Bars

The Rutland Arms Sheffield

Queer, weird and proudly colourful Sheffield pub in the Cultural Industries Quarter

Sheffield, UK

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Sheffield

About The Rutland Arms Sheffield

The Rutland Arms is not a dedicated gay bar, but its queer identity is unusually visible and longstanding. Sheffield’s official alternative LGBTQ+ guide singles out the décor — protest placards, horror, glitter and deliberately queer visual language — as part of what makes the pub stand out.\n\nIt is a strong choice for visitors who prefer an alternative pub and good beer to a commercial club, with reliable seven-day opening and a mixed, characterful crowd.

What to expect

A colourful, alternative, queer-friendly pub with cask beer and a proudly unconventional identity.

Vibes

Queer Friendly Pub Alternative Community

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Practical tips before you visit

Official city LGBTQ+ guide describes the venue as queer with a capital Q.

Queer-friendly rather than exclusively LGBTQ+.

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The Rutland Arms Sheffield

86 Brown Street, Sheffield S1 2BS, United Kingdom

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4.6

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John Martin

2 months ago

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this Sheffield institution before. My absolute go to place in the Steel City. Eclectic interior and champion of the underdog. Ever changing range of real and craft ales, always in tip top condition. Don't forget to try a Rutty Butty

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Remco

4 months ago

If you are Dutch and like to visit a pub in Sheffield? Try Rutland Arms. Great variety of beers. A lot of micro breweries. The food is also very tasty and you wil not find this somewhere else.

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Stuart Fisher

8 months ago

Quite a quirky pub that appears very political from all the signage that I must admit might put some off. Toilets are still pretty disgusting too full of graffiti and smelly too. But looking beyond this I have visited many times and the food is in my opinion excellent. Beer selection very good and always in good form too.

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Karen Pertoldi

4 months ago

Quirky pub, good beer, and nice atmosphere. Amazing chip butties. Loved the dinosaurs and juke box. Beautiful stained glass windows

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Leanne Wain

5 months ago

No trip to Sheffield is complete without going to The Rutland. Always feels like how you remember pubs being as a kid. Always have a quality- forward selection of beers, I'm 100% going for a Kernel if there's one on. I have a picture of a Rutty Butty up on my fridge. Long may this place thrive.

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