Sheffield City Centre
In Sheffield, we are particularly proud of our independent scene and as high streets change across the country, we are now seeing more of the city's homegrown cafes, shops, restaurants, bars, pubs and food halls nestling in alongside the galleries and theatres, creating a unique vibrancy all of its own.
An independent transformation
Sheffield's City Centre is currently undergoing significant change. As it nears completion, the huge Heart of the City development is totally transforming things at the moment.
So, while you may see a few cranes towering above and scaffolding hiding historic facades, this shouldn't detract from all the amazing places that are still there.
If you'd like to know about the redevelopment work taking place in the city centre, we now have a dedicated webpage with the full rundown.
Attractions in the City Centre
The Winter Garden and Peace Gardens
Few cities can boast a public space like Sheffield’s Winter Garden and its outdoor companion the Peace Gardens.
Crucible Theatre
Originally opened in 1971, the Crucible is a world-famous theatre and iconic Sheffield landmark, with a distinctive stage.
Lyceum Theatre
With over a hundred years of history, this magnificent theatre provides an ornate backdrop to the very best of the West End, with a diverse programme of touring productions including musical theatre, opera, ballet, contemporary dance, family shows and comedy.
Millennium Gallery
The Millennium Gallery is Sheffield’s premier destination for art, craft and design. Here you can see some of Sheffield’s unique heritage, including the metalwork which made the city world famous, alongside contemporary art and design exhibitions.
National Videogame Museum
The UK's national cultural centre for videogames, The National Videogame Museum is on a mission to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret videogames for everyone. With over 100 playable exhibits, it's also a lot of fun!
Sheffield Cathedral - St Peter & St Paul
Whether you have come to pray, to search or to ponder; whether you are a lover of art, architecture or music; whether you need help or have come to look round, you are most welcome here. Come to one of Sheffield’s oldest buildings, the ancient heart of this great city.
Cambridge Street Collective
Europe’s largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective is a ‘one of a kind’ foodie destination to meet, eat, and share in Sheffield. Showcasing the very best in up-and-coming food and drink talent, they house over 20 different food vendors offering exciting cuisine from around the globe.
The Moor Market
One of the UK's best indoor markets and home to over 90 independent traders, Sheffield's Moor Market has a range of stalls offering fantastic quality and great value. It offers customers a unique retail experience, full of characters, wonderful flavours, sights and sounds.
Leah's Yard
Located in the heart of the city centre on Cambridge Street, Leah's Yard is an exciting independent retail destination, home to some of Sheffield's finest independents.
Pound's Park
Pound’s Park, named after Sheffield’s first Chief Fire Officer, Superintendent John Charles Pound, is hugely popular spot for everyone in the city to relax and for children to play.
Site Gallery
Site Gallery is Sheffield’s leading international contemporary art space, supporting artists specialising in moving image, new media and performance.
National Emergency Services Museum
The museum is located in one of Yorkshires first purpose built combined Police, Fire and Ambulance Stations dating back to 1898. This amazing building houses over 45 vehicles relating to the worlds Emergency Services from Horse Drawn Fire Engines to Ambulances and from Police Cars to Mines Rescue.
Showroom Cinema
The home of independent cinema in Sheffield, The Showroom are committed to providing a diverse range of films and related activity for Sheffield and the surrounding region. They host high profile film festivals throughout the year, including the world famous DocFest and Sheffield's very own Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).
Orchard Square
Located in the heart of Sheffield City Centre, Orchard Square is an open-air shopping court and vibrant leisure destination, home to well-known retail brands and an array of Sheffield independents.
Leopold Square
Set against the stunning architecture of several magnificent Grade II listed buildings, Leopold Square has been stylishly rejuvenated into a vibrant city centre leisure spot, offering top quality bars and restaurants.
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield Plate is a foodhall specialising in hosting street food vendors with cuisine from around the world. It's slap bang in the middle of Orchard Square, in the centre of the city, and has a lively atmosphere across the 2 bars and 6 vendor spaces.
