While you’re waiting, here’s a look at some of the people who’ve pulled the pints and cooked the meals in city pubs over the years, and some of their regulars. Where are you looking forward to go back to? Share your stories and photos on our Facebook group,
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5. Trevor's tavern
Trevor Wraith celebrates outside the Kelham Island Tavern after his pub won the Campaign for Real Ale Pub of the Year award for Sheffield in April 2007 Photo: Roger Nadal
6. Pub grub
Jacob Nickles and Stephanie Urquhart at the Red Deer, Pitt Street in January 2011 Photo: Roger Nadal
7. Friendly fundraisers
Every year the Anglers Rest pub at Handsworth raises money for a worthy cause and in 2010 chose Help for Heroes, collecting more than £2,000. From left, Rob Martin, Sue Martin, Bob 'The Builder' Pemberton, Mags Sharp and Michael Simmonite with the cash raised and a hamper donated by customer Jason Butler (not pictured) Photo: Sarah Washbourn
8. Star favourite
Mark and Jenny Bingham behind the bar at the Miners Arms in Dronfield, when it won The Star readers' Pub of the Year award for second year running in 2010 Photo: Sarah Washbourn