Kelham Island Tavern — Sheffield

Pub · Sheffield

Kelham Island Tavern

4.6 (1,403 reviews)
£ 📍 62 Russell St, Sheffield S3 8RW

About Kelham Island Tavern

Sheffield's real-ale devotees have made this little back-street pub famous, and with a kids' menu, high chairs and free parking it's an easier proposition with children than its reputation suggests. Ten or more cask beers sit on the handpumps, alongside pork pies and sausage rolls that get singled out again and again — the pork pie in particular. The bar itself gets packed, but the back room stays quieter, and the secluded beer garden (partly covered) is where you'll want to be with a pram — there's buggy access, and outdoor tables give small children room to fidget. No music, no TVs, just conversation and friendly service from behind the bar. Two honest snags: seats can be genuinely hard to come by at busy times, and one visitor notes it can feel chilly indoors. Prices are fair, if a touch above cheap.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#outdoor seating#pub
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