What is Sheffield's 'signature' pub? People have their say after travel writer leaves city off list

But punters in the beer lover’s paradise were quick to set Simon Calder right, and suggestions for which pub in the city could rightfully came that title soon came pouring in. A number of much-loved Sheffield pubs were proposed but a couple of names kept popping up: The Fat Cat in Kelham Island and the Sheffield Tap at the railway station.

Mr Calder had originally asked for suggestions for the ‘signature’ pub in each UK city, saying he wanted to visit them all, but despite mentioning cities including Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham, he omitted Sheffield from the list.

Sheffield BID (Business Improvement District) replied: “You seem to have missed #Sheffield off that list Simon. We’ve got a couple in the city centre that could rightfully stake a claim. Maybe pop in to the Sheffield Tap at Sheffield Station and take it from there. Let us know when you’re visiting.”

Patrick Abel commented: "Bit alarming a travel expert forgot 4th biggest city and probably beer capital if the country. Sheffield has loads of great pubs including the Fat Cat, Kelham Tavern, Museum, Broadfield Tavern.”

Neil Skinner wrote: “No love for Sheffield? Real Ale Capital of the UK…and the birthplace of the craft beer revival. Fat Cat is probably where it began, next to Kelham island brewery. Make sure to visit Kelham Island museum too to see the mighty river don engine running.”

Tom Seymour commented: “For Sheffield: The Fat Cat (although some would argue the Kelham Island Tavern, which is next door). I'm also a big fan of the Sheaf View - great pub, probably still recovering from the sessions me and my mates had in a corner back in the noughties.”

Several other people mentioned The Fat Cat and the Sheffield Tap, while other pubs given a nod included the Rutland Arms on Brown Street in the city centre; The Wellington in Shalesmoor, where one regular praised the range of ‘reasonably priced’ great beers; the Old Queens Head near the bus station, which is the city’s most historic pub and its oldest domestic building.