Here are 10 of the best pubs in Sheffield to try when they reopen on 4 July

After months of inaction, a number of pubs are dusting off their taps and preparing to reopen on Saturday
By Finlay Greig
Published 3rd Jul 2020, 16:56 BST
Updated 3rd Jul 2020, 16:57 BST

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The Ecclesall Ale Club is one of many pubs reopening on July 4The Ecclesall Ale Club is one of many pubs reopening on July 4
The Ecclesall Ale Club is one of many pubs reopening on July 4

The wait is almost over – pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen from this weekend, following the easing of lockdown restrictions by the government.

It’s a long awaited moment for many who enjoy a drink, but going to the pub doesn’t come without its risk in the age of coronavirus.

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Social distancing measures will be in place, and your local may not look the same as it once did with protective screens in place, one-way systems and hand sanitising stations installed.

Boris Johnson has urged the public not to ‘blow it now’ by not behaving safely and abiding by social distancing rules when the restrictions are eased for pubs, bars and restaurants.

If you’re unsure about what is expected of you on your visit, check with your local’s website and social media feeds.

Here are 10 of the best pubs to try out when they reopen this weekend:

The Closed Shop

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The Closed Shop, which boasts a delicious range of ales and an outdoor area, confirmed that it would be open on Saturday but have advised to book a table in advance in order to avoid disappointment.

52-54 Commonside S10 1GG

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The Old Queen’s Head

The CAMRA recommended pub have said that after deep consideration they will open on 4th July with limited opening times, shorter menu, enhanced hygiene and with the enforcement of social distancing guidance.

40 Pond Hill S1 2BG

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The Bar Stewards

The cheekily named pub are trialling opening up on Saturday, but have insisted that they will primarily run as a bottle shop.

163 Gibraltar Street S3 8UA

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Kelham Island Tavern

The Sheffield CAMRA pub of the year is set to reopen on Saturday, though will continue to focus on providing takeaway pints.

62 Russell Street S3 8RW

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Riverside Kelham

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The beautifully situated and trendily decorated spot will open to the public on Saturday at the slightly later time of 12pm

1 Mowbray Sreet S3 8EN

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Gardener’s Rest

The verdant pub will be opening a few days later on July 8 with new opening days/times and new rules in place.

105 Neepsend Lane S3 8AT

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The Brothers Arms

The popular Heeley pub is also opting to wait until the weekend has past, oepning on July 6.

106 Well Road S8 9TZ

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The Ecclesall Ale Club

The bottle shop-cum-pub is opening its doors to thirsty customers on July 4. Customers are advised to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

429 Ecclesall Road S11 8PG

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The Beer House

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The increasingly popular bar will open on Saturday at 12pm. In a statement on their Twitter they said: “given that our glorious leader has said we can open at 6am! We're going to open at 12 as planned because opening at 6 would be stupid and not safe for people for the rest of the day.”

623 Ecclesall Road S11 8PT

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The Rising Sun

The Fulwood favourite will be open on Saturday with customers able to order a drink via the pub’s own app.

471 Fulwood Road S10 3QA

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