The Hallamshire House — Restaurant in Sheffield

Meeting with friends for a Friday evening pint. This is a pub I have visited infrequently over the years. On this occasion we initially went into the larger of the three rooms, but it was a little loud due to a large group, so we made our way into one of the smaller rooms, which was nice and cosy and had the right volume of music to both hear it and hold a conversation. The three of us then proceeded to sample a variety of the beers on offer, initally the Atryd went down well, I had the Pale Rider, although it seems a little different to what I remember. The evening continued where I tried two other beers on offer. I was taking risks with my selections, but mostly enjoyed them. The pub is well stocked with other drink offerings other than beer. The atmophere and decore is very pleasant, the staff were great, chatty and offered samples to try. A good night was had by all and I would recommend a visit to anyone that enjoys...

"Nice ales and great bar staff. Eclectic mix of music which will stretch you for the better."

Was the 4 star review of months ago.

Alas now in Aug '17 gone has the strangely enticing atmosphere.

Gone are the great bar staff.

This evening I strolled in and was rudely disappointed by a pint, ordered as Jaipur, that was most certainly not that. I questioned this. Left it on the bar. Then decided against the direct approach and strolled around to the Jaipur, ordered another and was satisfied.

I did get that pint of Jaipur, although at the price of an X.

Moral: beware the Man in the...

Great pub with plenty of really good beers on keg and cask. They're dog friendly too, always a bonus. The staff are always friendly whenever we have visited. They don't do food but do have some snacks (Scotch eggs, etc.) in the fridge. I do think it needs a refurb though as it's looking a bit dated inside. Also the men's toilets usually have that foisty not-been-cleaned smell and the beer garden has a load of grotty old sofas dotted about which, for me personally, they make it look a bit scruffy. Overall though, I do like this place, I'd...