Sheffield Restaurants: The Psalter earns Michelin Guide recognition just 4 months after rebrand
The owner and chef of The Psalter in Sharrow has shared his pride after the restaurant received Michelin recognition, just 4 months after rebranding as Tom Lawson at The Psalter.
The Psalter, led by owner and chef Tom Lawson, has been included in the prestigious Michelin Guide’s latest UK selection.
“It’s a moment of pride for the entire team and our guests who have supported us from the start,” said Lawson.
“Recognition from Michelin is the ultimate sign that what we’re building resonates beyond our own walls.”
The Michelin inspectors were particularly impressed by the restaurant’s staff, who Tom is incredibly proud of:
“When we started, the first thing we did was a whole day around team development, which seems completely backwards, but it was about working together as a team, not the restaurant or the meals.
“We still have a lot of the opening team, and that breeds into the new people that join us - they’re just focused on hospitality. Always considering what is true to our values.”
The recognition comes just over a year since Lawson took the keys in July 2024, following a six-week refurbishment that added a full kitchen, upgraded bar facilities, and 20 boutique bedrooms upstairs.
By August, The Psalter had opened as a combined bar, restaurant, and hotel.
“We rebranded in May as Tom Lawson at The Psalter,” he said.
“The taster menu-only restaurant received Michelin recognition after just five months, which is really amazing for us.
“It’s quite a quick turnaround, but we’re only just getting started.”
The Psalter offers more than fine dining.
Guests can enjoy light bites in the bar, brunch, or bespoke events - all with a strong focus on hospitality.
“We start with one word: hospitality. Everything we do starts with that.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re in for a drink, tasting menu, or staying with us, we want to give a five-star experience across the board,” Tom said.
Adding to its unique offerings, The Psalter recently secured a marriage license, making it the only Michelin-listed restaurant-hotel in Sheffield where couples can celebrate their big day while enjoying exceptional cuisine.
“For us, what we love is making those moments with people, so we are excited to be making more of those next year,” Lawson explained.
The 20 hotel rooms were always part of Lawson’s vision.
“The opportunity came at the back end of 2023 and I just had to take it. Intimate experiences around hospitality aren’t offered in many places in Sheffield,” he said.
The Psalter caters to business and leisure guests alike.
From parents visiting students to corporate groups using the venue as a full-service hub, Lawson says it’s designed to keep guests comfortable and engaged without needing to leave.
With a year under its belt, The Psalter is cementing its place in Sheffield’s dining scene - combining exceptional cuisine, intimate hospitality and boutique hotel comfort all under one roof.