We live in a golden age for real ale and we are spoilt for choice with over 2000 microbreweries up and down the country. It is difficult, but I have to say not impossible, to find a pub without a real ale on offer, but the special pubs are the ones who have a good range of real ales including those from local breweries.
Kelham Island is a bit like Mecca for the Sheffield real ale drinker....... I guess that's a contradiction in terms, but you get the idea, its a must go to place for real ale and everyone should go at least once. There are so many good pubs in such a small area of Sheffield, and its an easy 'hop' to Hillsborough the home of Sheffield Wednesday. I always say to my wife that if ever she left me I'd buy a flat there ..... her response is usually along the lines of "don't let me hold you back!" Well if it wasn't for the thought of liver disease I might just consider it.
Although its probably pushing a point to say that the New Barrack Tavern is part of Kelham Island its only a short walk away. This pub has 12 real ales on offer and 2 traditional hand pulled ciders. What an extraordinary offer, when you consider most pubs might get a couple of real ales on. This ticks all the boxes for real ale and real pubs. Its a good stopping off point for pre and post match pint, and there is lots of Sheffield Wednesday memorabilia and press cuttings on the wall. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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