GabrielC Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) When I have been past the Hen and Chickens pub on Castle Green ( the pub is behind the old Town Hall/ Courts ,Haymarket ) in the day it does not appear to be open even on a Saturday afternoon . Does anyone know if it opens at night or has the pub closed altogether? I used to go in the day sometimes after going in the Big Gun pub . I think the Hen and Chickens was used has a hostel at one point and run by a lady from London. Edited March 14 by GabrielC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 8 minutes ago, GabrielC said: When I have been past the Hen and Chickens pub on Castle Green ( the pub is behind the old Town Hall/ Courts ,Haymarket ) in the day it does not appear to be open even on a Saturday afternoon . Does anyone know if it opens at night or has the pub closed altogether? I used to go in the day sometimes after going in the Big Gun pub . I think the Hen and Chickens was used has a hostel at one point and run by a lady from London. It is fully closed down now, isn't it? 1 Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 11 minutes ago, GabrielC said: When I have been past the Hen and Chickens pub on Castle Green ( the pub is behind the old Town Hall/ Courts ,Haymarket ) in the day it does not appear to be open even on a Saturday afternoon . Does anyone know if it opens at night or has the pub closed altogether? I used to go in the day sometimes after going in the Big Gun pub . I think the Hen and Chickens was used has a hostel at one point and run by a lady from London. Many years ago before it got a tad rough , Judges and Solicitors used to stop there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielC Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 5 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said: It is fully closed down now, isn't it? The last time I went in was during the day not many in but I had to stop drinking a few years back due to medical reasons so don't keep up to date on the pub front I think the landlady was called Chelle the pub belonged to Enterprise Inns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielC Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 7 minutes ago, hackey lad said: Many years ago before it got a tad rough , Judges and Solicitors used to stop there . I think the pub could be much better but Enterprise were not willing to invest in it hence why it got so run down the most it got was a lick of paint what it really needed was a full refurbishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheffieldForum Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 It is listed as permanently closed on Google. Fun fact: the Hen & Chickens was the pub used as a location for filming on Channel 4 drama The Virtues starring Stephen Graham and written/directed by Shane Meadows. The regulars were used as extras, with the director putting cash behind the bar for them. Lots of other Sheffield locations too - it is still available on Channel 4 On Demand. 2 Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, GabrielC said: The last time I went in was during the day not many in but I had to stop drinking a few years back due to medical reasons so don't keep up to date on the pub front I think the landlady was called Chelle the pub belonged to Enterprise Inns. Was her husband a very big bloke called Wes ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, GabrielC said: I think the pub could be much better but Enterprise were not willing to invest in it hence why it got so run down the most it got was a lick of paint what it really needed was a full refurbishment. Enterprise have killed a lot of pubs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 3 minutes ago, SheffieldForum said: It is listed as permanently closed on Google. Fun fact: the Hen & Chickens was the pub used as a location for filming on Channel 4 drama The Virtues starring Stephen Graham and written/directed by Shane Meadows. The regulars were used as extras, with the director putting cash behind the bar for them. Lots of other Sheffield locations too - it is still available on Channel 4 On Demand. A bit of it was filmed on the end of our road . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielC Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, SheffieldForum said: It is listed as permanently closed on Google. Fun fact: the Hen & Chickens was the pub used as a location for filming on Channel 4 drama The Virtues starring Stephen Graham and written/directed by Shane Meadows. The regulars were used as extras, with the director putting cash behind the bar for them. Lots of other Sheffield locations too - it is still available on Channel 4 On Demand. That means there are no pubs left in that area only the Norfolk Arms . Big Gun , Cannon, The Alexander, Hare and Hounds all gone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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