University Arms, Sheffield

Visited this 2011 Good Beer Guide pub a few times while attending the CAMRA AGM up the road from it, and enjoyed both the beers and the excellent food. It was busy, but service was good and staff friendly. Enjoyed beers from Acorn, Kelham Island, Imperial, Glastonbury, and Blue Bee breweries on my visits.

Following a recent change of manager, the beer policy has changed here and Thornbridge beers no longer dominate the bar. There is now an excellent choice from several different breweries, many of them local. In my experience the University Arms is frequented just as much by students as by staff, if not more. Yes, it used to be the staff club, but it is by no means exclusive. Food is available, there is a quiz night and bands play here. The garden is pleasant in summer when it can get crowded indoors. Closed on Sundays.