Half term is here and summer is knocking on the door, so it’s time to get the whole family outside and enjoy all Sheffield has to offer.
And, even if Sheffield’s run of baking hot weather has come to an end with plenty of rain forecast all week, there’s still every chance to get out and explore the stunning countryside.
What better reason to get out for a walk if you make a plan for a drink and some good food waiting for you at the end.
We’ve put together this list of some of the best country pubs in and around Sheffield, based on Google reviews.
They are popular for their good food and drink, warm welcome, pretty views of the surrounding countryside and the scenic walks to enjoy nearby.
The pubs are not listed in any particular order.
5. The Devonshire Arms, Middle Handley
The Devonshire Arms, on Lightwood Lane, Middle Handley, has a 4.6/5 rating based on 1,030 Google reviews. It has been awarded an AA rosette for the quality of its cuisine, and customers have praised the 'great food' and 'beautiful setting' | Google Photo: Google
6. The Admiral Rodney
The Admiral Rodney pub on Loxley Lane, Loxley, has a 4.3/5 rating from 1,683 Google reviews. Customers have called it a 'lovely country pub' with 'incredible' views of the picturesque Loxley Valley. | Google Photo: Google
7. Cricket Inn
The Cricket Inn, on Penny Lane, Totley, has a 4.4/5 rating from 819 Google reviews. Customers have praised the 'excellent food' and the fantastic setting, including the beer garden overlooking the cricket pitch, which has 'views to die for'. | Google Photo: Google
8. Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn, on Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway, has an idyllic setting in a pretty village near the confluence of The Moss and the Robin Brook, and close to Ford Wheel Dam, with some great scenic walks on its doorstep. It has a 4.2/5 rating from 397 Google reviews, with one customer calling it a 'great little country inn' which served the 'best food we have had in a pub for a long time'. | Google Photo: Google