The Best of Sheffield
I'm a 30+ year old living in Sheffield for 8 years that enjoys a bit of everything. I have a preference for independent businesses so if you're looking for a more personal guide to the city, this guide contains my favourite food, coffee and hangout spots around Sheffield for you to enjoy too.
🌟 1. Coffee, Brunch & Lunch
🌟 2. Places to Eat
🌟 3. Shopping
🌟 4. Things to Do
🌟 5. Parks & Nature
🌟 6. Nightlife
1. Coffee, Brunch & Lunch
Tamper Sellers Wheel
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My favourite. A New Zealand influenced café with great coffee and a nice selection of brunch/lunch food.
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The Depot Bakery/Eatery
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Hidden away bakery café with good coffee, hot food and a nice selection of baked goods.
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Marmadukes - Norfolk Row
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Lots of outdoor seating if the weather is nice and a solid brunch/lunch menu.
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Albies Coffee
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Hot food and coffee and always friendly staff.
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Howst Food & Drink
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Small and quaint café near the train station
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Wellies
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Great fresh sandwiches and other hot foods for a reasonable price.
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The Grind Cafe
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If you're looking for a coffee and a snack in Kelham, this is the place to go.
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2. Places to Eat
Grazie
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Great Italian food in an elegant setting for a fancy evening meal out.
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Craft & Dough Kelham Island
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Goooood pizza
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Ego Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar, Sheffield
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Nice spot for evening dinner in a pretty building with a varied menu.
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Koko Restaurant
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Very small Asian restaurant with lots of fancy Asian dishes.
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JORO Restaurant
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A very exquisite dining experience with a set tasting menu, must be booked in advance.
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Cutlery Works
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This is basically a Hipster Food Hall with plenty of options from fried chicken burgers and sushi to pizza and curry.
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3. Shopping
Søstrene Grene
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Cute dog-friendly Danish shop full of useful and useless knick-knacks.
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SAYPALOMA
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Nicely-curated women's clothing shop with charm.
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Dick's ski and Board store
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Great ski shop if you're into that sort of thing🎿
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Collard Manson
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A moody home décor and accessories shop that is a pleasure to browse.
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Within Reason
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A sweet little gift shop full of odd things from homeware to socks.
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Bird’s Yard Sheffield
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Uniquely-curated shop full of handcrafted items. Great for gifts.
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Paradiso Authentic Italian
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Upstairs of the Krynkl building you'll find a cute little tiramisu shop.
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4. Things to Do
The Climbing Hangar Sheffield
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Feel like some exercise? Try Bouldering and then hit up the café afterwards for a well-earned meal.
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Tabby Teas
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Book ahead if you want to spend an hour in the presence of cats while you enjoy snacks and beverages from the café.
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Builder's Brew Cafe
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Book a slot at the Lego café and you can pick from a huge selection of Lego sets to build with friends (or alone).
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Boom Battle Bar Sheffield
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Have a go at axe-throwing 🪓 , shuffleboard, augmented-reality darts or pool and enjoy a cocktail while you're at it.
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Millennium Gallery
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Free to enter art gallery
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Peace Gardens
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Picturesque plaza with fountains and the occasional market
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Winter Garden
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Free to enter indoor garden with tropical plants
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5. Parks & Nature
With close proximity to the Peak District there are plenty of popular walking trails but here are a few closer to the city centre.
Rivelin Valley Park
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Follow the River Rivelin along this beautiful trail and keep an eye out for the old chair and the stepping stones. At the end of your walk you can visit the Rivelin Park Café.
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Endcliffe Park & Botanical Gardens
Located short walk from one another, the Botanical Gardens and Endcliffe Park are both very popular in nice weather.
Botanical Gardens
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Large park with botanical gardens
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Endcliffe Park
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Nice park with paths and a small brook running through it
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Hillsborough Park
Enjoy a stroll through Hillsborough Park and stop by the Coach House Depot Bakery for a coffee and snack.
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Depot Bakery, Coach House
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A coffee spot for after your walk in the park
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6. Nightlife
Triple Point Brewery + Bar
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Unique beers brewed on site and a great selection of burgers.
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Golf Fang - Sheffield
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Indoor crazy golf with insane decor and good cocktails
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Bamboo Door
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Yummy cocktails at a tiki-themed bar
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Kuckoo Sheffield
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Fun bar with good music and great bartenders.
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