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.
9. The Saddle, West Street
The Saddle, West Street. Darron Gregory recalled: "Saddle on west street around 1989 I was 14 and won free drinks all night for winning karaoke singing past the dutchie 'pon the left hand side" Photo: PIcture Sheffield
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Cross Keys, Handsworth. Lavinia Elaine Pass recalled: "Cross keys , Handsworth top , 1984 , great. Was 56p for half a cider." Photo: Cross Keys, Handsworth
11. Wapentake Bar, Wellington Street
The Wapentake Bar, Wellington Street. Helen Claire said: "The Wap, 1981 . About 14 years old! Rock music, sticky floors, and a strong smell of patchouli oil. Loved it." John Mallorca added: "Yeah always Freebird at throwing out time, then down to Penthouse / Rebels for afters." Photo: Waistell
12. The Highcliffe / The Greystones
The Highcliffe (now The Greystones). Jamie Pigott recalled: "Highcliffe on Greystones Road. Was 15. Unfortunately that was 44 years ago. We'd been to play pitch and putt at Bingham Park and it was scorching." Photo: Google