Firm makes announcement over future of famous Full Monty pub in Sheffield
The Blake is famous locally as the pub which appeared in the background in scenes in the hugely successful film The Full Monty, in 1997
Pub bosses have confirmed that a famous Sheffield pub, which featured in The Full Monty, has a secure future.
They spoke out after a board appeared on the side of The Blake Hotel, near Walkley, advertising for people to run it - and sparking concerns on social media.
In response, pub company Trust Inns, which owns the well known venue, has confirmed the watering hole has a secure future and the firm remains committed to the future of The Blake and to its continued role within the local community.
The Blake is famous locally as the pub which appeared in the background in scenes in the hugely successful film The Full Monty, in 1997, which were shot near to Ruskin Park.
It is also known for its position at the top of Blake Street, known as the steepest street in Sheffield according to the map makers Ordnance Survey,.
It has been the best rated pub in the city on Google in the past and it was named as one of real ale pressure group CAMRA’s pubs of the year for 2026.
Trust Inns said: “We can confirm that The Blake Hotel is now being actively marketed as an available tenancy opportunity on our website. We would like to reassure customers and the local community that there are no plans for the pub to close.
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“The current tenants’ agreement is approaching the end of its term, and they have decided not to renew for a further period. As a result, we have commenced the process of recruiting a new tenant to take the business forward.
“We are actively seeking interested parties and would welcome enquiries from anyone who may be interested in becoming the next operator of The Blake Hotel. Further information can be obtained through our website or via the contact details displayed on the recruitment board at the pub.”
Existing staff at the site will be protected in accordance with employment rules, they added, helping to provide continuity for both the workforce and customers.