The Light Cinema
The Light is based on The Moor in the centre of Sheffield. With cinema, dining, and events all under the one roof, it's a place a venue that takes you from morning to night - and with some incredibly comfy reclining seats in the cinemas it's even better.
Curzon Sheffield
Curzon Sheffield occupies a Grade II listed building which previously was the Sheffield Banking Company. Set over two floors, the cinema has three screens and a comfortable lobby where you can work for the afternoon or enjoy some refreshments. In the summer, the rooftop terrace is open and adds another area to enjoy this lovely city.
Graves Gallery
The home of Sheffield's visual art collection since 1934, the Graves Gallery is located on the third floor of Sheffield Central Library.
Roxy Ball Room
Roxy Ball Room Charter Square is spread across two floors with a whole host of competitive gaming, including duck pin bowling, two karaoke rooms, batting cages, shuffleboard, beer pong, ice-free curling and their unique Crazy Pool, plus much more.
Lane7
Forget everything you thought you knew about bowling alleys, because Lane7 Sheffield is different! Centrally located, expect ten-pin bowling, ping-pong, darts, arcade games and American pool, in an unrivalled atmosphere, while Fat Hippo serve up some of the tastiest burgers around.
Look Up!
Look Up is turning the rooftops of some of Sheffield's most iconic buildings into a FREE, augmented reality art gallery.
Fans of Pokemon Go will love this! Simply download the app (available for IOS and Android) and head out to one of four locations in the city centre where you'll find a Look Up portal, Scan the QR code and then wait for the magic to happen.
What will you see? We don't want to ruin the surprise...
Game on with Sheffield's activity bars
If you're looking for a fun night out with friends, Sheffield has a great variety of activity bars to keep you thoroughly entertained, with many of them located in and around the city centre.
From seriously crazy indoor golf, to shuffle board, bowling and board games- you will definitely not be bored!
City Centre eating & drinking
Marmadukes - Norfolk Row
Marmadukes' mission is to create a better all-day dining experience, built around design-led spaces, best-in-class produce, with passionate, knowledgeable staff and a sustainable approach, that empowers people and helps the planet.
Builder's Brew Café
Imagine a café where you get to play with LEGO® while you enjoy a drink and a bite to eat…that’s Builder's Brew Café in Sheffield.
Public
Occupying the former gent’s toilet below the grade-1 listed Victorian town hall, Public is a stunning little haven of fine drinks and delicious food - or as it was once described: "...Wes Anderson train carriage crowbarred into an old bog".
Terrace Goods
Cracking street food on a beautiful terrace overlooking Orchard Square with award winning street art at the side of you.
The Head of Steam
Cask and craft ale, live music and food aplenty, The Head of Steam sits proudly in the centre of Sheffield right on Tudor Square where you'll find the theatres, Winter Garden and Millennium Gallery.
Forum Sheffield
Forum has been one of Sheffield's iconic venues since 1992! Situated right in the heart of the city centre next to Devonshire Green, this iconic bar and kitchen it is the perfect spot for socialising, seven days a week.
The Rutland Arms
Specialising in fine beers, boozes and tasty, freshly prepared food, The Rutland Arms welcomes everyone and anyone equally to enjoy themselves in good company so long as you adhere to the forbidden music board above the jukebox.
Hygge
A scandi style cafe with a really cool interior and always a great atmosphere. Frequented by students, staff, visitors and travellers alike, it's a great place to work, hang out, catch a bit to eat or just re-caffeinate. And yes, it's in a building nicknamed the sugar cube... you'll see why when you get there.
Kollective Kitchen - Site Gallery
Kollective Kitchen is connected to Sheffield's Site Gallery, serving dishes that are locally sourced, but globally inspired, with a focus on colour, excitement and sustainability.
Honey & Fig
Honey & Fig, serving up good vibes, your favourite coffees, sandwiches, corndogs and pastries.
