We asked readers to share with us their memories of that first visit to one of Sheffield’s boozers, and got some great results.
Here, we share some of those memories, including their trips to long some long gone venues in the city, after we asked readers on our Facebook page: “What was the first pub you went to in Sheffield, what year was it, and what was it like?”
A common theme among those older readers was that they were not 18!
Check the memories in the captions for each of the pubs photographed.
5. Staffordshire Arms, Pitsmoor
Staffordshire Arms, Pitsmoor. Tracy Grayson: The Staffordshire Arms in Pitsmoor! It was in 1988 and a proper old mans backstreet pub some right characters drank in there and the owners (Janet and Wilf) were lovely. Photo: Google
6. The Stone House Pub, Church Street
The Stone House Pub, Church Street, pictured in December 1988. Rebecca Siobhan: "I remember going in the Stone House & thinking it was amazing lol. Thought it was fab...especially the part that was like an old cobbled street" Anita Hindley Ritenour added: "I used to go there on a Saturday. Pie and peas were brilliant." Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
7. Pig and Whistle
PIcture shows inside the Pig and Whistle, in 1979. Alison Christian recalled: " The first pub i went to for a night out with friends was Pig & Whistle in 1984, i was 16. It had a great friendly atmosphere and was super busy. We then went on to the Stonehouse, the Mulberry, the Marples and the Claymore then into Steeleys..... it was a fantastic pub crawl and all the pubs were great, although as a child I've been to several pubs for family get together." Photo: Sheffield Newspapers / Picture Sheffield
8. Sheaf Hotel
The Sheaf Hotel on Bramall Lane. Mark Rainey said: "Sheaf on Bramall Lane. Was 15. my dad ran the football team. Which I started playing for at 16. I am now the landlord." Photo: Google