If you are after a proper pub lunch or a quiet pint by the water, The Riverside Kelham is hard to miss. It sits at The Riverside, 1 Mowbray Street, in the heart of Kelham Island, just outside Sheffield city centre, and it is owned by True North Brew Co. The whole place is built around proper pub food, with homemade pies right at the centre of it: there are six pie flavours available every day, alongside the usual pub classics, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Burgers, loaded pub chips and vegan battered fish make up the rest of the menu, so there is something for everyone, whether you are there for a full meal or just a snack.
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The drinks list is just as considered. There are rotating cask ales, craft keg beers and gluten-free draught options, with regular tap takeovers and brewer events that keep the line-up changing. It is the sort of place where the beer is as much of a draw as the food, and the rotating taps mean there is always something new to try. If you are not one for beer, there are cocktails at two for £16 on selected options and spritz at two for £14.
What really sets the place apart, though, is the beer garden. It runs right along the river, with views over the water and twinkling lights, paper lanterns and neon signage that make it a great spot to settle in for the evening. It is a genuine reason to linger, and it is no surprise that the pub has picked up recommendations from the likes of The Guardian, The Telegraph, HuffPost, The Evening Standard and Visit Britain. It is a friendly, unpretentious space that works as well for a casual midweek lunch as it does for a proper night out.
If you are planning a visit, it is worth knowing how the week shapes up. The pub is open seven days a week for food and drink from 11:30am, closing at 11pm Monday to Thursday, staying open until 1am on Friday and Saturday and wrapping up at 8pm on Sunday. There are a few deals to be had along the way: burgers are half-price on Mondays between 11:30am and 9pm, pies drop to £11 all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11:30am and 9pm, and the last Saturday of every month brings a bottomless brunch with BBQ food and bottomless drinks. None of it costs you anything extra to walk in, as there is no door charge and background music keeps the atmosphere going.
For anything a bit bigger, the pub has plenty of hire space. The Function Room takes 15 to 60 guests, up to 44 seated, and is free if you are ordering food, with a £60 deposit; it is £60 for drink-only bookings. The Terrace works from 10 guests, The Courtyard from 15, and The Snug holds 12 to 18 seated or 25 standing. It is also an easygoing place to bring the whole family, with disabled toilets and a designated doggy treat station for four-legged visitors. For bookings or any questions, you can reach them on 0114 272 4640 or follow @riversidekelham on Instagram.
