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University Arms, Sheffield
Sheffield
S3 7HG
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Reviews of University Arms (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about University Arms
An unexpected pleasure, finding an excellent pub in the middle of university land which is quite unlike most student bars (although I suspect that this place is perhaps more frequented by lecturers and other staff). With eight handpumps on the counter, I found the regular Thirst Degree from Acorn and Welbeck Abbey's Red Feather plus Abbeydale Moonshine, Thornbridge's Pica Pica oatmeal stout (£4.00) and other local beers from Stancil, Triple Point and Neepsend along with Lilley's Mango cider on this first revisit since 2009.
On 13th May 2023
- rating: 8
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Will Larter left this review about University Arms
I still come here from time to time as it's the nearest pub to my house, and I would come more often if I could be sure of finding a beer to my taste every time. Too many of the offerings are modern pale beers with new world hops, or milk stouts and the like. (The regular beers are Acorn Thirst Degree - which may well be Yorkshire Pride tweaked - and which is anyway not to my taste, and Welbeck Abbey Red Feather, which is undistinguished; there are usually four or five guests.) Today there was a beer celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first landing of a man on the moon: Acorn Brewery's Giant Leap 4.5%, which was pale and hoppy but with a very good bitter finish, and in very good nick too. Although there's no Camra members discount on halves, this was very good value at just £1.65; should have had a pint.
On 18th June 2019
- rating: 6
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Will Larter left this review about University Arms
A summer closure allowed plenty of time for an extensive refurbishment, which now gives more of a pub-like feel to the main room, though this has been achieved while leaving all walls and other major structures intact. The biggest change is that the upstairs rooms, which were previously available for functions and private hire, are now overspill seating, plus a room each for darts and pool. I'm impressed that anyone even thought of bringing a pool table up here, never mind doing it successfully. The smell of new paint mingles with food, but this will dissipate soon, I'm sure.
The beer selection and quality remains unchanged, though there is now a real cider too, and this is a popular venue for students, staff and people totally unconnected to the university (like me). Makes a handy little mini-circuit if combined with the Red Deer and the Bath Hotel.
On 13th October 2014
- rating: 8
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- Accommodation : No last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 July 2013 by Will Larter
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10p per pint - last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 27 July 2013 by Will Larter
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Darts : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 July 2013 by Will Larter
- Live Music : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 July 2013 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 27 July 2013 by Will Larter
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 13 October 2014 by Will Larter
- Quiz Night : Yes - Tuesday - last updated 08 December 2015 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 09 November 2018 by ROB Camra