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.
25. The Stag
Staff and customers celebrating The Stag on Psalter Lane getting a service award in 1997 Photo: JPI Media
26. All Bar One
Staff at the All Bar One in Leopold Street in 1997 this side of the bar left to right bar manager Ruth Soloway and assistant manager Clare Image Photo: JPI Media
27. The Peacock Owler Bar
Pictured at the Peacock, Owler Bar, Sheffield, where Chef Martin Allen was seen with the Landlord and Lady David and Barbara Neville in 1997 Photo: Waistell
28. The Castle
Landlord Stephen Prestnall pictured at The Castle in Bradway in 1997 Photo: Barry Richardson