There are still strict rules in place about social distancing, who you can meet up with and wearing a mask while moving around – and it’s table service only. These pubs, all with a long history in the licensed trade, are among many that did not reopen recently for outdoor-only drinking and some have been closed for a year, so it will be very exciting when they can serve customers once more. Cheers!
1. Shaky times at The Shakespeare
Jeff Boss at The Shakespeare pub on Gibraltar Street, Sheffield which was closing down in January 2010 Photo: Sarah Washbourn
2. From shaky to success
The co-managers of the Shakespeare pub, Chris Bamford (right) and Robin Baker, when it was named Sheffield's Pub of the Year by CAMRA in 2019 after it was reopened Photo: Steve Ellis
3. Dickensian spirit
Charles Dickens’ great-great-grandson Christopher Dickens (pictured centre right) unveiling a Heritage Inns plaque at the 18th-century White Lion pub on London Road, Heeley in October 1986. On board the coach were members of Sheffield Dickensian Society and pub hosts Mark Dalton and Christine Lee Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Community cornerstone
The White Lion has also been recognised as an asset of community value, giving members of the local community the right to put together a bid should it be put up for sale Photo: Chris Etchells