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Pubs, clubs and live music
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The
pubs
listed below are those with a bit of character and staying power, but for the best insight into what makes Sheffield tick as a party destination take a night-time walk along Division Street and West Street where competing theme and retro bars go in and out of fashion. The Crucible, Lyceum and Studio
theatres
in Tudor Square (tel 0114/276 9922) put on a full programme of theatre, dance, comedy and concerts. The Showroom, 7 Paternoster Row (tel 0114/275 7727), is the biggest independent
cinema
outside London. Major gigs are held at two edge-of-town
stadium venues
: Don Valley Stadium on Worksop Road (tel 0114/278 9199), and Arena, Broughton Lane (tel 0114/256 5656). Friday's
Sheffield Telegraph
lists the week's performances, events, concerts and films; look out also for the
Dirty Stop Out's Guide
, a comprehensive listings' booklet, available at the tourist office.
Area 51 14-16 Matilda St tel 0114/276 3523. A converted warehouse where the night's clubbing continues well into the wee hours. Bath Hotel 66 Victoria St. Timeless Victorian pub off Glossop Road - no frills, but well-kept real ale and handsome original features. The Boardwalk Snig Hill tel 0114/279 9090. Popular venue for indie bands, rock, folk and comedy. Brown Street 2 Brown St tel 0114/279 6959. Smart bar and chilled club. Fat Cat 23 Alma St. Cosy, old-fashioned and famed for its umpteen real ales; it's 15mins walk north of the centre. Sister pub Devonshire Cat on Devonshire Green offers the same range of beers, but lacks the atmosphere. Frog & Parrot Division St. A boisterous pub with some dark little nooks and crannies, lots of beers and a good jukebox. Decent mix of locals and students. The Last Laugh The Lescar Hotel, Sharrowvale Road tel 0114/267 9787. Yorkshire's longest-running comedy club. Thurs & Sun from 8.30pm. Leadmill 6-7 Leadmill Rd tel 0114/275 4500. Hosts live bands and DJs most nights of the week. National Centre for Popular Music Paternoster Row . Bar, club-nights and gigs. Also home to one of the few gay clubs in Sheffield (every other Sat). Republic 112 Arundel St tel 0114/276 6777. Club housed in an old steel and engineering works.
The Washington
79 Fitzwilliam St. A good pub with good beer that's a favoured muso's hangout. Just two minutes from Division Street. Other useful information
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