Wig & Pen goes bust

[medicgirl 10]

Went there a few times, extremely variable, sometimes excellent, sometimes frankly terrible. Still though, was a nice venue and one of the few places in town where I didn't feel too old to go in for a drink. Wonder what will replace it?

[Worjackie 10]

Just goes to show you can't get away with charging London prices in a rundown Northern city. No great loss.

[KATIEB_23 10]

Gutted! Didn't go in as often as I should (and now regretting it..) - but always impressed. I wish the current owners + team all the best for the future. Let's hope someone is able to re-open it sooner rather than later..

 

John.

 

I feel exectly the same.

 

I'm really disappointed that it's shut down. It's been our local to the office since I moved back up to Sheffield & I will miss it

 

Though I must admit we didn't go as often as we used to recently while money has been tight; a round in the Wig usually came to about double that of a round of exactly the same drinks at Henry's. But on a sunny day it was lovely hanging out in Paradise square.

 

The owners were always really friendly - I guess they just decided it was better to put all their eggs into Platillos for now.

 

I hope it re-opens one day

[ringotheowl 10]

over priced and average, not going to miss it at all.

[Renegadeboy 10]

A big shame that another quality, independently owned eaterie has bitten the dust. Yes it was a bit more expensive, but the quality of food and service (90% of the time) made it value for money.

 

One day the only choice we'll have in Sheffield is All Bar One and MacDonalds and I suppose then the majority of philistines will be happy.

[jamesogt 11]

Just goes to show you can't get away with charging London prices in a rundown Northern city. No great loss.

 

AT least we are ahead of Newcastle where I believe they still chew on rocks

[GQsm 10]

Lets just remember the good times, baked beans on toast for only £6.50 and a pint of 4% vinegar £3.00. Where now will i go for such quality and value?

 

This made me laugh.

 

I didn't dislike it, wasn't it's number one fan though.

[bullerboY 10]

its never been the same since Gorden Boucher owned it,he'll be spinning in his grave now,anyone remember him?

[longiesta 14]

shame another non-chain place bites the dust. suppose it had to charge high prices to pay for the refurb, and since the solicitors moved further out of town it was destined to struggle..

[taxman 12]

shame another non-chain place bites the dust. suppose it had to charge high prices to pay for the refurb, and since the solicitors moved further out of town it was destined to struggle..

 

No-one has to charge high prices for a refurb...if they choose to do it during a recession then they are destined to close. ....Oops.

[campovega 10]

Such a shame that somewhere so nice has bit the bullet. I personally loved the place at saturday lunchtime. Sheffield is a place that is is in dire need of quality eating establishments. I hope it reopens soon!

[belperite 11]

The Three Tuns will be pleased