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When I lived in Sheffield I used to enjoy having a swift pint in a pub near the Lane and be able to chat to fellow Blades fans on a non-match day. Lots of these pubs have now closed down, but some Blades pubs survive – and they need our trade, especially on non-match days.So get supping!
Anyway here’s a list of traditional Blades pubs near the Lane that are still open. Some of them have been there before the Blades existed. Many of these pubs will have hosted Blades fans for over a century, returning from seeing us winning the cup final or becoming champions of England. These pubs are a piece of Blades history and need our support.
The Cricketers, Bramall Lane
After the sad demise of the Sportsman this is probably the Bladiest Blades pub of them all. Closest pub to the ground and run by a Blade. Interesting Blades memorabilia on the walls
The Railway, Bramall Lane
Ditto, always been there. Used to run coaches to away games. At one point it was so popular on match days that you needed a “Railway card” to get in (I had one). Recently had a bit of a facelift. Small and cozy with a popular beer yard.
The Old Crown, London Rd
I’ve been down to the Old Crown a couple of times recently and it's much better than it was - great live music, good pool table, nice beer garden, interesting Sheffield-related pictures and album covers on the wall. There’s a big Blades crest in the main room
The Sheaf, Bramall Lane
Not been in here for ages but it’s always packed on match days. I once saw a drunken Vinnie Jones stand on the bar and get his knob out in here. Maybe there ought to be a plaque.
The Standard, St Mary’s Gate
Not been in her for ages either, but a traditional watering hole for those who walk to the Lane from the train station
The Clubhouse, London Rd
Originally a staunch Blades pub known as the Hermitage, more recently the Scholar. It used to be packed on match days, along with the now-vanished Lansdowne opposite. Decent pub. Last I heard it was run by a Canadian, who faced major protests when he tried to put up some kind of pig symbol on the wall.
Cremourne, London Rd
Traditionally a Blades pub, this now appeals to a more student / alternative crowd but still gets busy on match days. Used to be my local when I lived on Woodhead Rd in the 80’s – it was a very rough place back then.
Golden Lion, Alderson Rd
Decent enough pub, with a new beer garden. Gets packed after home matches. I slipped on their wet wooden decking after the Charlton game and managed to cut my hand open but still managed not to spill my pint
Lord Nelson aka Fanny’s Arundel St (off Arundel Gate)
Great little place full of characters. If you’re a certain age you might encounter some familiar Blades characters from the past in here. Good place to be on the piss all day.
There are others that deserve an honorary mention. Barry’s on London Rd used to be a Blades pub (forget the name) and some Blades still sup in there. Likewise the Beer Engine on Cemetery Rd. There’s the Albion and the Barrel on London Rd too, but I’m not sure if either of those are open these days.
Maybe I’ve missed some out, I dunno. There are also other traditional Blades pubs further away from the Lane, like the Penny Black. New places have sprung up too, like the bars at the Copthorne and in the JSS, and the Sentinel on Shoreham St which gets full of Blades on match days. Any others?
Anyway here’s a list of traditional Blades pubs near the Lane that are still open. Some of them have been there before the Blades existed. Many of these pubs will have hosted Blades fans for over a century, returning from seeing us winning the cup final or becoming champions of England. These pubs are a piece of Blades history and need our support.
The Cricketers, Bramall Lane
After the sad demise of the Sportsman this is probably the Bladiest Blades pub of them all. Closest pub to the ground and run by a Blade. Interesting Blades memorabilia on the walls
The Railway, Bramall Lane
Ditto, always been there. Used to run coaches to away games. At one point it was so popular on match days that you needed a “Railway card” to get in (I had one). Recently had a bit of a facelift. Small and cozy with a popular beer yard.
The Old Crown, London Rd
I’ve been down to the Old Crown a couple of times recently and it's much better than it was - great live music, good pool table, nice beer garden, interesting Sheffield-related pictures and album covers on the wall. There’s a big Blades crest in the main room
The Sheaf, Bramall Lane
Not been in here for ages but it’s always packed on match days. I once saw a drunken Vinnie Jones stand on the bar and get his knob out in here. Maybe there ought to be a plaque.
The Standard, St Mary’s Gate
Not been in her for ages either, but a traditional watering hole for those who walk to the Lane from the train station
The Clubhouse, London Rd
Originally a staunch Blades pub known as the Hermitage, more recently the Scholar. It used to be packed on match days, along with the now-vanished Lansdowne opposite. Decent pub. Last I heard it was run by a Canadian, who faced major protests when he tried to put up some kind of pig symbol on the wall.
Cremourne, London Rd
Traditionally a Blades pub, this now appeals to a more student / alternative crowd but still gets busy on match days. Used to be my local when I lived on Woodhead Rd in the 80’s – it was a very rough place back then.
Golden Lion, Alderson Rd
Decent enough pub, with a new beer garden. Gets packed after home matches. I slipped on their wet wooden decking after the Charlton game and managed to cut my hand open but still managed not to spill my pint
Lord Nelson aka Fanny’s Arundel St (off Arundel Gate)
Great little place full of characters. If you’re a certain age you might encounter some familiar Blades characters from the past in here. Good place to be on the piss all day.
There are others that deserve an honorary mention. Barry’s on London Rd used to be a Blades pub (forget the name) and some Blades still sup in there. Likewise the Beer Engine on Cemetery Rd. There’s the Albion and the Barrel on London Rd too, but I’m not sure if either of those are open these days.
Maybe I’ve missed some out, I dunno. There are also other traditional Blades pubs further away from the Lane, like the Penny Black. New places have sprung up too, like the bars at the Copthorne and in the JSS, and the Sentinel on Shoreham St which gets full of Blades on match days. Any others?
