14 incredible hidden gems in Sheffield to discover in 2025, from the bar in a gents' toilets to the Megatron

Make this the year you step out and find your new favourite local in Sheffield with this list of hidden gems across the city.

Sheffield is famous worldwide as the home of snooker and the birthplace of stainless steel, and it’s gaining a growing reputation as a foodie hotspot.

It’s also known for its excellent arts scene, with the Crucible and Lyceum theatres producing many acclaimed plays, and for bands from Def Leppard to The Human League and Arctic Monkeys which have put the city on the music map.

But for all its top attractions, like the stunning Sheffield Botanical Gardens, and Cambridge Street Social food hall, with its mouthwatering array of global kitchens, there are many amazing places to visit which fly under the radar.

All of these attractions deserve a wider audience, yet most are relatively unknown beyond South Yorkshire and some remain sadly unheard of even by many people living and working within Sheffield.

If you’re visiting Sheffield or have guests coming and want to show them something a bit different, or off the beaten track, here are some of the city’s hidden gems to check out.

They include bars, museums, family attractions, historical sites and more.

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