pubs, mingled among eating pubs, mingled among live music pubs etc. Quiet would be perfect for the sheaf, because competition is on the doorstep. With a wetherspoons, laycock's club, cheap beer selling supermarkets, two pubs selling cheap food and the rather excellent brew stop nearby, I imagine price will be pretty important for the sheaf. Like I said, even if it isn't my cup of tea, I hope it does well as it will add to the diversity of pubs and will be better than another boarded up pub - like the millhouses just round the corner from the sheaf. Happy drinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacrlit Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 10 days after, I learn about this new Public House, on the Rotherham CAMRA website. It does sound good, but why oh why, do they have to change the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Usually because the existing name has a bad reputation. Apparantly due to open in about 2 weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adenuf Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 You didn't need to apologise Tess. I do hope however that the sheaf doesn't become family friendly. There's nothing wrong with family friendly - but it's not for me. I am always fascinated by the way different people have opinions on what makes a good pub. Some mention food, entertainment etc. For me a pub is all about well-kept quality real ales, served in an oversize glass and at a reasonable price. The decor should be clean but is unimportant, (in terms of its character) for me, as is food and entertainment. TV is a no-no. Too many pubs in my opinion, have kids running about in them. I think pubs should really be adult only and I want to drink in peace. Chain pubs have tended to make all their pubs the same. We need more diversity in our pubs, with my quiet drinking holes mingled among family pubs, mingled among eating pubs, mingled among live music pubs etc. Quiet would be perfect for the sheaf, because competition is on the doorstep. With a wetherspoons, laycock's club, cheap beer selling supermarkets, two pubs selling cheap food and the rather excellent brew stop nearby, I imagine price will be pretty important for the sheaf. Like I said, even if it isn't my cup of tea, I hope it does well as it will add to the diversity of pubs and will be better than another boarded up pub - like the millhouses just round the corner from the sheaf. Happy drinking! From my experience of the sheaf it had a hardcore of about a dozen regular customers but would liven up somewhat at weekends due to the managements tendency for a bit of after hours which was renowned in the area! If this place is going to be reliant on local patrons then i'm afraid it will not last long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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