HUSTLE Sheffield Entrepreneur Networking Event

HUSTLE Sheffield returns to Manahatta Sheffield on Thursday 5 November, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. It's a monthly fixture — the first Thursday of every month except December — so if you can't make this one, there's usually another one just a few weeks on.

They describe it as the city's most action-oriented networking event for ambitious founders and entrepreneurs, and the format is built for people starting or growing a business. It's fast-paced and founder-focused, designed to skip the awkward small talk: you pitch your ideas, get feedback on an MVP, or hunt for a co-founder, an investor, a first client, or a next business partner. The room draws startup founders, solopreneurs, side-hustlers, freelancers, investors, and innovators, and most walk away with three to five new connections.

Manahatta Sheffield is a cocktail and wine bar in the Fountain Precinct on Balm Green, S1 2JA. It's rated 4.7 across around 685 reviews and sits at a mid-price point, so it's a decent spot to settle into once the networking slows down. The event is strictly over-18s, with a smart-casual dress code — no hoodies or tracksuits — and ID may be requested at the door.

It's free to attend, though space is limited, and attendees are expected to buy a full-priced drink at the bar. That's the trade: no ticket price, but you're buying a round for yourself while you're there. Thursday 5 November, 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Manahatta Sheffield.