These hardworking men and women kept the pints flowing and the punters in order at watering holes from Ecclesfield and Crookes to Dore and Heeley.
Do you remember any of the landlords and landladies pictured, some from pubs which have sadly been lost for good in the years since these photos were captured?
Among the custodians pictured are a number of husband-and-wife duos, one landlord who was lucky enough to get his hands on the FA Carling Premership Trophy, as it was back then, and a proud pub of the month winner.
22. The Harlequin
From left Matthew Evans, Ward's Brewery's senior business development manager, licensee Linda Greatorex and Andy Morton former chairman of Camra all at The Harlequin back in 1997 Photo: JPI Media
23. The Crown
David Layne from The Crown in Meadowhall Road pictured in 1997 Photo: barry richardson
24. The Hallamshire Hotel
Landlord Martin Hague pictured at The Hallamshire Hotel in 1997 Photo: Barry Richardson