Industry Tap
Tap bar and bottle shop, Industry Tap pride themselves on providing a wide variety of excellent craft beers, with 21 lines showcasing rotating guest brews from Sheffield and beyond.
Sidney & Matilda
Where Brooklyn meets Berlin in Sheffield's creative quarter. Sidney and Matilda is a warehouse, basement, and courtyard orientated music and event venue, that has shined new neon red light on an abandoned industrial district.
Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen
Built in a converted former cutlery-machine factory, Birdhouse have drawn on their expert tea knowledge to create a modern dining and drinking experience, with tea at the heart of it all.
Silversmiths
Silversmiths is situated in the heart of Sheffield City Centre close to Sheffield Hallam University and Sheffield Train Station. Their aim is to produce the finest modern British cuisine with a strong Yorkshire influence and a hint of fine dining in a relaxed environment for all to enjoy.
Tsuki
Humble in acknowledgment of ancient Japanese culture, custom, techniques and food, Tsuki balance love of authentic ways with a seamless interactive tech experience over two restaurant levels.
The Common Room
Located on popular Division Street, The Common Room has been one of Sheffield's favourite sports bars for many years. With 11 full size American pool tables, ping pong, beer pong, PlayStation, and over 50 giant TV screens showing the latest sporting events, it's a great place for groups.
Ego Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean food, cocktails and local cask ale, served with a smile at exceptional value at Ego Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar in Sheffield.
The Chakra Lounge
The Chakra Lounge is a delightful vegan cafe fusing Indo-Western cuisine in Fitzalan Square in the city centre. With lush interiors and great culinary creations (and some tasty drinks to boot), you'll find it a wonderful spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Steam Yard
Located along one of Sheffield’s liveliest indie districts, Steam Yard has a cool atmosphere and great outdoor seating area.
Tamper Coffee
Sample a bit of relaxed kiwi café culture at Tamper-Sellers Wheel, a white-washed 19th century former silversmiths in the heart of Sheffield’s Cultural Industries Quarter.
Piccolino
Located in Millennium Square, Piccolino brings a true taste of Italy to the heart of the city. Their dishes are rustic, simple and delicious and are created using the best, freshest ingredients.
Caffè Tucci
If you’re after some tasty Neapolitan-inspired fare, this friendly, family-run café brings a true taste of Naples to the city centre, serving sumptuous pastries, panini, bruschetta, cake and coffee.
How St
Straight up the hill from the train station, opposite Hallam University central campus, sits How St. They make everything fresh from local produce, and have a lovely outdoor terrace where you can spend plenty of time supping on a coffee while you watch folks wander past.
Grazie
Inspired by traditional flavours, Grazie offer a fresh, creative and original interpretation of Puglian cuisine, in the heart of Sheffield.
Manahatta Sheffield
Welcome to Manahatta, a glamorous New York inspired cocktail bar with an exciting party vibe, located in the heart of Sheffield. They offer gorgeous cocktails, a stunning food menu and the best bottomless brunch in Sheffield.
Guyshi BBQ & Bar
The first Japanese charcoal BBQ and bar in Sheffield.
Brewski Sheffield
Fresh, delicious North American comfort food.
VeroGusto
Family run, this authentic and award winning restaurant is full of passion for great food, wine and hospitality. The truly elegant surroundings offer a true taste of Italy, delivered with love by Ester and Saverio.
La Bottega
La Bottega serve handcrafted breakfasts and lunches alongside carefully selected wines and coffee.
Proove - Orchard Square
This Orchard Square pizza restaurant has a prime spot in the heart of Sheffield city centre. With space to dine indoors or out, you’ll be able to enjoy award-winning, authentic Neapolitan pizza & handcrafted cocktails amongst the lively atmosphere of this bustling high street.
Shop local
We have a whole host of shops that will give you something great to take home, as a gift, or just something for yourself.
Want to know more about the Heart of the City regeneration?
It's a huge amount of work, with lots of exciting developments on the way.
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